Bike Comparison
    MSRP
    $6,200$5,999
    Where to Buy
    $4,999

    19% off At Cycle Limited

    $5,999

    At BMC

    $5,999

    At Contender

    Category
    GravelGravel
    7.6
    7.6
    CarbonCarbon
    Fork
    CarbonCarbon
    Wheels
    CarbonCarbon
    Wheel Size
    700c700c
    Clearance
    2.1"44c
    Brakes
    Hydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    Rival XPLR AXS, Rival AXSRival AXS
    Drivetrain
    1 × 12 Electronic2 × 12 Electronic
    Brand Site

    specialized.com

    us.bmc-switzerland.com

    Summary
    The Specialized Crux Expert is a carbon frame gravel bike with upper mid-range components and hydraulic disc brakes.
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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Rider Position
    relaxedaggressive
    Terrain
    smoothrugged
    2022 Crux Expert
    2023 Kaius 01 THREE
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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)

    35 mph

    2022 Crux Expert

    37 mph

    2023 Kaius 01 THREE

    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

    Crux FACT 10r Carbon, Rider First Engineered™, Threaded BB, 12x142mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc

    BB StandardBSA, 68mm, Threaded

    Tire Clearance2.1"

    ColorsSatin Forest / Light Silver; Gloss White Speckled / Dove Grey/papaya/clay/lime

    Kaius 01 Premium Carbon with Aerocore Design | ICS Technology Stealth Cable Routing | Integrated Aerocore Bottle Cages | Stealth Dropout Design | TCC Race Compliance Level | PF86 Bottom Bracket | Flat Mount Disc | 12x142mm Thru-Axle

    BB StandardBSA, 68mm, Threaded

    Tire Clearance2.1"

    ColorsSatin Forest / Light Silver; Gloss White Speckled / Dove Grey/papaya/clay/lime

    Fork

    FACT 12R Carbon, 12x100mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc

    Kaius 01 Premium Carbon | ICS Technology Stealth Cable Routing | TCC Race Compliance Level | Stealth Dropout Design | Flat Mount Disc | 12x100mm Thru-Axle

    Bottom Bracket

    SRAM DUB BSA

    BB86/BB92, press-fit

    Stem

    Specialized Pro SL, alloy, 4-bolt, 6-degree rise

    BMC ICS2 - Integrated Cockpit System Technology

    Handlebar

    Specialized Adventure Gear, 118.9mm drop x 70mm reach x 12º flare

    BMC RAB 02 | Ergo Top Shape | Compact Bend

    Saddle

    Body Geometry Power Expert

    Fizik Vento Argo R5

    Seatpost

    Roval Terra Carbon Seat Post, 20mm Offset

    Kaius 01 Premium Carbon D-Shaped Seatpost

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SRAM Rival XPLR eTap AXS

    SRAM Rival eTap AXS WIDE

    Front Derailleur

    SRAM Rival eTap AXS WIDE

    Crank

    SRAM Rival 1x, 40T

    SRAM Rival DUB WIDE 43-30T

    Shifters

    SRAM Rival eTap AXS

    SRAM Rival eTap AXS HRD

    Cassette

    SRAM XPLR, XG-1251, 12-speed, 10-44t

    SRAM Rival AXS XG-1250 10-36T

    Chain

    SRAM Rival 12-speed

    SRAM Rival 12 Speed

    Brakes

    Front: SRAM Rival eTAP AXS, hydraulic disc, Rear: SRAM Rival eTAP AXS, hydraulic disc

    Hydraulic Disc

    Wheels
    Rims

    Front: Roval Terra C, Rear: Roval Terra C

    CRD-400 Carbon | Tubeless Ready | 40mm

    Front Hub

    CRD-400

    Rear Hub

    CRD-400

    Tires

    Front: Pathfinder Pro 2BR, 700x38, Rear: Pathfinder Pro 2BR, 700x38

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