Crux Expert
A carbon frame gravel bike with upper mid-range components and hydraulic disc brakes.
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€6,000($6,593)Weight | 18.0 lbs |
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Frame | Carbon |
Suspension | Rigid |
Fork | Carbon |
Wheels | 700c Carbon |
Drivetrain | 1 × 12 Electronic |
Groupset | Rival XPLR AXS, Rival AXS |
Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.
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View Comparison5'1" – 5'5"
5'3" – 5'7"
5'5" – 5'9"
5'7" – 6'0"
5'10" – 6'2"
6'0" – 6'4"
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Jun 2024 · Jordan Villella
The all-new Specialized Crux DSW (D'Aluisio Smartweld) mimics its carbon brethren and is only 1399 grams for a frameset.
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.
Mar 2022 · Liam Cahill
An exceptionally light gravel bike that excels on the climbs and is a blast to ride fast
Very light
Fast on the road
Fast off the road
Clean frame lines
Comfortable
Might not be 'gravel' enough for some
Feb 2022 · David Kennedy
Getting to the crux of gravel
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 Carbon / Tarmac Black; Satin Harvest Gold Metallic / Oak Green |
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Fork | FACT 12R Carbon, 12x100mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc |
Bottom Bracket | SRAM DUB BSA |
Stem | Specialized Pro SL, alloy, 4-bolt, 6-degree rise |
Handlebar | Specialized Adventure Gear, 118.9mm drop x 70mm reach x 12º flare |
Saddle | Body Geometry Power Expert, titanium rails |
Seatpost | Roval Terra Carbon Seat Post, 20mm Offset Type: Rigid |
Pedals | PEDAL, TEST RIDE PEDALS PROVIDED BY SPECIALIZED |
Rear Derailleur | SRAM Rival XPLR eTap AXS |
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Crank | SRAM Rival 1x, 40T |
Shifters | SRAM Rival eTAP AXS |
Cassette | SRAM XPLR, XG-1251, 12-speed, 10-44t |
Chain | SRAM Rival 12-speed |
Brakes | Front: SRAM Rival eTAP AXS, hydraulic disc, Rear: SRAM Rival eTAP AXS, hydraulic disc Type: Hydraulic Disc |
Rims | Front: Roval Terra C, 25mm inner width carbon rim, 32mm depth, NEW DT 370 hub, 24h, DT Swiss Comp Race spokes, Rear: Roval Terra C, 25mm inner width carbon rim, 32mm depth, NEW DT 370 hub, 24h, DT Swiss Comp Race spokes |
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Tires | Front: Pathfinder Pro 2BR, Tan Sidewall, 700x38, Rear: Pathfinder Pro 2BR, Tan Sidewall, 700x38 |
Last updated June 22