CruX Elite
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CruX Elite

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The CruX Elite is a cross beast, with race-optimized geometry, tapered head tube, internal cable routing, and an outstanding stiffness-to-weight ratio to power through the nastiest courses. Features a Shimano 105 drivetrain and DT Axis 2.0 wheels.
  • All-new CruX premium E5 alloy frameset designed for the demands of 'cross racing with OSBB and carbon-like stiffness and handling for the most demanding cross course
  • All-new FACT carbon canti fork with tapered steerer provides ample tire clearance and the best balance of strength, stiffness, and compliance for cyclocross racing
  • Significantly lighter than comparable-level wheelsets, these tough new DT Axis 2.0 wheels roll smooth and fast
  • Specialized Tracer Sport tire with 60 TPI provides reliable traction over all course conditions with fast CX tread
  • FSA Gossamer BB30 crankset has cross-specific gearing and is tough and reliable in the nastiest conditions

Technical Specifications

Technical Specifications

DRIVETRAIN
BOTTOM BRACKET OS integrated
CHAIN KMC X10 CP
CRANKSET FSA Gossamer BB30
SHIFT LEVERS Shimano 105 STI
FRONT DERAILLEUR Shimano Tiagra
CASSETTE Shimano Tiagra 10-speed, 12-28t
CHAINRINGS 46/36
REAR DERAILLEUR Shimano 105
WHEELS
REAR WHEEL DT Axis 2.0
INNER TUBES Standard presta valve
FRONT TIRE Specialized Tracer Sport, 60TPI, wire bead, 700x33c
REAR TIRE Specialized Tracer Sport, 60TPI, wire bead, 700x33c
FRONT WHEEL DT Axis 2.0
COCKPIT
SADDLE Body Geometry Phenom Comp, Cr-Mo rails, 143mm
TAPE Specialized CX Pro gel
SEATPOST Specialized Sport alloy, 27.2mm
HANDLEBARS Specialized CX, 6061 alloy, shallow bend
STEM Specialized Elite-Set, 3D forged alloy, 4-position adjustable, 4-bolt, 31.8mm
BRAKES
FRONT BRAKE Tektro CR-720 wide canti
REAR BRAKE Tektro CR-720, wide canti
ACCESSORIES
PEDALS Nylon flat test ride, loose-ball, w/ reflectors
FRAMESET
HEADSET 1-1/8"" upper and 1-3/8"" lower sealed Cr-Mo cartridge bearings integrated w/ headset, 20mm alloy cone spacer, w/ 20mm of spacers
SEAT BINDER Alloy, 31.8mm, w/ brake stop
FORK Specialized FACT Canti carbon monocoque fork, carbon steerer and crown for 1-3/8"" lower bearing
FRAME Specialized E5 aluminum, fully manipulated tubing, smooth weld, semi-compact race design, shaped TT, 1-3/8"" lower bearing, internal cable routing, integrated headset, OSBB
* Specifications are subject to change without notice

Geometry

Geometry Chart

- Geometry

 
Crank Length 170mm 170mm 170mm 172.5mm 172.5mm 175mm 175mm
Stem Length 75mm 75mm 90mm 100mm 100mm 110mm 110mm
Handle-Bar Width 40mm 40mm 42mm 42mm 42mm 44mm 44mm
Reach 366mm 370mm 375mm 379mm 384mm 387mm 392mm
Stack 522mm 540mm 554mm 566mm 583mm 597mm 618mm
Wheelbase 1008mm 1009mm 1009mm 1016mm 1022mm 1025mm 1031mm
Seat-Tube Length, B-B Center to Top 460mm 490mm 520mm 540mm 560mm 580mm 610mm
Head-Tube Length 100mm 115mm 125mm 140mm 155mm 170mm 190mm
Top-Tube Length, Horizontal 510mm 516mm 536mm 549mm 560mm 570mm 586mm
Front-Center 593mm 595mm 595mm 601mm 606mm 609mm 615mm
Head-Tube Angle 69.5° 70.5° 71.5° 71.5° 72° 72.5° 73°
Stand-Over Height 764mm 782mm 795mm 809mm 825mm 841mm 862mm
Fork Rake 51mm 51mm 51mm 49mm 49mm 49mm 49mm
Trail 78mm 72mm 65mm 67mm 64mm 61mm 57mm
Chain-Stay Length 425mm 425mm 425mm 425mm 425mm 425mm 425mm
Seat-Tube Angle 75.5° 75.5° 74° 73.5° 73.25° 73° 72.5°
B-B Drop 71mm 71mm 71mm 69mm 69mm 67mm 67mm
Seat-Post Length 300mm 300mm 300mm 350mm 350mm 350mm 350mm

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