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2021 Specialized Crux

Gravel

The 2021 Specialized Crux sits in the middle of the range for gravel bikes. Reach 366 to 402 mm, stack 523 to 618 mm. The Crux build comes with SRAM Apex 1 shifting and Specialized AXIS Elite wheels.

Source: specialized.com. Checked .

Key facts

Model
Crux
Model year
2021
Type
Gravel
Drivetrain
Varies by build
Geometry
Complete for every size
Source
specialized.com
Checked

Geometry by size

2021 Specialized Crux geometry drawing, size 54Side view of the 2021 Specialized Crux frame in size 54, drawn to scale from its published geometry, with lettered dimension lines.J 1020A 382mmB 566mmJ 1020mmH 425mmK 69mmD 71.5°E 73.5°F 140mmG 530mmN 284mmL 809mmM 400mm
Geometry drawing, size 54, to scale.
2021 Specialized Crux geometry by size
Measurement4649525456.058.061.0
Reach(mm)366369375382388395402
Stack(mm)523540554566582597618
Head tube angle(°)69.570.571.571.57272.573
Seat tube angle(°)75.575.57473.573.257372.5
Chainstay length(mm)425425425425425425425
Wheelbase(mm)1007100710081020102610341043
BB drop(mm)71717169696767
BB height(mm)281.5281.5281.5283.5283.5285.5285.5
Standover(mm)763.5781.5794.5808.5824.5840.5861.5
Seat tube length(mm)470490510530550570600
Fork length(mm)400400400400400400400
Head tube length(mm)100115125140155170190

Stock build

Crux9 parts

Drivetrain

ShifterFrom the manufacturer: Speeds 12From the manufacturer: Actuation type Mechanical
Derailleur
Bottom bracket

Wheels & Tires

Brakes

Seatpost & Saddle

SaddleFrom the manufacturer: Base / shell Body Geometry

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Crux S-Works14 partsFrameset only

Frame

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

ShifterFrom the manufacturer: Speeds 12From the manufacturer: Actuation type Electronic
DerailleurFrom the manufacturer: Actuation type ElectronicFrom the manufacturer: Mount type Braze On
CassetteFrom the manufacturer: Speeds 12From the manufacturer: Freehub body SRAM XDR
SRAM Red 12-speed
ChainFrom the manufacturer: Speeds 12
CranksetFrom the manufacturer: Chainring interface 48/35From the manufacturer: Speeds 12
ChainringFrom the manufacturer: Teeth 40 tFrom the manufacturer: Speeds 12

Wheels & Tires

WheelsetFrom the manufacturer: Internal rim width 25mmFrom the manufacturer: Rim material CarbonFrom the manufacturer: Tubeless ready yes
TireFrom the manufacturer: Tubeless ready yes

Brakes

SRAM Red eTap AXS HRD
BrakeFrom the manufacturer: Fluid type DOTFrom the manufacturer: Caliper mount Flat Mount

Cockpit

Seatpost & Saddle

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Manufacturer

Quick answers

Which size or configuration labels have geometry for the 2021 Specialized Crux?
Geometry is listed for 46, 49, 52, 54, 56.0, 58.0, and 61.0.
What are the reach and stack of the 2021 Specialized Crux in size 54?
In size 54, reach is 382 mm and stack is 566 mm.
What is the head tube angle of the 2021 Specialized Crux?
The head tube angle is 71.5 degrees in size 54.
What does the 2021 Specialized Crux ship with?
The stock build includes SRAM Apex, Specialized AXIS Elite, SRAM Rival 1, and Specialized Power Sport.
Which years of the Specialized Crux are on Quiver?
Quiver has the Specialized Crux for 2021, 2026, 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2012, and 2011.

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