At Escapa, we’re passionate about Gravel riding, which is why we’re bringing you the latest models from top brands like Specialized. The Specialized Crux 5 Comp 2027 is a bike designed to let you enjoy Gravel riding with a fast, efficient feel—whether on challenging trails or in races.
The Crux 5 Comp is perfect for those looking for a fast, versatile, and reliable Gravel bike with Specialized’s Racing DNA.
Best
Its FACT 10r carbon frame, developed with Rider First Engineered™ technology, guarantees an optimal balance between stiffness, lightness, and control across all sizes. The result is an agile, maneuverable, and highly versatile bike on mixed terrain. As for the drivetrain, it features the 13-speed SRAM Rival AXS XPLR groupset, a reliable and precise electronic option ideal for intensive Gravel riding. It’s paired with Tubeless-ready Dt Swiss G500 wheels, designed to offer strength and durability for everyday use.
The package is rounded out with Specialized Adventure Gear handlebars featuring flare for greater control, 45-mm Pathfinder tires that provide a good balance between speed and traction, and a carbon seatpost derived from the Tarmac SL8 to enhance comfort on long rides.
More Aerodynamics
Drawing directly on the expertise of the Tarmac SL8 and decades of aerodynamic research, every tube on the Crux 5 has been designed to deliver speed at elite Gravel racing paces.
Aerodynamics
No Gravel bike competes without a rider, so aerodynamic data is meaningless without one.
That’s why our tests in the Win Tunnel are conducted using our sixth-generation moving-leg model. Unlike tests performed with static dummies or the bike alone, this system analyzes how a rider’s entire moving body affects airflow around the bike at race speeds.
Fatter is Faster
Ride tires up to 55 mm / 2.2” without compromise.
Ready for Race Day
The Speed Equation isn’t just about designing a bike; it also plays a key role in the tire-and-wheel combination. We can simulate races with different wheel-and-tire combinations, preparing our riders to win on race day.
