NEW Specialized Crux 5 Review – Why Weight Matters More Than You Think

The new Specialized Crux 5 has finally launched, and we've ridden it! After looking like it had fallen behind the trends, Specialized has finally launched its revamped Crux gravel race bike as an aero-optimised all-rounder. In this video, Simon von Bromley tells you everything you need to know about Specialized's new gravel race bike, why the American brand believes weight is just as important as aero for gravel bikes, and gives his review of the bike based on 70km of riding it in northeastern Spain.   As often with Specialized, the claims are bold and prices high, but it's hard to fault the new Crux on performance terms, and this could be an amazing 'quiver killer' drop bar bike. Tune in to find out why. 00:00 - Intro 00:11 - Why aero isn’t everything 01:23 - Time to finish 02:56 - Ride impressions 05:47 - The 32in elephant in the room 07:11 - Conclusion Listen to the BikeRadar Podcast 👉 https://www.bikeradar.com/bikeradar-podcast/ Follow BikeRadar on our social media channels: 👉 https://instagram.com/bikeradar 👉 https://facebook.com/bikeradar 👉 https://twitter.com/bikeradar BikeRadar is supported by Mountain Biking UK and Cycling Plus Magazine –For more information and to subscribe please visit 👉 https://bit.ly/3nMr3Rn For more content like this see our latest subscription offer – 👉 https://www.cyclingplus.com/subscribe-today/ 👉 https://www.mbuk.com/subscribe-today/