Description
The 2023 Crux stands as the world's lightest gravel bike, boasting remarkable features like an expansive tire clearance for tackling rugged terrain and a gravel-specific geometry optimized for top-tier performance. It transcends beyond being a mere representation of gravel excellence; it serves as your exclusive pass to discover the true essence of gravel riding.
The Crux Expert variant comes equipped with the intuitive SRAM Rival eTap AXS hydraulic disc groupset, ensuring seamless and precise shifting. Complementing this are the durable Roval Terra C Disc wheels, along with the 2Bliss Ready, 700x38mm Pathfinder Pro tires that provide exceptional traction even on the most challenging landscapes.
With frame weights as light as 725g for the S-Works 12r and 825g for the 10r, Specialized has harnessed the groundbreaking innovations that made the Aethos the world's lightest bike and incorporated them into the Crux. The outcome? A gravel bike that ascends with unparalleled ease, effortlessly glides over the harshest terrains, and weighs less than a full water bottle in your bottle cage.
Its capabilities are underscored by a tire clearance of up to 47c/650b x 2.1”, akin to the Diverge series. This level of clearance translates to boundless versatility. The Crux embraces the spirit of adventure, allowing you to venture wherever your imagination takes you, with unbridled speed and energy.
In terms of responsiveness, the Crux exhibits agility, suppleness, and quick reactions. It swiftly responds to your pedaling efforts and offers a comfortable experience in the saddle. The performance gravel geometry and the racing-inspired fit, drawing from the Crux's rich heritage in cyclocross, contribute to its nimbleness and exceptional handling.
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- Gravel race/fast gravel complete bike featuring high grade design & materials; SRAM Rival eTap AXS XPLR and Roval Terra C wheelset
- 825 gram frame (56cm) engineered for the requirements of gravel race-style riding
- Specific geometry for gravel with low Stack, longer Reach, 72mm BB drop, 425mm chainstay
- Incredible complementary power delivery, compliance, stability, tire clearance, nimble handling
- Perfect balance of front and rear stiffness combined with exceptional ride quality
- Aethos strategy derived CCD developed Crux tubes with subtle, elongated conical sections for full frame ecosystem effect
- Max tire size: 700c x 47 or 650b x 2.1” tires on contemporary-width rims
- Specifications
- Frame: Crux FACT 10r Carbon, Rider First Engineered™, Flat Mount disc, 12/142mm thru-axle
- Rated for 275lb max rider weight (components used may dictate a lower rating
- Internal routing through downtube only; hydraulic disc, for 1x/2x electronic, 1x only for mechanical
- Removable front derailleur braze-on type mount
- Lightweight, machined minimalist dropouts, thru-axles, seatpost clamp, and derailleur hanger
- 3 bottle cage mounts- ST, DT, under DT (no fender, rack, or bag mounts)
- Fork: Crux FACT 12r Carbon fork, tapered, headset, Flat Mount disc interface, 12/100mm thru-axle
- Groupset: SRAM Rival eTap AXS XPLR 1x12, HRD hydraulic disc braking
- eTap AXS: Shift/Brake levers, XPLR Rear Derailleur (with eTap battery & charging dock /USB cable)
- Crankset/BB: SRAM Rival 12s 1x w/40T ring / DUB BSA Threaded
- Cassette/Chain: Rival XG1251 XPLOR 10-44T / Rival Flattop 12s
- Brake Calipers / Disc Rotors: Rival HRD FM / SRAM Centerline CL 160mm F/R
- Wheelset: Roval Terra C carbon, 32mm profile, 25mm IRW, TLR; XDR, Center Lock
- Tires: Pathfinder Pro 2Bliss Ready, Tan Sidewall, 700x38' with tubes
- Cockpit: Specialized/Supacaz/Roval
- Handlebar: Adventure Gear, 118.9mm drop x 70mm reach x 12° flare
- Stem: Pro SL, alloy, 4-bolt 31.8mm, 6°
- Tape: Supacaz Super Sticky Kush
- Seatpost: Roval Terra Carbon, 27.2mm, 20mm setback
- Saddle: BG Power Expert, titanium rails
- Component specifics by frame size:
- 49cm Bar width: 38c-c, Stem: 70mm, Crank: 165mm, Post: 300mm, Saddle width: 155m
- 52cm Bar width: 40c-c, Stem: 80mm, Crank: 170mm, Post: 300mm, Saddle width: 155m
- 54cm Bar width: 42c-c, Stem: 90mm, Crank: 172.5mm, Post: 300mm, Saddle width: 143mm
- 56cm Bar width: 42c-c, Stem: 100mm, Crank: 172.5mm, Post: 360mm, Saddle width: 143mm
- 58cm/61cm Bar width: 44c-c, Stem: 110mm, Crank: 175mm, Post: 360mm, Saddle width: 143mm
- Sizes offered: 49, 52, 54, 56, 58, 61 cm
- Colors:
- Colors: GLOSS CARBON/TARMAC BLACK,SATIN HARVEST GOLD METALLIC/OAK GREEN
- Weight: 18.23 lbs (56cm)