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Fate Comp Carbon 29
A 29″ carbon frame hardtail women’s crosscountry bike with high-end components.
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| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Hardtail, 80mm |
| Fork | RockShox Reba |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Groupset | XT, X7 |
| Brakes | Formula Hydraulic Disc |
Aug 2013 · Emily Schaldach
Caley Fretz gives the once-over to Rebecca Rusch's Specialized Fate ahead of the Leadville Trail 100 MTB
Jul 2013
As a female rider, the most frustrating part of the 26” vs 29” debate has nothing to do with the pros and cons of wheel size. It’s the part where people rave about the benefits of 29ers, then conclude with some kind of comment about how they’re not suited to smaller riders. Or women. Then …
A racey 29er with a women’s specific geometry and spec.
Size range extends to women below average height.
Fast, light, and minimal customisation necessary.
Fork feels harsh when set up for lower weight riders.
Chipping enamel.
Oct 2012
Specialized S-Works Fate Carbon 29 specialized.com $7,500 The Fate Carbon is one women's mountain bike where the phrase "pink it and shrink it" does not
Feb 2012
My, What Big Wheels You Have, by Jen See, The Fate is new for 2012 from Specialized Women. It’s the first carbon 29er designed specifically for women riders from Specialized. I’ve been riding the Fate since November on the trails around Santa Barbara, California. The bike handles best on smooth, fast trails, and I had the most fun with the Fate on the rolling terrain of our local coastal bluffs.
Oct 2011 · Sue George
My current personal rig is a one-year-old Specialized carbon Stumpjumper 29er hardtail (not a women’s bike) and I was curious to see how the Fate would ride in comparison.
Oct 2011 · Mountain Bike Editor,
New carbon 29er hardtail
| Frame | Fate FACT 8m carbon, Women's Performance XC 29er Geometry and carbon layup, tapered headtube, carbon PF30 BB, hollow carbon dropouts, replaceable alloy rear derailleur hanger BB Standard: PF30, Press Fit |
|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox Reba RL 29, Solo Air spring, alloy tapered crown/steerer, w/ lockout and reb adj. S: 51mm offset, M/L: 46mm offset, QR, 80mm travel Travel: 80mm Spring Type: Air |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM PF30, OS press-in bearings, sealed cartridge |
| Headset | 1-1/8 and 1-1/2"" threadless, Campy style upper with 1-1/2"" lower, cartridge bearings |
| Stem | Specialized, alloy, adjustable rise, 31.8mm clamp |
| Handlebar | Specialized XC, flat bar, 2014 butted alloy, 660mm wide, 8-degree backsweep, 31.8mm |
| Saddle | Specialized Women's Body Geometry Jett Comp Gel, hollow Cr-Mo rails, 143mm |
| Seatpost | Specialized 2014 butted alloy, single bolt setback, 27.2mm, 350mm Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | Resin test ride, w/ toe clips, CEN std. |
| Grips | Specialized Sip Grip, half-waffle aramid-infused, regular thickness |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano XT Shadow Plus, 10-speed, SGS cage |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | SRAM X7, 10-speed, 34.9 clamp, top pull |
| Crank | Custom SRAM S-1250, 7050 alloy arms, 10-speed XC double, PF30 spindle, S: 165mm, M: 170mm, L: 175mm |
| Shifters | Shimano SLX, 10-speed, trigger |
| Cassette | SRAM PG-1030, 10-speed, 11-36 |
| Chain | SRAM PC 1051, 10-speed, PowerLink |
| Brakes | Front: Formula C1, hydraulic disc, metallic pad, alloy caliper, 160mm rotor, Rear: Formula C1, hydraulic disc, metallic pad, alloy caliper, 160mm rotor Type: Formula Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Formula C1, alloy master cylinder, alloy lever blade, tooled reach adj. |
| Rims | Roval 29, alloy disc, 24mm wide, 32h |
|---|---|
| Spokes | DT Swiss Industry, stainless |
| Front Hub | Specialized Hi Lo disc, 15mm end caps, sealed cartridge bearing, QR, 32h |
| Rear Hub | Specialized Hi Lo disc, double-sealed cartridge bearings, QR, 32h |
| Tires | Front: S-Works Fast Trak, 2Bliss Ready, 29x2.0"", aramid bead, 120 TPI, Rear: Specialized Fast Trak Control, 2Bliss Ready, 29x2.0"", aramid bead, 60 TPI |
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