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In our comparison, not currently a pick
Specialized Crux 5 Sport Carbon 28" gravel bike
€3,990at Bike-Components
Carbon · Shimano GRX 12-speed · hydraulic disc · 8.94 kg
Buy at Bike-ComponentsWhere it stands
In stock in XS, S, 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 · €3,500 – €4,000
- Cervelo Aspero-5 Red XPLR eTap AXS 1, purple sunset at BIKER-BOARDER€3,699EUR 291 cheaper, Red XPLR AXS instead of GRX, good carbon rather than unidentified wheels, includes a power meter.
What you get
- Frame
- Carbon Specialized FACT 10r Carbon
- Drivetrain
- Shimano GRX, 12-speed
- Wheels
- model not recognised: DT Swiss G500 TLR, Specialized CL Naben
- Brakes
- Hydraulic disc
- Weight
- 8.94 kg as published
- Power meter
- No
- Wheel size
- 28"
- Tyres
- Specialized Pathfinder 700x45C
The compromises
- Mechanical shifting, at a price where electronic groupsets are common.
- 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
XSin stock
Sin stock
Min stock
Lin stock
XLsold out
XXLsold out
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
€3,990 at every one of our 21 checks since 4 Sept.
Every check
| Checked | Price | Availability |
|---|---|---|
| 04/09/2026, 11:26:37 | €3,990 | in stock |
| 04/09/2026, 16:09:11 | €3,990 | in stock |
| 04/09/2026, 22:50:44 | €3,990 | in stock |
| 05/09/2026, 07:08:32 | €3,990 | in stock |
| 05/09/2026, 15:33:44 | €3,990 | in stock |
| 06/09/2026, 07:43:48 | €3,990 | in stock |
| 07/09/2026, 08:50:56 | €3,990 | in stock |
| 08/09/2026, 08:11:19 | €3,990 | in stock |
| 09/09/2026, 11:34:08 | €3,990 | in stock |
| 10/09/2026, 08:10:01 | €3,990 | in stock |
| 11/09/2026, 08:16:27 | €3,990 | in stock |
| 12/09/2026, 08:14:40 | €3,990 | in stock |
| 13/09/2026, 08:11:30 | €3,990 | in stock |
| 14/09/2026, 08:07:54 | €3,990 | in stock |
| 15/09/2026, 08:13:41 | €3,990 | in stock |
| 16/09/2026, 08:09:09 | €3,990 | in stock |
| 16/09/2026, 12:17:09 | €3,990 | in stock |
| 16/09/2026, 22:00:32 | €3,990 | in stock |
| 17/09/2026, 08:42:05 | €3,990 | in stock |
| 18/09/2026, 08:36:03 | €3,990 | in stock |
| 19/09/2026, 08:35:28 | €3,990 | in stock |
How sure we are
We read 6 of 7 key facts off Bike-Components's page; not stated: wheels. 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 | Aero form |
| Pedals | without |
| Front Derailleur | without |
| Brakes | Shimano GRX RX820, hydraulic |
| Crankset | Shimano GRX RX820, 40 teeth |
| Chain | Shimano XT M8100 |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano BSA |
| Frame | Specialized FACT 10r Carbon |
| Derailleur | Shimano GRX RD-RX822, 12-speed |
| Saddle | Specialized Body Geometry Power Sport with Steel Rails |
| Shift/Brake Lever | Shimano GRX ST-RX820 |
| Seatpost | Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL8, Carbon, Setback: 15 mm |
| Cassette | Shimano XT CS-M8100 10-45 Z, 12-speed |
| Front Wheel Tyre | Specialized Pathfinder 700x45C |
| Rear Wheel Tyre | Specialized Pathfinder 700x45C |
| Max. Fork Length | 401 mm |
| Wheel size | 28" |
| Crank Arm Length | 165,0 mm | 170,0 mm | 172,5 mm |
| Fork Offset | 51 mm |
| Handlebar | Specialized Adventure Gear |
| Fork | Specialized S-Works |
| Stem | Specialized Roval Rapide |
| Wheelset | DT Swiss G500 TLR, Specialized CL Naben |
| Head Tube Angle | 70.5 | 70.75 | 71 | 71.5 |
| 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 |
| Wheelbase | 1008 mm | 1016 mm | 1026 mm | 1039 mm | 1057 mm | 1078 mm |
| Reach | 375 mm | 382 mm | 388 mm | 400 mm | 412 mm | 425 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 425 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 75.5 | 74.5 | 74 |
| BB Drop | 80 mm | 78 mm |
| Frame Size | 49 cm | 52 cm | 54 cm | 56 cm | 58 cm | 61 cm |
| Drop Bar Width | 38 cm | 40 cm | 42 cm |
| Stem Length | 70 mm | 80 mm | 90 mm | 100 mm |
| Head Tube Length | 95 mm | 110 mm | 125 mm | 142 mm | 163 mm | 188 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 278 mm | 280 mm |
| Seat Tube Length | 445 mm | 456 mm | 473 mm | 497 mm | 515 mm | 545 mm |
| Effective Top Tube Length | 512 mm | 534 mm | 543 mm | 566 mm | 583 mm | 603 mm |
| Weight | 8.94 kg |
The shop's feature list
- Crux 5 Sport Carbon 28" gravel bike by Specialized – High-Performance Gravel Riding The Crux 5 Sport Carbon 28" gravel bike by Specialized is designed to elevate your gravel adventures with precision and comfort. Built on a lightweight Specialized FACT 10r Carbon frame and fork, this bike offers a responsive ride tailored for gravel terrain. Equipped with a Shimano XT M8100 12-speed chain and Shimano GRX components including the RX820 hydraulic brakes and RD-RX822 derailleur, you get reliable shifting and stopping power in all conditions. The Specialized Pathfinder 700x45C tires on both wheels provide excellent grip and stability, ensuring confidence on varied surfaces. Its Specialized Body Geometry Power Sport saddle with steel rails and the aero form seatpost combine comfort with performance. The crankset features a 40-tooth Shimano GRX RX820, ideal for tackling mixed terrain efficiently. With a Shimano BSA bottom bracket and a Shimano XT CS-M8100 10-45 cassette, this bike balances durability and versatility. Whether you’re pushing through long rides or technical trails, the Crux 5 Sport Carbon offers the components and build to support your gravel riding ambitions.