The Crux DSW is much more than the lightest aluminum gravel bike ever made. We took everything we learned from creating the carbon Crux and brought it to life in aluminum using our patented D’Aluisio Smartweld technology.
The result: the most capable, agile, balanced and responsive aluminum gravel bike ever created, built to ride fast, have fun and perform at its best.
Specialized Crux DSW Comp 2026
2.699,00 €
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The Crux DSW is much more than the lightest aluminum gravel bike ever made. We took everything we learned from creating the carbon Crux and brought it to life in aluminum using our patented D’Aluisio Smartweld technology.
The result: the most capable, agile, balanced and responsive aluminum gravel bike ever created, built to ride fast, have fun and perform at its best.
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Technical Specifications
- Lighter: 1399 g for the Crux DSW frame (raw, unpainted). We took everything we learned from developing the carbon Crux and applied it using our patented D’Aluisio Smartweld technology to make it a reality in aluminum.
- Weight for size 56 cm in the lightest color. The weight of production frames may vary.
- Capable: Space for tires up to 47c or 650b x 2.1″. More space means more capacity. With a wheel arch on par with the Diverge, the Crux takes you wherever you want to go.
- Responsiva: Ágil, suave y reactiva. Responde con precisión al pedalear. Cómoda en el sillín. Diseñada con una geometría de alto rendimiento para gravel y un ajuste influenciado por las carreras, inspirado en la historia icónica de la Crux en el ciclocross.
- TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
- Frame
Frame: Specialized E5 Premium Aluminum Disc with D’Aluisio Smartweld technology, hydroformed aluminum tubes, tapered head tube, threaded bottom bracket shell, UDH dropout. - Suspensión
Horquilla: S-Works FACT Carbon, eje pasante 12×100 mm, freno de disco flat-mount - Brakes
Front brake: SRAM Apex, hydraulic disk
Rear brake: SRAM Apex, hydraulic disk - Drivetrain
Cassette: SRAM APEX XPLR, 12-speed, 11-44T
Shift/brake levers: SRAM Apex
Chain: SRAM Apex D1
Crankset: SRAM Apex DUB Wide, 40 teeth
Rear derailleur: SRAM Apex XPLR, mechanical, 12-speed
Bottom bracket: SRAM DUB BSA 68 Wide - Wheels and tires
Front wheel:
DT Swiss G540 rim, 24mm inner width, tubeless ready, 24 spokes
Specialized hub with sealed bearings, thru axle
Centerlock disc
DT Swiss Champion 14G stainless steel spokes
DT Swiss brass nipples
Rear wheel:
Same as front
Tires: Pathfinder 700×40, tubeless ready (front and rear)
Tubes: Presta, 700×32-50 mm - Cockpit
Seatpost: Alloy, 2-bolt clamp, 12 mm setback, 27.2 mm diameter, anti-corrosion hardware
Saddle: Body Geometry Power Sport, steel rails
Handlebars: Specialized Adventure Gear, 118.9 mm drop, 70 mm reach, 12° opening
Seat clamp: Specialized alloy, 30.8 mm
Stem: Specialized, 3D forged alloy, 4-bolt, 7° angle
Handlebar tape: Supacaz Super Sticky Kush - Product details
Specified weight size: 56
Weight: 9.44 kg (20 lb, 13.0 oz)
*Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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