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    Crave SL 292016 Specialized
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    Category
    		Crosscountry
    4.5
    Frame
    		Aluminum
    		Carbon
    Wheels
    		Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    		29″
    		Shimano Deore Hydraulic Disc
    		SRAM
    Drivetrain
    		1 × 8
    Brand Site

    specialized.com

    Summary
    		The Specialized Crave SL 29 is a 29″ aluminum frame rigid crosscountry bike with upper mid-range components.

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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)

    14 mph

    Crave SL 29

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Geometry
    Specs
    Crave SL 292016 Specialized
    Frame

    Specialized M4 Premium Aluminum, XC 29 Geometry, fully-butted w/ smooth welds, tapered head tube, tapered seat tube, forged post-mount 160mm disc dropouts, replaceable alloy derailleur hanger

    Fork

    Specialized Chisel, carbon, monocoque, tapered carbon steerer, alloy dropouts, disc mount, OS28 hub compatible

    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 Henge Comp, hollow Cr-Mo rails, 143mm

    Seatpost

    Alloy, 2-bolt, 12.5mm offset, 30.9mm, anti-corrosion hardware

    Type: Rigid

    Pedals

    Alloy, 1 pc. body, 9/16"", w/ reflectors

    Grips

    Specialized Sip Grip, light lock-on, half-waffle, S/M: regular thickness, L/XL: XL thickness

    Groupset
    Crank

    Custom SRAM S-1255, singlespeed specific, GXP, 32T, 104mm BCD spider

    Cassette

    Singlespeed conversion kit, 20t Cr-Mo 3/32"" cog, alloy spacers, lock ring

    Chain

    KMC X8, 8-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 BL-M506, hydraulic, reach adjust

    Wheels
    Rims

    Specialized Stout XC Pro 29, disc, alloy, double-wall, sleeve joint, 26mm inner width, tubeless ready, 24/28h

    Spokes

    Stainless, butted, 2.0/1.8/2.0mm, black

    Front Hub

    Specialized Stout XC Pro, Hi Lo disc, alloy, sealed cartridge bearings, QR, 24h

    Rear Hub

    Specialized Stout XC Pro, Hi Lo disc, alloy, sealed cartridge bearings, QR, 28h

    Tires

    Front: Specialized Ground Control, 60TPI, 2Bliss Ready, folding bead, 29x2.1"", Rear: Specialized Fast Trak Control, 60TPI, 2Bliss Ready, folding bead, 29x2.0""

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