SALE Gravel

Frame: Specialized E5 Premium Aluminum with D'Aluisio Smartweld Technology
Fork: FACT Carbon, 12x100mm thru-axle
Weight: 1.98kg (4 lb, 5.8 oz)

Grade Carbon Frame with Floating Seatstays for stability
Shimano GRX RX400 Rear Derailleur for precise shifting
GT Carbon Seatpost for lightweight support

• 725g S-Works 12r and 825g 10r frames. We took the revolutionary breakthroughs that made Aethos the lightest bike ever and applied them to the Crux. The result? A gravel bike that climbs like a dream, floats over nightmarish terrain, and weighs less than a full bottle in your cage.
• Nimble, supple, and reactive. Responsive at the pedals, supple in the saddle, the Crux blends speed and comfort for an unrivalled ride feel
• Performance gravel geometry and a race-influenced fit is inspired by Crux’s iconic history in cyclocross
• The combination of clearance to weight unlocks all-new riding potential
• Fast-rolling Roval Terra C 700c wheels deliver rapid acceleration and durable performance
• 38c Specialized Pathfinder Pro tyres boost grip across a range of surface types
• Fully-wireless SRAM Rival eTap AXS drivetrain provides crisp, reliable shifting across the wide 12-speed range

• 725g S-Works 12r and 825g 10r frames. We took the revolutionary breakthroughs that made Aethos the lightest bike ever and applied them to the Crux. The result? A gravel bike that climbs like a dream, floats over nightmarish terrain, and weighs less than a full bottle in your cage.
• Nimble, supple, and reactive. Responsive at the pedals, supple in the saddle, the Crux blends speed and comfort for an unrivalled ride feel
• Performance gravel geometry and a race-influenced fit is inspired by Crux’s iconic history in cyclocross
• The combination of clearance to weight unlocks all-new riding potential
• Fast-rolling Roval Terra C 700c wheels deliver rapid acceleration and durable performance
• 38c Specialized Pathfinder Pro tyres boost grip across a range of surface types
• Fully-wireless SRAM Rival eTap AXS drivetrain provides crisp, reliable shifting across the wide 12-speed range

Featherweight Build: Crux is the world's lightest gravel bike with groundbreaking 725g (12r) and 825g (10r) frames, inheriting Aethos' weight-saving breakthroughs.

Generous Tire Clearance: Boasting 47c/650b x 2.1” tire clearance, the Crux excels with Diverge-level versatility, empowering riders to explore any terrain at full speed.

Dynamic Responsiveness: Nimble, supple, and responsive, the Crux offers a dream-like climbing experience, effortlessly floating over challenging terrains, thanks to its performance gravel geometry.

Tailored Geometry Options: Available in various sizes (49, 52, 54, 56, 58, 61), Crux provides a personalized fit with stack, reach, and other geometry specifications catering to diverse rider preferences.

• Lefty Oliver is the ultimate gravel suspension fork. Unique single-sided design and needle-bearing internals deliver unmatched steering precision and smoothness for unreal control and comfort
• Kingpin suspension delivers a smooth ride without the added weight and complexity of a shock and links
• New low-friction bushings on the Kingpin thru-axle offer smooth action, maintenance-free reliability and over 100 grams of weight savings vs the previous cartridge bearings
• Proportional Response size-specific construction creates optimal frame stiffness and compliance for each frame size, so that every rider gets the ideal ride feel and comfort of Kingpin
• OutFront Steering Geometry - confident stability meets nimble agility. An extra-long fork offset paired with a slack head angle keeps the steering light and lively, yet delivers unreal confidence at speed and in the rough stuff
• The new dropped chainstay design lets you run big volume tyres (up to 700x45mm or 650bx47mm), with 6mm of mud-shedding clearance on each side
• Gravel-specific Shimano GRX 800 groupset
• WTB KOM Light i23 TCS 700c wheels 
• Plentiful gear and water bottle mounts on the frame and fork
• An integrated wheel sensor delivers hyper-accurate speed, route and distance info while you ride, registers your bike, reminds you of needed services and more, all through the free Cannondale App
• Built to accept an internally-routed 27.2mm dropper seatpost