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2015 Specialized

Crave SL

A 29″ aluminum frame rigid crosscountry bike with upper mid-range components.
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FrameAluminum
SuspensionRigid
ForkCarbon
Wheels29″ Aluminum
GroupsetSRAM
BrakesShimano Deore Hydraulic Disc
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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

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

Fork

Specialized Chisel carbon, monocoque, tapered carbon steerer, alloy dropouts, disc mount, OS28 hub compatible

Bottom Bracket

SRAM GXP, 73mm

Headset

1-1/8"" upper, 1-1/2"" lower, Campy style, integrated sealed cartridge bearings

Stem

Specialized, 3D forged alloy, 4-bolt, 6-degree rise, anti-corrosion hardware

Handlebar

Specialized flat, 6061 double butted alloy, 9-degree backsweep, 31.8mm

Saddle

Body Geometry mountain, hollow Cr-Mo rails, 143mm

Seatpost

Alloy, 2-bolt, 12.5mm offset, 27.2mm, anti-corrosion hardware

TypeRigid

Grips

Specialized Body Geometry XC Contour, Kraton w/ gel, lock-on, closed end

Groupset
Crank

Custom SRAM S-1255, singlespeed specific, GXP, 104mm BCD spider

Cassette

Singlespeed conversion kit, 20T Cr-Mo 3/32"" cog, alloy spacers, lock ring

Chain

KMC X8, 8-speed, reusable Missing Link

Brakes

Front: Shimano BR-M506, hydraulic disc, dual piston, resin pads, Rear: Shimano BR-M506, hydraulic disc, dual piston, resin pads

TypeShimano Deore Hydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

Shimano BL-M506, hydraulic, w/ reach adjust

Wheels
Rims

Specialized Stout XC SL, 29"" disc, alloy double-wall, welded joint, 26mm inner width, 24/28h

Spokes

Stainless, 2.0/1.8/2.0mm

Front Hub

Specialized Hi Lo disc, alloy, sealed cartridge bearings, QR, 24h

Rear Hub

Specialized Hi Lo disc, alloy, sealed cartridge bearings, QR, 28h

Tires

Front: Specialized Ground Control, 60TPI, 2Bliss Ready, folding bead, 29x2.3"", Rear: Specialized Ground Control, 60TPI, 2Bliss Ready, folding bead, 29x2.1""

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