2027 Specialized Crux 5 Expert AXS

2027 Specialized Crux 5 Expert AXSThe Crux 5 was born from the fastest gravel race bike ever made. Not just because its the lightest. Not just because its our most aero. Not just because it handles dirt like a Tarmac handles pavement. But because it delivers the lowest real world Time to Finish of any gravel bike ever made. Crux 5 turns more of your effort into pure speedvalidated across real race courses, real terrain, and real riders. When the goal is the top step, nothing in gravel

The Crux 5 was born from the fastest gravel race bike ever made. Not just because it’s the lightest. Not just because it’s our most aero. Not just because it handles dirt like a Tarmac handles pavement. But because it delivers the lowest real-world Time to Finish of any gravel bike ever made. Crux 5 turns more of your effort into pure speed—validated across real race courses, real terrain, and real riders. When the goal is the top step, nothing in gravel gets you there faster.

Frame
Crux 5 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
SRAM Force E1, hydraulic disc

Rear Brake
SRAM Force E1, hydraulic disc

Shift Levers
SRAM Force AXS E1, hydraulic disc

Rear Derailleur
SRAM Force AXS E1 XPLR, 13-speed

Cassette
SRAM Force E1 XPLR, 13-speed, 10-46t

Chain
SRAM Force Flattop E1

Crankset
SRAM Force E1 XPLR, DUB Wide, 40t

Bottom Bracket
SRAM DUB BSA 68 Wide

Front Tire
Pathfinder 700x45, Tubeless Ready

Front Wheel
Roval Terra C III, 27mm inner width carbon rim, tubeless ready, 25.5mm depth, DT 370 hub, 24h, Sapim D-Light spokes

Rear Tire
Pathfinder 700x45, Tubeless Ready

Rear Wheel
Roval Terra C III, 27mm inner width carbon rim, tubeless ready, 25.5mm depth, DT 370 hub, 24h, Sapim D-Light spokes

Inner Tubes
700x32-50mm, 40mm Presta valve

Stem
Roval Rapide, alloy, 4 bolt, -6 degrees

Handlebars
Roval Terra, carbon, 103mm drop x 70mm reach x 12º flare

Tape
Supacaz Super Sticky Kush

Saddle
Body Geometry Power Expert

SeatPost
S-Works Tarmac SL8 Carbon seat post, FACT Carbon, 15mm offset

Seat Binder
Integrated Wedge

Weight
8.22 kg (18 lb, 2.0 oz)