Bike Comparison
    MSRP
    $4,999$6,200
    $8,200
    $12,250
    Where to Buy
    $4,999

    19% off At Cycle Limited

    $5,199

    At TPC

    $1

    At

    $1

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    Category
    GravelGravelGravel
    7.6
    8.5
    9.7
    CarbonCarbonCarbon
    Fork
    CarbonCarbonCarbon
    Wheels
    CarbonCarbonCarbon
    Wheel Size
    700c700c700c
    Clearance
    2.1"2.1"2.1"
    Brakes
    Hydraulic DiscHydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    Rival XPLR AXS, Rival AXSForce XPLR eTap, Force eTapRED XPLR eTap, RED AXS
    Drivetrain
    1 × 12 Electronic1 × 12 Electronic1 × 12 Electronic
    Power Meter
    NoneNoneRed AXS
    Brand Site

    specialized.com

    specialized.com

    specialized.com

    Summary
    The Specialized Crux Expert, Specialized Crux Pro, and Specialized S-Works Crux are all carbon frame gravel bikes with hydraulic disc brakes. The S-Works Crux has better components.
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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Rider Position
    relaxedaggressive
    Terrain
    smoothrugged
    Crux Expert
    Crux Pro
    S-Works Crux
    Other Gravel 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)

    35 mph

    Crux Expert

    35 mph

    Crux Pro

    35 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

    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

    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

    S-Works Crux FACT 12r 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

    Fork

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

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

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

    Bottom Bracket

    SRAM DUB BSA

    SRAM DUB BSA 68

    SRAM DUB BSA

    Stem

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

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

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

    Handlebar

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

    Roval Terra, carbon, 103mm drop x 70mm reach x 12º flare

    Roval Terra, carbon, 103mm drop x 70mm reach x 12º flare

    Saddle

    Body Geometry Power Expert

    Body Geometry Power Pro, hollow titanium rails

    Body Geometry S-Works Power, carbon fiber rails, carbon fiber base

    Seatpost

    Roval Terra Carbon Seat Post, 20mm Offset

    Roval Terra Carbon Seat Post, 20mm Offset

    Roval Alpinist Carbon Seatpost

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SRAM Rival XPLR eTap AXS

    SRAM Force XPLR eTap AXS

    SRAM Red XPLR eTap AXS

    Crank

    SRAM Rival 1x, 40T

    SRAM Force 1x, 40T

    SRAM Red AXS Power Meter, 40T

    Power Meter

    SRAM Red AXS Power Meter, 40T

    Shifters

    SRAM Rival eTap AXS

    SRAM Force eTap AXS

    SRAM Red eTap AXS

    Cassette

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

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

    SRAM XPLR, XG-1271, 12-speed, 10-44t

    Chain

    SRAM Rival 12-speed

    SRAM Force 12-speed

    SRAM RED 12-speed

    Brakes

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

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

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

    Wheels
    Rims

    Front: Roval Terra C, Rear: Roval Terra C

    Front: Roval Terra CL Wheel, Rear: Roval Terra CL Wheel

    Front: Roval Terra CLX, Rear: Roval Terra CLX

    Tires

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

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

    Front: Pathfinder Pro 2Bliss Ready, Transparent Sidewall, 700x38c, Rear: Pathfinder Pro 2Bliss Ready, Transparent Sidewall, 700x38c

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