Specialized Crux 5 (2026)

gravel · sizes 49–61 · tyres up to 55 mm Manufacturer’s website

Good to know: Integrated cockpit

Integrated cockpit (a one-piece bar and stem) on at least one build. Changing the length means replacing the whole cockpit, and not every length exists. Check which length the bike actually ships with before you buy.

Geometry ?

Specialized Crux 5 2026 geometry in sizes 49–61: stack 530–621 mm, reach 375–425 mm, head angle 70.5–71.5°.

	49	52	54	56	58	61
Stack	530 mm	547 mm	560 mm	578 mm	598 mm	621 mm
Reach	375 mm	382 mm	388 mm	400 mm	412 mm	425 mm
Head angle	70.5°	70.8°	71°	71.5°	71.5°	71.5°
Seat angle	75.5°	74.5°	74.5°	74°	74°	74°
Seat tube (c-t)	445 mm	456 mm	473 mm	497 mm	515 mm	545 mm
Head tube	95 mm	110 mm	125 mm	142 mm	163 mm	188 mm
Top tube (effective)	512 mm	534 mm	543 mm	566 mm	583 mm	603 mm
BB drop	80 mm	80 mm	78 mm	78 mm	78 mm	78 mm
Chainstay	425 mm	425 mm	425 mm	425 mm	425 mm	425 mm
Wheelbase	1008 mm	1016 mm	1026 mm	1039 mm	1057 mm	1078 mm
Standover	753 mm	766 mm	781 mm	803 mm	823 mm	849 mm
Fork length	401 mm	401 mm	401 mm	401 mm	401 mm	401 mm
Fork offset	51 mm	51 mm	51 mm	51 mm	51 mm	51 mm
Stock build by size
Cranks S-Works Crux 5 (SRAM RED XPLR)	165 mm	165 mm	170 mm	170 mm	172.5 mm	172.5 mm
Cranks Crux 5 Sport (Shimano GRX)	170 mm	170 mm	170 mm	170 mm	172.5 mm	172.5 mm
Stem S-Works Crux 5 (SRAM RED XPLR)	75 mm	90 mm	90 mm	100 mm	100 mm	100 mm
Stem Crux 5 Expert (SRAM Force XPLR)	70 mm	80 mm	90 mm	100 mm	100 mm	100 mm
Stem angle	−6°	−6°	−6°	−6°	−6°	−6°
Bar width	380 mm	380 mm	400 mm	400 mm	420 mm	420 mm
Seatpost setback	15 mm	15 mm	15 mm	15 mm	15 mm	15 mm

Source: specialized.com, checked 1 Nov 2026 · bar position: worked out from published data

Manufacturer’s manual (PDF)

Older model years in the archive: Specialized S-Works CruX Carbon Disc Red 2014–2017

Stock build

S-Works Crux 5 (SRAM RED XPLR)

Groupset: SRAM RED AXS E1, hydraulic disc
Cranks: SRAM RED XPLR E1, Quarq power meter, 40t
Handlebar: Roval Terra Cockpit, Integrated Bar/Stem
Seatpost: S-Works Tarmac SL8 Carbon seat post, FACT Carbon, 15 mm offset, Lightweight Saddle Clamp
Saddle: S-Works Power with Mirror

Crux 5 S-Level (SRAM RED XPLR)

Groupset: SRAM RED AXS E1, hydraulic disc
Cranks: SRAM RED XPLR E1, Quarq power meter, 40t
Handlebar: Roval Terra Cockpit, Integrated Bar/Stem
Seatpost: S-Works Tarmac SL8 Carbon seat post, FACT Carbon, 15 mm offset
Saddle: Power Pro Mirror, hollow Ti rails

Crux 5 Expert (SRAM Force XPLR)

Groupset: SRAM Force AXS E1, hydraulic disc
Cranks: SRAM Force E1 XPLR, DUB Wide, 40t
Stem: Roval Rapide, alloy, −6°
Handlebar: Roval Terra, carbon, 103 mm drop, 70 mm reach, 12º flare
Seatpost: S-Works Tarmac SL8 Carbon seat post, FACT Carbon, 15 mm offset
Saddle: Body Geometry Power Expert, hollow Ti rails

Crux 5 Comp (SRAM Rival XPLR)

Groupset: SRAM Rival AXS E1
Cranks: SRAM Rival E1 XPLR, DUB Wide, 40t
Stem: Roval Rapide, alloy, −6°
Handlebar: Specialized Adventure Gear, 118.9 mm drop, 70 mm reach, 12º flare
Seatpost: S-Works Tarmac SL8 Carbon seat post, FACT Carbon, 15 mm offset
Saddle: Body Geometry Power Comp, chrome alloy rails

Crux 5 Sport (Shimano GRX)

Groupset: Shimano GRX ST-RX820
Cranks: Shimano GRX FC-RX820, 40t
Stem: Roval Rapide, alloy, −6°
Handlebar: Specialized Adventure Gear, 118.9 mm drop, 70 mm reach, 12º flare
Seatpost: S-Works Tarmac SL8 Carbon seat post, FACT Carbon, 15 mm offset
Saddle: Body Geometry Power Sport, steel rails

Source for all builds: specialized.com, checked 1 Nov 2026

Frames with similar geometry

Stack and reach within 12 mm of size 56 (stack 578 / reach 400 mm).

Titici Relli Pro EVO (2026)size L · stack 577 / reach 400 mm Whyte Dean (2026)size 52 · stack 577 / reach 400 mm Standert Kieswerk (2026)size 56 · stack 577 / reach 399 mm Stevens Camino (2027)size 54 · stack 577 / reach 399 mm Mason Definition Integrale (2026)size 58CM · stack 579 / reach 398 mm Argon 18 Anti Matter (2026)size L · stack 580 / reach 400 mm

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