Specialized Crux Comp Carbon 28″ Gravel Bike

The Crux Comp by Specialized – Light, nippy gravel and cyclocross bike
The Specialized Crux Comp for gravel and cyclocross racing as well as shorter adventure tours is based on an exceptionally lightweight carbon frame and comes with a mechanical SRAM Rival 1×11-speed groupset. It was equipped with Rival disc brakes, DT Swiss G540 aluminium 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.
Specifications:Application:Gravel, CyclocrossWheel Size:28″Sizes:54 cm, 56 cm, 58 cmFrame Material:carbon (10r)Fork Material:CarbonComponents:Frame:Specialized Crux, FACT™ Carbon, Flat Mount Disc, 12 x 142 mm thru-axleFork:Specialized S-Works FACT Carbon, Flat Mount Disc, 401 mm installation length, 50 mm offset, 12 x 100 mm thru-axleStem:Specialized, aluminium (3D forged), 7° Rise, 4 boltsHandlebars:Specialized Adventure Gear, 119 mm drop, 70 mm reach, 12° flareHeadset: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 SetbackSaddle:Specialized Body Geometry Power Sport, steel strutsCrank:SRAM Rival 1, SRAM GXP bottom bracket, 40 t chainringPedals:noneBrakes:SRAM Rival, hydraulic disc brakeShift/Brake lever:SRAM Rival 1, mechanical / hydraulicRear Derailleur:SRAM Rival 1, long cageCassette:SunRace, 11-speed, 11-42 tChain:KMC X11 Extra Lightweight, 11-speedWheels:DT Swiss G540 Disc rims, 24 mm jaw width, Tubeless Ready + Specialized thru-axle hubs (cartridge bearings, fully sealed), Center Lock Disc, 24/24 holes + DT Swiss Champion stainless steel spokes, 14 G + DT Swiss brass nipplesTyres:Specialized Pathfinder Pro, 2Bliss Ready, transparent sidewall, 700 x 38 mmApproved 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-speedChainring Size (max.):44 TFeatures:very light frame (825 g) for a ground-breaking ratio of light weight to tyre clearancedesigned with the help of tube shapes from the Aethos road bike framefork weighs under 400 glarge tyre clearance opens up more possibilities, advantages on muddy groundsporty geometry with long reach, low stack and higher bottom bracketagile, manoeuvrable and smooth handlingclassic look, minimalist designstrong climbing, fast and performance-oriented, perfect for competition usecompatible with adjustable seatposts (27.2 mm)Supacaz Super Sticky Kush handlebar tapeinner tubes with 48 mm Presta valveTechnology: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:54 cm:
Recommended Height:168 – 175 cmStack:560 mmRea