Specialized Crux 2019 Review
The crux e5 sport may look lonely sitting at the bottom of specialized s line of cyclocross bikes but don t be fooled by its position on the page this is a very race capable bike that s.
Specialized crux 2019 review. Specialized s crux is already a well established cyclocross race bike with world championship winning pedigree. Elite swaps wheels cranks the sram rival equipped elite carbon crux returns for 2019 at the same 3200 price as 2018 with the same drivetrain but like the expert swaps the sram rival crankset for a praxis zayante alloy model and sheds the roval slx 24 disc wheels. Specialized s crux expert sits second in line within the four bike 2019 crux hierarchy and costs almost half as much as the range topping s works model. The crux is a thoroughbred racer.
They have a whole new range of 4 models this year and with the cyclocross season. The 4700 2019 specialized crux expert carbon cyclocross bike with sram force 1. The crux expert does not have this paint scheme sadly. Revamped for 2019 the whole range includes some amazing vibrant paint jobs.
The specialized crux model range has been slimmed down for 2019 with a single e5 aluminium bike and three fact 11r carbon framed options that reach s works level. Compared to the previous version the new bike has a 4mm longer top tube and 1mm more fork rake the former giving a racier fit and the latter increasing the trail how far the tyre patch trails behind the steering axis for increased stability. Whether you re just getting into cyclocross or exploring the road less traveled the crux sport e5 is the perfect bike to help you get out there and get after it. The neon fades are back.
We designed it around a durable e5 premium aluminum frame and fact carbon fork that are equal parts lightweight rugged and responsive. The geometry of the crux is race focused too and this is an area where my riding highlights that specialized has got the numbers and angles just right. The s works crux model also features a new hydrophobic paint that specialized says helps prevent mud from sticking to the frame.