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CruX Elite X1

2018 CruX Elite X1

It's no secret that 'cross doesn't play favourites out on the course—only the strong survive. And when it comes to bikes, this is especially true. That's why our CruX Elite X1 was built to deliver a no-nonsense approach to the discipline of cyclocross.

Beginning with the frame, we implemented our Rider-First Engineered™ technology that was first introduced on our Tarmacs. Using size-specific tubes and layups, this technology allows the CruX to feature the same ride characteristics across every size in the range. Not only this, but it also allowed us to significantly drop the frame weight, so the CruX now comes in at a scant 900 grams for a 56cm—over 400 grams lighter than the previous frameset. A light and stiff frame, alone, isn't useful in a 'cross race if it isn't compliant, however, which is why the new CruX also combines stiffness and compliance in all the right places. And to assist with the latter, we lowered the seat collar by two centimeters for more exposed seatpost and, therefore, cushion for big hits.

We also know that cyclocross races are often won in the corners and over the barriers, which is why the CruX geometry takes this into account. The top tube has been design for easy shouldering when you're hopping off to clear barriers, as it features a large opening to the front triangle and a flat bottom. For stability in the corners and on off-camber sections, the geometry has a low bottom bracket and a sharp front end. This combination also helps to initiate corners, regardless of the terrain.

With maximum mud shedding ability in mind, we included eight millimeters of clearance on all sides of a 33mm tyre, providing plenty of clearance for muddy conditions. It's awesome to have a light bike, after all, but frame weight becomes irrelevant when it's covered in 10 pounds of mud.

The CruX Elite X1 comes equipped with a spec that lets you stay focused on the race—a SRAM Rival 1 hydraulic disc groupset, lightweight and durable Roval SLX 24 clincher disc wheels, and 2Bliss Ready tyres.

Technical Specifications

FRAMESET

FRAME

FACT 11r carbon, Rider-First Engineered™, 1-3/8"" lower bearing, 12x142mm thru-axle, flat mount disc, OSBB

FORK

S-Works FACT 11r carbon, 12x100mm thru-axle

WHEELS

FRONT WHEEL

Roval SLX 24 Disc, sealed cartridge hubs, DT Swiss Competition spokes, 24h

REAR WHEEL

Roval SLX 24 Disc, sealed cartridge hubs, DT Swiss Competition spokes, 24h

FRONT TIRE

Terra Pro, 2Bliss Ready, 700x33mm

INNER TUBES

700x28/38mm, 48mm Presta valve w/ extender

REAR TIRE

Terra Pro, 2Bliss Ready, 700x33mm

DRIVETRAIN

SHIFT LEVERS

SRAM Rival 1, 11-speed

REAR DERAILLEUR

SRAM Rival 1, mid cage

CRANKSET

SRAM Rival 1

CHAIN

SRAM PC-1130, w/ PowerLink

CASSETTE

SRAM PG-1130, 11-32t

BOTTOM BRACKET

SRAM BB30, 68mm, no spacer

CHAINRINGS

Alloy, 40T

COCKPIT

HANDLEBARS

Specialized Shallow Drop, 6061, 70x125mm, 31.8mm clamp

STEM

Specialized, 3D forged alloy, 4-bolt, 7-degree rise

SEATPOST

Alloy, 2-bolt clamp

SADDLE

Body Geometry Phenom Comp, Adaptive Edge design, Hollow Cr-Mo rails, 143mm

TAPE

Specialized CX Pro Gel

BRAKES

FRONT BRAKE

SRAM Rival 1, hydraulic disc

REAR BRAKE

SRAM Rival 1, hydraulic disc

ACCESSORIES

PEDALS

Nylon, 105x78x28mm, loose balls w/ reflectors

* Weights based on production painted frames as pictured. Actual weights will vary based on colourway, frame size, and component variation. Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Geometry

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Crank Length170mm170mm170mm172.5mm172.5mm175mm175mm
Handlebar Width380mm400mm420mm420mm420mm440mm440mm
Stem Length70mm80mm90mm100mm100mm110mm110mm
Saddle Width143mm143mm143mm143mm143mm143mm143mm
Seatpost Length300mm300mm300mm350mm350mm350mm350mm
Stack523mm540mm554mm566mm582mm597mm618mm
Reach366mm369mm375mm382mm388mm395mm402mm
Head Tube Length100mm115mm125mm140mm155mm170mm190mm
Head Tube Angle69.5°70.5°71.5°71.5°72°72.5°73°
BB Height281.5mm281.5mm281.5mm283.5mm283.5mm285.5mm285.5mm
BB Drop67mm67mm69mm69mm71mm71mm71mm
Trail55mm59mm62mm65mm65mm72mm78mm
Fork Length, Full400mm400mm400mm400mm400mm400mm400mm
Fork Rake/Offset50mm50mm50mm50mm50mm50mm50mm
Front Centre592mm592mm593mm605mm611mm618mm627mm
Chainstay Length425mm425mm425mm425mm425mm425mm425mm
Wheelbase1007mm1007mm1008mm1020mm1026mm1034mm1043mm
Top Tube Length, Horizontal501mm509mm534mm550mm563mm578mm597mm
Bike Standover Height763.5mm781.5mm794.5mm808.5mm824.5mm840.5mm861.5mm
Seat Tube Length470mm490mm510mm530mm550mm570mm600mm
Seat Tube Angle72.5°73°73.25°73.5°74°75.5°75.5°
Geometry

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