SPECIALIZED CRUX CYCLOCROSS BIKE 2021
Specialized’s Crux Cyclocross Bike is ready to race, whether in the local leagues or higher echelons of competition. It features the same FACT 11r carbon frame as the rest of the range, with a flattened top tube and large front triangle opening to facilitate easier shouldering, and with its latest diet having reduced its weight by 400 grams, it is now easier than ever to carry. Compliance has also been increased in this latest iteration of the highly successful Crux; by shortening the seat tube and increasing the seatpost length there is now great comfort without any detrimental effect on pedalling efficiency. Handling is quick and aggressive thanks to steep angles, perfect for the cut and thrust of ‘cross courses and with 8mm of clearance on 33mm tyres even the muddiest races shouldn’t cause a problem.
SRAM’s single paddle shifter design is ideal for cold, wintery races as the paddle is easy to operate with wet, numb hands and the 11-speed Apex 1 groupset offers reliable shifting with consistent all-weather braking from the hydraulic discs. Specialized’s own Axis Elite Disc wheelset and 33mm Tracer Pro tyres can be set up tubeless which is ideal for typical cyclocross courses.
HIGHLIGHTS
FACT 11r carbon frame and fork
SRAM 11-speed Apex groupset
SRAM Apex hydraulic disc brakes
Specialized Axis Elite Disc wheelset
Specialized Tracer Pro 2Bliss Ready 33mm tyres
SPECIFICATION
Frame Specialized FACT 11r carbon, Rider-First Engineered™, OSBB, 1-3/8" lower bearing, 12x142mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc
Fork Specialized S-Works FACT carbon, 12x100mm thru-axle
Bottom Bracket Praxis Works M30
Stem Specialized, 3D-forged alloy, 4-bolt, 7-degree rise
Handlebar Specialized Shallow Drop, 6061, 70x125mm, 31.8mm clamp
Grips/Bar Tape Specialized CX Pro Gel
Front Brake SRAM Apex, hydraulic disc
Rear Brake SRAM Apex, hydraulic disc
Brake Levers SRAM Apex, hydraulic disc
Rear Derailleur SRAM Apex 1, long cage, 11-speed
Shift Levers SRAM Apex 1x HRD, 11-speed
Chain KMC X11 Extra Lightweight, 11-speed
Cassette SunRace, 11-speed, 11-36t
Crankset Praxis Alba M30, 1x direct-mount 40t
Front Wheel Specialized Axis Elite Disc, 21mm internal width, alloy rim, 23mm depth, 14g spokes, 24h
Rear Wheel Specialized Axis Elite Disc, 21mm internal width, alloy rim, 23mm depth, 14g spokes, 28h
Front Tyre Specialized Tracer Pro, 2Bliss Ready, 700x33mm clincher
Rear Tyre Specialized Tracer Pro, 2Bliss Ready, 700x33mm clincher
Saddle Specialized Body Geometry Power Sport, hollow Cr-Mo rails
Seatpost Specialized Alloy, Single Bolt, 30.9mm
Pedals Available to be purchased separately
