2018 Specialized Crux Expert X1

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2018 specialized crux expert x1. 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. 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. The crux expert x1 is a truly unbelievable bike with performance cyclocross written through it like a stick of rock. An s works frameset is also.

The 2018 specialized crux expert x1 model. Crux expert x1 srp 3 900. Bike manufacturers can choose to design their cyclocross bikes as more of a swiss army knife do it all machine or focus on making them geared specifically for racing. The elite x1 retails at 3 000 with the top model in the range the crux expert retailing at 3 900 and the entry level bike the crux e5 coming in at 1 300.

The crux expert x1 features fact 11r carbon sram force groupset and roval slx 24 disc wheels. When it comes to cyclocross the crux expert x1 has everything you need and nothing that you don t. The pure distillation of elite competition it benefits from the same world championship winning geometry and carbon lay up as the s works crux model. The crux expert does not have this paint scheme sadly.

The specialized crux expert x1 is an all carbon cyclocross bike with sram force 1 single ring mechanicals and hydraulic disc brakes. See the slideshow below for a more in depth look at what this model has to offer. 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. Actually this was the.

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. We got our hands on the crux expert x1 just in time for the nccx series and threw it into the mix of test bikes. The crux expert x1 comes equipped with sram s force 1x drivetrain and hydraulic disc brakes offering a simple smooth and lightweight build. In the continuing series of bike reviews by employees here s one from j son the manager of our romence road location.