Specialized Crux Elite 2018
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Specialized crux elite 2018. It s no secret that cross doesn t play favorites out on the course only the strong survive. David has worked on the road cc tech team since july 2012. Specialized allez revamped for 2018 lighter frame new carbon fork and mudguard mounts pick of the bunch and coming in just under a grand ideal for the cycle to work scheme the allez elite 999 packs a shimano 105 11 speed groupset with an 11 32t cassette dt r460 wheels and espoir sport 25mm tyres. Specialized crux elite 2018.
The light and lively carbon specialized crux elite x1 is ready to plow through muddy cross races. Last week specialized unveiled the 2018 models of the allez crux cyclocross bike and diverge gravel bike. Beginning with the frame we implemented our rider first engineered technology that was first introduced on our tarmacs. We offered our initial observations about the new crux and diverge in an earlier post and today we take a look at what riders can expect from the two specialized off road bikes.
Specialized gave the carbon models within the crux family a subtle yet significant makeover for 2016 model year. The crux elite x1 boasts front and rear thru axles and a solid component spec but. The elite x1 sits one below the top bike in the 2018 crux range. The crux elite x1 comes with the specialized roval slx 24 disc wheels.
With amazing acceleration and brilliant handling the new crux is the epitome of cross racing. There are four crux models for 2018. And with a sram rival 1x drivetrain it s also geared to win them. That s why our crux elite x1 was built to deliver a no nonsense approach to the discipline of cyclocross.