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The Crux is the lightest gravel bike in the world, offering exceptional capability with massive tire clearance and performance gravel geometry.
The Crux is the lightest gravel bike in the world, offering exceptional capability with massive tire clearance and performance gravel geometry.
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Specialized Crux Expert Gravel Bike in Grey Blue Lagoon

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Specialized Crux Expert Gravel Bike in Grey Blue Lagoon

Season:2026

Brand:Specialized

Code:42234895448068

The Specialized Crux Expert Gravel Bike in Grey Blue Lagoon is built for riders who want a race-ready gravel machine that still feels forgiving when the surface turns ugly. It’s the lightest gravel bike in its class, with the clearance and geometry to let you push hard off-road without sacrificing climbing or comfort on long days.

This Crux Expert is fitted with the new SRAM Rival XPLR AXS for crisp shifting across a 13-speed range and confident braking, Roval Terra C Disc wheels that balance low weight with durability, and 2Bliss Ready 700x40mm Pathfinder Pro tyres that bite into loose tracks and shrug off sharp stuff. If you’re hunting for a Specialized Crux for sale, this spec will handle everything from fast gravel Fondo routes to rough, muddy liaison sections.

Features:

  • Lightweight climbing: frame weights down to 725g (S-Works 12r) and 825g (10r). Technology borrowed from Aethos makes the Crux climb like a much lighter bike while still coping with rough ground, so you spend energy where it matters - on the pedals.

  • Massive clearance: accepts up to 47c or 650b x 2.1" (about 53mm). With Diverge-level tyre clearance, the Crux Specialized gives you the option to run bigger rubber for comfort and grip on poor surfaces.

  • Race-bred response: nimble, supple and reactive under power. Performance gravel geometry, plus cyclocross roots, mean this bike stays lively at the pedals and stable when the terrain gets technical. The cyclocross Specialized Crux heritage shows in its fit and handling.
We stock different types of bicycles, and the Crux Expert sits where race intent meets all-day capability. If you need sizing help, check our Specialized bikes size guide or stop by for a proper fit - getting the right frame and stack will make the bike feel quicker and more comfortable from day one.

If you want to try before you buy or compare options, visit the Edinburgh Bicycle Cooperative and we’ll run you through the choices.
Technical Information
  • Frame
    Crux 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
  • Front Brake
    NEW SRAM Rival AXS E1, hydraulic disc 160mm rotor
  • Rear Brake
    NEW SRAM Rival AXS E1, hydraulic disc 160mm rotor
  • Shift Levers
    NEW SRAM Rival AXS E1 HRD
  • Rear Derailleur
    NEW SRAM Rival XPLR AXS E1
  • Cassette
    NEW SRAM Rival XPLR XG-1351, 13sp, 10-46t
  • Chain
    NEW SRAM Rival E1
  • Crankset
    NEW SRAM Rival XPLR E1
  • Chainrings
    40T, INCLUDED W/CRANK SET
  • Bottom Bracket
    SRAM DUB BSA
  • Front Tire
    Pathfinder 700x40, Tan Sidewall, Tubeless Ready
  • Front Wheel
    Roval Terra C, 25mm inner width carbon rim, 32mm depth, DT 370 hub, 24h, DT Swiss Comp Race spokes
  • Rear Tire
    Pathfinder 700x40, Tan Sidewall, Tubeless Ready
  • Rear Wheel
    Roval Terra C, 25mm inner width carbon rim, 32mm depth, DT 370 hub, 24h, DT Swiss Comp Race spokes
  • Inner Tubes
    Standard 40mm PV 700x32-50
  • Stem
    Specialized Pro SL, alloy, 4-bolt
  • Handlebars
    Specialized Adventure Gear, 118.9mm drop x 70mm reach x 12º flare
  • Tape
    Supacaz Super Sticky Kush
  • Saddle
    Body Geometry Power Expert
  • SeatPost
    Roval Terra Carbon Seat Post, 20mm Offset
  • Seat Binder
    Specialized Alloy, 30mm
  • Product ID
    223489
  • Weight
    8.1 kg (17 lb, 13.7 oz)
  • Weight Size
    56
Sizing Information
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