Bike Comparison
    MSRP
    $3,200
    $4,700
    $9,000
    Where to Buy
    $2,799

    At TPC

    $1

    At

    $1

    At

    Category
    CyclocrossCyclocrossCyclocross
    4.7
    6.3
    8.7
    CarbonCarbonCarbon
    Fork
    CarbonCarbonCarbon
    Wheels
    AluminumCarbonCarbon
    Wheel Size
    700c700c700c
    Brakes
    Hydraulic DiscHydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    Rival, PraxisForce, PraxisDura-Ace Di2, Praxis
    Drivetrain
    1 × 111 × 111 × 11 Electronic
    Brand Site

    specialized.com

    specialized.com

    specialized.com

    Summary
    The Specialized CruX Elite, Specialized CruX Expert, and Specialized S-Works CruX are all carbon frame cyclocross bikes with hydraulic disc brakes. The CruX Elite has aluminum 700c aluminum wheels, while the S-Works CruX has a rigid seatpost, better components, and higher gearing.
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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Rider Position
    relaxedaggressive
    Terrain
    smoothrugged
    CruX Elite
    CruX Expert
    S-Works CruX
    Other Cyclocross 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)

    31 mph

    CruX Elite

    31 mph

    CruX Expert

    33 mph

    S-Works CruX

    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

    FACT 11r carbon, Rider-First Engineered™, OSBB, 1-3/8" lower bearing, 12x142mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc

    BB StandardBB30, Press Fit

    FACT 11r carbon, Rider-First Engineered™, OSBB, 1-3/8" lower bearing, 12x142mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc

    BB StandardBB30, Press Fit

    S-Works FACT 11r carbon, Rider-First Engineered™, OSBB, 1-3/8" lower bearing, 12x142mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc

    BB StandardBB30, Press Fit

    Fork

    S-Works FACT 11r carbon, 12x100mm thru-axle

    S-Works FACT 11r carbon, 12x100mm thru-axle

    S-Works FACT 11r carbon, 12x100mm thru-axle

    Bottom Bracket

    Praxis M30

    Praxis M30

    OSBB, CeramicSpeed bearings

    Stem

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

    Specialized Pro SL, alloy, 4-bolt

    S-Works SL, alloy, titanium bolts, 6-degree rise

    Handlebar

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

    Specialized Expert Shallow Drop, alloy, 125mm drop x 75mm reach

    S-Works Shallow Bend Carbon, 125mm drop x 75 mm reach

    Saddle

    Body Geometry Phenom Comp, hollow Cr-Mo rails, 143mm

    Body Geometry Phenom Expert, hollow titanium rails, carbon fiber base, 143mm

    Body Geometry S-Works Phenom, carbon rails, 143mm

    Seatpost

    S-Works FACT carbon 27.2mm, 20mm offset

    S-Works FACT carbon 27.2mm, 20mm offset

    Pedals

    Nylon, 105x78x28mm, loose ball w/ reflectors

    Nylon, 105x78x28mm, loose ball w/ reflectors

    Nylon, 105x78x28mm, loose ball w/ reflectors

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SRAM Rival 1, long cage

    SRAM Force 1, long cage

    Shimano XTR M9050 Di2, Shadow Plus, GS cage, 11-speed

    Crank

    Praxis Zayante, BB30, Praxis Wave Tech, 40T

    Praxis Zayante Carbon M30, 1x direct-mount, Praxis Wave Tech, 40T

    S-Works Power Cranks, single-sided power, BB30, 11-speed, Praxis Wave Tech, 110 BCD, 42T

    Shifters

    SRAM Rival 1 hydraulic disc w/ ICJ

    SRAM Force 1 hydraulic disc w/ ICJ

    Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 ST-R9170 shift levers

    Cassette

    SRAM PG-1130, 11-32t

    SRAM PG-1130, 11-32t

    Shimano Ultegra, 11-speed, 11-32t

    Chain

    KMC X11 EL, 11-speed w/ Missing Link™

    KMC X11 EL, 11-speed w/ Missing Link™

    Shimano Dura-Ace, 11-speed

    Brakes

    Front: SRAM Rival 1, hydraulic disc, Rear: SRAM Rival 1, hydraulic disc

    Front: SRAM Force, flat-mount disc, Rear: SRAM Force, flat-mount disc

    Front: Shimano Dura-Ace, hydraulic disc, Rear: Shimano Dura-Ace, hydraulic disc

    Wheels
    Rims

    Front: DT R470 Disc, sealed cartridge hubs, 14g spokes, 24h, Rear: DT R470 Disc, sealed cartridge hubs, 14g spokes, 24h

    Front: Roval C 38 Disc, carbon, tubeless-ready, 38mm depth, 24h, Rear: Roval C 38 Disc, carbon, tubeless-ready, 38mm depth, 24h

    Front: Roval CLX 50 Disc, carbon, tubeless-ready, Win Tunnel Engineered, 50mm depth, CeramicSpeed bearings, 21h, Rear: Roval CLX 50 Disc, carbon, tubeless-ready, Win Tunnel Engineered, 50mm depth, DT Swiss 240 internals, CeramicSpeed bearings, 24h

    Tires

    Front: Tracer Pro, 2Bliss Ready, 700x33mm, Rear: Tracer Pro, 2Bliss Ready, 700x33mm

    Front: Tracer Pro, 2Bliss Ready, 700x33mm, Rear: Tracer Pro, 2Bliss Ready, 700x33mm

    Front: Tracer Pro, 2Bliss Ready, 700x33mm, Rear: Tracer Pro, 2Bliss Ready, 700x33mm

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