Details of the 2012 Specialized Crux Comp Explained

The Crux frame uses full length internally routed cable housing.  The shift housings – easily installed - enter the downtube and exit under the BB, and are then routed with zipties along their respective paths.

The rear brake housing enters on the underside of the toptube and is also easily fished out the exit on top near the seat-tube.  The exit point features a removable cover making cable housing installation a breeze (although I’d rather remove the small screw with a torx wrench or small hex – this uses a philips screwdriver); the shift cable ‘exit’ is even more straightforward. Some riders may prefer ‘more traditional’ internal routing with exposed cable inside the frame, but understanding this bike’s purpose to perform in inclement weather I can support full length housings.  Like my last few mountain bikes, this should allow increased time between service, and when combined with a lightly greased stainless cable, I don’t notice added friction at all.

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