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    MSRP
    Where to Buy
    $6,299

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    Category
    Gravel
    2.2
    Frame
    Aluminum
    Carbon
    Wheels
    Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    700c
    Tektro Rim
    Sora
    Drivetrain
    2 × 9
    Brand Site

    specialized.com

    Summary
    The Specialized CruX Elite is an aluminum frame gravel 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 Elite
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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)

    33 mph

    CruX Elite

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Geometry
    Specs
    Frame

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

    BB StandardBB30, Press Fit

    Fork

    Specialized FACT carbon legs, alloy steerer, 1-1/2"" lower bearing

    Bottom Bracket

    OS integrated, sealed bearings

    Headset

    1-1/8"" upper and 1-1/2"" lower Cr-Mo cartridge bearings integrated, w/ headset, 20mm cone spacer, w/ 20mm of spacers

    Stem

    Specialized EliteSet, 3D forged alloy, 12-degree, 4-position adjustable, 4-bolt, 31.8mm clamp

    Handlebar

    Specialized CX Comp, alloy, short drop

    Saddle

    Body Geometry Phenom Comp, hollow Cr-Mo rails

    Seatpost

    Specialized Sport, alloy, 27.2mm

    TypeRigid

    Pedals

    Nylon flat test ride, loose ball, w/ reflectors

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano Sora

    Front Derailleur

    Shimano Sora

    Crank

    FSA Omega compact BB30 ST

    Shifters

    Shimano Sora STI, 9-speed

    Cassette

    Shimano HG-50, 9-speed, 12-27t

    Chain

    KMC X9 nickel plate, reusable Missing Link

    Brakes

    Front: Tektro CR-720 wide canti, Rear: Tektro CR-720, wide canti

    TypeTektro Rim

    Wheels
    Rims

    Front: DT Axis 1.0, Rear: DT Axis 1.0

    Tires

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

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