Crux 2021

The spirit of Grav-lo-cross. No but seriously, cyclocross and gravel go here!

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FlatlandClimber
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by FlatlandClimber

Definitely looks fire, and also impressive weight.
How about something like 30c Challenge Strade Bianche? They will be okay on light off-road stuff, and still roll well on tarmac.
Cervelo P5 Disc (2021) 9.1kg
Factor Ostro Gravel (2023) 8.0kg
S-Works SL8 (2023) 6.3kg

*weights are race ready, size 58/L.
Sold: Venge, S5 Disc, Roubaix Team, Open WI.DE, Émonda, Shiv TT, Crux, Aethos, SL7

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boots2000
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by boots2000

I just ordered a 10R frame. They had stock in my size this morning- Checked again after I ordered and they were gone. So appently I got the last one.

LegPower
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AnkitS wrote:
FactoryMatt wrote:
Fri Aug 21, 2020 7:57 pm
the closest bikes to this i think would be the Ibis or the Santa Cruz, but both are a bit heavier IIRC and probably don't ride as nice. and they both make concessions for the gravel market.
Funnily the three options I am currently considering are Crux, Hakka, and aspero. (Maybe Kanzo Fast?!?!) Having something that I could race eventually is attractive but realistically it will be used for gravel grinding 99% of the time.
I have a 54cm Aspero I'd sell you. I also use to ride the ibis and stigmata. Ibis is rigid and you can feel it. Stig is super light and a beautiful ride, but is more relaxed geometry. Just depends what you're looking for.


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FlatlandClimber wrote:Definitely looks fire, and also impressive weight.
How about something like 30c Challenge Strade Bianche? They will be okay on light off-road stuff, and still roll well on tarmac.
Those are quote a bit heavier than the Goodyear Eagle F1s I just ordered. I also only do clinchers on my road wheels since dealing with sealant is a pain.


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FlatlandClimber
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by FlatlandClimber

First ride in the books and definitely fun. Inconclusive after 30k, but fun.
The Terra Handlebar is really comfy, everything else is as expected.
7.9kg with outfront mount, cages, 4.5AR CK wheels, and heavy power meter pedals (unsure about the chainring atm, but had the X-Power pedals already set up, so dual PM).

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Cervelo P5 Disc (2021) 9.1kg
Factor Ostro Gravel (2023) 8.0kg
S-Works SL8 (2023) 6.3kg

*weights are race ready, size 58/L.
Sold: Venge, S5 Disc, Roubaix Team, Open WI.DE, Émonda, Shiv TT, Crux, Aethos, SL7

dzl
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by dzl

FlatlandClimber wrote:
Thu Nov 18, 2021 8:49 pm
First ride in the books and definitely fun. Inconclusive after 30k, but fun.
The Terra Handlebar is really comfy, everything else is as expected.
7.9kg with outfront mount, cages, 4.5AR CK wheels, and heavy power meter pedals (unsure about the chainring atm, but had the X-Power pedals already set up, so dual PM).

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Looks great! My apologies if you detailed this before, but what 2X chainring size did you go with for the Red crankset and did you go with the standard front der and redeuced lateral clearance between the battery and the tire or did you try a wide Force front der?

Thanks.

FlatlandClimber
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by FlatlandClimber

I will take a few better pictures on the weekend.
This is all standard width FD and crank. 170mm crank, 46/33 chainrings. I will measure the tire clearance tomorrow, but this 40mm TerraSpeed on a 25mm interval Enve hookless, has plenty of clearance.
But yes, the battery is the problem, not the chainrings.
Cervelo P5 Disc (2021) 9.1kg
Factor Ostro Gravel (2023) 8.0kg
S-Works SL8 (2023) 6.3kg

*weights are race ready, size 58/L.
Sold: Venge, S5 Disc, Roubaix Team, Open WI.DE, Émonda, Shiv TT, Crux, Aethos, SL7

sib
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by sib

Gumwalls + black frame always looks good.
Hoping to see a ride report and comparison with your Aethos after you've spent some more time in the saddle..!!

FlatlandClimber
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by FlatlandClimber

The TerraSpeed measure 41mm and the clearance is 5.5 to 6.5mm, depending on how you measure.
Cervelo P5 Disc (2021) 9.1kg
Factor Ostro Gravel (2023) 8.0kg
S-Works SL8 (2023) 6.3kg

*weights are race ready, size 58/L.
Sold: Venge, S5 Disc, Roubaix Team, Open WI.DE, Émonda, Shiv TT, Crux, Aethos, SL7

NealH
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by NealH

Nice looking bike and set up.

xyklisten
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by xyklisten

ChrisRideLog wrote:
Fri Oct 22, 2021 6:52 pm
I got one more additional weight from a bike store, the first gloss colored frame.

Frame weight summary

Claimed frame weight by Specialized
725g | 56cm | S-Works Crux (12R)
825g | 56cm | Crux (10R)

Actual frame weight
780g | 56cm | S-Works Crux (12R) | Satin Carbon/Spectraflair/Gloss Abalone
790g | 56cm | S-Works Crux (12R) | Satin Brushed Liquid Silver/Gloss Black/Smoke Marble/Gold Diamond Dust
860g | 52cm | Crux (10R) | Satin Dusty Blue/Ice Papaya // Fork: 400g
870g | 52cm | Crux (10R) | Gloss Coral Lilac Fade/Carbon/Limestone/Papaya/Grey/Black

Looking forward for more input :beerchug:
Have now put my frameset on the scales. Crux (10R), size 52,Gloss coral lilac...
Frame 881g. Including derailleur hanger and seatclamp.
Fork (uncut) 418g

Now it's time to build a bike!

RyanH
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In full road mode:

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by maquisard

Ohhhh, that looks beautiful!!

NealH
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by NealH

Very nice, Did new housing resolve the shifting issues with the Ekar group? Or is it still a bit finicky with some shifting?

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I haven't replaced the housing yet but I adjusted the RD again and it seems to have addressed the majority of the issues. There's still a slight hesitation in some shifts but not the several second hesitation before. So, that was definitely user setup error but it's been a long time since I've had mechanical and forgot it can settle in more than once over the first few weeks.

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