2027 Specialized S-Works Crux 5 SRAM RED XPLR

The S-Works Crux 5 is the fastest gravel race bike ever made. Not just because it’s the lightest. Not just because it’s our most aero. Not just because it handles dirt like a Tarmac handles pavement. But because it delivers the lowest real-world Time to Finish of any gravel bike ever made. Crux 5 turns more of your effort into pure speed—validated across real race courses, real terrain, and real riders. When the goal is the top step, nothing in gravel gets you there faster.

Frameset

• Frame: S-Works Crux 5 FACT 12r Carbon, Rider First Engineered™, Threaded BB, 12x142mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc, UDH dropout

Suspension

• Fork: S-Works FACT Carbon, 12x100mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc

Brakes

• Front Brake: SRAM RED E1, hydraulic disc
  
• Rear Brake: SRAM RED E1, hydraulic disc

Drivetrain

• Bottom Bracket: Ceramic Speed BB Alpha, BSA DUB
  
• Shift Levers: SRAM RED AXS E1, hydraulic disc
  
• Rear Derailleur: SRAM RED AXS XPLR E1, 13-speed
  
• Chain: SRAM RED E1
  
• Cassette: SRAM RED XPLR E1, 13-speed, 10-46t
  
• Crankset: SRAM RED XPLR E1, Quarq power meter, 40t

Wheels & tires

• Inner Tubes: 700x32-50mm, 60mm Presta valve
  
• Front Tire: Pathfinder 700x45, Tubeless Ready
  
• Rear Tire: Pathfinder 700x45, Tubeless Ready
  
• Front Wheel: Roval Terra Aero CLX, 27mm internal width, tubeless ready, 50mm depth, 18h, Roval LF18-F hub with ceramic SINC bearings, Centerlock disc, Roval by ARRIS, Composite Aero Spoke with Ti End Pieces
  
• Rear Wheel: Roval Terra Aero CLX, 27mm internal width, tubeless ready, 45mm depth, 24h, Roval LF19-R hub with ceramic SINC bearings, Centerlock disc, Roval by ARRIS, Composite Aero Spoke with Ti End Pieces

Cockpit

• SeatPost: S-Works Tarmac SL8 Carbon seat post, FACT Carbon, 15mm offset,
• Lightweight Saddle Clamp
  
• Handlebars: Roval Terra Cockpit, Integrated Bar/Stem
  
• Saddle: S-Works Power with Mirror
  
• Tape: Supacaz Super Sticky Kush
  
• Seat Binder: Integrated Wedge

Weight

• Weight Size: 56
  
• Weight: 7.1 kg (15 lb, 10.4 oz)