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Old 06-11-2024, 02:10 PM
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Frameset link is here.

I've been crooning on and on that they need to make a DSW crux so I can have my threaded BB, di2 routing, clearance for 47's and alloy construction.

Texted the local shop GM for pricing even though I need another dirt bike like an extra hole in the head.

Both colorways are neat as well.
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Old 06-11-2024, 02:20 PM
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If the frame-only goes on sale I might be very tempted.
Frame only is available
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Old 06-11-2024, 02:24 PM
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Me coming into this thread blown away by $2600 being the low end, and a price point to get more people into the sport.

Not meant to be inciting against anyone.
What sport are you talking about? The sport of riding a Crux?

If you're talking about gravel in general, you can get a Diverge E5 for $1300.
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Old 06-11-2024, 02:33 PM
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Frame only is available
I know but I meant “on sale.” Spesh has been in a habit of discounting lately.
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Old 06-11-2024, 02:34 PM
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I've always been a bit leery of a full-carbon frame riding over gravel. Like, what about rock strikes and similar? I rode my titanium bike over chunky gravel and all I could hear was "ping, ping" as rocks bounced off the downtube. Seems like aluminum is the way to go here.

Also, I like that you can build this up with a mechanical drivetrain. I only have the opportunity to ride gravel very infrequently. I don't want to have to worry about charging batteries or whatever. Grab-and-go, that's what we need here.
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Old 06-11-2024, 02:36 PM
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damn 61cm already sold out.
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Old 06-11-2024, 02:43 PM
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Both colorways are neat as well.
I’m old. I don’t see it.
Give me plain white.
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Old 06-11-2024, 02:51 PM
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This is such a nice looking bike. I always find it funny when ad-copy shows a frame and fork for sale, but the image is edited so the steerer tube isnt there. How would a stem attach?!?!?
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Old 06-11-2024, 03:03 PM
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I've always been a bit leery of a full-carbon frame riding over gravel.
I have a 2015 Crux, full carbon, that I assumed I would replace when I break it... except I've thrown everything at it and it wont break. I've raced it, under biked it, tons of gravel riding, crashed it, singletrack, loaded bikepacking...

I've been tempted to replace it with one of these new models and this Aluminum one looks awful tempting
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Old 06-11-2024, 03:27 PM
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I have a 2015 Crux, full carbon, that I assumed I would replace when I break it... except I've thrown everything at it and it wont break. I've raced it, under biked it, tons of gravel riding, crashed it, singletrack, loaded bikepacking...

I've been tempted to replace it with one of these new models and this Aluminum one looks awful tempting
Similar. I have a 2011 carbon cross bike that we ordered from a great open mold supplier and sold as the November Hot Buns. That thing was raced for 5 full seasons of cross, got pressed into gravel use sometime around 2017, and was the bike I used most and in the worst conditions of any bike until the end of 2021 when I got my carbon Crux. It's mostly been on trainer duty since. Looks like hell but rides fine and I'd have no problem riding it if the Crux went out of commission. Well built carbon can put up with it all fine.

The price point of this sounds great to me for what it is, they have wild and basic white color options, the compatibility and clearances are great, the weight is very good for aluminum, and they're offering a frame only. I've had substantive problems with things Specialized has done, but they've proven that they can execute product really well. This thing looks great and it would probably be my #1 if I was in the market right now.
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Old 06-11-2024, 03:30 PM
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I have a Cux

Mine has cantis on it, like the one Stybar won world's on, fun bike, the E5 frame is responsive
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Old 06-11-2024, 03:51 PM
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Great move by Specialized, I would buy it if it were a bit more affordable.
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Old 06-11-2024, 03:55 PM
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Me coming into this thread blown away by $2600 being the low end, and a price point to get more people into the sport.

Not meant to be inciting against anyone.
Good news is people can still get in at a lower price point.

https://www.giant-bicycles.com/us/revolt-2-2022
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Old 06-11-2024, 04:06 PM
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pre-ordered this to replace my pink rim brake crockett, stay tuned for a build thread apparently three months from now
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Old 06-11-2024, 05:08 PM
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I pre-ordered the white+gold. If this is as good as the Chisel, we won't be disappointed!
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