2017 Specialized Crux Expert X1 Review

The light and lively carbon specialized crux elite x1 is ready to plow through muddy cross races.

2017 specialized crux expert x1 review. The crux elite x1 boasts front and rear thru axles and a solid component spec but. The crux expert x1 comes equipped with sram s force 1x drivetrain and hydraulic disc brakes offering a simple smooth and lightweight build. The 2016 model year bikes were the first to get thru axles but they used the scs short chainstay system to help maintain proper chainline while keeping the chainstay appropriately short for a race bike and cramming disc brakes all into a road standard 130mm axle. The crux expert does not have this paint scheme sadly.

It features the same world championship winning geometry and carbon layup as its s works cousin so ultra responsive handling and punchy accelerations are covered. And with a sram rival 1x drivetrain it s also geared to win them. When it comes to cyclocross the crux expert x1 has everything you need and nothing that you don t. 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.

You ll also find that these traits are accentuated by the lightweight and extremely stiff fact 11r carbon fiber construction while. The crux expert x1 comes equipped with sram s force 1x drivetrain and hydraulic disc brakes offering a simple smooth and lightweight build. Specialized gave the carbon models within the crux family a subtle yet significant makeover for 2016 model year. Add to that its sram force 1 one by drivetrain and you ve got a machine that s designed for no nonsense performance with minimal upkeep.

When it comes to cyclocross the crux expert x1 has everything you need and nothing you don t including swat box compatibility and a third bottle mount on the down tube for water or a tool keg on hard training days. The specialized crux expert x1 is an all carbon cyclocross bike with sram force 1 single ring mechanicals and hydraulic disc brakes. With its sram force 1 one by drivetrain the crux expert x1 is designed for absolute performance and minimal upkeep. Last year we heard from early customers that specialized had some something a little different with their crux cyclocross bikes.