Front: Shimano, hydraulic, Rear: Shimano, hydraulic

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

Specialized CruX FACT 10r carbon disc, FACT IS construction, 1-3/8"" lower bearing, OSBB, SWAT compatible

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

Nylon flat test ride, loose ball, w/ reflectors

SWAT Box w/ tire levers, tube, and CO2 cartridge head, bottle cages, EMT Tool

Front: Roval Rapide CL 40 carbon disc, w/ center lock hub, Rear: Roval Rapide CL 40 carbon disc, w/ center lock hub

Body Geometry Toupe Expert w/ hollow Ti rails, 143mm

S-Works FACT carbon CG-R, single bolt, 27.2mm

Shimano Hydraulic Di2 STI, 11-speed w/ Di2 satellite shifter

ProSet 7075, 6061 faceplate w/ cone head bolt and plastic clip, 12-degree rise w/ 4-degree shim

Front: Specialized Trigger, aramid bead, 700x38c, Rear: Specialized Trigger, aramid bead, 700x38c

All over the globe, dirt road riding and gravel road racing is exploding in popularity. For some, its appeal lies in riding beautiful, scenic roads in quiet and traffic-free isolation, rebelling against that standard definition of 'road riding' and getting out there. For riders like Dan Hughes, it's also tied to the feeling you get when crossing the finish line at tough events like the Dirty Kanza 200. And Dan should know—he's won this challenging race 4 times. "The Kanza surprises you," he says. "It's tougher and prettier than you think it's going to be, and ultimately, it's more rewarding that you could imagine." Dan knows that to win a race like the Kanza, you need a mix of good luck and special equipment. That's why it was a no-brainer to get his input on the ultimate race machine for events like this. The CruX Evo is his dream rig, and with only 100 going into production, that dream is going to become reality for a select few.

Specialized CruX EVO

54cm

61cm

Crux Expert Shimano GRX Di2

49cm

52cm

Crux Comp

The Specialized Crux is a versatile cyclocross bike praised for its lightweight frame, aggressive tire tread for fast rolling, and comfortable ride quality thanks to features like the CG-R seatpost with Zertz vibration damping. It offers generous tire clearance and hydraulic disc brakes for enhanced control, though some models face criticism for high prices and proprietary components.

MSRP
Where to Buy	$6,299 At Contender $3,999 At Contender
Category	Cyclocross
	8.6
Frame	Carbon
	Carbon
Wheels	Carbon
Wheel Size	700c
	Shimano Hydraulic Disc


	Ultegra Di2
Drivetrain	2 × 11 Electronic
Brand Site	specialized.com
Summary	The Specialized CruX EVO is a carbon frame cyclocross bike with high-end components and shimano hydraulic disc brakes.

Frame	Specialized CruX FACT 10r carbon disc, FACT IS construction, 1-3/8"" lower bearing, OSBB, SWAT compatible
Fork	Specialized FACT carbon, disc-specific monocoque fork, carbon steerer and crown for 1-3/8"" lower bearing
Shock	SWAT Box w/ tire levers, tube, and CO2 cartridge head, bottle cages, EMT Tool
Bottom Bracket	OS integrated, sealed bearings
Headset	1-1/8"" upper and 1-3/8"" lower integrated stainless cartridge bearings, 8mm cone spacer, w/ 20mm of spacers
Stem	ProSet 7075, 6061 faceplate w/ cone head bolt and plastic clip, 12-degree rise w/ 4-degree shim
Handlebar	Specialized Expert, alloy, shallow bend
Saddle	Body Geometry Toupe Expert w/ hollow Ti rails, 143mm
Seatpost	S-Works FACT carbon CG-R, single bolt, 27.2mm Type: Rigid
Pedals	Nylon flat test ride, loose ball, w/ reflectors

Rear Derailleur	Shimano Ultegra Di2, 11-speed
Front Derailleur	Shimano Ultegra Di2, braze-on, 11-speed
Crank	Specialized Pro FACT carbon
Shifters	Shimano Hydraulic Di2 STI, 11-speed w/ Di2 satellite shifter
Cassette	Shimano Ultegra, 11-speed, 11-28
Chain	Shimano Ultegra, 11-speed
Brakes	Front: Shimano, hydraulic, Rear: Shimano, hydraulic Type: Shimano Hydraulic Disc
Brake Levers	Cylinder battery

Rims	Front: Roval Rapide CL 40 carbon disc, w/ center lock hub, Rear: Roval Rapide CL 40 carbon disc, w/ center lock hub
Tires	Front: Specialized Trigger, aramid bead, 700x38c, Rear: Specialized Trigger, aramid bead, 700x38c