Specialized Crux E5 2016

October 12 th 2016 anna is a jack of all bikes and has been riding and racing in a myriad of genres for over seven years.

Specialized crux e5 2016. Specialized crux sport e5 review. Typically single speed race bikes are associated with masochism. 2016 specialized crux e5. 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.

We designed it around a durable e5 premium aluminum frame and fact carbon fork that are equal parts lightweight rugged and responsive. Specialized gave the carbon models within the crux family a subtle yet significant makeover for 2016 model year. That s a big update from 2015 models where all. Specialized crux sport e5 review.

Well specced aggressive cyclocrosser. For 2016 the specialized crux cyclocross bikes get thru axles and disc brakes across the line for all carbon models alongside other minor frame and fork updates. Specialized s works tricross carbon gravel bike cross bike 54. Last year we heard from early customers that specialized had some something a little different with their crux cyclocross bikes.

The crux elite x1 boasts front and rear thru axles and a solid component spec but. Make offer 2016 specialized e5 crux x1 new old stock excellent shape. Ditching a traditional geared setup can be a big advantage on courses that are particularly messy and you get the bonus of less weight for your tromp through the brown stuff. Fork specialized fact carbon frame specialized e5 premium aluminum fully manipulated tubing semi compact race design.

We take a look at the specialized crux e5 sport cyclers bike and see how far it s come in the last five years with the introduction of disc brake. 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. For the build it takes a no nonsense approach to performance utilizing a mix of components. 2016 specialized e5 crux x1 new old stock excellent shape.

The roubaix endurance road bikes get thru axles on carbon bikes from the top down to the sl4 expert level. But this is cyclocross racing no one expected you to be sane.