From the CX race track to the road less travelled, the Specialized Crux is a rugged and responsive cyclocross bike that is purpose built for racing and ready for anything.
Specialized have tweaked the geometry, with a low bottom bracket height and sharp front end, offering predictable handling characteristics and explosive acceleration in even the very worst conditions. The frame tubes are fully manipulated to make the frame stronger while keeping the weight as low as possible. Of course, being a CX bike the frame is also nice and easy to shoulder when it’s just too muddy to ride.Up front the FACT carbon fork is disc specific and offers increased steering response, as well as a smoother ride. Internal cable routing and wide tyre clearance add up to make not only an ideal CX frame but great choice for all year round all condition rides.
For the build, it take a no-nonsense approach to performance, utilizing a mix of components from Shimano, Praxis, and Tektro, so you'll benefit from a durability-first design when the terrain gets rough. Further along these lines, you'll find powerful hydraulic disc brakes and Tracer Sport tires that were hand-selected for their all-condition abilities. So start practicing your barrier hops, because this bike will be ready to go just as soon as you are.
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The frame was constructed from our E5 Premium Aluminum in order to give a stiff, lightweight, and responsive frame that's purpose-built to withstand the rigorous demands of cyclocross. You'll find that the tubing is also formed to make shouldering the bike a breeze, while the semi-compact geometry creates predictable handling and explosive accelerations in the absolute worst of conditions.
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The FACT carbon disc fork was designed to increase steering response and rider input for the tight turns and all-out efforts demanded in CX.
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The Tracer Sport tires have a fast tread for all-around cyclocross riding and racing. This tread covers all courses, with center knobs to provide ample traction and siped shoulder knobs that adapt to hard and loose ground. It's also lightweight, making it easy to accelerate.
The Specialized CruX Sport E5 700c 2017 Features are:
Frame: Specialized E5 Premium Aluminum, 142mm thru-axle, fully-manipulated tubing, semi-compact race design, shaped top tube, 1-3/8" lower bearing, internal cable routing, integrated headset, OSBB
Fork: CruX carbon disc, thru-axle, QR
Bars: Specialized Shallow Drop, alloy, 125mm drop, 70mm short-reach, Specialized CX Pro Gel tape
Stem: Specialized, 3D forged alloy, 4-bolt, 7-degree rise
Speed: 22
Front Mech: Shimano 105, braze-on
Rear Mech: Shimano 105, 11-speed
Shifters: Shimano ST-RS505, 11-speed
Chainset: Praxis Alba 2D, Praxis 46/36T
Bottom Bracket: Praxis OSBB
Chain: KMC X11, 11-speed w/reusable MissingLink
Front Brake: Shimano BR-785, hydraulic disc, Ice-Tech resin pads w/fins
Rear Brake: Shimano BR-785, hydraulic disc, Ice-Tech resin pads w/fins
Rims: Axis Elite Disc, QR
Tyres: Tracer Sport, 700x33mm, 60TPI, wire bead Front - Tracer Sport, 700x33mm, 60TPI, wire bead Rear
Seatpost: Alloy, 12.5mm offset, 2-bolt clamp, 27.2mm
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