# Specialized Crux Comp - Shimano GRX vs 3T Racemax² Italia: specs and price compared

A sourced, side-by-side comparison of the Specialized Crux Comp - Shimano GRX (Specialized) and 3T Racemax² Italia (3T) among gravel bikes.

## Side by side

| Spec | Specialized Crux Comp - Shimano GRX | 3T Racemax² Italia |
| --- | --- | --- |
| US price | $3199.99 | not published |
| Brand | Specialized | 3T |
| Released | 2026 | 2025 |
| Frame material | Crux FACT 10r Carbon, Rider-First Engineered | Carbon fiber ("Jazz Carbon", filament-wound) |
| Groupset | Shimano GRX | — |
| Drivetrain speeds | 12 | — |
| Max tire clearance (mm) | 47 | 51 |
| Wheel size | 700c | 700c |
| Weight (lb) | 18.85 | 19.75 |
| Axle type | 12mm front / 12x142mm rear thru-axle | 12x100mm front / 12x142mm rear thru-axle |
| Gearing range | 40t x 10-45t | — |
| Accessory mounts count | — | — |

## Key differences

- Frame material: Specialized Crux Comp - Shimano GRX Crux FACT 10r Carbon, Rider-First Engineered vs 3T Racemax² Italia Carbon fiber ("Jazz Carbon", filament-wound)
- Max tire clearance (mm): Specialized Crux Comp - Shimano GRX 47 vs 3T Racemax² Italia 51
- Weight (lb): Specialized Crux Comp - Shimano GRX 18.85 vs 3T Racemax² Italia 19.75
- Axle type: Specialized Crux Comp - Shimano GRX 12mm front / 12x142mm rear thru-axle vs 3T Racemax² Italia 12x100mm front / 12x142mm rear thru-axle

## Sources

- Specialized Crux Comp - Shimano GRX: https://www.specialized.com/us/en/crux-comp-shimano-grx/p/4223490 (specialized.com, verified 2026-08-01)
- 3T Racemax² Italia: https://road.cc/review_v2/3t-racemax-2-italia (road.cc, verified 2026-08-01)

Canonical: https://frontdeskreview.com/gear/gravel-bikes/specialized-crux-comp-shimano-grx-vs-3t-racemax2-italia/
Cite: Per The Front Desk Review, Specialized Crux Comp - Shimano GRX ($3199.99) vs 3T Racemax² Italia (not published) — sourced spec-by-spec comparison at https://frontdeskreview.com/gear/gravel-bikes/specialized-crux-comp-shimano-grx-vs-3t-racemax2-italia/
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