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CruX E5
An aluminum frame cyclocross bike with mid-range components and tektro mechanical disc brakes.
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| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 9 |
| Groupset | Sora |
| Brakes | Tektro Mechanical Disc |
dec 2017 · Marc Abbott
Specialized's perennial cyclocross performer has been updated and it's more versatile than ever
okt 2017 · Kristen Legan
The Specialized Crux Expert X1 is one of the best cyclocross bikes this season.
apr 2017 · Josh Evans
An out of the box, ready to race ‘crosser. Buy if you want to get into cyclocross and not immediately upgrade components
Stiff race geometry and good component spec for the price
Fairly heavy
nov 2016 · Paul Norman
The CruX Expert X1 is towards the top end of Specialized's cyclocross bike line-up. We've put it through its paces.
Well-balanced handling
Modern cyclocross spec
Single ring groupset has excellent chain retention
Expensive
Limited options to extend the gear range
dec 2015 · Taylor Rojek
A cyclocross racing bike that can handle everything
okt 2015 · David Arthur @davearthur
A brilliant cyclo-cross bike that is fast and fun to ride and ideal for racing
mei 2015
Before the ride For this review, I enjoyed a full custom build courtesy of Campagnolo. Starting with a 2013 Crux Pro carbon frameset, an 11-speed Chorus groupset with Campy’s CX cantilever brakes and CX Power Torque carbon cranks were added with Bora Ultra 35 carbon tubulars. The remainder of the parts were supplied
jun 2014 · Cyclocross Magazine
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| Frame | Specialized E5 Premium Aluminum, fully-manipulated tubing, semi-compact race design, shaped top tube, 1-3/8"" lower bearing, internal cable routing, integrated headset, OSBB BB Standard: BB30, Press Fit |
|---|---|
| Fork | Specialized FACT carbon |
| Bottom Bracket | BB30, press-fit |
| Headset | 1-1/8"" upper, 1-3/8” lower, steel bearings, 20mm alloy cone spacer, w/ 20mm 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 Toupé Sport, steel rails, 143mm |
| Seatpost | Specialized Sport, alloy, 2-bolt, 27.2mm Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | Nylon, loose ball bearings, w/ reflectors |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Sora |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Sora, braze-on |
| Crank | FSA Gossamer Pro, BB30, compact, 46/36T |
| Shifters | Shimano Sora STI |
| Cassette | Sunrace, 9-speed |
| Chain | KMC X9, 9-speed, w/ reusable MissingLink |
| Brakes | Front: Tektro Spyre, mechanical disc, dual pivot, 160mm rotor, Rear: Tektro Spyre, mechanical disc, dual pivot, 140mm rotor Type: Tektro Mechanical Disc |
| Rims | Front: AXIS Classic Disc, wide, Rear: AXIS Classic Disc, wide |
|---|---|
| Tires | Front: Specialized Tracer Sport, 60TPI, wire bead, 700x33mm, Rear: Specialized Tracer Sport, 60TPI, wire bead, 700x33mm |
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