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Crux 5 Expert SRAM Force XPLR Shadow Silver/ Obsidian Metallic

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$9,500.00

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$100.00

NSW & SA Postage to business address

$150.00

QLD & TAS Postage to business address

$250.00

WA & NT Postage to business address

$350.00

Berwick Store Pickup

$0.00

Mornington Store Pickup

$0.00

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Detail Information

Eat My Dust

The Crux 5 was born from the fastest gravel race bike ever made. Not just because it’s the lightest. Not just because it’s our most aero. Not just because it handles dirt like a Tarmac handles pavement. But because it delivers the lowest real-world Time to Finish of any gravel bike ever made. Crux 5 turns more of your effort into pure speed—validated across real race courses, real terrain, and real riders. When the goal is the top step, nothing in gravel gets you there faster.

Built to push the limits of modern gravel performance, the Specialized Crux 5 Expert delivers elite-level speed, lightweight efficiency, and versatile capability across demanding terrain. Designed around Specialized’s advanced carbon gravel platform, the Crux 5 Expert is engineered for riders seeking maximum performance on gravel roads, rough backcountry routes, and endurance race courses.

The lightweight carbon frame and fork provide responsive acceleration, precise handling, and impressive comfort over rough surfaces. Specialized’s gravel-focused geometry balances aggressive race performance with long-distance stability, giving riders confidence whether climbing steep gravel sectors or descending technical terrain.

Equipped with the SRAM Force XPLR AXS wireless electronic drivetrain, the Crux 5 Expert delivers smooth and reliable shifting with gravel-optimized gearing. Hydraulic disc brakes provide powerful stopping control in all riding conditions, while generous tire clearance supports larger gravel tires for enhanced traction and ride comfort.

Finished in the striking Shadow Silver / Obsidian Metallic colorway, the Crux 5 Expert blends modern styling with premium gravel performance for riders chasing speed, adventure, and all-road versatility. (bikepacking.com)

Key Features

Lightweight carbon gravel frame and fork
SRAM Force XPLR AXS wireless electronic drivetrain
Gravel race geometry for fast, stable handling
Hydraulic disc brakes for all-condition control
Wide tire clearance for versatile terrain capability
Optimized for gravel racing and endurance rides
Tubeless-ready wheel compatibility
Responsive and efficient carbon construction
Premium Shadow Silver / Obsidian Metallic finish
Built for speed, comfort, and adventure riding

At a Glance

Use

Gravel Racing

Frame

FACT 10r Carbon: 897 grams

Wheels

Roval Terra C III

Bar and Stem

Roval Terra Handlebar and Rapide Stem

Drivetrain

SRAM Force AXS XPLR

Weight

8.22 kg

Geometry

	49	52	54	56	58	61
Crank Length	165	165	170	170	172.5	172.5
Handlebar Width	380	380	400	400	420	420
Stem Length	70	80	90	100	100	100
Saddle Width	155	155	143	143	143	143
Seatpost Length	300	300	380	380	380	380
Stack	530	547	560	578	598	621
Reach	375	382	388	400	412	425
Head Tube Length	95	110	125	142	163	188
Head Tube Angle	70.5	70.75	71	71.5	71.5	71.5
BB Height	278	278	280	280	280	280
BB Drop	80	80	78	78	78	78
Trail	72	71	69	66	66	66
Fork Length, Full	401	401	401	401	401	401
Fork Rake/Offset	51	51	51	51	51	51
Front Center	594	604	613	626	644	665
Chainstay Length	425	425	425	425	425	425
Wheelbase	1008	1016	1026	1039	1057	1078
Top Tube Length, Horizontal	512	534	543	566	583	603
Bike Standover Height	753	766	781	803	823	849
Seat Tube Length	445	456	473	497	515	545
Seat Tube Angle	75.5	74.5	74.5	74	74	74