Better than a Crux? New Factor Aluto aces double duty on road and gravel

After testing more than 100 gravel bikes, the Factor Aluto ranks as one of my favorites on the lighter, racier end of the gravel spectrum. It is basically a Specialized Crux with internal routing. Here I compare the two.

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