Front: TRP HY/RD, hydraulic disc, Rear: TRP HY/RD, hydraulic disc

Specialized FACT 10r carbon, disc-specific, 1-3/8"" lower bearing, OSBB

Specialized Comp, shallow drop, alloy, 125mm drop, 70mm reach

1-1/8"" upper, 1-3/8” lower, stainless steel cartridge bearings, 8mm carbon cone spacer, w/ 25mm of carbon spacers

Nylon flat test ride, loose-ball, w/ reflectors

Front: AXIS 4.0 Disc CruX, Rear: AXIS 4.0 Disc CruX

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

Specialized Comp Multi, 3D forged alloy, 4-bolt, 12-degree rise

Front: Specialized Terra Pro, 60TPI, 2Bliss Ready, folding bead, 700x33c, Rear: Specialized Terra Pro, 60TPI, 2Bliss Ready, folding bead, 700x33c

The CruX Expert is a 'cross beast, with race-optimized geometry, tapered headtube, internal cable routing, and an outstanding stiffness-to-weight ratio to power through the nastiest courses. AXIS 4.0 Disc wheels and Shimano Ultegra drivetrain with integrated hydraulic disc brakes complete the uber-tough, race-ready Expert package.

Specialized CruX Expert

54cm

61cm

Crux Expert Shimano GRX Di2

49cm

52cm

Crux Comp

The Specialized Crux is a fast, nimble, and versatile cyclocross bike praised for its stiff, responsive frame and stable handling across various terrains. It excels in power transfer and efficiency, making it ideal for racing and all-day rides, though some note it can be less nimble in tight corners. Wheel compatibility issues due to proprietary standards are a common drawback.

MSRP
Where to Buy	$6,299 At Contender $3,999 At Contender
Category	Cyclocross
	5.7
Frame	Carbon
	Carbon
Wheels	Aluminum
Wheel Size	700c
	TRP Mechanical Disc


	Ultegra
Drivetrain	2 × 11
Brand Site	specialized.com
Summary	The Specialized CruX Expert is a carbon frame cyclocross bike with high-end components and trp mechanical disc brakes.

Frame	Specialized FACT 10r carbon, disc-specific, 1-3/8"" lower bearing, OSBB BB Standard: BB30, Press Fit
Fork	Specialized FACT carbon
Bottom Bracket	BB30, press-fit
Headset	1-1/8"" upper, 1-3/8” lower, stainless steel cartridge bearings, 8mm carbon cone spacer, w/ 25mm of carbon spacers
Stem	Specialized Comp Multi, 3D forged alloy, 4-bolt, 12-degree rise
Handlebar	Specialized Comp, shallow drop, alloy, 125mm drop, 70mm reach
Saddle	Body Geometry Phenom Comp, hollow Cr-Mo rails, 143mm
Seatpost	Specialized Comp, FACT carbon, 27.2mm Type: Rigid
Pedals	Nylon flat test ride, loose-ball, w/ reflectors

Rear Derailleur	Shimano Ultegra, 11-speed
Front Derailleur	Shimano Ultegra, 11-speed, braze-on
Crank	FSA, carbon, BB30, 46/36
Shifters	Shimano Ultegra, 11-speed
Cassette	Shimano Ultegra, 11-speed, 11-28
Chain	Shimano Ultegra, 11-speed
Brakes	Front: TRP HY/RD, hydraulic disc, Rear: TRP HY/RD, hydraulic disc Type: TRP Mechanical Disc

Rims	Front: AXIS 4.0 Disc CruX, Rear: AXIS 4.0 Disc CruX
Tires	Front: Specialized Terra Pro, 60TPI, 2Bliss Ready, folding bead, 700x33c, Rear: Specialized Terra Pro, 60TPI, 2Bliss Ready, folding bead, 700x33c