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2016 Specialized Crux Elite

Gravel

The 2016 Specialized Crux Elite sits in the middle of the range for gravel bikes. Reach 366 to 393 mm, stack 522 to 618 mm. The Crux Elite X1 build comes with SRAM Rival 1 shifting and Specialized AXIS 4.0 wheels.

Source: bikecatalogs.com. Checked .

Key facts

Model
Crux
Model year
2016
Frame
Elite
Type
Gravel
Drivetrain
SRAM Rival 1
Geometry
Complete for every size
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Geometry by size

2016 Specialized Crux Elite geometry drawing, size 54.0Side view of the 2016 Specialized Crux Elite frame in size 54.0, drawn to scale from its published geometry, with lettered dimension lines.J 1016A 379mmB 566mmJ 1016mmH 425mmK 69mmC 547mmD 71.5°E 73.5°F 140mmG 530mmN 281mmM 400mm
Geometry drawing, size 54.0, to scale.
2016 Specialized Crux Elite geometry by size
Measurement46.049.052.054.056.058.061.0
Reach(mm)366369376379384387393
Stack(mm)522540554566583597618
Head tube angle(°)69.570.571.571.57272.573
Seat tube angle(°)75.575.57473.573.257372.5
Effective top tube(mm)501509535547559569588
Chainstay length(mm)425425425425425425425
Wheelbase(mm)1008100810101016102210251032
BB drop(mm)71717169696767
BB height(mm)279279279281281283283
Seat tube length(mm)470490510530550570600
Fork length(mm)400400400400400400400
Head tube length(mm)100115125140155170190

Stock build

15 parts

Suspension

ForkFrom the manufacturer: Wheel size 700cFrom the manufacturer: Front axle / spacing 12x100From the manufacturer: Steerer diameter 1-1/8 to 1-3/8 taperedFrom the manufacturer: Brake mount flat-mount

Drivetrain

SRAM Rival
ShifterFrom the manufacturer: Speeds 11
SRAM Rival 1
Derailleur
SRAM PG-1130
CassetteFrom the manufacturer: Range 11-32
SRAM PC-1130
Chain
Crankset
Bottom bracket

Wheels & Tires

Brakes

SRAM Rival
BrakeFrom the manufacturer: Brake type Hydraulic Disc

Cockpit

Specialized Comp
Handlebar

Seatpost & Saddle

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Quick answers

Which size or configuration labels have geometry for the 2016 Specialized Crux Elite?
Geometry is listed for 46.0, 49.0, 52.0, 54.0, 56.0, 58.0, and 61.0.
What are the reach and stack of the 2016 Specialized Crux Elite in size 54.0?
In size 54.0, reach is 379 mm and stack is 566 mm.
What is the head tube angle of the 2016 Specialized Crux Elite?
The head tube angle is 71.5 degrees in size 54.0.
What does the 2016 Specialized Crux Elite X1 ship with?
The stock build includes Specialized FACT carbon, SRAM Rival, Specialized AXIS 4.0, and SRAM Rival.
Which years of the Specialized Crux are on Quiver?
Quiver has the Specialized Crux for 2016, 2026, 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2015, 2014, 2012, and 2011.

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