Specialized Crux Elite 1x Review

Spec compared to rivals could be lighter. Specializeds cross frames in the past were critiqued at being too multi-purpose.

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The Crux was the lightest bike on test despite several other bikes with lighter component spec think Force 1.

Specialized crux elite 1x review. Overall the Cruxs balance of power transfer CX-course compliance stable. Its awesome to have a light bike after all but frame weight becomes irrelevant when its covered in 10 pounds of mud. The 2018 Specialized CruX cyclocross bike launched this summer with an all-new race-focused frameset and a range of complete bike builds to suit most any budget.

Power transfer and stiffness at both front and rear is great and the Crux works well for really intense. This carbon cross bike is light stiff livelyand ready to plow through muddy courses. The CruX Elite is a step in the opposite direction.

While the frame is light and stiff for speed its also compliant for cyclocross. However the decent value of the Tricross means it is far from becoming extinct in Specializeds 2011 line-up with the Crux cyclo-cross bike. This CruX comes specd with a reliable SRAM Apex 1 hydraulic disc groupset durable Axis Elite Disc wheels and 700x33mm Tracer Sport tires that hookup over nasty terrain.

Final review Specialized Crux Elite My time aboard the 2013 Specialized Crux Elite came to an end this past Fall when I sold it in order to buy a road bike. The CruX is a thoroughbred racer. The neon fades are back.

With a frame based on the Tarmac its no surprise that the Crux is an excellent ride. Pinpoint accuracy superfast and absolutely stunning to look at the Specialized Crux Elite is a highly capable cyclo-cross race bike but there are better-specced bikes for the money. Supplied with Specializeds Tracer Pro tubeless tyres and inner tubes the bikes overall weight of 772kg is impressive and converting the wheels for tubeless running is simple.

We got our hands on the CruX Expert X1 just in time for the NCCX series and threw it into the mix of test. The Specialized CruX Elite X1 has a frame thats 400g lighter than previous versions and this is because Specialized has implemented Rider-First Engineered technology that uses size specific tubes and layups. Riding the Specialized Crux Elite Carbon The Specialized feels light a full blown race rig.

The CruX Elite X1 comes equipped with a spec that lets you stay focused on the racea SRAM Rival 1 hydraulic disc groupset lightweight and durable Roval SLX 24 clincher disc wheels and 2Bliss Ready tires. Looks great rides great good details fast and comfortable. Specialized CruX Elite X1 review Specialized CruX first look Specialized put the Crux on a diet by slimming the list of point-and-look features to just two.

They had longer wheelbases mud guard mounts and rather slack angles. Aggressive angles and componentry complement the bikes race winning intentions. I used it out the box in the Wessex league brakes and general feel of the bike was excellent but it was let down by the wheels and tyres.

This is a race bike with race angles a higher bottom bracket sloping top tube for shouldering and no provisions for mud guards or racks. The Crux Elite is 400 grams lighter than the previous version and incorporates Specializeds Rider-First Engineered tech that allows it to use size-specific tubes on the frame. And sure with multiple Cyclocross World Championships to its name the CruX has more than proven itself in cross but were proud to say that this CruX takes the legacy to a whole different level.

Revamped For 2019 the whole range includes some amazing vibrant paint jobs. While I certainly enjoyed the heck out of that bike it had begun to be relegated to almost nothing. Specialized Crux Elite 1x Read More.

Light fast rowdy the Crux is a proper race bike thats still supremely rideable day to day Specialized Crux Elite 1x review Cyclist Skip to main content area. Specialized CruX Expert X1 cyclocross bike is a purebred race machine. The Specialized CruX Elite X1 Has What You Need to Win Cross Races.

The Specialized CruX is an already well-established Cyclocross race bike with world championship winning pedigree.

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