The Specialized Crux 5 Expert is a race-focused gravel bike engineered to maximize speed, efficiency, and performance across real-world gravel terrain. Built around the lightweight FACT 10r carbon frame and equipped with premium Roval carbon wheels and SRAM Force AXS XPLR wireless shifting, it delivers an exceptional balance of responsiveness, capability, and race-ready performance.
Key Features:
- FACT 10r carbon frame weighs just 897 grams, providing outstanding acceleration and climbing efficiency.
- Developed from Specialized's fastest gravel race platform, optimized to minimize real-world time to finish.
- Roval Terra C III carbon wheelset combines lightweight performance, durability, and responsive handling on varied terrain.
- SRAM Force AXS XPLR wireless drivetrain delivers fast, precise shifting with the simplicity of a dedicated gravel setup.
- Roval Terra handlebar and Rapide stem provide a performance-oriented cockpit with excellent control and comfort.
- Race-focused geometry balances high-speed stability with agile handling on technical gravel sections.
- Lightweight carbon construction helps reduce fatigue during long races and endurance events.
- Efficient power transfer maximizes rider input for faster acceleration and sustained speed.
- Designed to excel on everything from fast gravel roads to demanding race courses and mixed-surface adventures.
- Premium component package delivers high-end gravel performance with exceptional reliability.
Who is it for?
Gravel racers, endurance cyclists, and performance-oriented riders looking for a lightweight carbon gravel bike with wireless shifting, carbon wheels, and race-proven speed.
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