Have last year's Crux, absolutely love it and am so glad I pulled the trigger on it. As a size 54 with 2" tires mounted, water bottle cages, computer mount and pedals, it weighs 17 pounds on the dot.
Why is no one talking about the Crux DSW? I like the Carbon Crux but it's been out forever and is due a refresh. This discussion is years too late! The new Chisel DSW comes out and people are immediately talking about it. What's with that Specialized?
Because it’s 4K AUD. Can get similar spec bikes for less or spend a little more for carbon frame and even electronic shifting. Also think people in last year or two are realising it’s a pretty great bike for gravel but still plenty fast on road
@@SteezeMcWilliams I'm not interested in buying the DSW, but am interested in seeing more about it. I would like a carbon crux if I'm honest. I just think we all already know how good the crux is with many waiting for internal cabling and UDH from Sram. And of course new colours.
One of the reviewers is my height at 5’ 9” and the 54 size worked for him. I have a 2018 Roubaix that is 56 cm and fits me well. I’m in the market for a gravel bike and imagine the Crux geometry is different, but would a 54 be too small?
I just picked up a 2024 crux. I have two wheelsets to ride road and gravel and it is awesome. Does anyone know of a great fitting frame bag that leaves the bottle cages accessible? I have a 54cm frame
Picking a crankset depends on the length of your legs and the type of riding you're doing. Shorter cranks can increase cadence but may reduce your torque. If you're hitting steep climbs, a shorter crank could be beneficial. You should talk to a Gearhead on our website to pick the best option for you!
@@competitivecyclist thanks for the reply! how do you find them? any desire to upgrade to carbon? they seem to get a lot of great reviews and am considering them over a fancier carbon bar
@@tylerboylehoban2834 You can find them on our website: www.competitivecyclist.com/handlebars?p=attrMaterial_uFilter:%22Carbon%22 A carbon bar will reduce your bike's weight and can make your ride more comfortable by reducing noise from the rode. If you're going for speed, you should also consider the aerodynamics of the bars. You can talk to a Gearhead on our website to find the best option for you!
I like Specialized however I think there way overpriced. The Crux DSW is $4000 with an entry level SRAM Apex XPLR $1800 bucks and cheap DT G540 Wheels few hundred bucks. For $4000 alloy frame I’d want a mid level groupset and premium wheels
The Crux is the lightest gravel bike you can buy, its great for cyclocross, and is better for racing due to its aggressive geometry. The Diverge is made for long adventure riding. The Roubaix is a good choice if you're primarily doing road but want the option to do gravel.
I have ridden the new 5300€ canyon crai and it was -wowl… Sram xplr. Intern cables, zipp 303 firecrest.8 kg and very comfy but stiff fast frame. I mean half the price and no big difference …mmh
Skip this go with the DSW and you get a classy Black and Matte White decal frame. I’ve never understood why specialized offers this spec in such a painful color way. The DSW is aluminum and easy to repaint after a season of gravel (if you are that type of person) The 12R carbon is great but the DSW weight and price is for the masses. If you make money riding a bike go with the S-Works if you are the 99.5% of riders do not 😎
