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2012 Specialized Crux Elite

Gravel

The 2012 Specialized Crux Elite sits in the middle of the range for gravel bikes. Reach 366 to 392 mm, stack 522 to 618 mm. The Crux Elite build comes with Shimano Sora shifting and DT Swiss Axis 1.0 wheels.

Source: specialized.com. Checked .

Key facts

Model
Crux
Model year
2012
Frame
Elite
Type
Gravel
Drivetrain
Shimano Sora
Geometry
Complete for every size
Source
specialized.com
Checked

Geometry by size

2012 Specialized Crux Elite geometry drawing, size 54Side view of the 2012 Specialized Crux Elite frame in size 54, drawn to scale from its published geometry, with lettered dimension lines.J 1016A 379mmB 567mmJ 1016mmH 425mmD 71.5°E 73.5°F 140mmG 540mmL 809mm
Geometry drawing, size 54, to scale.
2012 Specialized Crux Elite geometry by size
Measurement46495254565861
Reach(mm)366370375379384387392
Stack(mm)522541554567583597618
Head tube angle(°)69.570.571.571.57272.573
Seat tube angle(°)75.575.57473.573.257372.5
Chainstay length(mm)425425425425425425425
Wheelbase(mm)1008100910091016102210251031
Standover(mm)764782795809825841862
Seat tube length(mm)460490520540560580610
Head tube length(mm)100115125140155170190

Stock build

10 parts

Drivetrain

DerailleurFrom the manufacturer: Maximum cog 34 t
Shimano HG50
Cassette
Chain
Crankset

Wheels & Tires

Brakes

Cockpit

Seatpost & Saddle

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Quick answers

Which size or configuration labels have geometry for the 2012 Specialized Crux Elite?
Geometry is listed for 46, 49, 52, 54, 56, 58, and 61.
What are the reach and stack of the 2012 Specialized Crux Elite in size 54?
In size 54, reach is 379 mm and stack is 567 mm.
What is the head tube angle of the 2012 Specialized Crux Elite?
The head tube angle is 71.5 degrees in size 54.
What does the 2012 Specialized Crux Elite ship with?
The stock build includes Shimano Sora, DT Swiss Axis 1.0, Tektro CR-720, and Specialized Elite-Set.
Which years of the Specialized Crux are on Quiver?
Quiver has the Specialized Crux for 2012, 2026, 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, and 2011.

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