Whether you're chasing a personal best on the KVR or piecing together a mixed-surface loop toward the Okanagan Rail Trail, the Specialized Crux 5 S-Level SRAM RED XPLR is built for one job: covering ground faster than anything else in a gravel race field. It's the second-tier build in Specialized's completely reworked Crux 5 platform — a 897-gram FACT 10r Carbon frame, SRAM's wireless RED XPLR AXS groupset, and a complete bike weight of just 7.7 kg (size 56) — engineered around what Specialized calls Time to Finish, a real-world speed metric rather than a wind-tunnel number.
Specialized Crux 5 S-Level SRAM RED XPLR — Gravel Bike
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KEY FEATURES |
Frame: FACT 10r Carbon, Rider First Engineered™ construction (frame weight 897g), threaded BB, 12x142mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc, UDH dropout, up to 55mm tyre clearance Fork: S-Works FACT Carbon, 12x100mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc Drivetrain: SRAM RED AXS XPLR E1, 1x13-speed wireless electronic, 10-46t cassette, integrated Quarq power meter crankset (40T chainring) Brakes: SRAM RED E1 hydraulic disc, front and rear [VERIFY rotor size] Wheels/Tyres: Roval Terra Aero CL carbon, 27mm internal width, tubeless-ready — 50mm depth/21h front, 45mm depth/24h rear, DT 350 hubs, Centerlock disc, DT Swiss Competition spokes; Pathfinder 700x45mm tubeless-ready tyres Cockpit: Roval Terra Integrated handlebar/stem Weight: 7.7 kg (size 56, confirmed) Standout feature: Aero-shaped tube profiles drawn from Tarmac SL8 development, delivering claimed watt-savings at race speed, paired with an integrated power meter as standard |
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WHO IS THIS FOR? |
The Crux 5 S-Level is built for the competitive gravel racer or fast-riding enthusiast who wants a genuine race-tuned platform — someone lining up for events like a local gran fondo or a longer KVR push who cares about weight, aerodynamics, and shifting precision under fatigue. It suits a rider who already knows their position and wants a wireless, 1x AXS drivetrain with integrated power data rather than a do-it-all adventure bike. If you're chasing podiums or personal bests on mixed terrain, this is the build tier that gets you there without the full S-Works price tag. Our team at Fresh Air will help you find the right fit in-store at both Kelowna locations. Stop by to work with one of our experienced staff members, or call 250-763-3425. |
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HOW TO SET UP |
Our team can dial in your saddle height and reach, set up SRAM's AXS shifting to your preference, and confirm cleat alignment before you ride away. We'll also help you pair and configure the integrated Quarq power meter with your head unit or training app, and set tyre pressure appropriate for the 45mm Pathfinder tyres and the terrain you're riding. As an authorized Specialized dealer, we offer professional fitting, ongoing drivetrain and brake service, and ongoing support for AXS firmware updates. Drop into Fresh Air Pandosy (555 Groves Ave) or Fresh Air Dilworth (1656 Dilworth Drive), or book an appointment online. |
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GEOMETRY & SETUP |
Frame geometry and sizing details for the Specialized Crux 5 S-Level SRAM RED XPLR are available on the Specialized website. Specialized offers the Crux 5 in sizes 49, 52, 54, 56, 58, and 61cm. Our team at Fresh Air can help you find the right frame size based on your height, inseam, and riding style — come in to either Kelowna location and we'll get you dialled in. |
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FAQ |
Q. What size Specialized Crux 5 S-Level do I need?
The Crux 5 comes in six sizes from 49cm to 61cm, covering most adult riders. Since race-oriented gravel geometry can fit differently than an endurance bike, check the geometry chart linked above and come in-store — our team will get you sized correctly and dial in your position. Q. Is the Specialized Crux 5 S-Level right for riding the KVR or Okanagan Rail Trail? Q. What tyre width and clearance does the Crux 5 S-Level support? |
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Shift Levers: SRAM RED AXS E1, hydraulic disc Rear Derailleur: SRAM RED AXS XPLR E1, 13-speed Cassette: SRAM RED XPLR E1, 13-speed, 10-46t Chain: SRAM RED E1 Flattop 12-speed Crankset: SRAM RED XPLR E1, Quarq power meter, 40t Bottom Bracket: SRAM DUB BSA 68 Wide |
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Handlebars: Roval Terra Cockpit, Integrated Bar/Stem Tape: Supacaz Super Sticky Kush Saddle: Power Pro Mirror, hollow Ti rails Seatpost: S-Works Tarmac SL8 Carbon seat post, FACT Carbon, 15mm offset Seat Binder: Integrated Wedge |
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