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    CruX Elite2011 Specialized
    Recommended
    MSRP
    Where to Buy
    $6,299

    At Contender

    Category
    		Gravel
    2.7
    Frame
    		Aluminum
    		Carbon
    Wheels
    		Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    		700c
    		Tektro Rim
    		Deore, Tiagra
    Drivetrain
    		2 × 9
    Brand Site

    specialized.com

    Summary
    		The Specialized CruX Elite is an aluminum frame gravel bike with upper mid-range components and tektro rim brakes.

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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    smoothrugged
    CruX Elite
    Other Gravel bikes
    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 Elite

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Geometry
    Specs
    CruX Elite2011 Specialized
    Frame

    Specialized E5 aluminum, fully manipulated tubing, smooth weld, semi-compact race design, shaped TT, 1-1/2"" lower bearing, internal cable routing, integrated headset, threaded BB

    BB Standard: BSA, 68mm, Threaded

    Fork

    S-Works FACT carbon legs, alloy crown and steerer, 1-1/2"" lower bearing

    Bottom Bracket

    With crankset

    Headset

    1-1/8"" upper and 1-1/5"" lower Cr-Mo cartridge bearings integrated w/ headset, 8mm cone spacer with 20mm of spacers

    Stem

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

    Handlebar

    Specialized CX Comp 6061 alloy, short drop

    Saddle

    Body Geometry Riva Road, w/ steel rails

    Seatpost

    Specialized Comp, FACT carbon w/ Zertz insert, aluminum head, two-bolt clamp, 27.2mm

    Type: Rigid

    Pedals

    Black cage, body & toe clips w/ strap

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano Deore LX

    Front Derailleur

    Shimano Tiagra

    Crank

    FSA Omega

    Shifters

    Shimano Tiagra STI

    Cassette

    Shimano HG-50, 9-speed, 11-32t

    Chain

    HG-73

    Brakes

    Front: Tektro wide canti, Rear: Tektro narrow canti

    Type: Tektro Rim

    Wheels
    Rims

    Mavic CXP22

    Spokes

    Stainless 14g

    Front Hub

    Forged alloy Hub, sealed bearings, 32 hole, for J bend round spokes

    Rear Hub

    Forged Alloy Hub, Sealed, 32 hole, for J Bend Round spokes, GCC

    Tires

    Front: Specialized Houffalize CX Sport, 700x32c, aramid bead, 60TPI, Dual Compound, Rear: Specialized Houffalize CX Sport, 700x32c, aramid bead, 60TPI, Dual Compound

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