Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Category -
Frame Carbon -
Wheels 700c -
Groupset Force 1 -
Suspension Rigid -
Drivetrain 1 × 11 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
FACT 11r carbon, Rider-First Engineered™, 1-3/8"" lower bearing, 12x142mm thru-axle, flat mount disc, OSBB
Suspension Fork
S-Works FACT 11r carbon, 12x100mm thru-axle
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
SRAM Force 1, mid cage, 11-speed
Shift Levers
SRAM Force 1 hydraulic, 11-speed
Cassette
SRAM PG-1170, 11-speed, 11-32t
Crank
SRAM Force 1, Steel, 40T
Bottom Bracket
SRAM BB30, 68mm, no spacer
Chain
SRAM PC-1170, 11-speed
Pedals
Nylon, 105x78x28mm, loose balls w/ reflectors
Wheels
Rims
Roval SLX 24 Disc, DT Swiss 350 hubs, DT Swiss Competition spokes, 24h
Tires
Terra Pro, 2Bliss Ready, 700x33mm
Brakes
Brakes
SRAM Force, hydraulic disc
Cockpit
Stem
Specialized, 3D forged alloy, 4-bolt, 7-degree rise
Handlebar
Specialized Shallow Drop, 6061, 70x125mm, 31.8mm clamp
Seat
Saddle
Body Geometry Phenom Expert, Adaptive Edge design, hollow titanium rails, carbon fiber base, 143mm
Seatpost
S-Works FACT carbon, 20mm offset
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | 46cm | 49cm | 52cm | 54cm | 56cm | 58cm | 61cm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.43 mm | 1.46 mm | 1.47 mm | 1.48 mm | 1.5 mm | 1.51 mm | 1.53 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 281.5 mm | 281.5 mm | 281.5 mm | 283.5 mm | 283.5 mm | 285.5 mm | 285.5 mm |
| Front Center | 592 mm | 592 mm | 593 mm | 605 mm | 611 mm | 618 mm | 627 mm |
| Rake | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm |
| Trail | 55 mm | 59 mm | 62 mm | 65 mm | 65 mm | 72 mm | 78 mm |
| Stack | 525 mm | 542 mm | 556 mm | 568 mm | 584 mm | 599 mm | 620 mm |
| Reach | 368 mm | 371 mm | 377 mm | 384 mm | 390 mm | 397 mm | 404 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 503 mm | 511 mm | 536 mm | 552 mm | 565 mm | 580 mm | 599 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 72.5 ° | 73 ° | 73.25 ° | 73.5 ° | 74 ° | 75.5 ° | 75.5 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 470 mm | 490 mm | 510 mm | 530 mm | 550 mm | 570 mm | 600 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 69.5 ° | 70.5 ° | 71.5 ° | 71.5 ° | 72 ° | 72.5 ° | 73 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 100 mm | 115 mm | 125 mm | 140 mm | 155 mm | 170 mm | 190 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 427 mm | 427 mm | 427 mm | 427 mm | 427 mm | 427 mm | 427 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1009 mm | 1009 mm | 1010 mm | 1022 mm | 1028 mm | 1036 mm | 1045 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 67 mm | 67 mm | 69 mm | 69 mm | 71 mm | 71 mm | 71 mm |
| Standover Height | 765 mm | 783 mm | 796 mm | 810 mm | 826 mm | 842 mm | 863 mm |
| Wheels | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 |
About this model
CruX Expert X1 completes the Specialized Crux model. There are 94 bikes that carry this model name. You can get a glimpse at all models from 2018, by clicking on this link.
Model range prices
Specialized CruX E5 2018 is the most affordable bike of this model and has a price of 1400$. On the other hand, Specialized S-Works CruX 2018, is the most expensive and costs 7500$.
Safety
Your safety should be the top priority when you go for a ride. In short, make sure that you always use a helmet, high visibility clothing, and proper lights when riding at night-time.
Cyclocross bikes average price
According to our math, the average price for a trustworthy Cyclocross bike is 2012$. However, paying less money than this amount doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get a great Cyclocross bike. To make sure you don’t pay a higher amount than normal for your bike, always do some components analysis and read reviews.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 4200$. Comparing this to the average Cyclocross bike price, we see that the price is 108.75% more expensive.
CruX Expert X1 components
Fork material
When it comes to the fork, this bike has a carbon one, so, it won’t add up to much weight to your bike. However, the price you have to pay for a carbon fork is considerably higher.
Wheels
The wheels on CruX Expert X1 are the 700c aluminum type. These are the most popular wheels for road, aero, gravel, cyclocross, race, and gravel bikes. However, these wheels don’t perform so well when passing over obstacles.
Brakes
For your safety, it is important to have quality breaks on your bike. Specialized CruX Expert X1 has Hydraulic Disc brakes installed. These kinds of brakes are among the most popular models used on bikes. To sum up, your safety is in good hands.