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Specialized's long awaited carbon fiber CruX builds upon the lessons learned from the alloy version, with new-school, low-slung geometry well suited to North American courses.
That it's lighter and more responsive than the alloy CruX is no surprise, but what we didn't expect was the impressive smoothness. The only things keeping this from being a top-shelf package right out of the gate are the so-so wheels and disappointingly narrow tires.
Ride & handling: Light, snappy, and quick handling but comfortable
Specialized's aim for the carbon CruX was to build a 'Tarmac for the dirt', and based on our experiences with the most recent SL4 flagship, …
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- £169.99
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Carbon masterpiece
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- $249.99
- £159.99
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- 80
Stylish time trial lid
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- £459.99
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- 80
Great multi-sport choice
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- £1799.99
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- 90
Sub £2K aero road bike
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- $143.95
- £99.99
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- 60
Very comfortable if the fit suits
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- $85.00
- £49.95
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- 90
Instantly comfortable, and stays that way
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- £6000.00
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- 40
Trek World Racing’s cross-country race rig
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- 90
Blisteringly fast 29er full-suspension with effective terrain-sensing auto-lockout and brilliant spec
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- 80
Excellent new high-end lid from Bontrager
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- $48.58
- £29.99
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- 90
Mudguard for non-eyeletted road bikes
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- 70
Cult brand's latest cyclo-cross machine
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- 70
An Australian legend 'reinvented'
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- $799.00
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- 30
Novel wind-based power meter
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- $129.99
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- 80
Awesome stopping power with just a few sacrifices
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- $2700.00
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- 80
Value-packed carbon 'crosser
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- $3100.00
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- 50
Aggressive looks, tepid personality
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- £39.99
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- 70
Wireless cycle computer
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- $1024.85
- £588.91
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- 80
2011 version of Shimano’s everyman groupset
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- $55.00
- £35.99
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- 70
Lightweight holder that completes your ride’s look
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- €5299.00
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- 90
Little show but lots and lots of go
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- 80
Base model 11-speed group exudes grace, style and value
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- $199.99
- £179.99
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- 40
Decent fit and feel but needs refinement
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- Rating:
- 90
Free Android app for recording your cycling data
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- $200.00
- £170.00
- €200.00
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- 80
Jawbone’s little brother
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- $7948.98
- Rating:
- 80
Linebacker tough, running back quick
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A custom carbon 'cross bike for the tall rider
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Olympic MTBer's carbon 'cross bike
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Custom tweaks on Belgian's stock build
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October 30, 2012, 16:30
Makes switch to carbon fiber for 2012-13 'cross season
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October 29, 2012, 15:05
SRAM Red-equipped rig for US 'cross champion
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October 26, 2012, 15:00
Ultegra Di2 drivetrain, pro-only Challenge tubulars
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October 15, 2012, 23:05
Special modifications for 8-time US 'cross champion
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January 28, 2012, 10:54
World champion goes for pink
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America's 'cross queen rides a highly customized Giant
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January 9, 2012, 09:37
All business for this American from Belgium
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December 19, 2012, 15:50
Tips and guidelines for going without glue
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December 6, 2012, 18:40
Prototype disc brakes and levers spotted
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November 14, 2012, 17:35
First Dugast with dual-compound rubber
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October 25, 2012, 19:05
Pro-only models this year precede next season's consumer tires
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October 18, 2012, 15:43
New 'cross bike debuts at Fort Collins USGP
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October 16, 2012, 23:32
Tubular, tubeless and clincher offerings from 10 brands
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October 12, 2012, 16:08
Disc brake-equipped 'cross bikes hit the market en masse
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April 30, 2012, 18:15
Plus a fun belt-driven singlespeed for 2013
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April 23, 2012, 19:52
Other tweaks too for top-end cyclo-cross bike
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January 26, 2012, 17:56
Artisan manufacturer may phase out 32mm size
Tech News
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June 18, 2012, 20:40
World Championship silver medalist back on solo program headed by Trek, SRAM
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January 7, 2012, 04:22
Catches race promoter out, worries teams
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December 14, 2011, 18:44
We talk with Tim Johnson about his two wins on disc brakes
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March 3, 2011, 01:51
Company plays down newly-developed offering
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June 22, 2010, 01:14
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