The Crux DSW is more than just the lightest alloy gravel bike ever made. We took everything we learned from creating the carbon Crux and utilized our patented D’Aluisio Smartweld technology to bring it to life in alloy. We've crafted the most capable, nimble, balanced, and responsive alloy gravel bike ever designed for fast, fun, high-performance riding. And yes, it’s the lightest too. Some may call it a carbon copy, but we call it the Crux DSW. **Lightest Weight** At just 1399 grams*, the Crux DSW is the lightest alloy gravel frame in the world. Pair that with our Fact12r Crux carbon fork and a build optimized for performance, and a complete Crux DSW weighs in at 9.37kg—no alloy gravel bike can match that. *56cm in the lightest colorway. Production frames may vary. **Most Capable** More clearance means more capability—that’s why the Crux DSW boasts the same tire clearance as its carbon counterpart—47mm and up to 2.1” on a 650b wheel. Combine this with the tough and lightweight alloy frame, and the Crux DSW can take you anywhere you can imagine at full speed. **Ultra-Responsive** Responsive at the pedals. Supple in the saddle. We’ve employed D’Aluisio Smartweld to fine-tune the properties of alloy to deliver a ride previously unattainable without carbon, combined with the same performance gravel geometry and race-inspired fit as the carbon Crux. A longer reach provides better weight distribution for quick, confident handling, while a lower stack creates a performance-first position. With a 72mm bottom-bracket drop, we hit the sweet spot between nimble and stable. **D’Aluisio Smartweld** D’Aluisio Smartweld - or DSW - is a patented engineering process that employs hydroforming to precisely align tube-to-tube joints for stronger, better welds, resulting in a lighter frame that can be twice as durable as a traditional alloy frame. Our Smartweld technique allows us to create a unique single-piece downtube and bottom bracket for the Crux, reducing weight and enhancing responsiveness. **Lightest:** 1399g Crux DSW Frame (raw, unpainted). We took everything we learned from creating the carbon Crux and used our patented D’Aluisio Smartweld to bring it to life in alloy. *56cm in the lightest colorway. Production frames may vary. **Capable:** 47c/650b x 2.1” tire clearance. More clearance means more capability. With Diverge-level tire clearance, the Crux takes you anywhere you can imagine. **Responsive:** Nimble, supple, and reactive. Responsive at the pedals. Supple in the saddle. With performance gravel geometry and a race-inspired fit influenced by Crux’s iconic history in cyclocross.