Specialized Crux 5 Comp (2027)

Specialized Crux 5 – The gravel race bike designed to win

The Specialized Crux 5 is born from the platform of the fastest gravel race bike ever. It’s not just about extreme lightness, nor only about advanced aerodynamics: this bike is designed to turn every watt into real speed on dirt, gravel, and mixed terrain.

The responsive and well-balanced frame offers road-bike precision like a Tarmac on asphalt, but with the security and control you need when grip is scarce. The result? Faster riding times on real routes, with real riders, in real race conditions.

Whether you’re aiming for victory in a gravel race , looking to improve your Strava segments, or simply wanting to go farther in less time, the Crux 5 is the right choice for those who accept no compromises.

If your goal is the top step of the podium , no other gravel racing bike gets you to the finish line 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: DT Swiss G500 rim, 26mm internal width, tubeless ready, 24h, Specialized full sealed bearing thru-axle hub, centerlock disc, DT Swiss Champion 14G stainless steel spokes, DT Swiss brass nipples

  • Rear: DT Swiss G500 rim, 26mm internal width, tubeless ready, 24h, Specialized full sealed bearing thru-axle hub, centerlock disc, DT Swiss Champion 14G stainless steel spokes, DT Swiss brass nipples

• Tyres:

  • Front: Pathfinder 700x45, tubeless ready

  • Rear: Pathfinder 700x45, tubeless ready

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

DRIVETRAIN

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

• Chain: SRAM Rival E1

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

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

• Shift levers: SRAM Rival AXS E1

• Bottom bracket: SRAM DUB BSA 68 Wide

COMPONENTS

• Saddle: Body Geometry Power Sport, steel rails

• Seat clamp: Integrated Wedge

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

• Handlebar: Specialized Adventure Gear, 118.9mm drop x 70mm reach x 12º flare

• Bar tape: Supacaz Super Sticky Kush

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

• Front brake: SRAM Rival E1, hydraulic disc

• Rear brake: SRAM Rival E1, hydraulic disc

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