Specialized Gravel Bikes|Specialized Bikes|Crux 5 Expert Gravel Bike (Shadow Silver/Obsidian Metallic) (54cm)

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Specialized Crux 5 Expert Gravel Bike Description:

The Specialized Crux 5 Expert Gravel Bike blends comfort, efficiency, and speed together into a truly remarkable machine. Specialized engineers set out to improve the aerodynamics and refine the handling performance of their purpose built gravel racing platform while retaining the smooth ride and lightweight that made the 4th generation Crux platform a fan favorite; mission accomplished! Tube shapes inspired by the Tarmac SL8 road bike are blended with a gravel specific geometry to significantly improve the aerodynamic efficiency over the previous generation of Crux, and as an additional benefit those tube shapes effectively disperse loads and stress more effectively, allowing the engineers to further optimize the FACT 10r carbon fiber construction to create a lightweight and very smooth riding structure. The S-Works carbon fiber fork also has a more aerodynamic shape to the legs, and like the frame, the tire clearance has been boosted to accept up to 700x55mm wide (or 29″x2.2″ wide) tires.

This spectacular frameset is adorned with an assortment of go fast bits that will put the rider in the best position to rapidly get down the road and trails. A SRAM Force 1×13 speed wireless electronic drivetrain delivers very crisp shifting, and has a broad gear range so the rider can find a comfortable pedaling cadence over any terrain. SRAM also provides the easy to modulate and powerful Force hydraulic disc brakes that provide confident braking over any trail and in any weather condition. Durable and lightweight Roval Terra C carbon rims are laced to DT Swiss 370 hubs for reliable performance and very snappy acceleration, and these wheels are shod with Pathfinder tubeless tires to provide an efficient and smooth rolling combination. Last but not least, an ergonomic Roval Terra carbon handlebar wrapped in Supacaz tape and a Body Geometry Power Expert saddle will reduce discomfort where the body comes in contact with the bike, ensuring the rider can focus all of their attention and energy on getting down the road and trails as fast as possible.

Features:

• Aerodynamic and lightweight gravel racing-style bike, with the frame tipping the scales at only 897g for the Carbon 10r frames (about the weight of one full 24oz water bottle)
• Using decades of aero research, borrowing tube shaping developed for the Tarmac SL8, and optimizing the carbon layup to eliminate unnecessary material produces a bike that is light, strong, smooth riding, and is significantly more aero than the previous version
• S-Works FACT Carbon fork uses a thin tear drop shape with a flat trailing edge that improves aerodynamics and torsional stiffness, while also absorbing minute vibrations and dulling impacts to reduce rider fatigue
• Progressive gravel geometry improves balance on the bike by using a longer reach with a shorter stem, a slightly slacker head tube angle, lower bottom bracket height, and a slightly steeper seat tube angle for more efficient power generation
• Frame and fork have generous tire clearance, fitting up to 700 x 55mm or 29″ x 2.2″ wide tires (depending on tire and rim combination)
• SRAM Force AXS XPLR wireless electronic drivetrain offers a very broad 1 x 13 speed gear range so there is the right gear for any terrain, and the shifting is very crisp and fast
• SRAM Force hydraulic disc brakes are easy to modulate and have plenty of power to control the bikes speed in any trail or weather conditions
• Roval Terra C III wheels combine a lightweight, yet rugged, carbon fiber rim with DT Swiss 370 hubs and straight pull stainless steel spokes, resulting in snappy acceleration, excellent durability, and low rolling resistance
• Specialized Pathfinder tires are tubeless ready and are designed to deliver a very smooth ride and incredible speeds especially over paved and/or hardpacked surfaces
• Lightweight Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL8 Carbon Seatpost features an aerodynamic shape and will dull vibrations transmitted up from the road/trail
• Specialized Power Expert saddle provides a comfortable and supportive surface, and a pronounced pressure relief groove in the middle of the saddle prevents numbness especially during long bike rides
• Roval Terra carbon handlebar features a 12° flare, a compact bend, ergonomic top section, and great vibration dampening to deliver optimal all-terrain comfort and bike control
• Supacaz bar tape adds a stylish hint of premium comfort and all weather grip

Specifications:

• Frame: Crux 5 FACT 10r Carbon (Rider First Engineered) (Threaded Bottom Bracket) (12 x 142mm) (Flat-Mount) (UDH-Compatible Dropout)
• Fork: S-Works FACT Carbon (12 x 100mm) (Flat-Mount)
• Headset: 1-1/8″ Tapered
• Handlebar: Roval Terra (Carbon) (103mm Drop) (70mm Reach) (12° Flare)
• Bar Tape: Supacaz Super Sticky Kush
• Stem: Roval Rapide (Alloy) (4-Bolt Handlebar Clamp) (31.8mm) (-6° Rise)
• Shift Levers: SRAM Force AXS (E1) (1 x 13 Speed)
• Brakes: SRAM Force AXS (E1) (Hydraulic)
• Front Derailleur: –
• Rear Derailleur: SRAM Force AXS XPLR (E1) (13 Speed)
• Crankset: SRAM Force XPLR (E1) (DUB Wide) (40T)
• Bottom Bracket: SRAM DUB Wide (Threaded BSA)
• Cassette: SRAM Force XPLR (E1) (13 Speed) (10-46T)
• Chain: SRAM Force Flattop (E1) (13 Speed)
• Pedals: Sold Separately
• Saddle: Body Geometry Power Expert (Titanium Rails)
• Seatpost: Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL8 Carbon (FACT Carbon) (Aero Shape) (15mm Offset)
• Front Wheel: Roval Terra C III (Carbon) (27mm Internal Width) (25.5mm Depth) (Tubeless Ready) (24H) (DT Swiss 370 Hub) (Centerlock Disc Brake) (Sapim D-Light Stainless Steel Spokes) (Sapim Secure Lock Alloy Nipples)
• Rear Wheel: Roval Terra C III (Carbon) (27mm Internal Width) (25.5mm Depth) (Tubeless Ready) (24H) (DT Swiss 370 Hub) (Centerlock Disc Brake) (Sapim D-Light Stainless Steel Spokes) (Sapim Secure Lock Alloy Nipples)
• Tires: Specialized Pathfinder (Tubeless Ready) (700x45mm)
• Model Year: 2027
• Color: Shadow Silver/Obsidian Metallic
• Weight: 18lb, 2oz (Size: 56cm)