You could make a case for the Specialized Crux Pro being a potential game changer when it comes to the debate regarding n+1 bikes.
With a racing influenced fit, born from the Crux’s cyclo-cross background, it challenges the need for separate bikes for gravel, road and cross. Thanks to its lightweight, performance-driven design and ample tyre clearance it seems equipped for a variety of purposes. Could it indeed dance over the rough terrain like it’s freshly laid tarmac while still being capable of climbing a mountain as if it were a road bike? I aimed to find out.
Construction
The Crux models are among the lightest gravel bikes in the world, taking their cue from the featherweight Aethos. The Pro uses a
