Crux Comp Carbon
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The Crux is the lightest gravel bike in the world, with the exceptional capability of massive tyre clearance and performance gravel geometry. It’s the ultimate expression of gravel performance.
The comes spec'd with a reliable and smooth-shifting SRAM Rival 1 hydraulic disc groupset, tough DT Swiss G540 Disc wheels and tubeless ready, 700x38mm Pathfinder Pro tyres that smooth out the rutted corrugations and dust of Molesworth or Colville alike.
- The Comp Carbon uses the 825g, 10r FACT carbon fibre frame. Taken are 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 jagged terrain, and weighs less than a full bottle in your cage. Watch here , the engineers tell of how the Crux came to be.
- Tyre clearance for up to 47mm on 700c wheels and/2.1" on 650B wheels respectively. More clearance means more capability. With Diverge-level tyre 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:
Frame
Crux 10r FACT carbon fibre, Rider First Engineered, Threaded BB, 12x142mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc
Fork
S-Works FACT carbon fibre, 12x100mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc
Handlebars
Specialized Adventure Gear, 118.9mm drop x 70mm reach x 12º flare
Stem
Specialized, 3D-forged alloy, 4-bolt, 7-degree rise
Tape
Supacaz Super Sticky Kush
Saddle
Body Geometry Power Sport, steel rails
Front Brake
SRAM Rival, hydraulic disc
Rear Brake
SRAM Rival, hydraulic disc
Shift Levers
SRAM Rival 1, hydraulic
Rear Derailleur
SRAM Rival 1, long cage
Cassette
SunRace, 11-speed, 11-42t
Crankset
SRAM Rival 1x
Chainrings
40T
Bottom Bracket
SRAM GXP
Chain
KMC X11 Extra Lightweight, 11-speed
Front Wheel
DT Swiss G540 Disc
Rear Wheel
DT Swiss G540 Disc
Front Tyre
Pathfinder Pro Tubeless Ready, Tan Sidewall, 700x38mm
Rear Tyre
Pathfinder Pro Tubeless Ready, Tan Sidewall, 700x38mm
Inner Tubes
Presta valve, 48mm
Seat Post
Roval Terra Carbon Seat Post, 20mm Offset
Seat Post Collar
Specialized Alloy, 30mm
Test Pedals
Not included on performance Specialized bikes such as this for environmental reasons. Pedals are an additional purchase, based on preference and riding style.
Geometry & Sizing:
49
52
54
56
58
61
BB Drop
74
74
72
72
72
72
BB Height
284
284
286
286
286
286
Bike Standover Height
749
772
794
816
841
866
Chainstay Length
425
425
425
425
425
425
Crank Length
170
170
172.5
172.5
175
175
Fork Length, Full
401
401
401
401
401
401
Fork Rake/Offset
50
50
50
50
50
50
Front Center
594
600
608
618
630
644
Handlebar Width
380
400
420
420
440
440
Head Tube Angle
70.5°
71.25°
71.5°
72°
72.25°
72.5°
Head Tube Length
100
115
130
147
167
190
Reach
375
382
388
397
405
415
Saddle Width
155
155
143
143
143
143
Seat Tube Angle
75.5°
74°
74°
73.5°
73.5° DOUBL