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    Category
    Cyclocross
    2.8
    Frame
    Aluminum
    Carbon
    Wheels
    Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    700c
    Tektro Rim
    Sora
    Drivetrain
    2 × 9
    Brand Site

    specialized.com

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

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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Rider Position
    relaxedaggressive
    Terrain
    smoothrugged
    CruX E5 Sora
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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 Sora

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Geometry
    Specs
    Frame

    Specialized E5 Premium Aluminum, canti-specific, fully manipulated tubing, semi-compact race design, shaped toptube, 1-3/8"" lower bearing, internal cable routing, integrated headset, OSBB

    BB StandardBB30, Press Fit

    Fork

    Specialized FACT carbon, canti-specific monocoque fork, carbon steerer and crown for 1-3/8"" lower bearing

    Bottom Bracket

    OS integrated, sealed bearings

    Headset

    1-1/8"" upper and 1-3/8"" lower integrated sealed Cr-Mo cartridge bearings, 20mm alloy cone spacer, w/ 20mm of spacers

    Stem

    Specialized Comp-Set, 3D forged alloy, 4-position adjustable, 4-bolt, 31.8mm clamp

    Handlebar

    Specialized CX Comp Shallow Bend, 6061 alloy, 125mm drop, 70mm reach

    Saddle

    Body Geometry Riva Road, Cr-Mo rails, 143mm

    Seatpost

    Specialized Sport, alloy, 27.2mm

    TypeRigid

    Pedals

    Nylon flat test ride, loose ball, w/ reflectors

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano Sora, 9-speed

    Front Derailleur

    Shimano Sora, braze-on, 9-speed

    Crank

    FSA Gossamer, BB30

    Shifters

    Shimano Sora STI, 9-speed

    Cassette

    Shimano Sora, 9-speed, 11-30

    Chain

    KMC X9

    Brakes

    Front: Tektro CR 720, cantilever, Rear: Tektro CR 720, cantilever

    TypeTektro Rim

    Wheels
    Rims

    Front: AXIS 1.0, Rear: AXIS 1.0

    Tires

    Front: Specialized Tracer Sport, 60TPI, wire bead, 700x33c, Rear: Specialized Tracer Sport, 60TPI, wire bead, 700x33c

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