The Crux Expert Gravel and Cross Bike by Specialized - Light, nippy, sporty

The Specialized Crux Expert for gravel and cyclocross racing as well as shorter adventure tours is based on an exceptionally lightweight carbon frame and comes with an electronic SRAM Rival 1x12-speed groupset. It was equipped with Rival disc brakes, Roval Terra carbon wheels, aluminium handlebars and carbon seatpost. For the construction, the engineers adopted the tube design of the Aethos, which explains the sensational weight. In relation to this, the Crux also sets new standards in terms of tyre clearance: 47 mm wide 28" tyres or 2.1" wide 650B tyres are easily possible. Compared to the Diverge, the geometry with its longer reach, lower stack and higher bottom bracket is designed for a sportier riding position and ensures particular agility, manoeuvrability and responsiveness. Thanks to its purist, classic look, the Crux is certainly reminiscent of a racing bike, which is also helped by the fact that it does without Future Shock and SWAT technology. With this performance-oriented off-road racer, you climb up hills weightlessly and fly over bumps just like that.

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Specifications:

Application:

Gravel, Cyclocross

Wheel Size:

28"

Sizes:

52 cm, 54 cm, 56 cm, 58 cm

Frame Material:

carbon (10r)

Fork Material:

Carbon

Components:

Frame:

Specialized Crux, FACT™ Carbon, Flat Mount Disc, 12 x 142 mm thru-axle

Fork:

Specialized S-Works FACT Carbon, Flat Mount Disc, 401 mm installation length, 50 mm offset, 12 x 100 mm thru-axle

Stem:

Specialized Pro SL, aluminium, 6° Rise, 4 screws

Handlebars:

Specialized Adventure Gear, 119 mm drop, 70 mm reach, 12° flare

Headset:

Specialized S212500024, IS, 1 1/8" top (41.8 x 30.5 x 8 mm), 1.5" bottom (49.5 x 40.5 x 6.5 mm)

Seatpost:

Roval Terra Carbon, 20 mm Setback

Saddle:

Specialized Body Geometry Power Expert, titanium rails

Crank:

SRAM Rival 1, SRAM DUB BSA bottom bracket, 40 T chainring

Pedals:

none

Brakes:

SRAM Rival eTap AXS, hydraulic disc brake

Shift/Brake lever:

SRAM Rival eTap AXS

Rear Derailleur:

SRAM Rival XPLR eTap AXS

Cassette:

SRAM XPLR, XG-1251, 12-speed, 10-44 T

Chain:

SRAM Rival 12-speed

Wheels:

Roval Terra C rims, 25 mm jaw width, 32 mm rim depth, 24/24 holes, Tubeless Ready + DT for Roval 370 hubs, Center Lock Disc + DT Swiss Competition Race spokes

Tyres:

Specialized Pathfinder Pro, 2Bliss Ready, transparent sidewall, 700 x 38 mm

Approved For:

Weight Limit:

109 kg (rider + gear)

Rotor Size (max.):

180 mm (front), 160 mm (rear)

Tyre Size (max.):

700 x 47C, 27.5" x 2.1"

Chainrings:

1-speed, 2-speed

Chainring Size (max.):

44 T

Features:

• very light frame (825 g) for a ground-breaking ratio of light weight to tyre clearance
• designed with the help of tube shapes from the Aethos road bike frame
• fork weighs under 400 g
• large tyre clearance opens up more possibilities, advantages on muddy ground
• sporty geometry with long reach, low stack and higher bottom bracket
• agile, manoeuvrable and smooth handling
• classic look, minimalist design
• strong climbing, fast and performance-oriented, perfect for competition use
• compatible with adjustable seatposts (27.2 mm)
• Supacaz Super Sticky Kush handlebar tape
• inner tubes with 48 mm Presta valve

Technology:

FACT™
FACT is an acronym for " Functional Advanced Composite Technology" and summarises all the know-how that Specialized has in the use of carbon fibre. It is a holistic approach, which primarily concerns the bike frames, but is found in many components such as handlebars, stems, saddles etc. The starting point is always the awareness for the needs of riders and the capability to fulfil them. Next, the selection of fibres, resins and fabric layers takes place; in this process the quality of the carbon and the arrangement of the fibre layers play an important role. It is important to find the right set-up for the project at hand and the intended location or rather the area of application. It is often necessary to differentiate from model to model at several points. In the final step, attention is paid to processing the material in a way that allows the desired advantages in terms of low weight, rigidity and stability to be achieved.

Rider-First Engineered™
Rider-First Engineered describes the design approach used by Specialized to precisely match each frame size to the target group. Simply put, smaller frames for smaller riders are built in a different way than larger frames for larger riders. This is done on the basis of performance parameters determined in practical tests, taking into account the forces acting on different areas of the bike when riders of different sizes ride it. Based on this analysis, the optimum tube dimensions and the appropriate carbon fibre covering for the respective frame size are determined. This way you can be sure that no matter what your height is, you will receive a bike that delivers optimal and controllable performance suited to your size.

Geometry:

52 cm:

Recommended Height:

163 - 168 cm

Stack:

547 mm

Reach:

382 mm

Seat Tube Length:

496 mm

Top Tube Length:

539 mm

Head Tube Length:

115 mm

Chainstay Length:

425 mm

Wheelbase:

1014 mm

Bottom Bracket Height:

284 mm

BB Drop:

74 mm

Seat Tube Angle:

74°

Head Tube Angle:

71.25°

Standover Height:

772 mm

Trail:

69 mm

Stem Length:

80 mm

Handlebar Width:

40 cm

Crank Arm Length:

170.0 mm

Saddle width:

155 mm

Seatpost length:

330 mm

54 cm:

Recommended Height:

168 - 175 cm

Stack:

560 mm

Reach:

388 mm

Seat Tube Length:

521 mm

Top Tube Length:

549 mm

Head Tube Length:

130 mm

Chainstay Length:

425 mm

Wheelbase:

1023 mm

Bottom Bracket Height:

286 mm

BB Drop:

72 mm

Seat Tube Angle:

74°

Head Tube Angle:

71.5°

Standover Height:

794 mm

Trail:

67 mm

Stem Length:

90 mm

Handlebar Width:

42 cm

Crank Arm Length:

172.5 mm

Saddle width:

143 mm

Seatpost length:

330 mm

56 cm:

Recommended Height:

175 - 183 cm

Stack:

578 mm

Reach:

397 mm

Seat Tube Length:

546 mm

Top Tube Length:

568 mm

Head Tube Length:

147 mm

Chainstay Length:

425 mm

Wheelbase:

1033 mm

Bottom Bracket Height:

286 mm

BB Drop:

72 mm

Seat Tube Angle:

73.5°

Head Tube Angle:

72°

Standover Height:

816 mm

Trail:

64 mm

Stem Length:

100 mm

Handlebar Width:

42 cm

Crank Arm Length:

172.5 mm

Saddle width:

143 mm

Seatpost length:

380 mm

58 cm:

Recommended Height:

183 - 191 cm

Stack:

598 mm

Reach:

405 mm

Seat Tube Length:

576 mm

Top Tube Length:

582 mm

Head Tube Length:

167 mm

Chainstay Length:

425 mm

Wheelbase:

1045 mm

Bottom Bracket Height:

286 mm

BB Drop:

72 mm

Seat Tube Angle:

73.5°

Head Tube Angle:

72.25°

Standover Height:

841 mm

Trail:

62 mm

Stem Length:

110 mm

Handlebar Width:

44 cm

Crank Arm Length:

175.0 mm

Saddle width:

143 mm

Seatpost length:

380 mm

Manufacturer Numbers:

forest green-light silver:

91422-31

white-dove grey-papaya:

91422-30

Shipping Notice:

The shipment is sent pre-assembled by a forwarding agent.
The delivery time is extended by 2-5 days, depending on the overall volume of orders.
For individual consultation, please contact our customer service team.

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