Specialized Crux Expert 2019 Review

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.

Specialized crux expert 2019 review. Specialized s crux is already a well established cyclocross race bike with world championship winning pedigree. The 4700 2019 specialized crux expert carbon cyclocross bike with sram force 1. 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. 4 700 will net you the crux expert.

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. Aggressive angles and componentry complement the bikes race winning intentions. The neon fades are back. You ll also find that these traits are accentuated by the lightweight and extremely stiff fact 11r carbon fiber construction while.

When it comes to cyclocross the crux expert has everything you need and nothing that you don t. The crux is a thoroughbred racer. 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. Revamped for 2019 the whole range includes some amazing vibrant paint jobs.

It features specialized s fact11r frame one step down from the s works frame carbon roval c38 disc wheels and a sram force 1x drivetrain.