CAUTION: The combination of the safety alert symbol and the This user manual is specific to the Crux, hereinafter referred to as “the word CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, bicycle,” and should be read in addition to the Specialized Bicycle Owner’s if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury or is an Manual, hereinafter referred to as “the Owner’s Manual.”...
Expander Plug S202500011 6 mm *Rear Derailleur Plug (Wired Di2) S159900006 *Rear Derailleur Plug (Wireless SRAM) S179900015 *Rear Derailleur Plug (Mechanical) S226500002 Down Tube ICR Cover Plate (Wireless) S186500003 2.5 mm Down Tube ICR Mechanical Port S216500009 2.5 mm *Not all models are equipped with all the above components. All models are compatible with electronic shifting (wired or wireless) and are compatible with 1x mechanical configurations.
5. GENERAL NOTES ABOUT ASSEMBLY 5.2. BOTTOM BRACKET The Crux frame uses a 68 mm standard BSA threaded design bottom This manual is not intended as a comprehensive assembly, use, service, bracket. repair, or maintenance guide. Please see your Authorized Specialized ...
6. BRAKE AND SHIFT ASSEMBLY 6.1. SHIFTING - ELECTRONIC WIRED SYSTEM 1400 mm - TO JCT A BOX 1000 mm - TO BATTERY SM-JC41 JCT B BOX 500 mm - TO FRONT DERAILLEUR 750 mm - TO REAR DERAILLEUR S159900006...
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FRAME WIRING LENGTHS LOCATION LENGTH JCT B Box to Cockpit (Shifter) 1400 mm JCT B Box to Rear Derailleur 750 mm JCT B Box to Front Derailleur 500 mm JCT A Box to Battery (Seatpost) 1000 mm (Shimano Di2) Route a 1400 mm wire from the head tube ICR port, down the down tube and out the bottom bracket hole.
6.2. SHIFTING - MECHANICAL SYSTEM, FULL LENGTH HOUSING (REAR DERAILLEUR AND DROPPER POST) S216500009 HOUSINGS CROSS ONLY IF RUNNING A DROPPER SEATPOST REAR DROPPER DERAILLEUR POST Install the down tube cable guide in the down tube ICR port. Install full-length housing to the rear derailleur. Internal routing kits and magnets are helpful. Use a similar procedure for the cable-actuated dropper seatpost.
7. SEATPOST ASSEMBLY Route the rear brake hose: Route the rear brake hose through the chainstay ICR port, over the bottom bracket shell, and up the down tube. Most models come with the Terra seatpost (5.5.2). Install a churro (foam sleeve) over the brake housing and into the down tube.
7.2. TERRA SEATPOST Grease and install the M6 barrel nut (C) inside the seatpost. Grease and assemble the M6 bolt (A) and M6 cradle washer (B), then install them in the upper cradle. Using a 5 mm Hex key, torque the M6 bolt (A) to 26.5 in-lbf / 3 Nm. ...
7.3. SEATPOST CLAMP Grease the inboard rail clamp contact surfaces (D), then install them in the seatpost head assembly (F). Position the saddle rails on the inboard rail clamps. Position the outboard rail clamps (C) over the saddle rails. Use 7x7 mm clamps for alloy rails or 7x9 mm clamps for carbon rails.
WARNING! Do not apply grease to the contact surfaces between the seatpost and the seat tube. Grease reduces friction, which is critical to proper seatpost grip. Specialized recommends the application of carbon assembly compound (fiber paste), which can increase friction between carbon surfaces. Please visit your Specialized Authorized Retailer for additional information.
8. FORK & STEM ASSEMBLY Install the front end (fork, headset, headset spacers, stem, handlebar, wheels) on the frame then determine the rider’s fit. Do not install more than 35 mm of spacers (A) between the stem and the headset cover. EXPANDER PLUG ...
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WARNING! The bicycle comes with one 5 mm solid spacer and 35 mm of scalloped spacers. Only the solid spacer should be used above the stem. The scalloped spacers should only be used below the stem, i.e., between the stem and the headset cover. WARNING! Do not apply grease or carbon assembly compound (carbon paste) between the stem and the steerer tube, and do not twist the stem onto the steerer tube.
9. REAR DERAILLEUR HANGER Install the UDH hanger (A) into the frame dropout and rotate it forward until it’s completely seated (B) in the hanger pocket or contacts the All bicycle models are UDH (Universal Derailleur Hanger) compatible. rotational stop tab. The hanger must be completely seated in the hanger pocket or against the frame stop tab when tightened to the specified torque.
After any crash, and before you result in damage to the components on your bicycle and will void ride any further, take your bicycle to an Authorized Specialized Retailer your warranty, but, most importantly, may result in serious personal for a complete inspection.
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