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SPECIALIZED / S-WORKS CRUX Frame Protection Kit

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TECTORA BikeProtection Gravel Frame Protection Film – STEK PPF Paint Protection for SPECIALIZED / S-WORKS CRUX

Asphalt, gravel, mud — your SPECIALIZED / S-WORKS CRUX takes it all. Our custom-fit STEK PPF frame protection film makes sure your carbon frame looks as good as your adventure feels — ride after ride, season after season.

Fitment & Compatibility

This kit was precision digital-designed and tested for:

  • Model: SPECIALIZED / S-WORKS CRUX frame (from 2023)
  • Material: Carbon frame
  • Sizes: Available for 52, 54, 56 and 58

Coverage & Protection Zones (14-piece kit incl. fork)

Targeted protection for the typical weak points of a gravel bike — built for mixed terrain and long days in the saddle. The kit protects:

  • Impact zones: Down tube & bottom bracket area — protection against rock strikes and gravel impacts.
  • Frame structure: Top tube, head tube & seat tube.
  • Rear triangle: Chain stays & seat stays — protection against mud, gravel, and shoe contact abrasion.
  • Cable rub protection: Precision-cut pieces covering critical areas exposed to brake and gear cable abrasion.

Pro Installation Tips

  • Preparation: Remove the bottle cages and wheels — for clean access to every edge.
  • Positioning: Always work wet. Leave approx. 3 mm gaps between pieces.
  • Bonding: Use a hair dryer on edges — especially around contact and bikepacking attachment zones.
  • Important: Do not wash the bike for at least 7 days after installation — the adhesive needs time to fully cure.

Gravel Install Tip: Extra care on bikepacking attachment zones

On gravel bikes, a lot of damage comes from frame bag attachment points and strap friction — take extra time here for alignment and edges for a clean, long-lasting finish.

What's Included – 14-piece Full-Frame Set incl. Fork

Everything you need for a clean home installation — no professional required:

  1. Pre-cut protection film: 100% precision fit — no cutting on the paint required.
  2. Application fluid: Spray bottle with Slip Solution — just add water.
  3. Pro squeegee: For a bubble-free, smooth surface.
  4. Microfiber cloth: For pre-installation cleaning and final finish.
  5. Step-by-step instructions: Clear and easy to follow — perfect for first-time installers.

Technical Specifications

Film Material

We exclusively use STEK PPF — a premium thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) from American manufacturer STEK. Robust, flexible, and engineered for hard mixed-terrain use on gravel routes.

Film Thickness

208 microns — strong enough for gravel and rough terrain, flexible enough for a precise fit on complex gravel frame geometries.

Self-Healing Properties

The elastic top layer regenerates itself with heat. Swirl marks and light scratches disappear with sunlight, warm water, or a hair dryer — effortlessly.

Nano-Ceramic Coating

Factory-applied nano-coating with Lotus Effect: mud and water bead off reliably — keeping your frame clean even after the muddiest gravel adventure.

Warranty

10-year manufacturer warranty against yellowing and cracking.

Accessories & Frame Protection for your SPECIALIZED / S-WORKS CRUX

A gravel bike like the SPECIALIZED / S-WORKS CRUX is built for adventure — long-distance touring, rough terrain, bikepacking. A precision-fit frame protection film protects your carbon frame exactly where no other accessory reaches — against gravel spray, abrasion, and transport scratches.

What makes this kit essential:

  • Gravel chip protection: Absorbs impacts on the down tube — gravel strikes hit significantly more often than on asphalt.
  • Bikepacking protection: Prevents abrasion from frame bags and attachment points — unique to gravel riding.
  • Resale value: An undamaged carbon frame holds its value — a scratched one does not.

Film Quality & Material – STEK PPF

Our gravel bike frame protection film for the SPECIALIZED / S-WORKS CRUX was developed specifically for this frame — every curve, every edge, every bikepacking contact point fits perfectly. Transparent, self-healing, and tough enough for every gravel adventure.

This bike frame PPF is engineered specifically for carbon gravel and adventure bike frames — not a generic wrap, but a model-specific protection solution built for mixed-terrain riding and long-distance touring.

We trust STEK PPF — one of the most reliable paint protection films from the USA — for long-lasting protection that holds up through thousands of gravel kilometres.

Your bike. Your adventure. Stay protected.

Questions & Answers

Is PPF film on the SPECIALIZED / S-WORKS CRUX really necessary? Or does a gravel frame not need any protection?

The carbon frame needs protection every day — not just in crashes. Gravel riding is the toughest test for frame paint: gravel thrown by tyres at speed, rocks and branches on forest roads, and abrasion from mud and sand attack the frame on every ride. STEK PPF covers the entire frame like an invisible skin — without changing the look or geometry.
Can the STEK PPF film on the SPECIALIZED / S-WORKS CRUX handle gravel impacts and abrasion on mixed terrain?

STEK PPF film at 208 microns thick covers the entire frame and absorbs impacts before they reach the paint. The self-healing top layer eliminates minor scratches with heat. Result: the frame looks like new even after hundreds of kilometres of gravel.
Is installing PPF film on the SPECIALIZED / S-WORKS CRUX difficult — including in the bikepacking bag contact zones?

No — if you follow the right process. The wet application technique lets you slide the film until it sits perfectly. Focus on the down tube and bikepacking bag contact zones, heat edges with a hair dryer only at the very end. Wait 7 days before the first wash.

How to apply your SPECIALIZED / S-WORKS CRUX Frame Protection Kit

Instructions

Clean and dry the bike thoroughly, then remove the bottle cage and wheels for better access. Degrease all installation areas with isopropyl alcohol and work in a clean space at 18–25 °C. Lay out and dry-fit each piece to confirm alignment before peeling the backing. Start with the top tube, continue around the head tube, then install the down tube. Apply section by section, smooth toward the edges, avoid overstretching, and leave about a 3 mm gap between separate pieces. Allow 1.5–4 hours for a complete install.