2019 Specialized CruX Expert

Archived: 2019 Specialized CruX Expert · Cyclocross/Gravel · Published sizes: 46, 49, 52, 54, 56, 58, 61

• Confirm the frame markings and seller description match this archived model. Note every component that differs from the published build.
• Record the frame serial number. It should be legible, unaltered and consistent with the seller’s ownership history.
• Find the size marking on the bicycle and confirm the fit before judging the condition or price.

Archived: Frame: FACT 11r carbon, Rider-First Engineered™, OSBB, 1-3/8" lower bearing, 12x142mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc · Fork: S-Works FACT 11r carbon, 12x100mm thru-axle · Carbon Fiber

• Inspect the frame in bright light, especially the head tube, bottom-bracket area, chainstays and clamped surfaces. Look for cracks, ripples, crushed sections or signs of impact.
• Stand behind and in front of the bicycle to look for obvious frame, fork or wheel misalignment. Ask directly about crashes, transport damage and repairs.
• Inspect the fork crown, blades, dropouts and visible steerer area. Check that it is straight, securely installed and free of cracks or impact damage.

Archived: Shifters: SRAM Force 1 hydraulic disc w/ ICJ · Rear derailleur: SRAM Force 1, long cage · Crankset: Praxis Zayante Carbon M30, 1x direct-mount; chainrings: Praxis Wave Tech, 40T · Bottom bracket: Praxis M30 · Cassette: SRAM PG-1130, 11-32t · Chain: KMC X11 EL, 11-speed w/ Missing Link™

• Shift through every available gear under light load. Hesitation, skipping or inconsistent indexing can reflect wear, damage, poor adjustment or mismatched replacement parts.
• Measure chain wear with a compatible gauge and inspect chainring, cassette or freewheel teeth. A new chain does not rule out wear in the remaining drivetrain.
• Turn the cranks slowly, feel for rough bearings and check for side-to-side play. Inspect crank arms, chainring bolts and pedal threads for looseness or damage.

Archived: Brakes: (F) SRAM Force, flat-mount disc / (R) SRAM Force, flat-mount disc

• Inspect pads, rotors, calipers and the complete cable or hose path. Both levers should feel consistent and both calipers should release without persistent rubbing.
• Before riding, test every installed brake separately at walking speed. Each should stop firmly and release cleanly without its control reaching the end of its usable travel.

Archived: Wheels: (F) Roval C 38 Disc, carbon, tubeless-ready, 38mm depth, 24h / (R) Roval C 38 Disc, carbon, tubeless-ready, 38mm depth, 24h · Front tire: Tracer Pro, 2Bliss Ready, 700x33mm · Rear tire: Tracer Pro, 2Bliss Ready, 700x33mm

• Spin both wheels and watch for side-to-side and vertical movement. Check spoke tension, rim condition and hub play. Inspect the carbon rims closely for impact marks, cracks, delamination or damage around spoke holes and bead hooks.
• Inspect both tire casings for cuts, cracking, plugs, bulges or exposed threads and confirm the installed sizes are safe for the rims and available frame and fork clearance.
• Remove and reinstall or closely inspect both wheel-retention systems. Axles or quick releases should tighten correctly with undamaged threads, hardware and dropouts.
• Confirm whether the bike is actually set up tubeless, whether both tires hold pressure, and when sealant and rim tape were last serviced.

Archived: Handlebar: Specialized Expert Shallow Drop, alloy, 125mm drop x 75mm reach · Stem: Specialized Pro SL, alloy, 4-bolt · Seatpost: S-Works FACT carbon 27.2mm, 20mm offset · Saddle: Body Geometry Phenom Expert, hollow titanium rails, carbon fiber base, 143mm · Pedals: Nylon, 105x78x28mm, loose ball w/ reflectors

• Apply the front brake and rock the bike to check for headset play or notchiness. Inspect the stem, handlebar and clamp zones, then confirm every fastener and control is secure.
• Check that the seatpost moves for adjustment and that the saddle, post and clamp hold securely without cracks, severe corrosion or damaged hardware.

• Before riding, confirm both wheels are secure, tires are safe, both brakes function, and the headset, handlebar, stem, cranks and pedals have no looseness.
• Begin at low speed. Test steering, braking and shifting progressively, then load the drivetrain and suspension only after the basic safety checks pass.
• Listen and feel for repeated knocks, grinding, skipping, brake pulsation or movement at joints. Stop the test if the bicycle cannot be controlled safely.