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2016 Specialized

Fate Comp Carbon 29

A 29″ carbon frame hardtail women’s crosscountry bike with upper mid-range components.
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FrameCarbon
SuspensionHardtail, 80mm
ForkRockShox Reba
Wheels29″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 11
GroupsetGX
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

(climbing)

26 mph

Fate Comp Carbon 29

27 mph

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Highest gear

(descending)

Sizing
SM

5'2" – 5'7"

MD

5'6" – 5'11"

LG

5'9" – 6'2"

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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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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

FACT 8M carbon, Women's Competitive XC 29 Geometry, women's carbon layup, tapered head tube, carbon PF30 BB, internal cable routing, hollow carbon dropouts, replaceable alloy derailleur hanger

BB StandardPF30, Press Fit

Fork

RockShox Reba RL 29, Solo Air spring, 80mm travel, compression adjust, rebound adjust, tapered alloy crown/steerer, 46mm offset, 15mm Maxle Stealth thru-axle

Travel80mm

Spring TypeAir

Bottom Bracket

SRAM, PF30, OS press-in bearings, sealed cartridge

Headset

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

Stem

Specialized XC, 3D forged alloy, 4-bolt, 6-degree rise

Handlebar

Specialized, flat bar, 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

Nylon, CEN std. w/ toe clips

Grips

Specialized Sip Grip, lock-on, half-waffle, regular thickness

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM GX X Horizon, 11-speed, alloy cage

Crank

SRAM S-1000, 11-speed, PF30, 30T X-Sync ring, 94mm BCD spider

Shifters

SRAM GX, 11-speed, trigger

Cassette

SRAM XG-1150, 11-speed, 10-42t

Chain

KMC X11L, 11-speed, w/ reusable MissingLink

Brakes

Front: Shimano Deore BR-M506, hydraulic disc, dual piston, resin pads, Rear: Shimano Deore BR-M506, hydraulic disc, dual piston, resin pads

TypeShimano Deore Hydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

Shimano Deore BL-M506, hydraulic, 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, sealed cartridge bearings, QR, 32h

Tires

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

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