White road bike with brown/gold accents, drop handlebars, disc brakes, orange-tinted tires

White road bike side view with brown/gold frame accents, drop bars, disc brakes, orange tire trim

Two-tone road bike with burnt-gold frame sections, white fork, drop handlebars, disc brakes, orange tire trim

Two-tone road bike angled side view with white frame, burnt-gold accents, drop bars, disc brakes

Close-up road bike with white frame, brown fork, black saddle, drop handlebars, orange tire sidewall

Close-up road bike handlebar and front fork with textured grips, disc-brake wheel, two-tone frame

Road bike front wheel and fork, black tires with orange sidewall stripe, two-tone frame

White road bike with brown/gold accents and orange sidewall tires, drop handlebars, disc brakes

Eat my dust. The Specialized Crux 5 Expert was born from the fastest gravel race bike ever made. It's not just because it's the lightest, not just because it's Specialized's most aerodynamic gravel platform, and not just because it carves dirt like a Tarmac carves pavement.

It's because the Crux 5 delivers the lowest real-world Time to Finish of any gravel bike on the market. Every tube shape and carbon layup turns more of your pedaling effort into pure speed, validated for real race courses, real terrain, and real riders. When your goal is the top step of the podium, nothing in gravel gets you there faster.

Built for Unmatched Race Speed

Featherweight 897g FACT 10r Carbon Frame: Delivers explosive out-of-the-saddle acceleration and effortless climbing on brutal gravel grades.
Specialized's Most Aero Gravel Chassis: Wind-cheating tube profiles slice through headwinds to save critical watts over long solo breakaways.
Tarmac-Inspired Dirt Handling: Crisp, reactive race geometry tracks predictably through loose corners, washboard descents, and technical singletrack.
Wireless SRAM Force AXS XPLR Drivetrain: Crisp, reliable 1x electronic shifting with gravel-tuned gear jumps and powerful hydraulic disc braking.
Race-Ready Roval Cockpit & Wheels: Paired with Roval Terra C III carbon wheels, a compliant Roval Terra handlebar, and an aerodynamic Rapide stem right out of the box.

At a Glance

Intended Use	Gravel Racing
Frame	FACT 10r Carbon (897 grams)
Wheels	Roval Terra C III
Bar & Stem	Roval Terra Handlebar & Rapide Stem
Drivetrain	SRAM Force AXS XPLR
Complete Weight	8.22 kg (18.12 lbs)

Pro-Built and Ready to Race

Every bike shipped from Bicycle Warehouse is unboxed, inspected, and pre-tuned by our certified mechanics before delivery. You'll only need a few minutes with basic tools to install the front wheel, handlebars, and pedals before lining up at the start gate.

Questions on Sizing? Ask Us Shop All Gravel Bikes

Specialized

Crux 5 Expert - SRAM Force XPLR

$6,999.99

Select Size

Size Guide

Height (Cm)	Size
5'1"-5'4"	49
5'4"-5'6"	52
5'6"-5'9"	54
5'9"-6'0"	56
6'0"-6'3"	58
6'3"-6'6"	61

Need help finding the perfect bike? Text or call Kathleen. 858-943-4229, Monday-Friday 8AM-5PM PST

Shop Specialized Road Bikes

In stock

PRO SETUP Expert Assembly 95% Ready to ride out of the box.

CERTIFIED Master Mechanic Assembly Precision dialed before shipping.

SINCE 1992 Over 30 Years of Trust Decades of cycling expertise.

SKU: 91427-3149

Built for Unmatched Race Speed

Featherweight 897g FACT 10r Carbon Frame: Delivers explosive out-of-the-saddle acceleration and effortless climbing on brutal gravel grades.
Specialized's Most Aero Gravel Chassis: Wind-cheating tube profiles slice through headwinds to save critical watts over long solo breakaways.
Tarmac-Inspired Dirt Handling: Crisp, reactive race geometry tracks predictably through loose corners, washboard descents, and technical singletrack.
Wireless SRAM Force AXS XPLR Drivetrain: Crisp, reliable 1x electronic shifting with gravel-tuned gear jumps and powerful hydraulic disc braking.
Race-Ready Roval Cockpit & Wheels: Paired with Roval Terra C III carbon wheels, a compliant Roval Terra handlebar, and an aerodynamic Rapide stem right out of the box.

At a Glance

Intended Use	Gravel Racing
Frame	FACT 10r Carbon (897 grams)
Wheels	Roval Terra C III
Bar & Stem	Roval Terra Handlebar & Rapide Stem
Drivetrain	SRAM Force AXS XPLR
Complete Weight	8.22 kg (18.12 lbs)

Pro-Built and Ready to Race

Questions on Sizing? Ask Us Shop All Gravel Bikes

SPECIFICATIONS

Frameset

Frame: Crux 5 FACT 10r Carbon, Rider First Engineered™, Threaded BB, 12x142mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc, UDH dropout

Suspension

Fork: S-Works FACT Carbon, 12x100mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc

Brakes

Front Brake: SRAM Force E1, hydraulic disc
Rear Brake: SRAM Force E1, hydraulic disc

Drivetrain

Bottom Bracket: SRAM DUB BSA 68 Wide
Rear Derailleur: SRAM Force AXS E1 XPLR, 13-speed
Shift Levers: SRAM Force AXS E1, hydraulic disc
Chain: SRAM Force E1
Cassette: SRAM Force E1 XPLR, 13-speed, 10-46t
Crankset: SRAM Force E1 XPLR, DUB Wide, 40t

Wheels & Tires

Inner Tubes: 700x32-50mm, 40mm Presta valve
Front Wheel: Roval Terra C III, 27mm inner width carbon rim, tubeless ready, 25.5mm depth, DT 370 hub, 24h, Sapim D-Light spokes
Rear Wheel: Roval Terra C III, 27mm inner width carbon rim, tubeless ready, 25.5mm depth, DT 370 hub, 24h, Sapim D-Light spokes
Front Tire: Pathfinder 700x45, Tubeless Ready
Rear Tire: Pathfinder 700x45, Tubeless Ready

Cockpit

Saddle: Body Geometry Power Expert, hollow Ti rails
Seatpost: S-Works Tarmac SL8 Carbon seat post, FACT Carbon, 15mm offset
Stem: Roval Rapide, alloy, 4 bolt, -6 degrees
Handlebars: Roval Terra, carbon, 103mm drop x 70mm reach x 12° flare
Tape: Supacaz Super Sticky Kush
Seat Binder: Integrated Wedge

Weight & Product Details

Weight: 8.22 kg (18 lb, 2.0 oz) for Size 56
Product ID: 294830

Please Note: Product images are for illustrative purposes only. Manufacturers occasionaly make updates to components, specifications, and finishes, meaning the actual bike you receive may vary slightly from the photos. However, any substituted parts will always be of like or better quality. If you have any questions about specific components, please don't hesitate to reach out to our team so we can get you the most up-to-date info on our current stock.

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

FEATURES

Key Technologies

fact-10-carbon-bikes.png__PID:dd2bc090-6360-4998-9db4-69a982a96392

FACT Carbon Fiber

Short for Functional Advanced Composite Technology, is a comprehensive engineering process that guides the development of frames and components, all the way from initial sketches to finished products.

More Info