Specialized Crux Pro Cyclocross Bike 2021

SPECIALIZED CRUX PRO CYCLOCROSS BIKE 2021

Destined for the podium, whether at the CX World Championships or a local cross race, the Specialized Crux Pro Cyclocross Bike combines a FACT 11r carbon frame with SRAM’s fully wireless Force eTap AXS groupset, making it a compelling proposition for anyone keen for success.

Specialized has knocked huge 400 grams of the frame weight compared to its predecessor, bring it in around the 900-gram mark, which is entering into the realm of lightweight road bikes. This lack of weight, coupled with the flattened top tube, makes shouldering and carrying the bike easier and quicker. By shortening the seat tube and lengthening the seatpost, Specialized has increased the bike’s comfort and compliance, meaning less fatigue and more speed. Tyre clearance is a massive 8mm per side for regulation 33mm CX tyres, leaving plenty of room for mud around the tubeless-ready Specialized Tracer Pros.

SRAM’s 12-speed Force eTap AXS groupset utilises wireless technology to initiate shifting, meaning that there are no cables to get clogged with mud and grass. With just one lever per side, the large shifters are easy to hit with cold, wet hands or when tired at the end of a race, and the powered derailleurs always hit the right gear when asked. The AXS smartphone app allows some customisation of functions and provides information on battery health and maintenance.

Roval’s Terra CL wheelset has 25mm wide, 32mm deep carbon rims for cutting through any mud and supporting wider CX tyres, with 24 DT Swiss Comp Race spokes per wheel and a DT Swiss based Roval 350 star ratchet rear hub. A carbon seatpost and handlebar adds the finishing touches to this race-ready machine.

HIGHLIGHTS

FACT 11r carbon frame and fork

SRAM 12-speed Force eTap AXS groupset

SRAM Force eTap AXS hydraulic disc brakes

Roval Terra CL carbon wheelset, tubeless-ready

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                SRAM DUB for BB30

Stem                     Specialized Pro SL, alloy, 4-bolt

Handlebar           Specialized S-Works Shallow Bend Carbon, 125mm drop x 75mm reach

Grips/Bar Tape  Specialized CX Pro Gel

Front Brake        SRAM Force eTap AXS, hydraulic disc

Rear Brake          SRAM Force eTap AXS, hydraulic disc

Brake Levers      SRAM Force eTap AXS, hydraulic disc

Rear Derailleur  SRAM Force eTap AXS, 12-speed

Shift Levers        SRAM Force eTap AXS, 12-speed

Chain                  SRAM Force, 12-speed

Cassette              SRAM Force, XG-1270, 12-speed, 10-36t

Crankset              SRAM Force 1 eTap AXS, 40T

Front Wheel       Roval Terra CL, 25mm inner width carbon rim, 32mm depth, DT for Roval 350 hub, 24h, DT Swiss Comp Race spokes

Rear Wheel        Roval Terra CL, 25mm inner width carbon rim, 32mm depth, DT for Roval 350 star ratchet hub, 24h, DT Swiss Comp Race spokes

Front Tyre           Specialized Tracer Pro, 2Bliss Ready, 700x33mm clincher

Rear Tyre             Specialized Tracer Pro, 2Bliss Ready, 700x33mm clincher

Saddle                  Specialized Body Geometry Power Pro

Seatpost              Roval Terra Carbon Seat Post, 20mm offset

Pedals                  Available to be purchased separately