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| Product name |  Specialized CruX Sport E5 |  Merida Cyclo Cross 500 |  Focus Mares AX Disc Apex |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Specialized | Merida | Focus |
| Category | Cyclocross Bikes » Cyclocross » Bikes | Cyclocross Bikes » Cyclocross » Bikes | Cyclocross Bikes » Cyclocross » Bikes |
| Approx. MSRP | $2,000.00 (USD) | TBA | TBA |
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| Sizes | 46, 49, 52, 54, 56, 58, 61cm | 47cm, 50cm, 52cm, 54cm, 56cm, 59cm | 48.0, 51.0, 54.0, 57.0, 60.0 |
| Colors | Gloss Dirty White/Black/Cyan/White | Blue/White | Grey/White/Blue |
| Description | The CruX Sport E5 from Specialized is the brand's entry level cyclocross machine, offering impressive handling, stiffness, and speed in the same advanced package. The CruX is suitable for endurance gravel- or mixed-conditions adventure racing, too. The bike features a lightweight aluminium frame and fork to get the power down and steer precisely. Shimano's 105 components grace the drivetrain, and TRP HY/RD, hydraulic disc brakes add confidence no matter the conditions. A Specialized cockpit and AXIS 2.0 Disc SCS wheelset are the finishing touches. | The Merida Cyclo Cross 500 is an entry level cyclocross bike with many advanced features. Sporting an internally routed, triple butted alloy frame and carbon fork, the 500 is ready for all your cross riding adventures or commuting. Featuring a Shimano 105 drivetrain, Tektro Spire disc brakes and a solid wheelset with 12 and 15mm thru axles, the Cyclo Cross 500 has components to cater to even the most discerning cyclist. | The Mares AX Disc Apex is one of the entry-level cyclocross bikes from Focus. Designed for cyclocross, it's got excellent ground clearance, a flattened-oval top tube for carrying, and SRAM Apex kit complemented by Focus' Concept wheels. |
| Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Country of origin | U.S.A. | Taiwan | Germany |
| Frame type | Specialized E5 Premium Aluminium, fully manipulated tubing, semi-compact race design, shaped toptube, 1-3/8" lower bearing, internal cable routing, integrated headset, OSBB | CYCLO CROSS LITE | Race Cross V2 Disc Alloy Triple Butted Disc |
| Features | - AXIS 2.0 Disc wheels are tough, race-ready wheels perfect for all conditions | - X-TAPER HEADTUBE | - Flattened top tube for portaging |
| Hub front | AXIS | Bearing Disc-15 Road Axle / Bearing Disc cassette | SRAM |
| Hub rear | AXIS | Bearing Disc-15 Road Axle / Bearing Disc cassette | SRAM |
| Spokes | Black stainless | stainless steel | |
| Tires | Specialized Tracer Sport, 60TPI, wire bead, 700x33c | Maxxis Mud Wrestler 33 fold | Schwalbe Rocket Ron Focus Edition 622 X 33 |
| Skewers | SRAM | ||
| Shifters | Shimano 105 STI, 11-speed | Shimano 105 | SRAM HRD700 |
| Front derailleur | Shimano 105 | Shimano 105 D | SRAM Apex |
| Rear derailleur | Shimano 105, 11-speed | Shimano 105 SS | SRAM Apex |
| Crankset | FSA Gossamer, BB30, 46/36 | Shimano RS500 46-36 (BSA) chainwheel | SRAM Apex 46/36T |
| Cassette | Shimano 105, 11-speed, 11-28 | SRAM Apex 11/28T | |
| Pedals | Nylon flat test ride, loose-ball, w/ reflectors | ||
| Bottom bracket | SRAM | ||
| Saddle | Body Geometry Phenom Comp, hollow Cr-Mo rails, 143mm | Merida Sport 5 | Concept EX |
| Stem | Specialized Comp Multi, 3D forged alloy, 4-bolt, 12-degree rise | MERIDA pro OS -5 | Concept EX |
| Headset | 1-1/8" upper, 1-3/8” lower, steel bearings, 20mm alloy cone spacer, w/ 20mm spacers | FSA BB410P/No.55E | |
| Brakes | TRP HY/RD, hydraulic disc | Tektro Spyre disc 160 | SRAM HRD700 |
| Chain | Shimano 105, 11-speed | KMC X11 | SRAM Apex |
| Brake levers | Shimano 105 | On Bar Lever additional | SRAM HRD700 |
| Recommended for | Cyclocross Race, Cyclocross | cyclocross, commuting | Beginning cyclocross racers, winter training |
