The Crux DSW is more than the lightest alloy gravel bike ever made. We took everything we learned creating the carbon Crux and used our patented D’Aluisio Smartweld to make it a reality in alloy. We’ve created the most capable nimble balanced and responsive alloy gravel bike ever made for fast fun high-performance riding. And yeah it’s the lightest too. Some may call it a carbon copy but we call it the Crux DSW. Lightest Weight At just 1399 grams* the Crux DSW is the lightest alloy gravel frame in the world. Combine that with our Fact12r Crux carbon fork and a build curated for performance and a complete Crux DSW tips the scales at 9.37kg—no alloy gravel bike can compete. *56cm in the lightest colorway. Production frames will vary. Most Capable More clearance means more capability—that’s why the Crux DSW has the same tire clearance as its carbon sibling—47mm and up to 2.1” on a 650b wheel. Combine this with the tough and light alloy frame and Crux DSW can take you anywhere you imagine at full gas. Ultra-Responsive Responsive at the pedals. Supple in the saddle. We’ve used D’Aluisio Smartweld to fine-tune the properties of alloy to deliver a ride previously impossible without carbon and combine it with the same performance gravel geometry and race-influenced fit as the carbon Crux. A longer reach delivers better weight distribution for quick confident handling while a lower stack creates a performance first position. At 72mm of bottom-bracket drop we hit the sweet spot between nimble and stable. D’Aluisio Smartweld D’Aluisio Smartweld - or DSW - is a patented engineering process that uses hydroforming to precisely match tube-to-tube joints for better stronger welds and ultimately a lighter frame that can be twice as durable as a traditional alloy frame. Our Smartweld technique helps us create a unique single-piece downtube and bottom bracket for the Crux shaving weight and amplifying responsiveness. Lightest: 1399g Crux DSW Frame raw unpainted. We took everything we learned creating the carbon Crux and used our patented D’Aluisio Smartweld to make it a reality in alloy. *56cm in the lightest colorway. Production frames will vary. Capable: 47c/650b x 2.1” tire clearance. More clearance means more capability. With Diverge-level tire clearance Crux takes you anywhere you can imagine. Responsive: Nimble supple and reactive. Responsive at the pedals. Supple in the saddle. With performance gravel geometry and race-influenced fit inspired by Crux’s iconic history in ‘cross. Frame Specialized E5 Premium Aluminum Disc frame with D''''''''''''''''Aluisio Smartweld Technology hydroformed aluminum tubing tapered head tube threaded BB UDH dropout Fork S-Works FACT Carbon 12x100mm thru-axle flat-mount disc Front Brake SRAM Apex Hydraulic Disc Rear Brake SRAM Apex Hydraulic Disc Rear Derailleur SRAM Apex XPLR mechanical 12-speed Shift Levers SRAM Apex Crankset SRAM Apex DUB Wide 40t Cassette SRAM APEX XPLR 12sp 11-44T Chain SRAM Apex D1 Bottom Bracket SRAM DUB BSA 68 Wide Front Wheel DT Swiss G540 rim 24mm 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 G540 rim 24mm 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 Tyre Pathfinder 700x40 Tubeless Ready Rear Tyre Pathfinder 700x40 Tubeless Ready Inner Tubes Presta 700X32-50mm Saddle Body Geometry Power Sport steel rails SeatPost Alloy 2-bolt Clamp 12mm offset 27.2mm anti-corrosion hardware Handlebars Specialized Adventure Gear 118.9mm drop x 70mm reach x 12º flare Tape Supacaz Super Sticky Kush Stem Specialized 3D-forged alloy 4-bolt 7-degree rise Seat Binder Specialized Alloy 30mm Weight Size 56cm - 9.44 kg 20 lb 13.0 oz