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Fate Expert Carbon Worldcup 29
A 29″ carbon frame hardtail women’s crosscountry bike with ultra high-end components.
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| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Hardtail, 80mm |
| Fork | RockShox SID |
| Wheels | 29″ Carbon |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 11 |
| Groupset | X01, X1 |
| Brakes | Shimano XT 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 | 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 Standard: PF30, Press Fit |
|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox SID Brain 29, Solo Air spring, 80mm travel, bottom-mount Brain fade adjust, rebound adjust, tapered alloy crown/steerer, 46mm offset, 15mm Maxle Stealth thru-axle Travel: 80mm Spring Type: Air |
| 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 Stout XC, 3D forged alloy, 4-bolt, 6-degree rise, anti-corrosion hardware |
| 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 Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | Nylon, CEN std. w/ toe clips |
| Grips | Specialized Sip Grip, lock-on, half-waffle, regular thickness |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM X01, 11-speed, carbon cage |
|---|---|
| Crank | Custom SRAM S-2200, carbon, PF30 spindle, 30T, 94mm BCD spider |
| Shifters | SRAM X1, 11-speed, trigger |
| Cassette | SRAM XG-1180, 11-speed, 10-42t |
| Chain | SRAM PC-X1, 11-speed |
| Brakes | Front: Shimano Deore XT, Ice-Tech metallic pads, Rear: Shimano Deore XT, Ice-Tech metallic pads Type: Shimano XT Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Shimano XT, I-spec compatible |
| Rims | Roval Control Carbon 29, carbon disc |
|---|---|
| Spokes | DT Swiss Revolution |
| Front Hub | Roval Control Carbon, 15mm end caps |
| Rear Hub | Roval Control Carbon, SRAM XX1 XD driver body |
| 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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Last updated July 9
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