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Crux Comp
A carbon frame gravel bike with upper mid-range components and sram rival hydraulic disc brakes.
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$5,499| Weight | 8.7 kg |
|---|---|
| Frame | Carbon |
| Suspension | Rigid |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 11 |
| Groupset | Rival |
| Brakes | SRAM Rival Hydraulic Disc |
Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.
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View Comparison155cm – 163cm
161cm – 169cm
166cm – 175cm
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183cm – 191cm
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Summary
The Specialized Crux is celebrated for its lightweight frame, versatile performance across gravel and cyclocross, and high-quality components. Reviews highlight its responsive handling, excellent tire clearance, and comfort on varied terrains, though some note its high price and firm ride as drawbacks.
Lightweight frame
Versatile for gravel and cyclocross
Responsive handling
Excellent tire clearance
High-quality components
High price point
Firm ride can be choppy on rough surfaces
Limited mounting points for bags
This is quite likely the best gravel bike I’ve ridden, and one of the best drop-bar bikes I’ve ridden of any sort.
Cycling TipsThe new CruX is designed as a gravel race bike first, with some nods toward cyclocross racing.
CX MagazineExudes a confidence that was not felt in any other bike.
Gran Fondo MagazineFeedback?
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Nov 2024 · Jordan Villella
Specialized Crux DSW Comp is nice, but the build makes us wonder if choosing your components and building from the frameset up is better.
Aug 2024 · Paul Norman
The Specialized Diverge has been the gravel bike in the brand's line-up since 2014, when the gravel category was in
Aug 2024
Sharing geometry with the popular carbon Cruz, Specialized relaunches an aluminum Crux returns with a "less is more" attitude.
Jun 2024 · Alvin Holbrook
The Crux DSW is an aluminum gravel bike that rivals carbon on weight and performance? What's the catch? Not a whole lot, based on our review.
Jul 2023 · Warren Rossiter
A fun gravel bike with a firm ride that's slightly let down by a middling build for the asking price
Lightweight
Quick on tarmac and gravel
Good contact points
Stiff alloy handlebar
Tyres not suitable for challenging conditions
Expensive for the spec
Jun 2023
Crux is Specialized's premium gravel bike that comes with a lot of characteristics borrowed from both its cyclo-cross history and featherweight Aethos road bike. The lightweight carbon frame offers excellent comfort on gravel surfaces but, with this specific model, the rest of the bike spec is not up to the same level as the frame. Best gravel bikes under £1,500 in 2023 - drop-bar machines that won't break the bank Gravel bike vs mountain bike: what are the differences? Gravel racing - what's next for cycling's fastest growing discipline?
Jun 2023 · Calvin Zajac
A superlative in terms of price, weight and prestige. But can the Specialized S-Works Crux prevail against aero-optimised gravel racers?
Maximum riding fun
Lightweight frame and wheels make it the ultimate climber
Specialized Pathfinder Pro tires offer excellent handling and grip
For a lack of things to criticise, we didn’t like the shiny stem on the otherwise matte bike
Jan 2023 · William Tracy
The new collegiate club cyclocross national champion also rode to an impressive fifth place at the elite national championship race.
| Frame | Crux FACT 10r Carbon, Rider First Engineered™, Threaded BB, 12x142mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc BB Standard: BSA, 68mm, Threaded Tire Clearance: 2.1" Colors: Gloss Dove Grey / Metallic Navy; Satin Forest Green / Metallic Deep Lake |
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| Fork | FACT 12R Carbon, 12x100mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM GXP |
| Stem | Specialized Alloy, 31.8mm, 7-degree rise |
| Handlebar | Specialized Adventure Gear, 118.9mm drop x 70mm reach x 12º flare |
| Saddle | Body Geometry Power Sport, steel rails |
| Seatpost | Roval Terra Carbon Seat Post, 20mm Offset Type: Rigid |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM Rival 1, long cage |
|---|---|
| Crank | SRAM Rival 1x, 40T |
| Shifters | SRAM Rival |
| Cassette | SunRace, 11-speed, 11-42t |
| Chain | KMC X11 Extra Lightweight, 11-speed |
| Brakes | Front: SRAM Rival, hydraulic disc, Rear: SRAM Rival, hydraulic disc Type: SRAM Rival Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | Front: DT Swiss G540 rim, 24mm internal width, tubeless ready, 24h, Specialized full sealed bearing thru axle hub, centerlock disc, DT Swiss Champion 14G stainless steel spokes, DT Swiss brass nipples, Rear: DT Swiss G540 rim, 24mm internal width, tubeless ready, 24h, Specialized full sealed bearing thru axle hub, centerlock disc, DT Swiss Champion 14G stainless steel spokes, DT Swiss brass nipples |
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| Tires | Front: Pathfinder Pro 2BR, 700x38, Rear: Pathfinder Pro 2BR, 700x38 |
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Last updated October 4
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