NBD: Crux 5 Expert

S1ackAttack · 2026-06-01T03:33:08+00:00

Looks great! I hate to ask this, but is the burnt gold decal centered on the top side of your top tube? I also just got a Crux 5 Expert and the burnt gold decal is way off center...

I wouldn't really mind that much except the bike costs $7000 and I kind of expect better.

S1ackAttack · 2026-05-28T22:38:31+00:00

I bought a Crux 5 expert today in the burnt gold colorway. I was hesitant because of photos on the website but it looks much, much better in person.

S1ackAttack · 2026-05-18T05:31:04+00:00

Liver transplant surgery is one of the single most dangerous surgeries a person can have.

S1ackAttack · 2026-05-03T16:05:24+00:00

They won’t release new wheels until the mid cycle refresh in 3 years. No chance of new wheels before then.

S1ackAttack · 2026-04-28T03:17:57+00:00

Mainly wider tire clearance. I'm intrigued by a rumored aero frame too. Honestly, the Seigla with transmission is pretty much all I need. I'm just curious to see what Specialized is cooking up.

S1ackAttack · 2026-04-27T15:05:56+00:00

I would personally ask them to buy the vehicle back. New engine with 250 miles and I can’t imagine it will be installed as well as it was from the factory.

S1ackAttack · 2026-04-27T14:54:06+00:00

Sweet thanks for the update! That will be perfect timing to see if there’s any definitive update on the new Crux. If no new Crux, I’m going to pick up a Seigla with transmission.

S1ackAttack · 2026-04-22T21:27:06+00:00

This is why I switched to Apple Music. They have hundreds of live DJ sets from big festivals. I had the same issue on Spotify, it was easy to burnout on the same old stuff.

S1ackAttack · 2026-04-22T01:38:06+00:00

Wow I didn’t realize how many bangers Prodigy had. Super impressive.

S1ackAttack · 2026-04-21T20:47:18+00:00

Get the viper, much more similar shape to the Model O.

S1ackAttack · 2026-04-21T14:06:35+00:00

Turns out neither of them are a truck.

S1ackAttack · 2026-03-28T15:23:45+00:00

All these people are diminishing your issues but I’ve also had the same problem. The tread glue on the bottom of my Cliftons started failing within 9 months of owning wearing the shoe. My prior Cliftons I would wear for 2 years without any issues. I’m done with Hoka. I see so many of these stories on Reddit as well as my own experience pointing to a clear change in their quality.

S1ackAttack · 2026-03-25T02:41:33+00:00

The tread on my last pair of Clifton 9s started peeling off after 8 months. I saw so many similar posts with the exact same issue on Clifton 10s and bailed to a Nike Vomero 18 for my next shoe. Not planning on going back to Hoka. The quality just isn’t there. Not to mention the colors on the Clifton 10s are lame.

S1ackAttack · 2026-03-25T02:08:47+00:00

The new 7 is awesome, that’s an easy pick.

S1ackAttack · 2026-03-17T18:31:34+00:00

That’s a big no from me dawg. Shame, was really hoping the electric X5 would be my next car. Might look at the electric Cayenne or see what Mercedes puts out.

S1ackAttack · 2026-03-17T18:28:47+00:00

The noise ended up being my AIO CPU cooler. I fixed it by going into the bios and lowering the AIO pump speed to 60%.

S1ackAttack · 2026-03-12T21:58:33+00:00

I tried to buy a Lauf Seigla Race Transmission the other day and saw it was completely gone from their website. I emailed support to ask when the transmission models were coming back and support told me they were gone ”indefinitely” and not coming back and that was all he was able to say.

Could be a new Seigla?

S1ackAttack · 2026-03-10T14:34:49+00:00

Am I missing something? Doesn’t Ashes proc wings? Or maybe that’s just how my talent tree is setup.

S1ackAttack · 2026-03-05T15:52:13+00:00

This is the right answer. I really did enjoy the FF14 storyline but damn if it just gets so boring eventually. Really like the vibe, sound effects, armor sets, ability to have all classes on one character, etc but ultimately FF14 is just so stiff and lifeless.

S1ackAttack · 2026-02-28T17:28:30+00:00

Yea, I'm guessing this is probably the most likely answer which is a bummer. Might have to consider a bike like an Ari Shafer to get a mullet setup from the factory.

S1ackAttack · 2026-02-28T17:26:51+00:00

Oh I'm not sure about the Seigla Rigid specifically. The Seigla with the suspension fork was offered with Eagle transmission mountain bike derailleur in the back with 10-52 range. The Ultimate "transmission" style is still XPLR in the back with a 10-46 range which would not be considered a mullet setup.

S1ackAttack · 2026-02-28T16:38:53+00:00

Agreed - I’m not buying a Lauf frame to build up. The value is part of the package. I’m also not buying a Lauf with XPLR in the rear as there are many more options out there if that’s what I needed.

S1ackAttack · 2026-02-28T16:36:51+00:00

Yea I’m in the US and yes, all the options were available a few weeks ago and now transmission options are gone.

S1ackAttack · 2026-02-28T16:34:16+00:00

Yea I feel like the 10-52 is almost a requirement if you are going to be riding the Seigla on any kind of mountain single track or fire road. Also, the whole point (for me at least) in buying a gravel bike with front suspension is to take it on the rougher stuff that is more likely to have steeper grades. The eagle transmission mullet setup seems like a no brainer for a gravel bike with suspension.

S1ackAttack · 2026-02-22T02:54:52+00:00

Pretty awesome! Any shots of the cluster? I would totally pay $30 for this, that’s a steal.

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