Specialized Crux Pro
Best lightweight gravel bike for competitive racers and adventure seekers.
This is the ultimate climber’s gravel bike, stripping away every gram of excess to prioritize pure, responsive speed. It sacrifices the rugged, heavy-duty stability of adventure-focused rigs for a razor-sharp, cyclocross-inspired ride that feels more like a road bike on dirt.
$5949.99
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Who it's for
- Competitive racers seeking a significant advantage on steep, technical climbs.
- Multi-terrain riders who want one bike for gravel and cyclocross.
- Performance-driven cyclists who prioritize speed and sharp, reactive steering.
Who should skip it
- Budget-conscious cyclists looking for the best value-to-performance ratio.
- Long-distance bike packers needing integrated storage for multi-day adventures.
- Traditionalist mechanics who prefer the simplicity of cable-actuated drivetrains.
Performance breakdown
Climbing Efficiency
Featherweight frame construction makes steep ascents feel surprisingly effortless.
Handling Precision
Cyclocross-inspired geometry delivers razor-sharp steering through technical, twisty sections.
Terrain Versatility
Generous tire clearance handles everything from smooth gravel to rugged dirt.
Drivetrain Performance
Wireless shifting provides crisp, reliable gear changes in any condition.
Ride Compliance
Carbon layup absorbs chatter well, though it prioritizes speed over plushness.
Component Integration
Premium Roval and SRAM parts create a cohesive, race-ready machine.
Key Specs
Frame
Crux FACT 10r Carbon, Rider First Engineered, Threaded BB, 12x142mm thru-axle
Fork
S-Works FACT Carbon, 12x100mm thru-axle
Wheels
Roval Terra CL, 25mm internal width, 32mm depth, Tubeless ready
Tires
Pathfinder Pro 2BR, 700x38mm
Drivetrain
SRAM Force 1x, 12-speed
Brakes
SRAM Force eTap AXS hydraulic disc
Handlebars
Roval Terra, carbon, 103mm drop x 70mm reach x 12 degree flare
Seatpost
Roval Terra Carbon, 20mm Offset
Saddle
Power Pro with Mirror
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