Tech Specs: Crux DSW
Price: £2,300 (full bike) / £1,500 (frameset)
Frame: E5 Premium Aluminium
Groupset: SRAM Apex 1x12s
Fork: FACT Carbon
Weight: 1.98kg - Size 56
Complete bike weight: 9.37kg
Tyre Clearance: 47c / 650B x 2.1" tyres.
Specialized has launched a new aluminium gravel bike today named the Crux DSW, and with it comes a barrage of lofty claims. According to the brand, it is the lightest alloy gravel bike ever made, with a 56cm frame said to weigh 1399 grams and a complete bike 9.37kg. Specialized also says it has created the most capable, nimble, balanced and responsive alloy gravel bike ever.