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2016 Specialized

Crave 29

A 29″ aluminum frame hardtail crosscountry bike with upper mid-range components.
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FrameAluminum
SuspensionHardtail
ForkManitou
Wheels29″ Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 10
GroupsetDeore, X5
BrakesTektro Gemini Hydraulic Disc
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

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28 mph

Crave 29

27 mph

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Reviews
Mountain Bike Action
Bike Test: Specialized Crave Expert

Mar 2015 · MBA Action

An affordable way to satisfy your craving

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BikeRadar
Specialized Crave Comp 29 - first ride review

May 2014 · Guy Kesteven

Fast handling can undermine confidence but still smooth, comfortable and naturally fast once moving

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Singletrack World
Specialized Crave Comp

Jan 2014 · Mark Alker

Californian bicycle powerhouse Specialized has been focusing attention on its big wheelers for a little longer than many...

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Specs
Build
Frame

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

Fork

Manitou M30, air spring, external compression adjust, rebound adjust, lockout, internal shim stack high-speed damping, XC tune, w/ MILO remote, 1.5"" tapered alloy steerer, 30mm straight wall alloy stanchions

Spring TypeAir

Bottom Bracket

SRAM GXP, 73mm

Headset

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

Stem

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

Handlebar

Specialized Stout XC, flat bar, double-butted 6061 alloy, 9-degree backsweep, 4-degree upsweep, 31.8mm

Saddle

Body Geometry Henge, thin padding, steel rails, 143mm

Seatpost

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

TypeRigid

Pedals

Alloy, 1 pc. body, 9/16"", w/ reflectors

Grips

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

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano Deore Shadow Plus, 10-speed, SGS cage

Front Derailleur

SRAM X5, 2x10, high mount

Crank

Custom SRAM S-1255, 2 pc. 10-speed XC double, 36/22T

Shifters

Shimano Deore RapidFire Plus, 10-speed, I-spec

Cassette

SRAM PG-1030, 10-speed, 11-36t

Chain

KMC X10L, 10-speed, w/ reusable MissingLink

Brakes

Front: Tektro Gemini Comp, hydraulic disc, resin/metallic pads, I-spec compatible, Rear: Tektro Gemini Comp, hydraulic disc, resin/metallic pads, I-spec compatible

TypeTektro Gemini Hydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

Tektro Gemini Comp, hydraulic, reach adjust, I-spec compatible

Wheels
Rims

Specialized Stout XC SL, 29"" disc, alloy double-wall, sleeve joint, 26mm inner width, tubeless ready, 28/32h

Spokes

Stainless, 14g, black

Front Hub

Specialized Stout XC SL, Hi Lo disc, alloy, RCC bearing system, QR, 28h

Rear Hub

Specialized Stout XC SL, Hi Lo disc, alloy, RCC bearing system, QR, 32h

Tires

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

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