Looking for the 2027 Specialized Crux 5 Comp in Brevard or Hendersonville? Sycamore Cycles is your trusted authorized Specialized dealer in Pisgah Forest and Hendersonville, serving Brevard, Pisgah, DuPont, Kanuga and all of Western North Carolina. The Crux 5 Comp features a Carbon frame, a SRAM Rival XPLR build, and disc brakes. Test ride one at our shop, get a professional fit, or shop online — we ship nationwide.

The Crux 5 was born from the fastest gravel race bike ever made. Not just because it’s the lightest. Not just because it’s our most aero. Not just because it handles dirt like a Tarmac handles pavement. But because it delivers the lowest real-world Time to Finish of any gravel bike ever made. Crux 5 turns more of your effort into pure speed—validated across real race courses, real terrain, and real riders. When the goal is the top step, nothing in gravel gets you there faster.

Highlights

• Use: Gravel Racing
• Frame: FACT 10r Carbon: 897 grams
• Wheels: DT G-500
• Bar and Stem: Alloy Bar and Rapide Stem
• Drivetrain: SRAM Rival AXS XPLR
• Weight: 8.89 kg

At a Glance

• Brand: Specialized
• Model: Crux 5 Comp
• Model Year: 2027
• Category: Gravel
• Frame Material: Carbon
• Brake Type: Disc
• Wheel Size: 700C
• Drivetrain: SRAM Rival XPLR
• Model Level: COMP
• Frame: Crux 5 FACT 10r Carbon, Rider First Engineered™, Threaded BB, 12x142mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc, UDH dropout
• Fork: S-Works FACT Carbon, 12x100mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc
• Front Brake: SRAM Rival E1, hydraulic disc
• Crankset: SRAM Rival E1 XPLR, DUB Wide, 40t
• Rear Derailleur: SRAM Rival AXS E1 XPLR, 13-speed
• Shift Levers: SRAM Rival AXS E1
• Front Wheel: DT Swiss G500 rim, 26mm internal width, tubeless ready, 24h, Specialized full sealed bearing thru axle hub, centerlock disc, DT Swiss Champion 14G stainless steel spokes, DT Swiss brass nipples
• Rear Wheel: DT Swiss G500 rim, 26mm internal width, tubeless ready, 24h, Specialized full sealed bearing thru axle hub, centerlock disc, DT Swiss Champion 14G stainless steel spokes, DT Swiss brass nipples
• Front Tire: Pathfinder 700x45, Tubeless Ready
• Weight: 8.89 kg (19 lb, 9.6 oz)

Why Buy From Sycamore Cycles

• Authorized Specialized Dealer: Full warranty support, factory training, and access to the complete Specialized lineup.
• Test Rides in Brevard & Hendersonville: Try before you buy at our Pisgah Forest or Hendersonville locations.
• Professional Bike Fitting: Body Geometry-trained fitters dial in your position for comfort and performance.
• Full-Service Shop: Expert mechanics for service, tune-ups, and repairs across all Specialized models.
• Nationwide Shipping: Can't make it to Brevard or Hendersonville? We ship factory-assembled bikes anywhere in the US.