Released June 11
Photo Credit: Specialized
Builds
1
Price
$2,600
Wheels
700c Aluminum
Suspension
Rigid
Frame Material
Aluminum
Specialized has unveiled the Crux DSW, a new alloy gravel bike that sets a new standard in the cycling world. Leveraging the same design principles as the carbon Crux, the Crux DSW incorporates Specialized’s patented D’Aluisio Smartweld technology, making it the lightest alloy gravel frame available. The bike's frame weighs just 1399 grams, and with a Fact12r Crux carbon fork, the complete bike tips the scales at 9.37kg.
The highs and lows of this model family
Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.
Wheels | 700c | 700c | 700c | 700c | 700c | 700c |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 530 | 547 | 560 | 578 | 598 | 621 | |
| 375 | 382 | 388 | 397 | 405 | 415 | |
| 1.41 | 1.43 | 1.44 | 1.46 | 1.48 | 1.50 | |
| 512 | 539 | 549 | 568 | 582 | 599 | |
| 466 | 496 | 521 | 546 | 576 | 606 | |
| 75.5 | 74.0 | 74.0 | 73.5 | 73.5 | 73.5 | |
| 100 | 115 | 130 | 147 | 167 | 190 | |
| 70.5 | 71.3 | 71.5 | 72.0 | 72.3 | 72.5 | |
| 74 | 74 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | |
| 284 | 284 | 286 | 286 | 286 | 286 | |
| 594 | 600 | 608 | 618 | 630 | 644 | |
| 425 | 425 | 425 | 425 | 425 | 425 | |
| 1,008 | 1,014 | 1,023 | 1,033 | 1,045 | 1,059 | |
| 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | |
| 74 | 69 | 67 | 64 | 62 | 60 | |
| 749 | 772 | 794 | 816 | 841 | 866 | |
Stem Length | 70 | 80 | 90 | 100 | 110 | 110 |
Crank Length | 170 | 170 | 172.5 | 172.5 | 175 | 175 |
Handlebar Width | 380 | 400 | 420 | 420 | 440 | 440 |
🐐 Measurements listed in mm and degrees
Jun 11, 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 11, 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.
The Crux DSW is built for versatility and performance, offering the same tire clearance as its carbon counterpart. It accommodates up to 47mm tires or 2.1” on 650b wheels, allowing it to handle a variety of terrains with ease. This bike is designed to provide a responsive and comfortable ride, with performance gravel geometry that includes a longer reach for better weight distribution and a lower stack for an aerodynamic position. Its 72mm bottom-bracket drop ensures a balanced mix of agility and stability.
The D’Aluisio Smartweld process is key to the Crux DSW’s capabilities, utilizing hydroforming to enhance tube-to-tube joints for stronger welds and a lighter, more durable frame. This innovative approach results in a single-piece downtube and bottom bracket, reducing weight and improving responsiveness.
With the Crux DSW, Specialized continues to push the envelope in bike design, offering a high-performance option for gravel enthusiasts looking for a lightweight and capable ride.
