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Bombtrack Tension vs Specialized Crux Dsw Comp

Bombtrack Tension, side view

Bombtrack

Tension

Specialized Crux Dsw Comp, side view

Specialized

Crux Dsw Comp

Mid-rangeAluminium700c2026
Mid-rangeAluminium700c2026

Close on the specs and the list price: here are their 15 differences, line by line.

Bombtrack Tension, side viewBombtrackBombtrack Tension
Specialized Crux Dsw Comp, side viewSpecializedSpecialized Crux Dsw Comp

At a glance

  • Bombtrack Tension is 40 g lighter than Specialized Crux Dsw Comp (brand figures).
  • Bombtrack Tension has the higher-range groupset: SRAM Rival 1, against SRAM Apex XPLR.
Key specs6 differences
Model yearSame for all 2026 2026
Weight 9.4 kg Best of the comparison 9.44 kg +40 g
FrameSame for all Aluminium
As printed

Frame: 6061-T6 double-butted aluminium

 Aluminium
As printed

Specialized E5 Premium Aluminum Disc frame

Wheelset 700c · WTB ST i19 double wall °Value not published by the brand 700c · DT Swiss G540, 24mm internal width
As printed

DT Swiss G540 rim, 24mm internal width, tubeless ready, 24h

Drivetrain 1×11 1×12
Groupset SRAM Rival 1 Higher range
As printed

Rear derailleur: SRAM Rival 1, clutch, long cage

 SRAM Apex XPLR
As printed

SRAM Apex / SRAM Apex XPLR, mechanical, 12-speed

Brake model SRAM Rival flat-mount hydraulic disc Higher range
As printed

Brakes: SRAM Rival flat-mount hydraulic disc, FM 140/160

 SRAM Apex, Hydraulic Disc
Seatpost Rigid · Bombtrack Beech 27.2 mm x 400 mm °Value not published by the brand Rigid · Alloy, 2-bolt Clamp, 12mm offset, 27.2mm, anti-corrosion hardware °Value not published by the brand

Prices

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Bombtrack Tension

Bombtrack Tension

Specialized Crux Dsw Comp

Specialized Crux Dsw Comp

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Character

The bike at a glance: the ground it is made for, how it handles, its gears and its equipment, beside the other bikes of its kind.

  • Tension · Gravel bike all-round, average equipment.
  • Crux Dsw Comp · Gravel bike made for very smooth ground, very nimble, short gearing, average equipment.
Terrain
Bombtrack Tension 42%Specialized Crux Dsw Comp 10%2 bikes3 bikes2 bikes2 bikes5 bikes · Specialized Crux Dsw Comp2 bikes4 bikes1 bike5 bikes4 bikes3 bikes2 bikes5 bikes3 bikes5 bikes · Bombtrack Tension4 bikes3 bikes1 bike3 bikes3 bikes2 bikes5 bikes4 bikes3 bikes3 bikes2 bikes2 bikes9 bikes2 bikes2 bikes3 bikes3 bikes3 bikes2 bikes
EasyDemanding

Gearing

Speed in the lowest and the highest gear at 90 rpm: lower on the left climbs easier, higher on the right goes faster.

  • Specialized Crux Dsw Comp11 km/h - 43 km/h
Easiest gear (climbing)Hardest gear (descending)
Bombtrack TensionSpecialized Crux Dsw Compother gravel bikes

Components and specs

Every spec line by line; the higher range of a component is marked. The technical groups are folded.

Ride type
SuspensionSame for all Rigid °Value not published by the brand Rigid °Value not published by the brand
Frame and fork1 difference
ForkSame for all Carbon
As printed

Fork: Full carbon

 Carbon
As printed

S-Works FACT Carbon, 12x100mm thru-axle

Frame weight 1,580 g –Not given
Max tyre clearance–Not given 47 mm
Axles Thru-axles
As printed

Thru-axles: 12 x 100 mm (front), 12 x 142 mm (rear)

–Not given
Bottom bracket Bombtrack T47 internal sealed, 86.5 mm shell
As printed

86.5 mm T47 BB shell; Bombtrack T47 internal sealed

 SRAM DUB BSA 68 Wide
Seatpost diameter 27.2 mm –Not given
Drivetrain4 differences
Groupset brandSame for all SRAM
As printed

Drivetrain (1x, SRAM Rival 1)

 SRAM
As printed

SRAM Apex XPLR, mechanical, 12-speed

ShiftingSame for all Mechanical °Value not published by the brand
As printed

SRAM Rival 1, clutch, long cage

 Mechanical
As printed

SRAM Apex XPLR, mechanical, 12-speed

ChainringsSame for all 1 1
Gears at the back 11 12 Best of the comparison+1
Chainring teeth Bombtrack Lyer forged aluminium
As printed

Crankset: Bombtrack Lyer forged aluminium, direct mount

 SRAM Apex DUB Wide, 40t
Cassette SRAM PG-1130 11-42T
As printed

Cassette: SRAM PG-1130, 11-42T

 SRAM APEX XPLR, 12sp, 11-44T
Rear derailleur SRAM Rival 1, clutch, long cage °Value not published by the brandHigher range SRAM Apex XPLR, mechanical, 12-speed °Value not published by the brand
Shifters–Not given SRAM Apex °Value not published by the brand
Brakes
BrakesSame for all Hydraulic disc
As printed

SRAM Rival flat-mount hydraulic disc

 Hydraulic disc
As printed

SRAM Apex, Hydraulic Disc

Front rotor 160 mm –Not given
Rear rotor 160 mm –Not given
Wheels and tyres1 difference
Wheel sizeSame for all 700c / 29" °Value not published by the brand 700c / 29"
As printed

Pathfinder 700x40

RimsSame for all Aluminium °Value not published by the brand Aluminium °Value not published by the brand
Rim inner width–Not given 24 mm
Tubeless readySame for all yes yes
Tyres , XS - S Vee Tire XCX 120 TPI TLR 32-584, tubeless ready, M - XL Schwalbe X-One Allround TLE 33-622, tubeless ready °Value not published by the brand Pathfinder 700x40, Tubeless Ready
Tyre width fitted–Not given 40 mm
Cockpit and seatpost3 differences
Handlebar Bombtrack CX-10 drop bar, 31.8 mm, 10° flare °Value not published by the brand Specialized Adventure Gear, 118.9mm drop x 70mm reach x 12º flare °Value not published by the brand
Stem Bombtrack Roam forged aluminium stem, -7° °Value not published by the brand Specialized, 3D-forged alloy, 4-bolt, 7-degree rise °Value not published by the brand
Seatpost model Bombtrack Beech 27.2 mm x 400 mm °Value not published by the brand Alloy, 2-bolt Clamp, 12mm offset, 27.2mm, anti-corrosion hardware °Value not published by the brand
Weight1 difference
Weighed in size M
As printed

Complete bike: 9.4 kg (size M)

 56
As printed

Poids Taille 56

Mounts and storage
Rack mounts yes –Not given
Mudguard mounts yes –Not given

° Value not published by the brand

Geometry

A size per bike (the nearest to the first one's at first), the differences measured from the reference bike.

Crux Dsw Comp · 49CM
  • Crux Dsw Comp · 49CM

Stack and reach

500510520530540550560340350360370380390400410↖ UprightAggressive ↘Reach (mm)Stack (mm)Crux Dsw Comp · 49CM — Reach (mm) 375 · Stack (mm) 530
  • Crux Dsw Comp · 49CM Crux Dsw Comp · 49CM — Reach (mm) 375 · Stack (mm) 530
Geometry
Size–Not given 49CM
Reach–Not given 375 mm
Stack–Not given 530 mm
Top tube (effective)–Not given 512 mm
Seat tube–Not given 466 mm
Head tube–Not given 100 mm
Head angle–Not given 70.5°
Seat angle–Not given 75.5°
Chainstays–Not given 425 mm
Wheelbase–Not given 1,008 mm
Front centre–Not given 594 mm
Standover–Not given 749 mm
BB drop–Not given 74 mm
BB height–Not given 284 mm
Fork offset–Not given 50 mm
Trail–Not given 74 mm
Stem–Not given 70 mm
Handlebar width–Not given 380 mm
Crank length–Not given 165 mm

Where to buy them

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Frequently asked questions

Which is lighter, Bombtrack Tension or Specialized Crux Dsw Comp?

Bombtrack Tension weighs 9.4 kg, Specialized Crux Dsw Comp 9.44 kg, as their brands give them.

What groupset do Bombtrack Tension and Specialized Crux Dsw Comp come with?

Bombtrack Tension: SRAM Rival 1. Specialized Crux Dsw Comp: SRAM Apex XPLR.

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