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2027 Specialized Crux 5 Sport
Cyclocross/Gravel bicycle from the Velopedia specification archive.
- Original MSRP
- $3,999.99
- Sizes
- 49, 52, 54, 56, 58, 61
- Colors
- Silver Pearl Smoke
- Weight
- 8.94 kg (19 lb, 11.3 oz)
- Geometry
- 6 manufacturer sizes · Ride analysis
- Archive ID
- 900001050
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Velopedia analysis
What the specifications mean
The 450% cassette range describes the available gearing more clearly than the component-group name alone. The rims and tires are tubeless-ready, but that label does not confirm the bike is currently set up without tubes; tape, valves, sealant and tire condition still matter. Carbon construction changes the inspection emphasis from metal-style dents and corrosion to impact damage, ripples and overtightened clamp areas.
Gearing
450% cassette range
Calculated from the published 10–45-tooth sprocket span.
Tire setup
Tubeless-ready
The rims and tires may support tubeless use, but the bike may still be running tubes.
Frame material
Carbon / composite
Look for impact damage and clamp marks rather than metal-style dents or rust.
Bottom bracket
Threaded interface
Shell width, thread standard and crank-spindle interface still require confirmation.
Used-bike inspection
If you’re buying this bike used
Before any test ride: both brakes should stop the bike firmly and release cleanly; both wheels should run true and be securely attached; tires should have no casing damage; and the headset, handlebar, stem, cranks and pedals should have no looseness or play.
Follow the full used-bike inspection order →- FrameInspect the frame in bright light, especially around the head tube, bottom bracket, chainstays and clamped areas. Look for cracks, ripples, crushed sections or signs of a previous impact.Inspect the frame and fork →
- BrakesTest each brake separately and confirm it stops firmly and releases cleanly. Inspect the pads and braking surfaces for wear or contamination, and check the cables or hoses for damage.Inspect the brakes →
- DrivetrainShift through every gear under light load and measure chain wear. Confirm that the shifter, derailleur, chain and cassette belong to the same 12-speed system.Check drivetrain wear →
- Wheels & tiresSpin both wheels and watch the rims for side-to-side or vertical movement. Check for dents, cracks, loose or uneven spokes and hub play, then inspect both tire casings for cuts, cracking or exposed threads. If it is set up tubeless, confirm both tires hold pressure and ask when the sealant was last refreshed.Check wheels and tires →
- Bottom bracketTurn the cranks slowly, feel for rough bearings and check for side-to-side play. Creaking under load deserves investigation but does not identify the source by itself.Inspect the bottom bracket and shell →
Bike-specific inspection checklist 20 checks based on 5 archived component groups Open checklistClose checklist
This checklist uses the archived equipment for this bike. It cannot confirm the condition, service history or later component changes of the example in front of you.
Identity and fit
Follow the full used-bike inspection order →Archived: 2027 Specialized Crux 5 Sport · Cyclocross/Gravel · Published sizes: 49, 52, 54, 56, 58, 61
Frame and fork
Inspect the frame and fork →Archived: Frame: Crux 5 FACT 10r Carbon, Rider First Engineered™, Threaded BB, 12x142mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc, UDH dropout · Fork: S-Works FACT Carbon, 12x100mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc · Carbon Fiber
Drivetrain
Check drivetrain wear →Archived: Shifters: Shiimano GRX ST-RX820 · Rear derailleur: Shimano GRX RD-RX822-GS, 12-speed · Crankset: Shimano GRX FC-RX820, 40t · Bottom bracket: Shimano Threaded BSA BB · Cassette: Shimano XT CS-M8100, 12-speed, 10-45t · Chain: Shimano XT CN-M8100, 12-speed
Brakes
Inspect the brakes →Archived: Brakes: (F) Shimano GRX BR-RX820 / (R) Shimano GRX BR-RX820
Wheels and tires
Check wheels and tires →Archived: Front tire: Pathfinder 700x45, Tubeless Ready · Rear tire: Pathfinder 700x45, Tubeless Ready
Controls and contact points
Archived: Handlebar: Specialized Adventure Gear, 118.9mm drop x 70mm reach x 12º flare · Stem: Roval Rapide, alloy, 4 bolt, -6 degrees · Seatpost: S-Works Tarmac SL8 Carbon seat post, FACT Carbon, 15mm offset · Saddle: Body Geometry Power Sport, steel rails
Before and during the test ride
Follow the full used-bike inspection order →Interpretation based on the archived manufacturer specifications. Confirm exact fit and standards before ordering parts or performing service.
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Frameset
| Frame Construction | Crux 5 FACT 10r Carbon, Rider First Engineered™, Threaded BB, 12x142mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc, UDH dropout |
|---|---|
| Frame Material | Carbon Fiber |
| Fork | S-Works FACT Carbon, 12x100mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc |
| Fork Material | Carbon Fiber |
Drivetrain
| Shifters | Shiimano GRX ST-RX820 |
|---|---|
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano GRX RD-RX822-GS, 12-speed |
| Crankset | Shimano GRX FC-RX820, 40t |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano Threaded BSA BB |
| Cassette | Shimano XT CS-M8100, 12-speed, 10-45t |
| Chain | Shimano XT CN-M8100, 12-speed |
Brakes
| Brakes | (F) Shimano GRX BR-RX820 / (R) Shimano GRX BR-RX820 |
|---|
Cockpit & Contact Points
| Handlebar | Specialized Adventure Gear, 118.9mm drop x 70mm reach x 12º flare |
|---|---|
| Stem | Roval Rapide, alloy, 4 bolt, -6 degrees |
| Saddle | Body Geometry Power Sport, steel rails |
| Seatpost | S-Works Tarmac SL8 Carbon seat post, FACT Carbon, 15mm offset |
Wheels & Tires
| Wheels | (F) DT Swiss G500 rim, 26mm internal width, tubeless ready, 24h, Specialized full sealed bearing thru axle hub, centerlock disc, DT Swiss Champion 14G stainless steel spokes, DT Swiss brass nipples / (R) DT Swiss G500 rim, 26mm internal width, tubeless ready, 24h, Specialized full sealed bearing thru axle hub, centerlock disc, DT Swiss Champion 14G stainless steel spokes, DT Swiss brass nipples |
|---|---|
| Front Tire | Pathfinder 700x45, Tubeless Ready |
| Rear Tire | Pathfinder 700x45, Tubeless Ready |
Size-specific frame data
Geometry
Manufacturer-published geometry normalized for consistent archival comparison. Effective top tube and reach remain separate measurements because they describe different aspects of fit.
| Measurement | 49 | 52 | 54 | 56 | 58 | 61 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat tube | 445 mm | 456 mm | 473 mm | 497 mm | 515 mm | 545 mm |
| Effective top tube | 512 mm | 534 mm | 543 mm | 566 mm | 583 mm | 603 mm |
| Head tube | 95 mm | 110 mm | 125 mm | 142 mm | 163 mm | 188 mm |
| Head-tube angle | 70.5° | 70.75° | 71° | 71.5° | 71.5° | 71.5° |
| Seat-tube angle | 75.5° | 74.5° | 74.5° | 74° | 74° | 74° |
| Chainstay / rear center | 425 mm | 425 mm | 425 mm | 425 mm | 425 mm | 425 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1008 mm | 1016 mm | 1026 mm | 1039 mm | 1057 mm | 1078 mm |
| Bottom-bracket drop | 80 mm | 80 mm | 78 mm | 78 mm | 78 mm | 78 mm |
| Bottom-bracket height | 278 mm | 278 mm | 280 mm | 280 mm | 280 mm | 280 mm |
| Reach | 375 mm | 382 mm | 388 mm | 400 mm | 412 mm | 425 mm |
| Stack | 530 mm | 547 mm | 560 mm | 578 mm | 598 mm | 621 mm |
| Standover height | 753 mm | 766 mm | 781 mm | 803 mm | 823 mm | 849 mm |
| Fork offset / rake | 51 mm | 51 mm | 51 mm | 51 mm | 51 mm | 51 mm |
| Front center | 594 mm | 604 mm | 613 mm | 626 mm | 644 mm | 665 mm |
| Trail | 72 mm | 71 mm | 69 mm | 66 mm | 66 mm | 66 mm |
| Fork length / axle-to-crown | 401 mm | 401 mm | 401 mm | 401 mm | 401 mm | 401 mm |
| Crank length | 170 mm | 170 mm | 170 mm | 170 mm | 172.5 mm | 172.5 mm |
| Stem length | 70 mm | 80 mm | 90 mm | 100 mm | 100 mm | 100 mm |
| Handlebar width | 380 mm | 380 mm | 400 mm | 400 mm | 420 mm | 420 mm |
Geometry source: Manufacturer HTML geometry table ↗ Measurements can vary by configuration, wheel size, or flip-chip position where noted by the manufacturer.
Geometry interpretation
What this geometry means
49 geometry
Riding position
The 375 mm reach and 530 mm stack create a relatively long, low gravel position, favoring a more performance-oriented posture over a distinctly upright one. A 75.5° seat angle puts the rider relatively forward over the bottom bracket, shortening the effective seated reach compared with a more relaxed seat angle.
Handling tendencies
A 70.5° head angle combined with a 1008 mm wheelbase points to moderate and balanced steering and chassis behavior. The longer the chassis and slacker the front end, the more the bike tends to favor composure over very quick direction changes. A 80 mm bottom-bracket drop places the rider relatively low between the wheels, which can add a settled cornering feel while reducing pedal clearance compared with a higher bottom bracket.
Archive context
The seat angle of 75.5° sits toward the steeper end. Its bottom-bracket drop of 80 mm sits toward the deeper-drop end. Its stack of 530 mm sits toward the lower end.
52 geometry
Riding position
A 382 mm reach and 547 mm stack give this size a middle-ground gravel proportion: neither especially stretched and low nor unusually upright. A 74.5° seat angle puts the rider relatively forward over the bottom bracket, shortening the effective seated reach compared with a more relaxed seat angle.
Handling tendencies
A 70.8° head angle combined with a 1016 mm wheelbase points to moderate and balanced steering and chassis behavior. The longer the chassis and slacker the front end, the more the bike tends to favor composure over very quick direction changes. A 80 mm bottom-bracket drop places the rider relatively low between the wheels, which can add a settled cornering feel while reducing pedal clearance compared with a higher bottom bracket.
Archive context
Its stack of 547 mm sits toward the lower end. The seat angle of 74.5° sits toward the steeper end. Its bottom-bracket drop of 80 mm sits toward the deeper-drop end.
54 geometry
Riding position
A 388 mm reach and 560 mm stack give this size a middle-ground gravel proportion: neither especially stretched and low nor unusually upright. A 74.5° seat angle puts the rider relatively forward over the bottom bracket, shortening the effective seated reach compared with a more relaxed seat angle.
Handling tendencies
A 71° head angle combined with a 1026 mm wheelbase points to moderate and balanced steering and chassis behavior. The longer the chassis and slacker the front end, the more the bike tends to favor composure over very quick direction changes. A 78 mm bottom-bracket drop places the rider relatively low between the wheels, which can add a settled cornering feel while reducing pedal clearance compared with a higher bottom bracket.
Archive context
The seat angle of 74.5° sits toward the steeper end. Its stack of 560 mm sits toward the lower end. Its bottom-bracket drop of 78 mm sits toward the deeper-drop end.
56 geometry
Riding position
A 400 mm reach and 578 mm stack give this size a middle-ground gravel proportion: neither especially stretched and low nor unusually upright.
Handling tendencies
A 71.5° head angle combined with a 1039 mm wheelbase points to moderate and balanced steering and chassis behavior. The longer the chassis and slacker the front end, the more the bike tends to favor composure over very quick direction changes. A 78 mm bottom-bracket drop places the rider relatively low between the wheels, which can add a settled cornering feel while reducing pedal clearance compared with a higher bottom bracket.
Archive context
Its stack of 578 mm sits toward the lower end. Its bottom-bracket drop of 78 mm sits toward the deeper-drop end. The seat angle of 74° sits somewhat steeper than typical.
58 geometry
Riding position
A 412 mm reach and 598 mm stack give this size a middle-ground gravel proportion: neither especially stretched and low nor unusually upright.
Handling tendencies
A 71.5° head angle combined with a 1057 mm wheelbase points to moderate and balanced steering and chassis behavior. The longer the chassis and slacker the front end, the more the bike tends to favor composure over very quick direction changes. A 78 mm bottom-bracket drop places the rider relatively low between the wheels, which can add a settled cornering feel while reducing pedal clearance compared with a higher bottom bracket.
Archive context
Its stack of 598 mm sits toward the lower end. The seat angle of 74° sits toward the steeper end. Its bottom-bracket drop of 78 mm sits toward the deeper-drop end.
61 geometry
Riding position
A 425 mm reach and 621 mm stack give this size a middle-ground gravel proportion: neither especially stretched and low nor unusually upright.
Handling tendencies
A 71.5° head angle combined with a 1078 mm wheelbase points to moderate and balanced steering and chassis behavior. The longer the chassis and slacker the front end, the more the bike tends to favor composure over very quick direction changes. A 78 mm bottom-bracket drop places the rider relatively low between the wheels, which can add a settled cornering feel while reducing pedal clearance compared with a higher bottom bracket.
Archive context
Its stack of 621 mm sits toward the lower end. Its reach of 425 mm sits toward the longer end. The seat angle of 74° sits toward the steeper end.
Across the size range
From 49 to 61, reach grows by 50 mm and stack by 91 mm, showing how the frame becomes both longer and taller through the published size range. The rear center stays essentially constant at about 425 mm across sizes, so most of the wheelbase growth happens in the front half of the bike rather than by lengthening the rear triangle.
Geometry describes frame proportions and likely tendencies, not a ride test. Rider proportions, cockpit setup, tires, suspension settings, wheel configuration, and component choices can materially change how a bicycle fits and feels.
Gallery
Specifications are presented as a reference. Components may vary by market, size, production run, or later manufacturer revisions.