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In our comparison, not currently a pick
Specialized Crux 5 S-Level AXS Carbon 28" gravel bike
€10,490at Bike-Components
Carbon · SRAM Red XPLR AXS 13-speed · hydraulic disc · power meter · 7.7 kg
Buy at Bike-ComponentsWhere it stands
In stock in XS 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 · €5,000 and above
- Trek Checkmate SLR 7 AXS 2026 at Mount7€5,379EUR 5111 cheaper, Force XPLR AXS instead of Red XPLR AXS, good carbon rather than unidentified wheels.
What you get
- Frame
- Carbon Specialized FACT 10r Carbon
- Drivetrain
- SRAM Red XPLR AXS, 13-speed, electronic
- Wheels
- model not recognised: Specialized Roval Terra Aero CL, DT Swiss 350 CL Naben
- Brakes
- Hydraulic disc
- Weight
- 7.7 kg as published
- Power meter
- Yes
- Wheel size
- 28"
- Tyres
- Specialized Pathfinder 700x45C
The compromises
- Wheels not identified from the listing, so we scored them level with basic aluminium rather than guess.
Your size
What Bike-Components lists, and what it has today
XSin stock
Ssold out
Msold out
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
€10,490 at every one of our 21 checks since 4 Sept.
Every check
| Checked | Price | Availability |
|---|---|---|
| 04/09/2026, 11:26:12 | €10,490 | in stock |
| 04/09/2026, 16:09:08 | €10,490 | in stock |
| 04/09/2026, 22:50:18 | €10,490 | in stock |
| 05/09/2026, 07:08:06 | €10,490 | in stock |
| 05/09/2026, 15:33:19 | €10,490 | in stock |
| 06/09/2026, 07:43:25 | €10,490 | in stock |
| 07/09/2026, 08:50:35 | €10,490 | in stock |
| 08/09/2026, 08:10:58 | €10,490 | in stock |
| 09/09/2026, 11:33:47 | €10,490 | in stock |
| 10/09/2026, 08:09:43 | €10,490 | in stock |
| 11/09/2026, 08:16:19 | €10,490 | in stock |
| 12/09/2026, 08:14:32 | €10,490 | in stock |
| 13/09/2026, 08:11:21 | €10,490 | in stock |
| 14/09/2026, 08:07:51 | €10,490 | in stock |
| 15/09/2026, 08:13:38 | €10,490 | in stock |
| 16/09/2026, 08:09:06 | €10,490 | in stock |
| 16/09/2026, 12:17:08 | €10,490 | in stock |
| 16/09/2026, 22:00:28 | €10,490 | in stock |
| 17/09/2026, 08:42:00 | €10,490 | in stock |
| 18/09/2026, 08:36:00 | €10,490 | in stock |
| 19/09/2026, 08:35:25 | €10,490 | 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 |
| Frame | Specialized FACT 10r Carbon |
| Brakes | SRAM Red, hydraulic |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM DUB BSA 68 Wide |
| Derailleur | SRAM Red XPLR E1 AXS, 13-speed |
| Cassette | SRAM Red XPLR 10-46 Z, 13-speed |
| Crankset | SRAM Red XPLR, Quarq Power Meter, 40 Z |
| Front Wheel Tyre | Specialized Pathfinder 700x45C |
| Rear Wheel Tyre | Specialized Pathfinder 700x45C |
| Seatpost | Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL8, Carbon, Setback: 15 mm |
| Saddle | Power Pro Mirror with titanium rails |
| Pedals | without |
| Front Derailleur | without |
| Chain | SRAM Red |
| Max. Fork Length | 401 mm |
| Wheel size | 28" |
| Crank Arm Length | 165,0 mm | 170,0 mm | 172,5 mm |
| Fork Offset | 51 mm |
| Fork | Specialized S-Works |
| Handlebar | Specialized Roval Terra LVE |
| Wheelset | Specialized Roval Terra Aero CL, DT Swiss 350 CL Naben |
| Head Tube Angle | 70.75 | 70.5 | 71 | 71.5 |
| Stack | 547 mm | 530 mm | 560 mm | 578 mm | 598 mm | 621 mm |
| Standover Height | 766 mm | 753 mm | 781 mm | 803 mm | 823 mm | 849 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1016 mm | 1008 mm | 1026 mm | 1039 mm | 1057 mm | 1078 mm |
| Reach | 382 mm | 375 mm | 388 mm | 400 mm | 412 mm | 425 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 425 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 74.5 | 75.5 | 74 |
| BB Drop | 80 mm | 78 mm |
| Frame Size | 49 cm | 52 cm | 54 cm | 56 cm | 58 cm | 61 cm |
| Head Tube Length | 110 mm | 95 mm | 125 mm | 142 mm | 163 mm | 188 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 278 mm | 280 mm |
| Seat Tube Length | 456 mm | 445 mm | 473 mm | 497 mm | 515 mm | 545 mm |
| Drop Bar Width | 38 cm | 40 cm | 42 cm |
| Stem Length | 80 mm | 70 mm | 90 mm | 100 mm |
| Effective Top Tube Length | 534 mm | 512 mm | 543 mm | 566 mm | 583 mm | 603 mm |
| Weight | 7.7 kg |
The shop's feature list
- Crux 5 S-Level AXS Carbon 28" gravel bike from Specialized – High-Performance Gravel Riding The Crux 5 S-Level AXS Carbon 28" gravel bike by Specialized is designed for gravel adventures, combining advanced SRAM Red components with a lightweight FACT 10r carbon frame. This bike features a 13-speed SRAM Red XPLR drivetrain with a wide 10-46 cassette, giving you the versatility to tackle varied terrain with ease. Hydraulic SRAM Red disc brakes ensure confident stopping power in all conditions. The Specialized Pathfinder 700x45C tires provide excellent grip and comfort on rough gravel paths. A Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL8 carbon seatpost with a 15 mm setback enhances your riding position for better control and endurance. The SRAM Red XPLR crankset includes a Quarq power meter for precise performance tracking. The bike’s carbon fork and frame ensure a responsive yet smooth ride. Whether you’re racing or exploring, this gravel bike offers a balanced mix of speed, control, and durability to suit your off-road challenges.