Travel By Bike Thursday - SPECIALIZED CRUX ELITE DISC APEX

Today we are going to highlight an solid entry level cyclocross bike since race season starts next Saturday August 31, 2013 at Buffalo Ski Club.

This is the Specialized CruX Elite Disc Apex and if you are looking for a good entry level race bike and a bike that you can use for commuting.  Let's see what Specialized has to say about the CruX:


The CruX Elite Disc Apex is a cross beast, with race-optimized geometry, tapered head tube, internal cable routing, and an outstanding stiffness-to-weight ratio to power through the nastiest courses. Features a SRAM Apex drivetrain, vid BB5 disc brakes and DT CXD wheels.
All-new CruX premium E5 alloy disc specific frameset designed for the demands of 'cross racing with OSBB and carbon-like stiffness and handling for the most demanding cross course
All-new FACT carbon disc specific fork with tapered steerer provides ample tire clearance and the best balance of strength, stiffness, and compliance for cyclocross racing
Durable Axis CXD wheelset designed for disc with wide rim for tire volume and contact, plus sealed cartridge bearing hub
Specialized Tracer Sport tire with 60 TPI provides reliable traction over all course conditions with fast CX tread
FSA Gossamer BB30 crankset has cross-specific gearing and is tough and reliable in the nastiest conditions
SRAM Apex 10-speed shifters with DoubleTap for simple intuitive shifting and reach adjustment for perfect fit

Technical Specifications

FRAME:  Specialized E5 aluminum disc, fully manipulated tubing, smooth weld, semi-compact race design, shaped TT, 1-3/8" lower bearing, internal cable routing, integrated headset, OSBB
FORK:  Specialized FACT Disc carbon monocoque fork, carbon steerer and crown for 1-3/8" lower bearing
HEADSET:  1-1/8" upper and 1-3/8" lower sealed Cr-Mo cartridge bearings integrated w/ headset, 20mm alloy cone spacer, w/ 20mm of spacers
STEM:  Specialized Elite-Set, 3D forged alloy, 4-position adjustable, 4-bolt, 31.8mm
HANDLEBARS:  Specialized CX, 6061 alloy, shallow bend
TAPE:  Specialized CX Pro gel
FRONT BRAKE:  Avid BB5 disc, 160mm
REAR BRAKE:  Avid BB5 disc, 140mm
FRONT DERAILLEUR:  SRAM Apex
REAR DERAILLEUR:  SRAM Apex
SHIFT LEVERS:  SRAM Apex DoubleTap
CASSETTE:  Shimano Tiagra 10-speed, 12-28t
CHAIN:  KMC X10 CP
CRANKSET:  FSA Gossamer BB30
CHAINRINGS:  46/36
BOTTOM BRACKET:  OS integrated
FRONT WHEEL:  Axis CXD
REAR WHEEL:  Axis CXD
FRONT TIRE:  Specialized Tracer Sport, 60TPI, wire bead, 700x33c
REAR TIRE:  Specialized Tracer Sport, 60TPI, wire bead, 700x33c
INNER TUBES:  Standard presta valve
SADDLE:  Body Geometry Phenom Comp, Cr-Mo rails, 143mm
SEATPOST:  Specialized Sport alloy, 27.2mm
SEAT BINDER:  Alloy, 31.8mm


Reservations are being taken for our test ride at our Specialized Demo Days August 23rd and 24th:

Don't forget we have our Summer Clearance Sale happening now:

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