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A 29″ aluminum frame hardtail women’s crosscountry bike with upper mid-range components.
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| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Hardtail, 80mm |
| Fork | RockShox Recon Gold RL |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 10 |
| Groupset | SLX, Deore |
| Brakes | Shimano Deore 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.
| 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 Travel: 80mm Spring Type: Air |
| 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 Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | Alloy, 1 pc. body, 9/16"", w/ reflectors |
| Grips | Specialized Sip Grip, lock-on, half-waffle, regular thickness |
| 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 Type: Shimano Deore Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Shimano Deore, hydraulic, reach adjust |
| 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"" |
First added July 9
Last updated July 9
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