What is specialized crux?
The Crux is the lightest gravel bike in the world, with the exceptional capability of massive tire clearance and performance gravel geometry. But we didn’t just want to make the ultimate expression of gravel performance, we wanted to make you one with everything. Shop Now.
Is the crux a good gravel bike?
Ride report In stock form in my 52 cm size, actual weight was a stunning 7.27 kg (16.03 lb) without pedals or accessories. As for how it performs, I’m just going to come out and say this straight away: this is quite likely the best gravel bike I’ve ridden, and one of the best drop-bar bikes I’ve ridden of any sort.
How much does a cyclocross bike cost?
Due to the complexity of Cyclocross bikes the entry level price point is $2,000 and under. For this amount of money, you can expect an aluminium frame with carbon forks, either cantilever or cable disc brakes, basic wheels that are heavy but should be durable, and either Shimano Tiagra or 105 drivetrains.
Are cyclocross bikes road bikes?
In all seriousness though, it’s perfectly acceptable to ride your cyclocross bike as a road bike and just use a spare set of wheels with narrower road tires. It’s also perfectly fine to just ride on the road with the wider cyclocross tires and wheels that you already have.
What is cyclocross vs road bike?
What is a cyclocross bike? Built to race on courses that often traverse muddy fields, grass or sometimes sand, the bikes feature many differences from regular road bikes. Cyclocross bike frames will use geometry that is optimised around navigating the technical courses these bikes are designed to tackle.
What bikes are used in cyclocross?
Included in this guide:
- Specialized. S-Works Crux.
- Vitus. Energie VR cyclocross bike.
- Boardman. CXR 8.9 cyclocross bike.
- Trek. Boone 6 cyclocross bike.
- Scott. Addict CX RC cyclocross bike.
- Cannondale. SuperX 1 cyclocross bike.
Are cyclocross bikes Carbon?
Carbon fiber is the frame material for mid-range and top-end cyclocross bikes, and you can now find quality rides made with it at more affordable prices.
Is a Specialized Crux a gravel bike?
According to the lengthy marketing material provided by Specialized, the US brand has reinvented the Crux cyclocross bike as a gravel bike. The new Specialized Crux boasts the lightest ever gravel frame, even in its lower grade ’10R’ carbon, which is surpassed once again by the ’12R’ S-Works model.
What does Specialized Crux weigh?
7.25kg
The new Specialized Crux is claimed to be the world’s lightest gravel bike, boasting a claimed weight of 725g for a 56cm frame, with top-end complete builds starting at 7.25kg.