Specialized Crux 5 Expert (2027)

Specialized Crux 5 – The gravel bike born to win

The Specialized Crux 5 comes from the platform of the fastest gravel race bike ever. It’s not just the lightest in its category, it’s not just the most aerodynamic, and it’s not only the one that handles dirt with the precision of a Tarmac on asphalt: it’s the bike that lets you cross the finish line in the shortest real time possible .

Every watt you put through the pedals turns into pure speed , tested on real gravel courses, with real athletes and in true race conditions. The reactive carbon frame, the race-oriented geometry that’s both stable and aggressive, and its ability to devour gravel, white roads and singletrack make the Crux 5 the ultimate weapon for those aiming for the podium.

Whether you’re tackling a gravel granfondo , an endless marathon, or a full‑gas ride with your group, the Specialized Crux 5 always puts you one step ahead: faster uphill, more confident downhill, more efficient on every technical section.

If your goal is first place, no other gravel bike gets you there this fast.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

FRAMESET

• Frame: Crux 5 FACT 10r Carbon, Rider First Engineered™, Threaded BB, 12x142mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc, UDH dropout

• Fork: S-Works FACT Carbon, 12x100mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc

WHEELS

• Wheels:

  • Front: Roval Terra C III, 27mm inner width carbon rim, tubeless ready, 25.5mm depth, DT 370 hub, 24h, Sapim D-Light spokes

  • Rear: Roval Terra C III, 27mm inner width carbon rim, tubeless ready, 25.5mm depth, DT 370 hub, 24h, Sapim D-Light spokes

• Tyres:

  • Front: Pathfinder 700x45, Tubeless Ready

  • Rear: Pathfinder 700x45, Tubeless Ready

• Tubes: 700x32–50mm, 40mm Presta valve

DRIVETRAIN

• Crankset: SRAM Force E1 XPLR, DUB Wide, 40t

• Chain: SRAM Force Flattop E1

• Cassette: SRAM Force E1 XPLR, 13-speed, 10–46t

• Rear derailleur: SRAM Force AXS E1 XPLR, 13-speed

• Shift levers: SRAM Force AXS E1, hydraulic disc

• Bottom bracket: SRAM DUB BSA 68 Wide

COMPONENTS

• Saddle: Body Geometry Power Expert

• Seat clamp: Integrated Wedge

• Seatpost: S-Works Tarmac SL8 Carbon seat post, FACT Carbon, 15mm offset

• Handlebar: Roval Terra, carbon, 103mm drop x 70mm reach x 12º flare

• Bar tape: Supacaz Super Sticky Kush

• Stem: Roval Rapide, alloy, 4 bolt, -6 degrees

• Front brake: SRAM Force E1, hydraulic disc

• Rear brake: SRAM Force E1, hydraulic disc

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