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    MSRP
    $2,600
    Where to Buy
    $2,600

    At Specialized

    $2,600

    At Contender

    Category
    Gravel
    Weight
    20.7 lbs
    4.1
    Aluminum
    Fork
    Carbon
    Wheels
    Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    700c
    Clearance
    2.1"
    Brakes
    Hydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    Apex XPLR
    Drivetrain
    1 × 12
    Brand Site

    specialized.com

    Summary
    The Specialized Crux DSW Comp is an aluminum frame gravel bike with upper mid-range components and hydraulic disc brakes.
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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Rider Position
    relaxedaggressive
    Terrain
    smoothrugged
    Crux DSW Comp
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    Gear Range

    A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

    Lowest gear

    (climbing)

    31 mph

    Crux DSW Comp

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Spec Level

    Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

    Geometry
    Specs
    Frame

    Specialized E5 Premium Aluminum Disc frame with D'Aluisio Smartweld Technology, hydroformed aluminum tubing, tapered head tube, threaded BB

    BB StandardBSA, 68mm, Threaded

    Tire Clearance2.1"

    ColorsGloss Birch / Clay; Satin Smoke / Oak Green

    Fork

    S-Works FACT Carbon, 12x100mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc

    Bottom Bracket

    SRAM DUB BSA 68 Wide

    Stem

    Specialized, 3D-forged alloy, 4-bolt, 7-degree rise

    Handlebar

    Specialized Adventure Gear, 118.9mm drop x 70mm reach x 12º flare

    Saddle

    Body Geometry Power Sport, steel rails

    Seatpost

    Alloy, 2-bolt Clamp, 12mm offset, 27.2mm, anti-corrosion hardware

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SRAM APEX XPLR, Mechanical

    Crank

    SRAM APEX XPLR, 40t, 40t

    Shifters

    SRAM APEX, 12sp

    Cassette

    SRAM PG 1231, XPLR, 11-44

    Chain

    SRAM APEX 12S

    Brakes

    Front: SRAM APEX, Hydraulic Disc, Rear: SRAM APEX, Hydraulic Disc

    Wheels
    Rims

    Front: DT G540, Centerlock Disc, Tubeless Ready, 25mm internal width, Rear: DT G540, Centerlock Disc, Tubeless Ready, 25mm internal width

    Tires

    Front: Pathfinder Pro 2BR, 700x38, Rear: Pathfinder Pro 2BR, 700x38

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