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2015 Specialized

Fate Comp Carbon 29

A 29″ carbon frame hardtail women’s crosscountry bike with high-end components.
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FrameCarbon
SuspensionHardtail, 80mm
ForkRockShox Reba
Wheels29″ Aluminum
GroupsetXT, X7
BrakesMagura Hydraulic Disc
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Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain
easyextreme
Handling
nimblestable
Fate Comp Carbon 29
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Reviews
Velo
Specialized S-Works Fate Carbon 29

May 2016 · VeloNews.com

Light and nimble, the Fate Carbon 29 is made for racing. Every piece of this hardtail was designed for efficiency and speed. It’s built with Specialized’s

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VeloNews
Reviewed: Specialized S-Works Fate Carbon 29

Apr 2016 · Emily Schaldach

Light and nimble, the Fate Carbon 29 is made for racing. Every piece of this hardtail was designed for efficiency and speed.

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Flow Mountain Bike
Tested: Specialized Women’s S-Works Fate Carbon 29

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 …

Highs
  • 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.

Lows
  • Fork feels harsh when set up for lower weight riders.

  • Chipping enamel.

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BIKE Magazine
Fresh: Specialized S-Works Fate Carbon 29

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

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Mountain Flyer
Tested: Specialized Fate 29er

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.

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

FACT 8m carbon, Women's Performance XC 29er Geometry, women's carbon layup w/ tapered headtube, carbon PF30 BB, hollow carbon dropouts, replaceable alloy hanger

BB StandardPF30, Press Fit

Fork

RockShox Reba RL 29, Solo Air spring, tapered alloy steerer, w/ lockout, compression, rebound adjust, 15mm thru-axle, 80mm travel

Travel80mm

Spring TypeAir

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, forged alloy, adjustable rise

Handlebar

Specialized flat, 8-degree backsweep, 31.8mm

Saddle

Body Geometry Women's Myth Comp, hollow Cr-Mo rails, 155mm

Seatpost

Specialized alloy, single bolt, 27.2mm

TypeRigid

Pedals

Resin test ride, w/ toe clips, CEN std.

Grips

Specialized Sip Grip, lock-on, half-waffle, S/M: regular thickness, Others: XL

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano XT Shadow Plus, 10-speed, SGS long cage

Front Derailleur

SRAM X7, 2x10, high clamp

Crank

Custom SRAM S-1250, 7050 alloy arms, 10-speed AM double, PF30 spindle, 104/64mm BCD spider

Shifters

Shimano SLX, 10-speed, trigger

Cassette

SRAM PG 1030, 10-speed, 11-36

Chain

SRAM PC 1031, 10-speed, w/ PowerLink, nickel finish

Brakes

Front: Magura MTS, hydraulic disc, Hi Friction pad, alloy master cylinder, alloy caliper, 160mm Storm SL rotor, Rear: Magura MTS, hydraulic disc, Hi Friction pad, alloy master cylinder, alloy caliper, 160mm Storm SL rotor

TypeMagura Hydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

Magura MTS, alloy lever

Wheels
Rims

Roval 29, alloy, 21mm inner width, 32h

Spokes

DT Swiss Industry, stainless

Front Hub

Specialized Hi Lo disc, sealed cartridge bearings, 15mm thru-axle, 32h

Rear Hub

Specialized Hi Lo disc, double-sealed cartridge bearing, QR, 32h

Tires

Front: S-Works Fast Trak Control, 120TPI, 2Bliss Ready, folding bead, 29x2.2"", Rear: Specialized Fast Trak Control, 60TPI, 2Bliss Ready, folding bead, 29x2.0""

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