Introducing the mind-blowing Specialized Crux Expert Gravel Road Bike, the gravity-defying two-wheeled beast that's here to elevate your gravel game!
Weighing in as light as a feather, this bike takes "off-road" to a whole new level with its massive tire clearance and performance gravel geometry. Get ready to transcend the limits of ordinary gravel riding, because the Crux is not just a bike, it's a journey to gravel enlightenment!
Equipped with an intuitive and precision-engineered SRAM Rival eTap AXS hydraulic disc groupset, every gear shift feels like a celestial symphony of smoothness. As you conquer rugged terrains with sheer finesse, the incredibly tough Roval Terra C Disc wheels will have your back, ensuring a rock-solid performance.
The 2Bliss Ready, 700x38mm Pathfinder Pro tires are your ultimate allies against the nastiest terrains out there. They hook up with the ground like they have a secret pact, giving you unrivaled traction and control.
So, buckle up and fasten your seatbelt because the Specialized Crux Expert Gravel Road Bike is your exclusive ticket to an extraordinary adventure. Say goodbye to ordinary and hello to gravel greatness!
Features:
- Lightest: 725g S-Works 12r and 825g 10r frames. We took the revolutionary breakthroughs that made Aethos the lightest bike ever and applied them to the Crux. The result? A gravel bike that climbs like a dream, floats over nightmarish terrain, and weighs less than a full bottle in your cage.
- Capable: 47c/650b x 2.1” tire clearance. More clearance means more capability. With Diverge-level tire clearance, Crux takes you anywhere you can imagine, at full gas.
- Responsive: Nimble, supple, and reactive. Responsive at the pedals. Supple in the saddle. With performance gravel geometry and race-influenced fit inspired by Crux’s iconic history in ‘cross.
Specifications
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Inner Tubes |
700x28/38mm, 48mm Presta valve |
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Rear Tire |
Pathfinder Pro 2BR, Tan Sidewall, 700x38 |
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Front Tire |
Pathfinder Pro 2BR, Tan Sidewall, 700x38 |
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Rear Wheel |
Roval Terra C, 25mm inner width carbon rim, 32mm depth, NEW DT 370 hub, 24h, DT Swiss Comp Race spokes |
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Front Wheel |
Roval Terra C, 25mm inner width carbon rim, 32mm depth, NEW DT 370 hub, 24h, DT Swiss Comp Race spokes |
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Saddle |
Body Geometry Power Expert, titanium rails |
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SeatPost |
Roval Terra Carbon Seat Post, 20mm Offset |
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Seat Binder |
Specialized Alloy, 30mm |
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Handlebars |
Specialized Adventure Gear, 118.9mm drop x 70mm reach x 12º flare |
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Stem |
Specialized Pro SL, alloy, 4-bolt, 6-degree rise |
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Tape |
Supacaz Super Sticky Kush |
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Frame |
Crux FACT 10r Carbon, Rider First Engineered™, Threaded BB, 12x142mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc |
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Fork |
FACT 12R Carbon, 12x100mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc |
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Chain |
SRAM Rival 12-speed |
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Cassette |
SRAM XPLR, XG-1251, 12-speed, 10-44t |
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Bottom Bracket |
SRAM DUB BSA |
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Shift Levers |
SRAM Rival eTAP AXS |
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Crankset |
SRAM Rival 1x |
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Rear Derailleur |
SRAM Rival XPLR eTap AXS |
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Chainrings |
40T |
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Rear Brake |
SRAM Rival eTAP AXS, hydraulic disc |
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Front Brake |
SRAM Rival eTAP AXS, hydraulic disc |
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Pedals |
PEDAL, TEST RIDE PEDALS PROVIDED BY SPECIALIZED |
Geometry
| 49 | 52 | 54 | 56 | 58 | 61 | |
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| Crank Length | 165mm | 170mm | 172.5mm | 172.5mm | 175mm | 175mm |
| Saddle Width | 155mm | 155mm | 143mm | 143mm | 143mm | 143mm |
| Seatpost Length | 330mm | 330mm | 330mm | 380mm | 380mm | 380mm |
| Handlebar Width | 380mm | 400mm | 420mm | 420mm | 440mm | 440mm |
| Stem Length | 70mm | 80mm | 90mm | 100mm | 110mm | 110mm |
| Stack | 530mm | 547mm | 560mm | 578mm | 598mm | 621mm |
| Reach | 375mm | 382mm | 388mm | 397mm | 405mm | 415mm |
| Head Tube Length | 100mm | 115mm | 130mm | 147mm | 167mm | 190mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 70.5° | 71.25° | 71.5° | 72° | 72.25° | 72.5° |
| BB Height | 284mm | 284mm | 286mm | 286mm | 286mm | 286mm |
| BB Drop | 74mm | 74mm | 72mm | 72mm | 72mm | 72mm |
| Trail | 74mm | 69mm | 67mm | 64mm | 62mm | 60mm |
| Fork Length, Full | 401mm | 401mm | 401mm | 401mm | 401mm | 401mm |
| Fork Rake/Offset | 50mm | 50mm | 50mm | 50mm | 50mm | 50mm |
| Front Center | 594mm | 600mm | 608mm | 618mm | 630mm | 644mm |
| Chainstay Length | 425mm | 425mm | 425mm | 425mm | 425mm | 425mm |
| Wheelbase | 1008mm | 1014mm | 1023mm | 1033mm | 1045mm | 1059mm |
| Top Tube Length, Horizontal | 512mm | 539mm | 549mm | 568mm | 582mm | 599mm |
| Bike Standover Height | 749mm | 772mm | 794mm | 816mm | 841mm | 866mm |
| Seat Tube Length | 466mm | 496mm | 521mm | 546mm | 576mm | 606mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 75.5° | 74° | 74° | 73.5° | 73.5° | 73.5° |