2018
2018 Specialized Crux Elite
The 2018 Specialized Crux Elite sits in the middle of the range for gravel bikes. Reach 366 to 402 mm, stack 523 to 618 mm. The Crux Elite X1 build comes with SRAM Rival 1 shifting and Roval SLX 24 wheels.
Source: specialized.com. Checked .
Key facts
- Brand
- Specialized
- Model
- Crux
- Model year
- 2018
- Frame
- Elite
- Type
- Gravel
- Geometry labels
- 46, 49, 52, 54, 56, 58, and 61
- Drivetrain
- SRAM Rival 1
- Wheels
- Roval SLX 24
- Geometry
- Complete for every size
- Source
- specialized.com
- Checked
Geometry by size
| Measurement | 46 | 49 | 52 | 54 | 56 | 58 | 61 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reach(mm) | 366 | 369 | 375 | 382 | 388 | 395 | 402 |
| Stack(mm) | 523 | 540 | 554 | 566 | 582 | 597 | 618 |
| Head tube angle(°) | 69.5 | 70.5 | 71.5 | 71.5 | 72 | 72.5 | 73 |
| Seat tube angle(°) | 72.5 | 73 | 73.25 | 73.5 | 74 | 75.5 | 75.5 |
| Effective top tube(mm) | 501 | 509 | 534 | 550 | 563 | 578 | 597 |
| Chainstay length(mm) | 425 | 425 | 425 | 425 | 425 | 425 | 425 |
| Wheelbase(mm) | 1007 | 1007 | 1008 | 1020 | 1026 | 1034 | 1043 |
| BB drop(mm) | 67 | 67 | 69 | 69 | 71 | 71 | 71 |
| BB height(mm) | 281.5 | 281.5 | 281.5 | 283.5 | 283.5 | 285.5 | 285.5 |
| Standover(mm) | 763.5 | 781.5 | 794.5 | 808.5 | 824.5 | 840.5 | 861.5 |
| Seat tube length(mm) | 470 | 490 | 510 | 530 | 550 | 570 | 600 |
| Fork length(mm) | 400 | 400 | 400 | 400 | 400 | 400 | 400 |
| Head tube length(mm) | 100 | 115 | 125 | 140 | 155 | 170 | 190 |
Stock build
9 parts
Drivetrain
Wheels & Tires
Brakes
SRAM Rival 1
Seatpost & Saddle
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Quick answers
- Which size or configuration labels have geometry for the 2018 Specialized Crux Elite?
- Geometry is listed for 46, 49, 52, 54, 56, 58, and 61.
- What are the reach and stack of the 2018 Specialized Crux Elite in size 54?
- In size 54, reach is 382 mm and stack is 566 mm.
- What is the head tube angle of the 2018 Specialized Crux Elite?
- The head tube angle is 71.5 degrees in size 54.
- What does the 2018 Specialized Crux Elite X1 ship with?
- The stock build includes SRAM Rival 1, Roval SLX 24, SRAM Rival 1, and Specialized Phenom Comp.
- Which years of the Specialized Crux are on Quiver?
- Quiver has the Specialized Crux for 2018, 2026, 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2012, and 2011.
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