2020 Specialized CruX Elite Cyclocross Bike - Gloss Chameleon/Red

Specialized didn't just set out to design another adventure bike with added tyre clearance, they needed to create a purebred racing steed that was fast, confident, lightweight, and rides like no other 'cross bike out there. Whilst the CruX holds multiple Cyclocross World Championships to its name and has more than proven itself in 'cross, this CruX takes the legacy to a whole different level. This CruX Elite comes spec'd with a reliable SRAM Rival 1 hydraulic disc groupset, tough DT R470 Disc wheels, and 2Bliss Ready, 700x33mm Tracer Pro tyres that hookup over nasty terrain.

• Specialized implemented their Rider-First Engineered™ technology that was first introduced on their Tarmacs for the frame. Using size-specific tubes and layups, this technology allows the CruX to feature the same ride characteristics across every size in the range. It also significantly dropped the frame weight, so the CruX now comes in around a scant 900 grams for a 56cm (*dependent on frame size and colour) which is over 400 grams lighter than the previous frameset. A light and stiff frame, alone, isn't useful in a 'cross race if it isn't compliant, however, which is why the new CruX also combines stiffness and compliance in all the right places. To assist with this, the seat collar was lowered by two centimetres for a more exposed seatpost and cushion for big hits.
• As cyclocross races are often won in the corners and over the barriers, the geometry of the CruX takes this into account. The top tube has been designed for easy shouldering when you're hopping off to clear barriers, as it features a large opening to the front triangle and a flat bottom. For stability in the corners and on off-camber sections, the geometry has a low bottom bracket and a sharp front-end. This combination also helps to initiate corners, regardless of the terrain.
• With maximum mud-shedding ability in mind, eight millimetres of clearance was included on all sides of a 33mm tyre, providing plenty of clearance for muddy conditions. After all, frame weight becomes irrelevant when it's covered in 10 pounds of mud.