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CruX Elite

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Colour: Gloss Acid Pink/Acid Purple/Team Yellow/Clean
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It's no secret that 'cross doesn't play favorites out on the course—only the strong survive. And when it comes to bikes this is especially true. That's why our CruX Elite was built to deliver a no-nonsense approach to the discipline of cyclocross.

Beginning with the frame we implemented our Rider-First Engineered™ technology that was first introduced on our Tarmacs. Using size-specific tubes and layups this technology allows the CruX to feature the same ride characteristics across every size in the range. Not only this but it also allowed us to significantly drop the frame weight so the CruX now comes in around a scant 900 grams for a 56cm (*dependent on frame size and colour)—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. And to assist with the latter we lowered the seat collar by two centimetres for more exposed seatpost and cushion for big hits.

We also know that cyclocross races are often won in the corners and over the barriers which is why the CruX geometry 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 we included eight millimetres of clearance on all sides of a 33mm tyre providing plenty of clearance for muddy conditions. It's awesome to have a light bike after all but frame weight becomes irrelevant when it’s covered in 10 pounds of mud. It also comes with a reliable SRAM Rival 1 hydraulic disc groupset tough DT R470 Disc wheels and 2Bliss Ready tyres that hookup over nasty terrain.

FRAMEFACT 11r carbon, Rider-First Engineeredâ„¢, OSBB, 1-3/8" lower bearing, 12x142mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc
FORKS-Works FACT 11r carbon, 12x100mm thru-axle
FRONT WHEELDT R470 Disc, sealed cartridge hubs, 14g spokes, 24h
REAR WHEELDT R470 Disc, sealed cartridge hubs, 14g spokes, 24h
INNER TUBESPresta valve, 48mm
FRONT TYRETracer Pro, 2Bliss Ready, 700x33mm
REAR TYRETracer Pro, 2Bliss Ready, 700x33mm
CRANKSETPraxis Zayante, BB30
CHAINRINGSPraxis Wave Tech, 40T
BOTTOM BRACKETPraxis M30
SHIFT LEVERSSRAM Rival 1 hydraulic disc w/ ICJ
REAR DERAILLEURSRAM Rival 1, long cage
CASSETTESRAM PG-1130, 11-32t
CHAINKMC X11 EL, 11-speed w/ Missing Linkâ„¢
FRONT BRAKESRAM Rival 1, hydraulic disc
REAR BRAKESRAM Rival 1, hydraulic disc
HANDLEBARSSpecialized Shallow Drop, 6061, 70x125mm, 31.8mm clamp
TAPESpecialized CX Pro Gel
STEMSpecialized, 3D-forged alloy, 4-bolt, 7-degree rise
SADDLEBody Geometry Phenom Comp, Adaptive Edge design, hollow Cro-Mo rails, 143mm
SEATPOSTS-Works FACT carbon 27.2mm, 20mm offset
SEAT BINDERIncluded w/ frame
PEDALSNylon, 105x78x28mm, loose ball w/ reflectors

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Size 46 49 52 54 56.0 58.0 61.0
BB Drop 71mm 71mm 71mm 69mm 69mm 67mm 67mm
BB Height 281.5mm 281.5mm 281.5mm 283.5mm 283.5mm 285.5mm 285.5mm
Bike Standover Height 763.5mm 781.5mm 794.5mm 808.5mm 824.5mm 840.5mm 861.5mm
Chainstay Length 425mm 425mm 425mm 425mm 425mm 425mm 425mm
Fork Length, Full 400mm 400mm 400mm 400mm 400mm 400mm 400mm
Fork Rake/Offset 50mm 50mm 50mm 50mm 50mm 50mm 50mm
Front Center 592mm 592mm 593mm 605mm 611mm 618mm 627mm
Head Tube Angle 69.5° 70.5° 71.5° 71.5° 72° 72.5° 73°
Head Tube Length 100mm 115mm 125mm 140mm 155mm 170mm 190mm
Reach 366mm 369mm 375mm 382mm 388mm 395mm 402mm
Seat Tube Angle 75.5° 75.5° 74° 73.5° 73.25° 73° 72.5°
Seat Tube Length 470mm 490mm 510mm 530mm 550mm 570mm 600mm
Stack 523mm 540mm 554mm 566mm 582mm 597mm 618mm
Top Tube Length, Horizontal 501mm 509mm 534mm 550mm 563mm 578mm 597mm
Trail 78mm 72mm 65mm 65mm 62mm 59mm 55mm
Wheelbase 1007mm 1007mm 1008mm 1020mm 1026mm 1034mm 1043mm