Post, Bar, and Stem

I currently ride a CruX with a Thomson post, Thomson stem, and the stock alloy bar.  I am looking to make the Crux a little more forgiving / take the edge off by swapping the post, bar, and stem to something a little flexier.  What are some posts, bars, and stems that fit this criteria? Not looking to spend Enve, Syntace, or Ergon money.  Something Easton EC70 level or less. Thanks.

Just picked up an Easton EC70 setback to replace my Thomson straight.  New frame, different geometry, couldn't slide the saddle back enough.  I've heard great things about the EC70, but then again I always thought the Thomson was comfortable

I really don't think changing stems will make a huge difference, at least not with reasonable cost being a priority.

As far as bars, the lower end Cowbell 3 is less stiff than the lighter and pricier Cowbell 2. Go wide so it have more length in which to flex and double wrap them for more cushion.

Since you didn't get a stem, and bought cheap bars, you now have funds available for a pricier seatpost...

A carbon post will help provide a little give in the posterior. I'd save the beans for the post by keeping the stock stem. If you like your fit on the current bars, run 'em. I run the 46cm Salsa Woodchippers myself. I wrap them with some Fizik bar gel and finish off with Salsa gel tape. That gives me good cush

The next Big Bang for your buck is bigger tires with higher TPI. If that frame will fit 40mm treads, tubeless, I run around 30-35psi in my WTB Nano 40's, and my nail file Conti Cyclocross speed 35's I run 42psi. Nice ride

The Specialized CG-R retails for $200. It came stock on my 2014 Crux Elite EVO and did a great job of softening bumps and deadening vibrations. I can't see a stem change making much difference. A carbon bar might help. Tires will be your biggest bang for the buck. More room in front for bigger tires on a Crux than rear.