Bike Comparison
The Specialized Crux Comp and Crux Expert are both carbon frame cyclocross bikes with hydraulic disc brakes. The Crux Comp has aluminum wheels, while the Crux Expert has carbon wheels, much better components, and a 1 × 12 drivetrain providing a wider range of gears. Explore the differences below.
| MSRP | $4,200 | $6,200 |
|---|---|---|
| Where to Buy | — $1 At | — $1 At |
| Category | Cyclocross | Cyclocross |
| Frame | Carbon | Carbon |
| Fork | Carbon | Carbon |
| Wheels | Aluminum | Carbon |
| Wheel Size | 700c | 700c |
| Brake Type | Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic Disc |
| Groupset | Rival 1 | Rival XPLR eTap, Rival eTap |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 11 | 1 × 12 Electronic |
| Gear Range | Specialized Crux Comp 31 mph Specialized Crux Expert 35 mph | |
| Seatpost | Rigid | Rigid |
| Brand Site | specialized.com | specialized.com |
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| Frame | Crux FACT 10r Carbon, Rider First Engineered™, Threaded BB, 12x142mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc | Crux FACT 10r Carbon, Rider First Engineered™, Threaded BB, 12x142mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | S-Works FACT Carbon, 12x100mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc | S-Works FACT Carbon, 12x100mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM GXP | SRAM DUB BSA |
| Stem | Specialized, 3D-forged alloy, 4-bolt, 7-degree rise | Specialized Pro SL, alloy, 4-bolt, 6-degree rise |
| Handlebar | Specialized Adventure Gear, 118.9mm drop x 70mm reach x 12º flare | Specialized Adventure Gear, 118.9mm drop x 70mm reach x 12º flare |
| Saddle | Body Geometry Power Sport, steel rails | Body Geometry Power Expert, titanium rails |
| Seatpost | Roval Terra Carbon Seat Post, 20mm Offset | Roval Terra Carbon Seat Post, 20mm Offset |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM Rival 1, long cage | SRAM Rival XPLR eTap AXS |
|---|---|---|
| Crank | SRAM Rival 1x, 40T | SRAM Rival 1x, 40T |
| Shifters | SRAM Rival 1, hydraulic | SRAM Rival eTap AXS |
| Cassette | SunRace, 11-speed, 11-42t | SRAM XPLR, XG-1251, 12-speed, 10-44t |
| Chain | KMC X11 Extra Lightweight, 11-speed | SRAM Rival 12-speed |
| Brakes | SRAM Rival, hydraulic disc | SRAM Rival eTAP AXS, hydraulic disc |
| Rims | Front: DT Swiss G540 Disc, Rear: DT Swiss G540 Disc | Front: Roval Terra C, Rear: Roval Terra C |
|---|---|---|
| Tires | Front: Pathfinder Pro 2BR, Tan Sidewall, 700x38, Rear: Pathfinder Pro 2BR, Tan Sidewall, 700x38 | Front: Pathfinder Pro 2BR, Tan Sidewall, 700x38, Rear: Pathfinder Pro 2BR, Tan Sidewall, 700x38 |