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Fate Expert 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 SID |
| Wheels | 29″ Carbon |
| Groupset | XTR, X7 |
| Brakes | Magura Hydraulic Disc |
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
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.
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.
| 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 Standard: PF30, Press Fit |
|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox SID World Cup 29 Brain, Solo Air spring, tapered alloy steerer, bottom-mount BrainFade, rebound adjust, 15mm thru-axle, 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, forged alloy, 6-degree 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 Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | Resin test ride, w/ toe clips, CEN std. |
| Grips | Specialized Sip Grip, lock-on, half-waffle, S/M: regular thickness, Others: XL |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano XTR Shadow Plus, 10-speed, GS mid cage |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | SRAM X7, 2x10, high clamp |
| Crank | Custom SRAM S-2200, carbon, PF30 spindle, 104/64mm BCD spider |
| Shifters | Shimano SLX, 10-speed, trigger |
| Cassette | SRAM PG 1050, 10-speed, 11-36 |
| Chain | SRAM PC 1051, 10-speed, w/ PowerLink |
| 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 Type: Magura Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Magura MTS, alloy lever |
| Rims | Roval Control 29 Carbon, 22mm inner width, 32h |
|---|---|
| Spokes | DT Swiss Revolution |
| Front Hub | Roval Control 29 Carbon, w/ 15/20mm thru-axle, 32h |
| Rear Hub | Roval Control Carbon 29, 12mm thru-axle, 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"" |
First added July 9
Last updated July 9
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