Discover the widest selection of gravel-CX bikes at Escapa. The Specialized Crux Expert SRAM Rival XPLR AXS 2026 is the world’s lightest gravel bike. With generous wheel clearance and geometry perfectly tuned for peak performance off-road, this bike will be your gateway to gravel paradise.
ThisSpecialized Crux Expert SRAM Rival XPLR AXS 2026 bike comes equipped with the new SRAM Rival XPLR AXS: smooth braking, reduced weight, and a wide 13-speed range. It’s rounded out with lightweight, durable Roval Terra C Disc wheels and 700x40 mm 2Bliss Ready Pathfinder Pro tires, perfect for the most demanding terrain.
We’ve taken the revolutionary advancements that made the Aethos the lightest bike ever and applied them to the Crux. The result? A gravel bike that climbs with ease, flies over rough terrain, and weighs less than the full water bottle in your bottle cage.
Performance: The wheel clearance is 47c/650b x 2.1”. More clearance means better performance. With the same clearance as the Diverge, the Crux takes you anywhere at full speed.
A responsive bike: fast, flexible, and agile. Responsive at the pedals. Comfortable in the saddle. With performance-oriented geometry tailored for Gravel riding and a design influenced by Carrera and inspired by the Crux’s iconic cyclocross heritage.
