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In our comparison, not currently a pick
Specialized Crux DSW Comp 28" gravel bike
€2,390at Bike-Componentsshop's RRP €2,699
Aluminium · SRAM Apex 12-speed · hydraulic disc
Buy at Bike-ComponentsWhere it stands
In stock in S, M, L, XL and XXL · 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 · €2,000 – €2,500
- Cube Nuroad C:62 Pro 2025 at Fahrrad XXL€2,299.99EUR 90 cheaper, GRX instead of Apex, entry-level carbon rather than basic aluminium wheels, carbon rather than aluminium frame.
What you get
- Frame
- Aluminium Specialized E5 Premium Aluminum
- Drivetrain
- SRAM Apex, 12-speed
- Wheels
- Aluminium, basic aluminium DT Swiss G 540, Tubeless Ready
- Brakes
- Hydraulic disc
- Weight
- not stated by the shop: not scored
- Power meter
- No
- Wheel size
- 28"
- Tyres
- Pathfinder TLR 700 x 40C
The compromises
- Basic aluminium wheels.
- Aluminium frame, at a price where carbon is common.
Your size
What Bike-Components lists, and what it has today
Sin stock
Min stock
Lin stock
XLin stock
XXLin stock
This brand publishes no centimetre equivalence we can verify, so the bike appears only when you pick a letter size.
Where to buy
Bike-Components is the only one of the 22 shops we check that sells this bike.
Price so far
€2,390 at every one of our 21 checks since 4 Sept.
- Bike-Components states an RRP of €2,699 (11% 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, 11:26:23 | €2,390 | in stock |
| 04/09/2026, 16:09:10 | €2,390 | in stock |
| 04/09/2026, 22:50:30 | €2,390 | in stock |
| 05/09/2026, 07:08:17 | €2,390 | in stock |
| 05/09/2026, 15:33:29 | €2,390 | in stock |
| 06/09/2026, 07:43:35 | €2,390 | in stock |
| 07/09/2026, 08:50:53 | €2,390 | in stock |
| 08/09/2026, 08:11:15 | €2,390 | in stock |
| 09/09/2026, 11:34:03 | €2,390 | in stock |
| 10/09/2026, 08:09:57 | €2,390 | in stock |
| 11/09/2026, 08:16:28 | €2,390 | in stock |
| 12/09/2026, 08:14:38 | €2,390 | in stock |
| 13/09/2026, 08:11:28 | €2,390 | in stock |
| 14/09/2026, 08:07:58 | €2,390 | in stock |
| 15/09/2026, 08:13:44 | €2,390 | in stock |
| 16/09/2026, 08:09:13 | €2,390 | in stock |
| 16/09/2026, 12:17:10 | €2,390 | in stock |
| 16/09/2026, 22:00:37 | €2,390 | in stock |
| 17/09/2026, 08:42:10 | €2,390 | in stock |
| 18/09/2026, 08:36:12 | €2,390 | in stock |
| 19/09/2026, 08:35:36 | €2,390 | in stock |
How sure we are
We read 6 of 7 key facts off Bike-Components's page; not stated: 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 | Aluminum |
| Fork material | Carbon |
| Gender | Women's, Men´s |
| Seatpost diameter | D-Shape |
| Brakes | SRAM Apex, hydraulic |
| Chain | SRAM Apex |
| Derailleur | SRAM Apex XPLR, mechanical |
| Pedals | without |
| Saddle | Specialized Body Geometry Power Sport with Steel Rails |
| Rear Wheel Tyre | Pathfinder TLR 700 x 40C |
| Crankset | SRAM Apex Wide, 40 Teeth |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM DUB BSA 68 Wide |
| Seatpost | Specialized |
| Front Wheel Tyre | Pathfinder TLR 700 x 40C |
| Shift/Brake Lever | SRAM Apex |
| Front Derailleur | without |
| Frame | Specialized E5 Premium Aluminum |
| Cassette | SRAM Apex XPLR 11-44 Teeth, 12-speed |
| Max. Fork Length | 401 mm |
| Crank Arm Length | 170,0 mm | 172,5 mm | 175,0 mm |
| Wheel size | 28" |
| Fork Offset | 50 mm |
| Handlebar | Specialized Adventure Gear |
| Stem | Specialized |
| Fork | Specialized S-Works |
| Wheelset | DT Swiss G 540, Tubeless Ready |
| Brake Discs | SRAM Paceline |
| Head Tube Angle | 71.25 | 71.5 | 72 | 72.25 | 72.5 |
| Stack | 547 mm | 560 mm | 578 mm | 598 mm | 621 mm |
| Standover Height | 772 mm | 794 mm | 816 mm | 841 mm | 866 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1014 mm | 1023 mm | 1033 mm | 1045 mm | 1059 mm |
| Reach | 382 mm | 388 mm | 397 mm | 405 mm | 415 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 | 190 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 284 mm | 824 mm | 286 mm |
| Seat Tube Length | 496 mm | 521 mm | 546 mm | 576 mm | 606 mm |
| Frame Size | 52 cm | 54 cm | 56 cm | 58 cm | 61 cm |
| Stem Length | 80 mm | 90 mm | 100 mm | 110 mm |
| Drop Bar Width | 40 cm | 42 cm | 44 cm |
The shop's feature list
- Crux DSW Comp 28" gravel bike by Specialized with SRAM Apex Components The Crux DSW Comp 28" gravel bike from Specialized is designed for gravel riding and equipped with SRAM Apex components to deliver reliable performance on varied terrain. Its frame is made from Specialized E5 Premium Aluminum, offering a lightweight yet durable build that suits both women and men. The carbon fork adds precise handling and comfort on rough trails. Featuring a 12-speed SRAM Apex XPLR drivetrain with an 11-44 tooth cassette, this bike provides a wide gear range for climbing and fast sections alike. Hydraulic disc brakes ensure confident stopping power in all conditions. The Specialized Body Geometry Power Sport saddle with steel rails and D-Shape seatpost diameter enhances comfort for long rides. Pathfinder TLR 700 x 40C tires on both wheels improve traction and stability on gravel surfaces. The SRAM DUB BSA 68 Wide bottom bracket and SRAM Apex Wide crankset with 40 teeth complete the efficient drivetrain. This gravel bike is ready to take on your next adventure with dependable components and thoughtful design.