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    Category
    Crosscountry
    Frame
    Aluminum
    RockShox
    Wheels
    Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    29″
    Shimano Hydraulic Disc
    SLX, Alivio
    Drivetrain
    3 × 9
    Suspension
    Hardtail
    Front Travel
    80mm
    Brand Site

    specialized.com

    Summary
    The Specialized Carve Comp 29 is a 29″ aluminum frame hardtail crosscountry bike with upper mid-range components.

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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    Carve Comp 29
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    Gear Range

    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)

    35 mph

    Carve Comp 29

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Geometry
    Specs
    Frame

    Specialized M4SL fully manipulated alloy frame, 29"" XC geometry, fully butted w/ smooth welding, tapered head/seat tube, forged post mount 160mm dropouts w/ replaceable derailleur hanger, disc only

    Fork

    RockShox XC32 TK SA 29 SL, magnesium lower, 32mm Cr-Mo stanchions, 1-1/8"" to 1.5"" tapered alloy steerer, coil spring, TurnKey damping w/ LO & external reb. adj. 80mm travel

    Travel80mm

    Spring TypeCoil

    Bottom Bracket

    Shimano, Octalink spline, cartridge bearing, 73mm

    Headset

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

    Stem

    Specialized 3D forged 6061 alloy, 4 bolt clamp, 7º rise, 31.8mm

    Handlebar

    XC flat bar, double butted alloy, 10º backsweep, 4º upsweep, 31.8mm

    Saddle

    Specialized Body Geometry Carve, steel rails, 143mm width

    Seatpost

    Forged 6061 alloy, 2 bolt head, 27.2mm, 12.5mm offset, micro adjust

    TypeRigid

    Pedals

    Alloy 1pc. body and cage, reflector kit, 9/16""

    Grips

    Specialized Body Geometry XCT Men's, dual compound, Kraton rubber, closed end, 130mm

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano SLX Shadow, 9-speed, SGS cage

    Front Derailleur

    Shimano Alivo, 9-speed, 34.9mm clamp, bottom-swing, dual-pull

    Crank

    Shimano Alivio, 3pc, 9-speed, Octalink spline

    Shifters

    Shimano Alivio, 9-speed Rapidfire plus, SL type w/ optical display

    Cassette

    Shimano 9-speed, 11-34t

    Chain

    KMC X-9, 9-speed, reusable Missing Link

    Brakes

    Front: Shimano BR-M446 hydraulic disc brake, post mount, 180mm 6-bolt rotor, Rear: Shimano BR-M446 hydraulic disc brake, post mount, 160mm 6-bolt rotor

    TypeShimano Hydraulic Disc

    Brake Levers

    Shimano BR-M446, hydraulic lever

    Wheels
    Rims

    Carve Disc 29"", alloy double-wall, sleeve joint, 32h

    Spokes

    Stainless, 2.0mm (14g)

    Front Hub

    Formula disc hub, alloy 7075 axle, high-low flange, double-sealed cartidge bearings, machined disc mount and flange, QR, 32h

    Rear Hub

    Formula rear disc hub, cassette, double-sealed loose ball, polished races, machined disc mount and flanges, 19mm contact, QR, 32h

    Tires

    Front: Specialized The Captain Control, 60 TPI, 2Bliss Ready, aramid bead, dual compound, 29x2.0"", Rear: Specialized The Captain Control, 60 TPI, 2Bliss Ready, aramid bead, dual compound, 29x2.0""

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