Specialized 2026 Crux Expert

The Crux is the lightest gravel bike in the world, with the exceptional capability of massive tire clearance and performance gravel geometry. It s not just the ultimate expression of gravel performance, it s your one-way ticket to gravel enlightenment. This Crux Expert comes spec'd with all-new SRAM Rival XPLR AXS for effortless braking, lighter weight, with massive 13 speed gear range, lightweight and durable Roval Terra C Disc wheels, and 2Bliss Ready, 700x40mm Pathfinder Pro tires that hookup over nasty terrain. Lightest: 725g S-Works 12r and 825g 10r frames. We took the revolutionary breakthroughs that made Aethos the lightest bike ever and applied them to the Crux. The result? A gravel bike that climbs like a dream, floats over nightmarish terrain, and weighs less than a full bottle in your cage.

Capable: 47c/650b x 2.1 tire clearance. More clearance means more capability. With Diverge-level tire clearance, Crux takes you anywhere you can imagine, at full gas.

Responsive: Nimble, supple, and reactive. Responsive at the pedals. Supple in the saddle. With performance gravel geometry and race-influenced fit inspired by Crux s iconic history in cross.


Technical Specifications:

- SRAM DUB BSA : SRAM DUB BSA
- Cassette: NEW SRAM Rival XPLR XG-1351, 13sp, 10-46t
- Chain: NEW SRAM Rival E1
- NEW SRAM Rival XPLR E1 : NEW SRAM Rival XPLR E1
- Fork: S-Works FACT Carbon, 12x100mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc
- Frame: Crux FACT 10r Carbon, Rider First Engineered, Threaded BB, 12x142mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc, UDH dropout
- Front Brake: NEW SRAM Rival AXS E1, hydraulic disc 160mm rotor
- 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
- Handlebars: Specialized Adventure Gear, 118.9mm drop x 70mm reach x 12deg flare
- Tubes: Standard 40mm PV 700x32-50
- Rear Brake: NEW SRAM Rival AXS E1, hydraulic disc 160mm rotor
- Rear Derailleur: NEW SRAM Rival XPLR AXS E1
- 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
- Saddle: Body Geometry Power Expert
- Seat Binder: Specialized Alloy, 30mm
- Seat Post: Roval Terra Carbon Seat Post, 20mm Offset
- Shift Levers: NEW SRAM Rival AXS E1 HRD
- Stem: Specialized Pro SL, alloy, 4-bolt
- Bar Tape: Supacaz Super Sticky Kush