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2014 Specialized

Crave 29

A 29″ aluminum frame crosscountry bike with modest components.
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FrameAluminum
Wheels29″ Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 10
GroupsetDeore
BrakesHydraulic Disc
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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

New Specialized M4 Premium Aluminum, XC 29er Geometry, fully butted w/ smooth welds, tapered headtube and seat tube, forged post-mount 160mm disc dropouts, replaceable alloy derailleur hanger

Bottom Bracket

SRAM GXP, 68mm shell

Headset

1-1/8" upper and 1-1/2" lower threadless, Campy style, integrated full cartridge bearings

Stem

Specialized 3D forged 6061 alloy, 4-bolt clamp, 6-degree rise, 60mm/70mm length, 31.8mm

Handlebar

Specialized mini rise bar, double-butted 6061 alloy, 660/700mm wide, 12mm rise, 10-degree backsweep, 6-degree upsweep, 31.8mm clamp

Saddle

Body Geometry Henge, steel rails, 143mm

Seatpost

Specialized 2-bolt head, forged alloy, 8mm offset, micro-adjust, 30.9mm

TypeRigid

Pedals

Composite platform, w/ reflectors, 9/16"

Groupset
Crank

Custom SRAM S-1255 10-speed, 160mm arms

Shifters

Shimano Deore, 10-speed, I-spec

Chain

KMC X10

Brakes

Hydraulic Disc

TypeHydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

Disc 24", double wall, 23mm, sleeve joint, 28h

Spokes

Stainless, 2.0, threadlock, 14g

Front Hub

Specialized disc, alloy, Hi Lo flange, cartridge bearings, steel axle, QR, 36h

Rear Hub

Specialized disc, alloy, Hi Lo flange, cartridge bearings, steel axle, steel cassette body, QR, 36h

Tires

Front: Specialized Ground Control, 60TPI, folding bead, 29x2.1", Rear: Specialized Fast Trak Control, 60TPI, 2Bliss Ready, folding bead, 29x2.0"

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