2016
2016 Specialized Crux E5
The 2016 Specialized Crux E5 sits in the middle of the range for gravel bikes. Reach 366 to 392 mm, stack 522 to 618 mm. The Crux E5 build comes with Shimano Sora shifting and Specialized AXIS Classic wheels.
Source: bikecatalogs.com. Checked .
Key facts
- Brand
- Specialized
- Model
- Crux
- Model year
- 2016
- Frame
- E5
- Type
- Gravel
- Geometry labels
- 46.0, 49.0, 52.0, 54.0, 56.0, 58.0, and 61.0
- Drivetrain
- Varies by build
- Wheels
- Varies by build
- Geometry
- Complete for every size
- Checked
Geometry by size
| Measurement | 46.0 | 49.0 | 52.0 | 54.0 | 56.0 | 58.0 | 61.0 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reach(mm) | 366 | 370 | 375 | 379 | 384 | 387 | 392 |
| Stack(mm) | 522 | 540 | 554 | 566 | 583 | 597 | 618 |
| Head tube angle(°) | 69.5 | 70.5 | 71.5 | 71.5 | 72 | 72.5 | 73 |
| Seat tube angle(°) | 75.5 | 75.5 | 74 | 73.5 | 73.25 | 73 | 72.5 |
| Effective top tube(mm) | 501 | 510 | 534 | 547 | 559 | 569 | 587 |
| Chainstay length(mm) | 425 | 425 | 425 | 425 | 425 | 425 | 425 |
| Wheelbase(mm) | 1008 | 1009 | 1009 | 1016 | 1022 | 1025 | 1031 |
| BB drop(mm) | 71 | 71 | 71 | 69 | 69 | 67 | 67 |
| BB height(mm) | 279 | 279 | 279 | 281 | 281 | 283 | 283 |
| Seat tube length(mm) | 460 | 490 | 520 | 540 | 560 | 580 | 610 |
| Fork length(mm) | 400 | 400 | 400 | 400 | 400 | 400 | 400 |
| Head tube length(mm) | 100 | 115 | 125 | 140 | 155 | 170 | 190 |
Stock build
Crux E5
Suspension
Drivetrain
Wheels & Tires
Brakes
Tektro Spyre
Cockpit
Seatpost & Saddle
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Crux E5 X1
Suspension
Drivetrain
Wheels & Tires
Brakes
SRAM Rival
Cockpit
Seatpost & Saddle
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Quick answers
- Which size or configuration labels have geometry for the 2016 Specialized Crux E5?
- Geometry is listed for 46.0, 49.0, 52.0, 54.0, 56.0, 58.0, and 61.0.
- What are the reach and stack of the 2016 Specialized Crux E5 in size 54.0?
- In size 54.0, reach is 379 mm and stack is 566 mm.
- What is the head tube angle of the 2016 Specialized Crux E5?
- The head tube angle is 71.5 degrees in size 54.0.
- What does the 2016 Specialized Crux E5 ship with?
- The stock build includes Specialized FACT carbon, Shimano Sora, Specialized AXIS Classic, and Tektro Spyre.
- Which years of the Specialized Crux are on Quiver?
- Quiver has the Specialized Crux for 2016, 2026, 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2015, 2014, 2012, and 2011.
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