Crux 5: Specialized Goes Full Aero in Gravel Racing
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Specialized unveils the Crux 5, a lightweight aero gravel race bike with a 789 g FACT 12r frame, 55 mm tire clearance, and a Time to Finish performance model that claims near-10-minute gains over the Crux 4 on major gravel courses (notably Unbound Gravel). Drawing on Tarmac SL8 aero DNA, rider-specific layups across sizes, and a full build lineup from Comp to S-Works (with an S-Level option at a lower frame spec), the Crux 5 blends lightness, stability at speed, and true aero performance for modern gravel racing.
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