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    CruX E52018 Specialized
    Recommended
    MSRP
    $1,400
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    Category
    		Cyclocross
    3.3
    Frame
    		Aluminum
    		Carbon
    Wheels
    		Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    		700c
    		Tektro Mechanical Disc
    		Tiagra
    Drivetrain
    		2 × 10
    Brand Site

    specialized.com

    Summary
    		The Specialized CruX E5 is an aluminum frame cyclocross bike with mid-range components and tektro mechanical disc brakes.

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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Rider Position
    relaxedaggressive
    Terrain
    smoothrugged
    CruX E5
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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)

    36 mph

    CruX E5

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Spec Level

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

    Geometry
    Specs
    CruX E52018 Specialized
    Frame

    Specialized E5 Premium Aluminum, fully manipulated tubing, semi-compact race design, shaped top tube, 1-3/8" lower bearing, internal cable routing, integrated headset, OSBB, post mount disc, 135mm rear spacing

    BB Standard: BB30, Press Fit

    Fork

    Specialized FACT carbon, disc-specific, quick-release

    Bottom Bracket

    BB30, press-fit

    Stem

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

    Handlebar

    Specialized Shallow Drop, 6061, 70x125mm, 31.8mm clamp

    Saddle

    Body Geometry Toupé Sport, steel rails, 143mm

    Seatpost

    Alloy, 2-bolt clamp

    Type: Rigid

    Pedals

    Nylon, 105x78x28mm, loose balls w/ reflectors

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano Tiagra, long cage, 10-speed

    Front Derailleur

    Shimano Tiagra, braze-on

    Crank

    Praxis Alba 2D, BB30, 46/36T

    Shifters

    Shimano Tiagra

    Cassette

    Shimano Tiagra, 10-speed, 11-32t

    Chain

    KMC X10, 10-speed w/ Missing Link™

    Brakes

    Front: Tektro Spyre, post mount, mechanical disc, Rear: Tektro Spyre, post mount, mechanical disc

    Type: Tektro Mechanical Disc

    Wheels
    Rims

    Front: Axis Sport Disc, quick-release, Rear: Axis Sport Disc, quick-release

    Tires

    Front: Tracer Sport, 60 TPI, wire bead, 700x33mm, Rear: Tracer Sport, 60 TPI, wire bead, 700x33mm

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