Specialized Crux Pro Features
When we set out to design a new 'cross rig, we didn't just want to make another adventure bike with added tire clearance—we knew we had to create a purebred racing steed that was fast, confident, lightweight, and rides like no other 'cross bike out there. And sure, with multiple Cyclocross World Championships to its name, the Crux has more than proven itself in 'cross; but we're proud to say that this Crux takes the legacy to a whole different level.
This Crux Pro comes spec'd with a accurate and quick-shifting SRAM Force 1 eTap AXS hydraulic disc groupset, lightweight and durable Roval Terra CL Disc wheels, and 2Bliss Ready, 700x33mm Tracer Pro tires that hookup over nasty terrain.
At a Glance
- Starting with the frame, we implemented our Rider-First Engineered™ technology that was first introduced on our Tarmacs. Using size-specific tubes and layups, this technology allows the Crux to feature the same ride characteristics across every size in the range. Not only this, but it also allowed us to significantly drop the frame weight, so the Crux now comes in around a scant 900 grams for a 56cm (*dependent on frame size and color)—over 400 grams lighter than the previous frameset. A light and stiff frame, alone, isn't useful in a 'cross race if it isn't compliant, however, which is why the new Crux also combines stiffness and compliance in all the right places. And to assist with the latter, we lowered the seat collar by two centimeters for more exposed seatpost and cushion for big hits.
- We also know that cyclocross races are often won in the corners and over the barriers, which is why the Crux geometry takes this into account. The top tube has been designed for easy shouldering when you're hopping off to clear barriers, as it features a large opening to the front triangle and a flat bottom. For stability in the corners and on off-camber sections, the geometry has a low bottom bracket and a sharp front-end. This combination also helps to initiate corners, regardless of the terrain.
- With maximum mud-shedding ability in mind, we included eight millimeters of clearance on all sides of a 33mm tire, providing plenty of clearance for muddy conditions. After all, frame weight becomes irrelevant when it's covered in 10 pounds of mud.
Component Specifications
| Frame | FACT 11r carbon, Rider-First Engineered™, OSBB, 1-3/8" lower bearing, 12x142mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc |
| Seat Binder | Included w/ frame |
| Fork | S-Works FACT carbon, 12x100mm thru-axle |
| Shift Levers | SRAM Force eTap AXS |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM Force eTAP AXS, 12-speed |
| Cassette | SRAM Force, XG-1270 D1, 12-speed, 10-36t |
| Chain | SRAM CN Force 12-speed |
| Crankset | SRAM Force 1x |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM DUB for BB30 |
| Front Tire | Tracer Pro, 2Bliss Ready, 700x33mm |
| Rear Tire | Tracer Pro, 2Bliss Ready, 700x33mm |
| Inner Tubes | Presta valve, 48mm |
| Front Brake | SRAM RED AXS, hydraulic disc |
| Rear Brake | SRAM RED E1, hydraulic disc |
| Stem | Specialized Pro SL, alloy, 4-bolt |
| Handlebars | S-Works Short & Shallow, 125mm Drop, 75mm Reach w/Di2 Hole |
| Saddle | Body Geometry Power Pro, hollow titanium rails |
| Seatpost | Roval Terra Carbon Seat Post, 20mm Offset |
Specialized Crux Pro
| Bike/Frame Size | 46 | 49 | 52 | 54 | 56.0 | 58.0 | 61.0 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack | 523 mm | 540 mm | 554 mm | 566 mm | 582 mm | 597 mm | 618 mm |
| Reach | 366 mm | 369 mm | 375 mm | 382 mm | 388 mm | 395 mm | 402 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 425 mm | 425 mm | 425 mm | 425 mm | 425 mm | 425 mm | 425 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1007 mm | 1007 mm | 1008 mm | 1020 mm | 1026 mm | 1034 mm | 1043 mm |
| Top Tube Length, Horizontal | 501 mm | 509 mm | 534 mm | 550 mm | 563 mm | 578 mm | 597 mm |
| Bike Standover Height | 763.5 mm | 781.5 mm | 794.5 mm | 808.5 mm | 824.5 mm | 840.5 mm | 861.5 mm |
| Seat Tube Length | 470 mm | 490 mm | 510 mm | 530 mm | 550 mm | 570 mm | 600 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 75.5° | 75.5° | 74° | 73.5° | 73.25° | 73° | 72.5° |
| Head Tube Length | 100 mm | 115 mm | 125 mm | 140 mm | 155 mm | 170 mm | 190 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 69.5° | 70.5° | 71.5° | 71.5° | 72° | 72.5° | 73° |
| BB Height | 281.5 mm | 281.5 mm | 281.5 mm | 283.5 mm | 283.5 mm | 285.5 mm | 285.5 mm |
| BB Drop | 71 mm | 71 mm | 71 mm | 69 mm | 69 mm | 67 mm | 67 mm |
| Trail | 78 mm | 72 mm | 65 mm | 65 mm | 62 mm | 59 mm | 55 mm |
| Fork Length, Full | 400 mm | 400 mm | 400 mm | 400 mm | 400 mm | 400 mm | 400 mm |
| Fork Rake/Offset | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm |
| Front Center | 592 mm | 592 mm | 593 mm | 605 mm | 611 mm | 618 mm | 627 mm |
Size Guide: Specialized Crux Pro
