SPECIALIZED CRUX: Il test estremo (dall'Enduro alla Pump Track!)

The concept of high-speed gravel will never be the same again. In this new episode of Tech & Test, Angelo Furlan returns to the trails that hosted the historic first Gravel World Championships, along with a special guest: the most rockin' cyclist of the bunch, Daniel Oss! Under the magnifying glass is the new Specialized Crux, a true game-changer in the world of two-wheeled riding. With an incredible weight of just over 7 kg (evenly distributed across all sizes), geometry borrowed directly from the Tarmac SL8, and a pure racing soul, this bike redefines the rules of gravel racing. We've pushed it and pushed it to the extreme in decidedly unconventional scenarios: from full-throttle climbs to technical Enduro trails, to a real timed Pump Track race with plenty of relaunches and swearing! If you're looking for a bike for 12 mph grocery shopping, this isn't for you. But if you've got legs and love to push hard, get ready to discover how to fly at 50 miles an hour on dirt. #SpecializedCrux #DanielOss #GravelRacing #TechAndTest #ENDU ~~~~ 00:00 - Intro: Specialized Crux 00:40 - The world's rockiest cyclist: Welcome, Daniel Oss! 01:06 - Returning to the course of the first Gravel World Championship 01:51 - Uphill test: Does it really weigh just over 7 kg? 03:04 - Downhill challenge: The feeling at high speeds 04:18 - Handling and geometry: From BMX to gravel potential 05:31 - Extreme test: The Crux on Enduro trails 06:57 - Pump Track challenge: Angelo Furlan vs. Daniel Oss! 9:58 AM - Single chainring and gear ratios: The 13-speed SRAM for 50 km/h 12:08 PM - The final verdict: Who is the Specialized Crux for? 1:42 PM - "Is gravel dead?": The evolution of performance in 2026 2:44 PM - Featherweight and endurance: Can it support a 90 kg rider? ~~~~ ENDU Channel: share your passion for sport with us! Find expert advice, stories of exploits, funny anecdotes, and plenty of inspiration to improve as a cyclist, runner, swimmer, triathlete, and mountain sports enthusiast. Put yourself to the test and reach your next goals with us! 🔎 Discover our columns: https://endu-l.ink/enduchannel ✅ Sign up for sports events and competitions: https://endu-l.ink/endu 🤝 Join the ENDU Strava club:   / strava   Follow ENDU   / endu.channel     / endu_sport     / endu_sport     / engagigo-srl