Specialized 2020 Cru X Elite Not just an adventure bike with extra clearance this is a bike built for Cyclocross, fast, confident & lightweight. The Crux is the bike that has won multiple World Championships. Specialized have specd This Cru X Expert with a reliable SRAM Rival 1 hydraulic disc groupset, tough DT R470 wheels, & 2 Bliss Ready, 700x 33mm Tracer Pro tires that hookup over nasty terrain. Keeping with the Beyond gender concept making bikes unisex the frame uses size-specific tubes & layups, this technology allows the Cru X to feature the same ride characteristics across every size in the range. Not only this, but it also allowed Specialized to significantly drop the frame weight, so the Cru X now comes in around a scant 900 grams for a 56cm (*dependent on frame size & colour)—over 400 grams lighter than the previous frameset. A stiff & light frame isn’t enough for Cyclocross & Specialized pay great attention to compliance in the right places lowering the seat collar by two centimetres for more exposed seat post & cushion for big hits. Cornering is important in Cyclocrss so a low bottom bracket & sharp front end helps with cornering even in rough terrain. With maximum mud-shedding ability in mind, Specialized included eight millimeters of clearance on all sides of a 33mm tire, providing plenty of clearance for muddy conditions. After all, frame weight becomes irrelevant when its covered in 10 pounds of mud. This bike is perfect for Those wanting to leave the competition eating mud on a fast paced cyclocross racing bike. It would also make a fast gravel bike. Key Features FACT 11r carbon, Rider-First Engineered™, OSBB, 1-3/8" lower bearing, 12x 142mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc frame DT R470 sealed cartridge hubs, 14g spokes, 24h rims SRAM Rival 1 groupset Tracer Pro, 2 Bliss Ready, 700x 33mm tyres 11 speed