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2016 Specialized

Fate Comp 29

A 29″ aluminum frame hardtail women’s crosscountry bike with upper mid-range components.
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FrameAluminum
SuspensionHardtail, 80mm
ForkRockShox Recon Gold RL
Wheels29″ Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 10
GroupsetSLX, Deore
BrakesShimano Deore 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

Fate Comp 29

27 mph

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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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Specs
Build
Frame

Specialized M4 Aluminum, Women's Competitive XC 29 Geometry, smooth welds, integrated head tube, forged post-mount 160mm dropouts, replaceable alloy derailleur hanger

Fork

RockShox Recon Gold TK SA 29 SL, Solo Air spring, 80mm travel, TurnKey damping, PopLoc remote lockout, external rebound adjust, tapered alloy steerer, 32mm alloy stanchions, mag post disc mount

Travel80mm

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 Women's Myth Sport, steel rails, 155mm

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, lock-on, half-waffle, regular thickness

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano SLX 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, SL type, 10-speed, I-spec

Cassette

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

Chain

KMC X10L, 10-speed, w/ reusable MissingLink

Brakes

Front: Shimano Deore, hydraulic disc, dual piston, resin pads, Rear: Shimano Deore, hydraulic disc, dual piston, resin pads

TypeShimano Deore Hydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

Shimano Deore, hydraulic, reach adjust

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, Hi Lo disc, alloy, RCC bearing system, QR, 28h

Rear Hub

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

Tires

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

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