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Carve Expert 29
A 29″ aluminum frame hardtail crosscountry bike with upper mid-range components.
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| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Hardtail, 80mm |
| Fork | RockShox Recon Silver TK |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 3 × 10 |
| Groupset | XT, Deore |
| Brakes | Shimano Deore Hydraulic Disc |
Dec 2011 · Seb Rogers
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| Frame | Specialized M4SL fully manipulated alloy frame, 29"" geometry, fully butted w/ smooth welding, tapered head/seat tubes, forged post mount 160mm dropouts w/ replaceable derailleur hanger, disc only |
|---|---|
| Fork | Recon Silver TK SA SL 29, magnesium lower, butted 32mm Cr-Mo stanchions, 1-1/8"" to 1.5"" tapered alloy steerer, Solo Air spring, TurnKey damping w/ lock out and external rebound adj. 80mm travel Travel: 80mm Spring Type: Air |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano, Octalink spline, cartridge bearing, 73mm |
| Headset | Integrated 1-1/8"" upper and 1-1/2"" lower threadless, Campy-style, full cartridge bearings |
| Stem | Specialized 3D forged 6061 alloy, 4 bolt clamp, 7º rise, 31.8mm |
| Handlebar | XC flat bar, double butted alloy, 10º backsweep, 4º upsweep, 31.8mm |
| Saddle | Specialized Body Geometry Carve SL, hollow Cr-Mo rails, 143mm width |
| Seatpost | Forged 6061 alloy, 2 bolt head, 27.2mm, 12.5mm offset, micro adjust Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | Alloy 1pc. body and cage, reflector kit, 9/16"" |
| Grips | Specialized Body Geometry XCT Men's, dual compound, Kraton rubber, closed end, 130mm |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano XT Shadow, 10-speed, SGS cage |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Deore, 10-speed, 34.9mm clamp, bottom-swing, dual-pull |
| Crank | Shimano Hollowtech, 3pc, 10-speed, Octalink spline |
| Shifters | Shimano Deore, 10-speed Rapidfire plus, SL type w/ optical display |
| Cassette | Shimano 10-speed, 11-36t |
| Chain | KMC X-10, 10-speed, reusable Missing Link |
| Brakes | Front: Shimano BR-M505 hydraulic disc brake, post mount, 180mm 6-bolt rotor, Rear: Shimano BR-M505 hydraulic disc brake, post mount, 160mm 6-bolt rotor Type: Shimano Deore Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Shimano BR-M505, hydraulic lever |
| Rims | Carve Disc 29"", alloy double-wall, sleeve joint, 32h |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Stainless, 2.0mm (14g) |
| Front Hub | Formula disc hub, alloy 7075 axle, high-low flange, double-sealed cartidge bearings, machined disc mount and flange, QR, 32h |
| Rear Hub | Formula rear disc hub, cassette, double-sealed loose ball, polished races, machined disc mount and flanges, 19mm contact, QR, 32h |
| Tires | Front: Specialized The Captain Control, 60 TPI, 2Bliss Ready, aramid bead, dual compound, 29x2.0"", Rear: Specialized The Captain Control, 60 TPI, 2Bliss Ready, aramid bead, dual compound, 29x2.0"" |
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Last updated July 9
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