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In our comparison, not currently a pick
Specialized Crux Expert AXS 28" Carbon Gravel Bike
€4,240at Bike-Componentsshop's RRP €5,999
Carbon · SRAM Rival XPLR AXS 13-speed · hydraulic disc
Buy at Bike-ComponentsWhere it stands
In stock in M and L · price read 08:35 today · unchanged since the last check
Where it stands
Priced close to what German shops charge for this level of equipment, so it does not clear the margin we require before naming a pick.
Our pick · €4,000 – €4,500
- Mondraker ARID CARBON RR 2025 at BikeExchange€4,500EUR 260 more expensive, Force XPLR AXS instead of Rival XPLR AXS, good carbon rather than unidentified wheels, includes a power meter.
What you get
- Frame
- Carbon Specialized CruX
- Drivetrain
- SRAM Rival XPLR AXS, 13-speed, electronic
- Wheels
- model not recognised: Specialized Roval Terra, Hubs: DT Swiss 370, Tubeless Ready
- Brakes
- Hydraulic disc
- Weight
- not stated by the shop: not scored
- Power meter
- No
- Wheel size
- 28"
- Tyres
- Pathfinder Tan Sidewall TLR, 700 x 40C
The compromises
- Wheels not identified from the listing, so we scored them level with basic aluminium rather than guess.
- No power meter, which many bikes at this price include.
Your size
What Bike-Components lists, and what it has today
Ssold out · €4,220
Min stock · €4,240
Lin stock · €4,240
XLsold out · €4,240
This brand publishes no centimetre equivalence we can verify, so the bike appears only when you pick a letter size. This shop prices each size separately.
Where to buy
Bike-Components is the only one of the 22 shops we check that sells this bike.
Price so far
Between €4,220 and €4,490 across 21 checks since 4 Sept; now €4,240, in between.
- Bike-Components states an RRP of €5,999 (29% off). That is the shop's claim; we rank on today's price, never on the discount.
Every check
| Checked | Price | Availability |
|---|---|---|
| 04/09/2026, 11:26:22 | €4,490 | in stock |
| 04/09/2026, 16:09:09 | €4,490 | in stock |
| 04/09/2026, 22:50:31 | €4,220 | in stock |
| 05/09/2026, 07:08:19 | €4,220 | in stock |
| 05/09/2026, 15:33:30 | €4,220 | in stock |
| 06/09/2026, 07:43:36 | €4,220 | in stock |
| 07/09/2026, 08:50:45 | €4,220 | in stock |
| 08/09/2026, 08:11:06 | €4,240 | in stock |
| 09/09/2026, 11:33:47 | €4,240 | in stock |
| 10/09/2026, 08:09:42 | €4,240 | in stock |
| 11/09/2026, 08:16:13 | €4,240 | in stock |
| 12/09/2026, 08:14:26 | €4,240 | in stock |
| 13/09/2026, 08:11:16 | €4,240 | in stock |
| 14/09/2026, 08:07:44 | €4,240 | in stock |
| 15/09/2026, 08:13:29 | €4,240 | in stock |
| 16/09/2026, 08:08:58 | €4,240 | in stock |
| 16/09/2026, 12:17:06 | €4,240 | in stock |
| 16/09/2026, 22:00:17 | €4,240 | in stock |
| 17/09/2026, 08:41:50 | €4,240 | in stock |
| 18/09/2026, 08:35:49 | €4,240 | in stock |
| 19/09/2026, 08:35:13 | €4,240 | in stock |
How sure we are
We read 5 of 7 key facts off Bike-Components's page; not stated: wheels, weight. Anything we could not read is scored below the cheapest option, so a gap never flatters a bike.
Read 08:35 today. The full audit trail shows the source text behind every fact. Report a mistake
Full specification as published by Bike-Components
| Application | Gravel |
|---|---|
| Brake Type | disc |
| Frame material | Carbon |
| Fork material | Carbon |
| Gender | Women's, Men´s |
| Seatpost diameter | 27,2 mm |
| Brakes | SRAM Rival, hydraulic |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM DUB BSA |
| Cassette | SRAM XG-1351 XPLR, 10-46 T, 13-speed |
| Chain | SRAM Rival |
| Pedals | without |
| Frame | Specialized CruX |
| Saddle | Specialized Body Geometry Power Expert with Titanium Rails |
| Seatpost | Specialized Roval Terra, Carbon, Setback: 20 mm |
| Shift/Brake Lever | SRAM Rival XPLR eTap AXS HRD |
| Derailleur | SRAM Rival XPLR AXS, 13-speed |
| Crankset | SRAM Rival XPLR, 42 teeth |
| Rear Wheel Tyre | Pathfinder Tan Sidewall TLR, 700 x 40C |
| Front Wheel Tyre | Pathfinder Tan Sidewall TLR, 700 x 40C |
| Max. Fork Length | 401 mm |
| Crank Arm Length | 170,0 mm | 172,5 mm |
| Wheel size | 28" |
| Fork Offset | 50 mm |
| Wheelset | Specialized Roval Terra, Hubs: DT Swiss 370, Tubeless Ready |
| Handlebar | Specialized Adventure Gear |
| Stem | Specialized Pro SL |
| Brake Discs | SRAM Paceline |
| Brake Disc Size | 160 mm (Front / Rear) |
| Fork | Specialized S-Works |
| Head Tube Angle | 71.25 | 71.5 | 72 | 72.25 |
| Stack | 547 mm | 560 mm | 578 mm | 598 mm |
| Standover Height | 772 mm | 794 mm | 816 mm | 841 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1014 mm | 1023 mm | 1033 mm | 1045 mm |
| Reach | 397 mm | 405 mm | 415 mm | 375 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 425 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 74 | 73.5 |
| BB Drop | 74 mm | 72 mm |
| Head Tube Length | 115 mm | 130 mm | 147 mm | 167 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 284 mm | 286 mm |
| Seat Tube Length | 496 mm | 521 mm | 546 mm | 576 mm |
| Stem Length | 80 mm | 90 mm | 100 mm | 110 mm |
| Drop Bar Width | 40 cm | 42 cm | 44 cm |
| Effective Top Tube Length | 539 mm | 549 mm | 568 mm | 582 mm |
The shop's feature list
- Dive into the world of gravel riding with the Crux Expert AXS 28" Carbon gravel bike by Specialized, designed for both women and men who crave adventure. This bike is equipped with a lightweight carbon frame and fork, ensuring a responsive and agile ride on any terrain. The SRAM Rival groupset, including a 13-speed SRAM XG-1351 XPLR cassette with a wide 10-46T range and SRAM Rival XPLR AXS derailleur, provides smooth and reliable shifting. Hydraulic disc brakes offer superior stopping power in all conditions. The specialized Body Geometry Power Expert saddle with Titanium Rails and a 27.2 mm diameter Specialized Roval Terra carbon seatpost with 20 mm setback guarantee comfort during long rides. Pathfinder Tan Sidewall TLR tires, 700 x 40C, ensure great traction and control on gravel paths. The SRAM Rival XPLR crankset with 42 teeth is perfectly tuned for gravel grinding. Note that pedals are not included, allowing you to choose your preference to complete this gravel masterpiece. Whether you're exploring new gravel roads or racing through rough terrains, the Crux Expert AXS is your ultimate companion.