S-Works Crux 5 SRAM RED XPLR
OverviewAbout the Specialized S-Works Crux 5 SRAM RED XPLR
The Specialized S-Works Crux 5 SRAM RED XPLR is a gravel bike, built on a carbon frame, listed at $19,500. A drop-bar all-road bike for gravel, dirt and mixed surfaces.
SizingWhat size S-Works Crux 5 SRAM RED XPLR do I need?
Enter your height to see the size we would start with.
| Size | Rider height | In feet |
|---|---|---|
| XS48 to 50 cm frame | 152 to 160 cm | 5 ft 0 in to 5 ft 3 in |
| S51 to 52 cm frame | 160 to 167 cm | 5 ft 3 in to 5 ft 6 in |
| M53 to 54 cm frame | 167 to 174 cm | 5 ft 6 in to 5 ft 9 in |
| ML55 to 56 cm frame | 174 to 181 cm | 5 ft 9 in to 5 ft 11 in |
| L57 to 58 cm frame | 181 to 188 cm | 5 ft 11 in to 6 ft 2 in |
| XL59 to 61 cm frame | 188 to 196 cm | 6 ft 2 in to 6 ft 5 in |
Height is a starting point: arm and leg length, flexibility and riding style all matter, so a test ride beats any chart. How bike sizing works.
SpecificationsWhat we know
- Brand
- Specialized
- Model year
- 2027
- Category
- Gravel
- Frame
- Carbon
- Wheel size
- 700c
- Drivetrain
- SRAM RED XPLR 1x13
- Brakes
- Disc
- Frame sizes
- 49, 52, 54, 56, 58, 61
- Price
- $19,500, RRP AUD (Specialized Australia, checked 17 Oct 2026)
Specs and pricing are listed in AUD and sourced from Australian retail listings. Confirm the current details and availability with the seller before purchase.
GeometrySize 56
- Stack
- 578 mm
- Reach
- 400 mm
- Stack/reach
- 1.45
- Head angle
- 71.5 deg
- Seat angle
- 74 deg
- Wheelbase
- 1039 mm
- Chainstay
- 425 mm
- BB drop
- 78 mm
- Standover
- 803 mm
- Fork rake
- 51 mm
GearingRatios
Ratios are derived from the chainrings and cassette. They describe the gearing, not any rider's ability.
Drivetrain & buildFull specification
- Groupset
- SRAM RED XPLR
- Shifting
- Electronic
- Drive
- 1x
- Speeds
- 13
- Crank
- SRAM RED XPLR E1, Quarq power meter, 40t
- Chainrings
- 40
- Cassette
- SRAM RED XPLR E1, 13-speed, 10-46t
- Rear derailleur
- SRAM RED AXS XPLR E1, 13-speed
- Brakes
- SRAM RED E1, hydraulic disc
- Wheelset
- Roval Terra Aero CLX, 27mm internal width, tubeless ready, 50mm depth, 18h, Roval LF18-F hub with ceramic SINC bearings, Centerlock disc, Roval by ARRIS, Composite Aero Spoke with Ti End Pieces
- Rim internal width
- 27 mm
- Stock tyre
- 700x45c
- Tubeless
- Yes
- Fork material
- Carbon
- BB standard
- Ceramic Speed BB Alpha, BSA DUB
- Seatpost
- S-Works Tarmac SL8 Carbon seat post, FACT Carbon, 15mm offset, Lightweight Saddle Clamp
- Cockpit
- Roval Terra Cockpit, Integrated Bar/Stem
- Saddle
- S-Works Power with Mirror
- UDH
- Yes
Bike DNAWhat the numbers say
- Position
- Stack-to-reach 1.45 gives a long and low, racier riding position.
- Steering
- A 71.5 deg head angle points to balanced steering.
- Climbing
- Lowest ratio 0.87 is a low climbing gear that still handles steep pitches.
Derived from the published geometry and gearing above. It describes the numbers, not a ride test.
BikeFinder Data Profile: geometry and specification researched from published sources (Specialized Australia product page 4294828 (spec list and geometry chart)), verified 2026-10-17. This is a specification analysis, not a physical ride review.
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