Bicycle comparison

Specification	2023 Specialized S-Works Crux	2022 Specialized S-Works Crux
Overview
Model year	2023	2022
Brand	Specialized	Specialized
Model	S-Works Crux	S-Works Crux
Bicycle type	Cyclocross/Gravel	Cyclocross/Gravel
Archive ID	900004118	900004253
Original MSRP	From $12,249.99	$12,250.00
Colors	Satin Metallic Dark Navy/mystic Blue/midnight Shadow Metallic Speckle; Gloss Birch Red Gold Pearl Speckle/red Gold	Satin Carbon/Spectraflair/Gloss Abalone
Sizes	49; 52; 54; 56; 58; 61	49; 52; 54; 56; 58; 61
Weight	7.28kg (16 lb, .8 oz)	—
Frameset
Frame construction	S-Works Crux FACT 12r Carbon, Rider First Engineered™, Threaded BB, 12x142mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc	S-Works Crux FACT 12r Carbon, Rider First Engineered™, Threaded BB, 12x142mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc
Frame material	Carbon Fiber	Carbon Fiber
Fork	S-Works FACT Carbon, 12x100mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc	S-Works FACT 12R Carbon, 12x100mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc
Fork material	Carbon Fiber	Carbon Fiber
Drivetrain
Shifters	SRAM Red eTap AXS	SRAM Red eTap AXS
Rear derailleur	SRAM Red XPLR eTap AXS	SRAM Red XPLR eTap AXS
Crankset	SRAM Red AXS Power Meter; chainrings: 40T	SRAM Red AXS Power Meter; chainrings: 40T
Bottom bracket	SRAM DUB BSA	SRAM DUB BSA
Cassette	SRAM XPLR, XG-1271, 12-speed, 10-44t	SRAM XPLR, XG-1271, 12-speed, 10-44t
Chain	SRAM RED 12-speed	SRAM RED 12-speed
Brakes
Brakes	(F) SRAM Red eTAP AXS, hydraulic disc / (R) SRAM Red eTAP AXS, hydraulic disc	(F) SRAM Red eTAP AXS, hydraulic disc / (R) SRAM Red eTAP AXS, hydraulic disc
Cockpit & contact points
Handlebar	Roval Terra, carbon, 103mm drop x 70mm reach x 12º flare	Roval Terra, carbon, 103mm drop x 70mm reach x 12º flare
Stem	S-Works SL, alloy, titanium bolts, 6-degree rise	S-Works SL, alloy, titanium bolts, 6-degree rise
Saddle	Body Geometry S-Works Power, carbon fiber rails, carbon fiber base	Body Geometry S-Works Power, carbon fiber rails, carbon fiber base
Seatpost	Roval Alpinist Carbon Seatpost	Roval Alpinist Carbon Seatpost
Wheels & tires
Wheels	(F) Roval Terra CLX I, 25mm internal width, Tubeless ready, 32mm depth, 21h, Roval AFD1, Centerlock, DT Swiss Aerolite spokes / (R) Roval Terra CLX I, 25mm internal width, Tubeless Ready, 32mm depth, 24h, Roval AFD2, Centerlock, DT Swiss EXP internals, SRAM XDR, DT Swiss Aerolite spokes	(F) Roval Terra CLX / (R) Roval Terra CLX
Front tire	Pathfinder Pro 2Bliss Ready, Transparent Sidewall, 700x38c	Pathfinder Pro 2Bliss Ready, Transparent Sidewall, 700x38c
Rear tire	Pathfinder Pro 2Bliss Ready, Transparent Sidewall, 700x38c	Pathfinder Pro 2Bliss Ready, Transparent Sidewall, 700x38c

Specification

2023 Specialized S-Works Crux

2022 Specialized S-Works Crux

Overview

Model year

2023

2022

Brand

Specialized

Model

S-Works Crux

Bicycle type

Cyclocross/Gravel

Archive ID

900004118

900004253

Original MSRP

From $12,249.99

$12,250.00

Colors

Satin Metallic Dark Navy/mystic Blue/midnight Shadow Metallic Speckle; Gloss Birch Red Gold Pearl Speckle/red Gold

Satin Carbon/Spectraflair/Gloss Abalone

Sizes

49; 52; 54; 56; 58; 61

Weight

7.28kg (16 lb, .8 oz)

—

Frameset

Frame construction

S-Works Crux FACT 12r Carbon, Rider First Engineered™, Threaded BB, 12x142mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc

Frame material

Carbon Fiber

Fork

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

S-Works FACT 12R Carbon, 12x100mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc

Fork material

Carbon Fiber

Drivetrain

Shifters

SRAM Red eTap AXS

Rear derailleur

SRAM Red XPLR eTap AXS

Crankset

SRAM Red AXS Power Meter; chainrings: 40T

Bottom bracket

SRAM DUB BSA

Cassette

SRAM XPLR, XG-1271, 12-speed, 10-44t

Chain

SRAM RED 12-speed

Brakes

(F) SRAM Red eTAP AXS, hydraulic disc / (R) SRAM Red eTAP AXS, hydraulic disc

Cockpit & contact points

Handlebar

Roval Terra, carbon, 103mm drop x 70mm reach x 12º flare

Stem

S-Works SL, alloy, titanium bolts, 6-degree rise

Saddle

Body Geometry S-Works Power, carbon fiber rails, carbon fiber base

Seatpost

Roval Alpinist Carbon Seatpost

Wheels & tires

Wheels

(F) Roval Terra CLX I, 25mm internal width, Tubeless ready, 32mm depth, 21h, Roval AFD1, Centerlock, DT Swiss Aerolite spokes / (R) Roval Terra CLX I, 25mm internal width, Tubeless Ready, 32mm depth, 24h, Roval AFD2, Centerlock, DT Swiss EXP internals, SRAM XDR, DT Swiss Aerolite spokes

(F) Roval Terra CLX / (R) Roval Terra CLX

Front tire

Pathfinder Pro 2Bliss Ready, Transparent Sidewall, 700x38c

Rear tire

Pathfinder Pro 2Bliss Ready, Transparent Sidewall, 700x38c

Geometry comparison

One selected size or frame position per bicycle, matching the comparison dropdown choices used when Print / PDF was opened.

Measurement	2023 Specialized S-Works Crux	2022 Specialized S-Works Crux
Selected size / position	54	54
Reach	388 mm	388 mm
Stack	560 mm	560 mm
Effective top tube	549 mm	549 mm
Head-tube angle	71.5°	71.5°
Seat-tube angle	74°	74°
Seat tube	521 mm	521 mm
Head tube	130 mm	130 mm
Chainstay / rear center	425 mm	425 mm
Wheelbase	1023 mm	1023 mm
Bottom-bracket drop	72 mm	72 mm
Bottom-bracket height	286 mm	286 mm
Standover height	794 mm	794 mm
Fork offset / rake	50 mm	50 mm
Front center	608 mm	608 mm
Trail	67 mm	67 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on October 29, 2026.