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I loved my UP, honestly one of the best bikes I've ever owned, but I completely agree with everything you say here. I'd also add that in a size L I had horrible toe overlap on my UP.fa63 wrote: ↑Tue Sep 20, 2022 12:47 amI have spent some time on a friend's Open U.P. and I currently own a Crux. The Crux is a better bike in every aspect in my opinion, both on the road and on gravel. Better comfort all around, better tire clearance for gravel, none of the poorly thought-out frame details that is on the Open U.P. (press-fit BB, awful internal routing, etc.).
photocycler wrote: ↑Mon Sep 19, 2022 2:18 amCurious if anyone has ridden both a crux and open u.p.? I have a crux and do like it but wanting something more road oriented that can still handle larger tires for occasional gravel. My crux has been doing well in all road mode but just wondering if the open would better suited.
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I now own a Crux and looked at the UP prior to buying. I am a Vroomen fan so really wanted to like the UP and it felt more 'exclusive' than yet another Specialized.
However the Crux just felt like a much better bike. The design of the UP needs a refresh and the Crux just feels like a much more refined and better finished product. I ride the Crux on the road as much as one gravel and it is a great bike for both.
However the Crux just felt like a much better bike. The design of the UP needs a refresh and the Crux just feels like a much more refined and better finished product. I ride the Crux on the road as much as one gravel and it is a great bike for both.
Guys, is seatpost or stem included with fact10r frameset?
I am afraid it's not as it's not pictured. S-Works Crux frameset is pictured with seatpost and it's mentioned in specs too.
I am afraid it's not as it's not pictured. S-Works Crux frameset is pictured with seatpost and it's mentioned in specs too.
SW SL8 RTP 56cm @ 9270 / CLX II / CS OSPW / CEMA BB
S Epic 8 L @ XX T-Type / Berg Ratheberg 30 / Quarq / Fox Transfer SL 100mm / 3p
S Epic 8 L @ XX T-Type / Berg Ratheberg 30 / Quarq / Fox Transfer SL 100mm / 3p
What are the Force components I would need to convert the Crux Pro to a 2x setup? FD, RD, cassette, crankset...anything else?
Reason I ask is that the framesets are nowhere to be found locally, there are some Pros and Experts, and I'd like to get a bike I can ride as we enter the bad weather season.
Reason I ask is that the framesets are nowhere to be found locally, there are some Pros and Experts, and I'd like to get a bike I can ride as we enter the bad weather season.
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You need to order the front derailleur hanger from specialized.
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I owned a Open for 3 years, and it was one of the best bikes I have ever owned in my life. Just recently moved to a Crux and sold the Open. Originally, was regretting spending the money on a new bike, but now that I have spent 3 a solid months on the Crux, I can honestly say I made the right decison. I switched wheels and tires from the Open to the Crux so my comparison is solid. I just find the Crux to be that much faster of a bike, think road bike with bigger tire clearance. A lot of my gravel rides involve a fair amount of road or light gravel, and the Crux never feels sluggish. I have also been able to take some of the corners on the Crux much faster than on the Open. I do my standard Gravel route about once a week, so know the corners very well. Just last week, managed to get 3 KOM, and per Strava I have done those segments over 80 times. THese are short segments on a gravel path with corners. No climbing.fa63 wrote: ↑Tue Sep 20, 2022 12:47 amI have spent some time on a friend's Open U.P. and I currently own a Crux. The Crux is a better bike in every aspect in my opinion, both on the road and on gravel. Better comfort all around, better tire clearance for gravel, none of the poorly thought-out frame details that is on the Open U.P. (press-fit BB, awful internal routing, etc.).
photocycler wrote: ↑Mon Sep 19, 2022 2:18 amCurious if anyone has ridden both a crux and open u.p.? I have a crux and do like it but wanting something more road oriented that can still handle larger tires for occasional gravel. My crux has been doing well in all road mode but just wondering if the open would better suited.
Other benefits of the Crux, able to run a Power Meter on the crank (no space on the Open) wider tire clearance (will be limited for me, as I mostly run 40, but might run bigger for a particular stage race next year)
What I might give the Open the better bike, when it comes to very rough gravel, but again tirre, wheels and tire pressure plays a big factor. We are coming into my favourite part of the year, where I switch to my 650 B wheels with 42 tires at 23PSI and hit a lot of single track. I think the quick handling of the Crux will play a big part in this being great in those conditions.
Thank you...photocycler wrote: ↑Thu Sep 22, 2022 2:33 amYou need to order the front derailleur hanger from specialized.
And beautiful bike BTW!
I would recommend that you get the Force WIDE front derailleur and WIDE crankset. I tried using the regular 2X crankset and the inner chain ring bolts had only 1mm clearance to the chain stay. WIDE Front derailleur also gives you increased tire clearance.Basscadet wrote: ↑Thu Sep 22, 2022 2:16 amWhat are the Force components I would need to convert the Crux Pro to a 2x setup? FD, RD, cassette, crankset...anything else?
Reason I ask is that the framesets are nowhere to be found locally, there are some Pros and Experts, and I'd like to get a bike I can ride as we enter the bad weather season.
This is very helpful - thank you!dzl wrote: ↑Thu Sep 29, 2022 6:44 pmI would recommend that you get the Force WIDE front derailleur and WIDE crankset. I tried using the regular 2X crankset and the inner chain ring bolts had only 1mm clearance to the chain stay. WIDE Front derailleur also gives you increased tire clearance.Basscadet wrote: ↑Thu Sep 22, 2022 2:16 amWhat are the Force components I would need to convert the Crux Pro to a 2x setup? FD, RD, cassette, crankset...anything else?
Reason I ask is that the framesets are nowhere to be found locally, there are some Pros and Experts, and I'd like to get a bike I can ride as we enter the bad weather season.
Congratulations!!! I've got a frame and parts on the way, can't wait...
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