Crux DSW Comp - SRAM Apex XPLR - Gloss Birch / Clay / 52

The Crux DSW is the lightest alloy gravel bike ever made. Specialized took everything learned creating the carbon Crux and applied their patented D'Aluisio Smartweld technology to make it a reality in alloy. The result is the most capable, nimble, balanced, and responsive alloy gravel bike ever made for fast, fun, high-performance riding.At just 1399 grams for the frame (56cm in the lightest colorway), the Crux DSW is the lightest alloy gravel frame in the world. A complete Crux DSW tips the scales at 9.37kg-no alloy gravel bike can compete. Production frames will vary in weight.The Crux DSW has the same tire clearance as its carbon sibling, accommodating 47mm tires and up to 2.1" on a 650b wheel. This clearance combined with the tough and light alloy frame means the Crux DSW can take you anywhere at full gas.D'Aluisio Smartweld 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. The Smartweld technique creates a unique single-piece downtube and bottom bracket, shaving weight and amplifying responsiveness.The bike delivers responsive handling at the pedals and suppleness in the saddle through performance gravel geometry and race-influenced fit inspired by Crux's iconic history in cyclocross. 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, the geometry hits the sweet spot between nimble and stable.