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Horse for the Course: Specialized CruX for the Dirty Kanza 200

Horse for the Course: Specialized CruX for the Dirty Kanza 200

The right tool to tackle 206 miles of Kansas gravel

By Josh Patterson

Published: July 23, 2016 at 1:00 pm

I'm smiling because the race is almost over — I’m smiling because the race is almost over
Linda Guerrette / lindaguerrettephotography.com

My weapon of choice: the Specialized S-Works CruX in gravel guise — My weapon of choice: the Specialized S-Works CruX in gravel guise
Reuben Bakker-Dyos / Immediate Media

The stock 46/36t chainrings were swapped for a 50/34t combo — The stock 46/36t chainrings were swapped for a 50/34t combo
Reuben Bakker-Dyos / Immediate Media

The Ergon SMC3 is incredibly comfortable for endurance riding — The Ergon SMC3 is incredibly comfortable for endurance riding
Reuben Bakker-Dyos / Immediate Media

Silca's Pocket Impero doesn't come with a mounting bracket, but I found one that worked well enough — Silca’s Pocket Impero doesn’t come with a mounting bracket, but I found one that worked well enough
Reuben Bakker-Dyos / Immediate Media

Speedsleev’s sleek Endure Top Tube Case kept my food close at hand — Speedsleev’s sleek Endure Top Tube Case kept my food close at hand
Reuben Bakker-Dyos / Immediate Media

The Specialized SWAT box stored a tube, CO2 cartridge and inflator — The Specialized SWAT box stored a tube, CO2 cartridge and inflator
Reuben Bakker-Dyos / Immediate Media

The 38mm-wide Trigger Pro tires proved swift and durable — The 38mm-wide Trigger Pro tires proved swift and durable
Reuben Bakker-Dyos / Immediate Media

The Trigger has a fast-rolling center with diamond shaped treads — The Trigger has a fast-rolling center with diamond shaped treads
Reuben Bakker-Dyos / Immediate Media

The Wahoo Elemnt had everything I needed without leading me into data overload — The Wahoo Elemnt had everything I needed without leading me into data overload
Reuben Bakker-Dyos / Immediate Media

Nope, this ain't no triathalon — Nope, this ain’t no triathalon
Reuben Bakker-Dyos / Immediate Media

The stock cages were discarded in favor of the more secure Rib Cages — The stock cages were discarded in favor of the more secure Rib Cages
Reuben Bakker-Dyos / Immediate Media

Hair ties made sure the bottles stayed put — Hair ties made sure the bottles stayed put
Reuben Bakker-Dyos / Immediate Media