Specialized Crux 5 10R Carbon Frameset – The Fastest Gravel Race Ever

The Specialized Crux 5 Frameset is born from the evolution of the high-performance gravel race bike concept. It's not just the lightest or most aerodynamic frameset: it's designed to deliver the lowest real "Time to Finish" in gravel racing, transforming every watt of power into pure speed.

Perfect for competitive gravel, the Crux 5 combines extreme lightness, optimized stiffness, and precise handling inspired by the Tarmac platform, ensuring superior performance on every type of terrain.

Main Features

• High-performance gravel racing frameset
• Made of FACT 10r Carbon
• Fork in FACT 12r Carbon
• Ultra-light design: only 897 g for the frame
• Compatible with modern drivetrains and UDH standard
• Optimized geometry for speed and control on gravel
• Maximum power transfer efficiency
• Race-proven performance on real routes

Race Performance: Eat My Dust

The Crux 5 was developed for riders aiming for the podium. Every detail is designed to reduce fatigue and increase average speed, making it one of the most efficient gravel framesets ever produced by Specialized.

Its responsiveness and steering precision derive from the experience of high-performance road platforms, adapted to dominate modern gravel racing.

Technical Specifications

Frameset

• Model: Crux 5 FACT 10r Carbon
• Technology: Rider First Engineered™
• Bottom Bracket: Threaded BSA 68 mm
• Rear Dropout: 12x142 mm thru-axle
• Brakes: Flat-mount disc
• Dropout: UDH

Fork

• Material: S-Works FACT Carbon
• Axle: 12x100 mm thru-axle
• Brakes: Flat-mount disc

Cockpit and Seatpost

• Seatpost: S-Works Tarmac SL8 Carbon
• Material: FACT Carbon
• Offset: 15 mm
• Saddle Clamp System: Integrated Wedge

Weight

• Frame weight: 897 g
• Total weight (size 56): 1.75 kg (3 lb, 13.7 oz)

Product Data

• Product ID: 295003
• Usage: Gravel Racing

Why choose the Specialized Crux 5 10R Carbon?

The Specialized Crux 5 10R Carbon is the benchmark for those seeking an uncompromising competition gravel frameset. Extreme lightness, targeted stiffness, and race geometry make it the ideal choice for maximizing speed on technical gravel and long-distance routes.

Get on the Crux 5 and head straight for the podium.