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 as well. Some may refer to it as 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 performance-focused build, and a complete Crux DSW weighs in at 9.37kg—no alloy gravel bike can compete. *56cm in the lightest colorway. Production frames will vary. **Most Capable** More clearance means more capability—that’s why the Crux DSW features the same tire clearance as its carbon counterpart—47mm and up to 2.1” on a 650b wheel. Combine this with the robust and lightweight alloy frame, and the Crux DSW can take you anywhere your imagination leads at full throttle. **Ultra-Responsive** Responsive at the pedals. Supple in the saddle. We’ve employed D’Aluisio Smartweld to fine-tune the properties of alloy, delivering a ride previously unattainable without carbon, while maintaining the same performance gravel geometry and race-influenced 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’ve hit the sweet spot between nimble and stable. **D’Aluisio Smartweld** D’Aluisio Smartweld - or DSW - is a patented engineering process that uses 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 enables 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 applied our patented D’Aluisio Smartweld to make it a reality in alloy. *56cm in the lightest colorway. Production frames will 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 envision. **Responsive:** Nimble, supple, and reactive. Responsive at the pedals. Supple in the saddle. With performance gravel geometry and race-influenced fit inspired by the Crux’s iconic history in cyclocross.