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Crux Expert

4.8

12 Reviews

The Crux is the lightest gravel bike in the world, with the exceptional capability…

Voted Best Brand 5 Years in a Row

#1 Again: 2023 Gran Fondo Awards

The riders have spoken! For the fifth year in a row, Specialized has been crowned the #1 “Drop Bar Bike Brand” in the prestigious Gran Fondo Best Brand Awards for 2023. We innovate for riders, and year after year, our bikes are loved by the most discerning riders. Thank you!

Meet the Crux

Product Details

The Crux is the lightest gravel bike in the world, with the exceptional capability of massive tire clearance and performance gravel geometry. It’s not just the ultimate expression of gravel performance, it’s your one-way ticket to gravel enlightenment.

This Crux Expert comes spec'd with an intuitive and crisp-shifting SRAM Rival eTap AXS hydraulic disc groupset, incredibly tough Roval Terra C Disc wheels, and 2Bliss Ready, 700x38mm Pathfinder Pro tires that hookup over nasty terrain.

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.

Technical Specifications

Frameset

Frame

Crux FACT 10r Carbon, Rider First Engineered™, Threaded BB, 12x142mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc

Suspension

Fork

FACT 12R Carbon, 12x100mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc

Cockpit

Handlebars

Specialized Adventure Gear, 118.9mm drop x 70mm reach x 12º flare

Saddle

Body Geometry Power Expert, titanium rails

SeatPost

Roval Terra Carbon Seat Post, 20mm Offset

Stem

Specialized Pro SL, alloy, 4-bolt, 6-degree rise

Tape

Supacaz Super Sticky Kush

Seat Binder

Specialized Alloy, 30mm

Brakes

Rear Brake

SRAM Rival eTAP AXS, hydraulic disc

Front Brake

SRAM Rival eTAP AXS, hydraulic disc

Drivetrain

Shift Levers

SRAM Rival eTAP AXS

Cassette

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

Rear Derailleur

SRAM Rival XPLR eTap AXS

Crankset

SRAM Rival 1x

Chainrings

40T

Bottom Bracket

SRAM DUB BSA

Chain

SRAM Rival 12-speed

Wheels & Tires

Front Wheel

Roval Terra C, 25mm inner width carbon rim, 32mm depth, NEW DT 370 hub, 24h, DT Swiss Comp Race spokes

Rear Wheel

Roval Terra C, 25mm inner width carbon rim, 32mm depth, NEW DT 370 hub, 24h, DT Swiss Comp Race spokes

Front Tire

Pathfinder Pro 2BR, Tan Sidewall, 700x38

Rear Tire

Pathfinder Pro 2BR, Tan Sidewall, 700x38

Inner Tubes

700x28/38mm, 48mm Presta valve

Weight

8.16kg (17 lb, 15.8 oz)

Weight Size

* Weights based on production painted frames as pictured. Actual weights will vary based on colorway, frame size, and component variation. Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Geometry

	49	52	54	56	58	61
Crank Length	165mm	170mm	172.5mm	172.5mm	175mm	175mm
Handlebar Width	380mm	400mm	420mm	420mm	440mm	440mm
Stem Length	70mm	80mm	90mm	100mm	110mm	110mm
Saddle Width	155mm	155mm	143mm	143mm	143mm	143mm
Seatpost Length	330mm	330mm	330mm	380mm	380mm	380mm
Wheelbase	1008mm	1014mm	1023mm	1033mm	1045mm	1059mm
Chainstay Length	425mm	425mm	425mm	425mm	425mm	425mm
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
Fork Rake/Offset	50mm	50mm	50mm	50mm	50mm	50mm
Seat Tube Length	466mm	496mm	521mm	546mm	576mm	606mm
Stack	530mm	547mm	560mm	578mm	598mm	621mm
Fork Length, Full	401mm	401mm	401mm	401mm	401mm	401mm
Front Center	594mm	600mm	608mm	618mm	630mm	644mm
Reach	375mm	382mm	388mm	397mm	405mm	415mm
Seat Tube Angle	75.5°	74°	74°	73.5°	73.5°	73.5°
BB Drop	74mm	74mm	72mm	72mm	72mm	72mm
Trail	74mm	69mm	67mm	64mm	62mm	60mm
Top Tube Length, Horizontal	512mm	539mm	549mm	568mm	582mm	599mm
Bike Standover Height	749mm	772mm	794mm	816mm	841mm	866mm

Manual Downloads

2022 CRUX - USER MANUAL - ENGLISH

2022 CRUX - USER MANUAL - CHINESE SIMPLIFIED

2022 CRUX - USER MANUAL - GERMAN

2022 CRUX - USER MANUAL - PORTUGUESE BRAZILIAN

2022 CRUX - USER MANUAL - SPANISH

2022 Rider/Bike Weight Limits and Terrain Conditions

Specialized Bicycle Owner's Manual (All Languages)

Rider Reviews

4.8

12 Reviews

10/26/2024

Gravel sensacional!

Gravel com ciclística agressiva, leve e ágil! Desempenho excelente em estrada de chão e também no asfalto. Já poderia vir com pneu 700x42, ideal para uso misto. Estou satisfeito com a compra e o com o pós venda.

Name:: Guilherme

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08/01/2024

All you'll ever need!

Biking is my passion. I never raced or did it professionally but I do it for my own enjoyment and to keep in shape. After owning over 10 different high end bikes, I always found that something was missing with them. Till I found Crux. I am on my third one, 2016, 2019 and now 2024 model, and each and every time they amaze me. A bike that you can fit almost any size tire on, and also a bike that you can take from the roads to the trails with no issue. I am sure, if you are reading this, you all did you research on YouTube already and you are confused why everyone loves this bike.....Trust me, you will also:)

Name:: Dragan

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04/29/2024

No more N+1

It's my everything bike, always with 47c tires mounted... the lightness of the frameset offsets the big tire weight, making it my favorite bicycle in my historical quiver of arrows. We do a lot of climbing here in Portland OR, this gravel bike is an elevation gobbler. Sold my other 4 bikes to have one that does it all.

Name:: Aaron

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04/04/2024

Light & Fast

This bike is extremely light! Super fast! It also gets lots of attention amongst my riding groups. She’s a beaut!

Name:: Kris

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03/26/2024

amazing

The Crux is the Aethos of Gravel Bikes Specialized Definitely got it Right with This Bike!! I Had a Trek Checkpoint SLR6 which was a good bike but not as fast as the Crux on or off the pavement! Team Specialized!

Name:: Jamal R.

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03/26/2024

Comfort and Speed

I have ridden many gravel bikes and my last gravel bike was the Specialized Diverge. Moving the Crux gave me what I was missing on the Diverge. More speed, a tighter/stiffer feeling bike, and sharper handling. Don't get be wrong, the Diverge is great bike but just wasn't scratching the itch I had. The Crux has scratched the itch I had.

Would Recommend?: Yes!

Verified Buyer

Name:: Dustin S.

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02/18/2024

A rocket on gravel but stiff

- The Crux is made to go fast on gravel and it does - Doubles as a non-racing road/endurance bike with diff tires. Can also become a go-fast road rig with 2x and diff cassette/tires. - Slicky tires for hero gravel only - S brand runs larger than others, so may need to consider 1 size smaller - Add a 2nd roll of bar tape over the Supacaz tape - Sold my Checkpoint seconds after buying the Crux - My Boone is more comfy on gravel but not as snappy

Name:: CK

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01/13/2024

Amazing Bike

Everytime I get on this bike I smile. It is fast, light, nimble, comfortable. In short, pretty much the perfect do all bike. I've ridden this on singletrack, fireroad, paved road, gnarly, smooth, and everythig in between. I never feel beat up and the bike is more than capable. Love it, super purchase. I highly recommend this bike. Not a regret on the build, although I did upgrade to the carbon Roval Terra bars.

Name:: James S.

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12/11/2023

My favorite bike ever

I can say only good about this ride. Beauty and grace. Lightweight and solid, it does just what I need. Road ride, no problem, gravel, no problem, Classic, no problem. Skinny tires? no problem, fat tires? no problem (I have a set that measure 48mm and have plenty of space left). Don't pass this bike up, get one if you can. Deal of the century IMO. Absolutely love this bike. Wish I had two.

Would Recommend?: Yes!

Verified Buyer

Name:: Scott

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12/11/2023

Not for everyone

I am in between sizes. I opted for a larger size with a taller stack. Unfortunately this bike is way too stiff and not enough seatpost to flex like it should. It did not meet my expectations and I ended up returning it. Beautiful bike and amazing customer service. I’ll do some more soul searching and find something that works better for me

Would Recommend?: Yes!

Verified Buyer

Name:: Philip R.

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11/29/2023

Bike is light, wheelset is

Bike is light, wheelset is nice. The 49 cm version with the flared out gravel bars makes it very difficult for anyone who is the proper small size to ride this bike able to reach the full size SRAM brake levers. We’re going to have to switch the bars out. Specialized really should do this. The tires are also so so. They have to be changed out for cross and anything less than an ideal dry day on the gravel.

Would Recommend?: Yes!

Verified Buyer

Name:: Gregory T.

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11/04/2023

Great bike

The Crux is light weight and versatile. It feels at home on gravel, road, and CX courses. It can even be ridden on smooth singletrack trails.

Would Recommend?: Yes!

Verified Buyer

Name:: Stoney S.

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