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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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$4,199| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Rigid |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 11 |
| Groupset | Rival |
| Brakes | SRAM Rival Hydraulic Disc |
155cm – 163cm
161cm – 169cm
166cm – 175cm
172cm – 181cm
178cm – 186cm
183cm – 191cm
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Summary
The Specialized Crux is celebrated for its ultralight carbon frame, superb ride quality, and versatility across gravel and cyclocross disciplines. Reviews highlight its nimble handling, excellent tire clearance, and race-ready performance, though some note its high price and limited accessory mounts as drawbacks. The bike's ability to blend speed on and off-road makes it a standout choice for competitive riders.
Ultralight carbon frame
Superb ride quality and handling
Excellent tire clearance for versatile use
Race-ready performance
Versatile for both gravel and cyclocross
High price point
Limited accessory mounts
Some components may not match the frame's quality
The new Specialized S-Works Crux is a no-holds-barred gravel race bike
Cycling NewsIt’s therapy on two wheels — or maybe more like a drug that I have zero interest in giving it up.
Cycling TipsThe Crux is the lightest gravel bike in the world, with the exceptional capability of massive tire clearance and performance gravel geometry.
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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?
Jan 2023 · William Tracy
The new collegiate club cyclocross national champion also rode to an impressive fifth place at the elite national championship race.
Oct 2022 · Cory Benson
3x ex-CX World Champ Zdenek Stybar returned to Tabor 11 years later to race cyclocross on an ultralight, almost stock carbon S-Works Crux....
Oct 2022 · William Tracy
The mountain and gravel cyclist turns to this lightweight bike for gravel grinders.
May 2022 · Jack Luke
A delightfully lightweight classic gravel bike for those with chasmal pockets
Superb ride quality
One of, if not the lightest gravel framesets out there
Generous tyre clearance
Simple standards used throughout
Sensible 125kg weight limit
Huge price tag for the top-end models
Pathfinder tyres only really suitable for dry and fast conditions
Limited accessory mounts
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
Dec 2021 · Joe Robinson
The lightest gravel bike in the world, the Specialized S-Works Crux is a bona fide off-road race bike with performance to match its price
Climbs like a road bike
Aggressive geometry
Expensive
| 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: Satin Smoke / Black/cool Grey; Gloss Arctic Blue / Tarmac Black |
|---|---|
| Fork | FACT 12R Carbon, 12x100mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM GXP |
| Stem | Specialized, 3D-forged alloy, 4-bolt, 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 1, hydraulic |
| 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 Disc, Rear: DT Swiss G540 Disc |
|---|---|
| Tires | Front: Pathfinder Pro 2BR, 700x38, Rear: Pathfinder Pro 2BR, 700x38 |
First added 8 October
Last updated 26 July
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