Cyclocross has seen a huge boom in recent years. Riders taking on farmers fields, sand, thick mud, barriers and just about every form of winter weather condition you could this of in a race against the clock and the next best rider. Specialized love it and we love it too with a number of our staff members getting involved, it has even been rumoured that Kris Fowler was once upon a time Sussex's best! The Crux was designed specifically for this form of racing and was built with some of Specialized's very finest parts including the S-Works carbon fork as well as the Body Geometry Power Sport saddle. Sram's 1x Apex groupset will provide smooth and reliable gearing no matter how clogged up your groupset becomes and Axis Elite Disc wheels are strong enough to deal with changing weather conditions and challenging surfaces but light enough to bring you the win!
TECHNOLOGIES
Outrageously lightweight and strong Fact 11 Carbon Fibre
FACT 11r carbon frame features a race-ready 'cross geometry and comes equipped with thru-axles, 142mm rear spacing, and it takes advantage of Specialized's highest quality carbon production methods in order to create a bike that's as responsive as it is lightweight.
No-Nonsense SRAM Rival Groupset
With the SRAM Rival 1 groupset, you're assured of reliable shifting and powerful brakes, all with the ease of use that comes with 1x shifting.
Tough enough for training and racing DT Swiss Wheelset
DT R470 Disc wheels feature reliable, sealed cartridge hubs, and 24 front and rear spokes that keeps weight low and durability high.
Frameset
Frame - FACT 11r carbon, Rider-First Engineered™, OSBB, 1-3/8" lower bearing, 12x142mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc
Fork - S-Works FACT carbon, 12x100mm thru-axle
Bottom Bracket - Praxis M30
Seatpost - Specialized Alloy, Single Bolt, 30.9mm
Seat Binder - Included w/ frame
Wheelset
Front Wheel - Axis Elite Disc, 21mm internal width, alloy rim, 23mm depth, 14g spokes, 24h
Rear Wheel - Axis Elite Disc, 21mm internal width alloy rim, 23mm depth, 14g spokes, 28h
Front & Rear Tyre - Tracer Sport, 700x33mm
Groupset
Crankset - Praxis Alba M30, 1x direct-mount
Chainrings - Praxis Wave Tech, 40T
Shift Levers - SRAM Apex 1x HRD
Rear Derailleur - SRAM Apex 1, long cage, 11-speed
Cassette - Sunrace, 11-speed, 11-36t
Chain - KMC X11 Extra Lightweight, 11-speed
Brakeset
Front and Rear Brake - SRAM Apex, hydraulic disc
Components
Handlebars - Specialized Shallow Drop, 6061, 70x125mm, 31.8mm clamp
Tape - Specialized CX Pro Gel
Stem - Specialized, 3D-forged alloy, 4-bolt, 7-degree rise
Saddle - Body Geometry Power Sport, steel rails
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Jamie Bedwell Says
The Crux is not only great for Cyclocross racing but also for winter training. It's strong, comfortable and reliable with its disc brakes, low hassle components and speedy geometry.
10/10