Bike Comparison
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| MSRP | $2,500 | $3,200 | $4,500 | $5,800 | $11,000 |
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| Where to Buy | — $1 At | — $1 At | — $1 At | — $1 At | — $1 At |
| Category | Crosscountry | Crosscountry | Crosscountry | Crosscountry | Crosscountry |
| Weight | 23.0 lbs | ||||
| Spec Level | |||||
| Frame | Carbon | Carbon | Carbon | Carbon | Carbon |
| Fork | RockShox Judy | RockShox Reba | RockShox SID | RockShox SID | RockShox SID SL Ultimate |
| Wheels | Aluminum | Aluminum | Carbon | Carbon | Carbon |
| Wheel Size | 29″ | 29″ | 29″ | 29″ | 29″ |
| Brakes | Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic Disc |
| Groupset | NX Eagle, SRAM | GX Eagle, X1 | X01 Eagle, X1 | X01 Eagle AXS, X1 | XX1 Eagle AXS, X01 Eagle AXS |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 | 1 × 12 | 1 × 12 | 1 × 12 Electronic | 1 × 12 Electronic |
| Power Meter | None | None | None | None | Integrated |
| Suspension | Hardtail | Hardtail | Hardtail | Hardtail | Hardtail |
| Front Travel | 100mm | 100mm | 100mm | 100mm | 100mm |
| Seatpost | Rigid | Rigid | Rigid | Rigid | Rigid |
| Brand Site | specialized.com | specialized.com | specialized.com | specialized.com | specialized.com |
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| Frame | Specialized FACT 11m, Progressive XC Geometry, Rider-First Engineered™, threaded BB, 12x148mm rear spacing, internal cable routing BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded Hanger Standard: UDH Colors: Gloss Tarmac Black / Abalone; Gloss Lagoon / Chameleon Eyris | Specialized FACT 11m, Progressive XC Geometry, Rider-First Engineered™, threaded BB, 12x148mm rear spacing, internal cable routing BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded Hanger Standard: UDH Colors: Gloss Tarmac Black / Abalone; Gloss Lagoon / Chameleon Eyris | Specialized FACT 11m, XC Geometry, Rider-First Engineered™, threaded BB, 12x148mm rear spacing, internal cable routing BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded Hanger Standard: UDH Colors: Gloss Tarmac Black / Abalone; Gloss Lagoon / Chameleon Eyris | Specialized FACT 11m, Progressive XC Geometry, Rider-First Engineered™, threaded BB, 12x148mm rear spacing, internal cable routing BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded Hanger Standard: UDH Colors: Gloss Tarmac Black / Abalone; Gloss Lagoon / Chameleon Eyris | S-Works FACT 12m, Progressive XC Geometry, Rider-First Engineered™, threaded BB, 12x148mm rear spacing, internal cable routing, BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded Hanger Standard: UDH Colors: Gloss Tarmac Black / Abalone; Gloss Lagoon / Chameleon Eyris |
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| Fork | RockShox Judy Gold, Motion Control damper, Solo Air, 42mm offset, 15x110mm thru-axle, 100mm of travel (XS - 80mm travel) Spring Type: Air | RockShox Reba RL, Motion Control damper, Solo Air, 42mm offset, 15x110mm thru-axle, 100mm of travel Spring Type: Air | RockShox SID SL BRAIN, Bottom-Adjust Brain damper, Debon Air, 15x110mm, 44mm offset, 100mm Travel (XS-80mm Travel) Spring Type: Air | RockShox SID SL BRAIN, Top-Adjust Brain damper, Debon Air, 15x110mm, 44mm offset, 100mm Travel Spring Type: Air | RockShox SID SL ULTIMATE BRAIN, Top-Adjust Brain damper, Debon Air, 15x110mm, 44mm offset, 100mm Travel Spring Type: Air |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM DUB, BSA 73mm, Threaded | SRAM DUB, BSA 73mm, Threaded | SRAM DUB, BSA 73mm, threaded | SRAM DUB, BSA 73mm, Threaded | SRAM DUB, BSA 73mm, Threaded |
| Stem | 3D-forged alloy, 31.8mm, 7-degree | 3D-forged alloy, 31.8mm, 7-degree | Specialized XC, 3D-forged alloy, 4-bolt, 6-degree rise | Specialized XC, 3D-forged alloy, 4-bolt, 6-degree rise | S-Works SL, alloy, titanium bolts, 6-degree |
| Handlebar | Specialized Alloy XC minirise, double-butted alloy, 8-degree backsweep, 6-degree upsweep, 10mm rise, 31.8mm | Specialized Alloy Minirise, 10mm rise, 750mm, 31.8mm clamp | Specialized Alloy Minirise, 10mm rise, 750mm, 31.8mm clamp | S-Works Carbon XC Mini Rise, 6-degree upsweep, 8-degree backsweep, 10mm rise, 760mm, 31.8mm | S-Works Carbon XC Mini Rise, 6-degree upsweep, 8-degree backsweep, 10mm rise, 760mm, 31.8mm |
| Saddle | Body Geometry Power Sport, steel rails | Body Geometry Power Sport, steel rails | Body Geometry Power Sport, steel rails | Body Geometry Power Expert, titanium rails | Body Geometry S-Works Power, carbon fiber rails, carbon fiber base |
| Seatpost | Specialized Alloy, Single Bolt, 30.9mm | Specialized Alloy, Single Bolt, 30.9mm | Specialized Alloy, Single Bolt, 30.9mm | S-Works FACT carbon, 10mm offset, 30.9mm | S-Works FACT carbon, 10mm setback, 30.9mm |
| Pedals | PEDAL, TEST RIDE PEDALS PROVIDED BY SPECIALIZED |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed | SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed | SRAM X01 Eagle, 12-speed | SRAM X01 Eagle AXS | SRAM XX1 Eagle AXS |
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| Crank | SRAM X1000 Eagle, DUB, 170/175mm 32T, 32T | SRAM X1 1000 Eagle, DUB, 170/175mm 32T, 34T | SRAM X1 Eagle, DUB, 32T, XS: 165mm, SM: 170mm, M-XL: 175mm | SRAM X1 carbon Eagle, Boost™ 148, DUB, 32T, SM: 170mm, M-XL 175mm | Quarq XX1 Powermeter, DUB, 170/175mm, 34t, 34T |
| Power Meter | Quarq XX1 Powermeter, DUB, 170/175mm, 34t, 34T | ||||
| Shifters | SRAM NX Eagle, trigger, 12-speed | SRAM GX, trigger, 12-speed | SRAM X01, trigger, 12-speed | SRAM AXS Eagle Controller | SRAM Eagle AXS Rocker Paddle |
| Cassette | SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed, 11-50t | SRAM XG-1275, 12-speed, 10-52t | SRAM XG-1275 Eagle, 12-speed, 10-50t | SRAM XG-1295 Eagle, 12-speed, 10-50t | SRAM XG-1299, 12-Speed, 10-52t |
| Chain | SRAM SX Eagle, 12-speed w/ PowerLock® | SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed | SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed | SRAX X01 Eagle, 12-speed | SRAM XX1 Eagle |
| Brakes | SRAM Level T hydraulic disc, 2-Piston Caliper | SRAM Level TL, 2-piston caliper, hydraulic disc | SRAM Level TL, 2-piston caliper, hydraulic disc | SRAM Level TLM, 2-piston caliper, hydraulic disc | SRAM Level Ultimate, 2-piston caliper, hydraulic disc |
| Rims | Specialized Alloy, Tubeless Ready, 25mm internal width, 28h | Specialized Alloy, Tubeless Ready, 25mm internal width, 28h | Roval Control Carbon, 25mm internal width, Zero bead hook, Tubeless ready, 28h | Roval Control Carbon, 25mm internal width, Zero bead hook, Tubeless ready, 28h | Roval Control SL, Carbon offset design, 29mm internal width, 4mm hook width, Tubeless ready, 24h |
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| Spokes | Stainless, 14g | DT Swiss Industry | DT Swiss Competition Race | DT Swiss Competition Race | DT Swiss Aerolite |
| Front Hub | Alloy, sealed cartridge bearings, 15x110mm thru-axle, 28h | Alloy, sealed cartridge bearings, 15x110mm thru-axle, 28h | DT Swiss 350, 15x110mm spacing, Torque caps, 6-bolt, 28h | DT Swiss 350, 15x110mm spacing, Torque caps, 6-bolt, 28h | Roval Control SL, DT Swiss Internals, Ceramic Bearings, 6-bolt, 15mm thru-axle, 110mm spacing, Torque caps, 24h straight pull t-head |
| Rear Hub | Alloy, sealed cartridge bearings, 12x148mm thru-axle, 28h | Alloy, sealed cartridge bearings, 148mmx12mm thru-axle, 28h | DT Swiss 350, Star Ratchet, SRAM XD driver body, 12mm thru-axle, 148mm spacing, 28h | DT Swiss 350, Star Ratchet, SRAM XD driver body, 12mm thru-axle, 148mm spacing, 28h | Roval Control SL, DT Swiss 180 Internals, DT Swiss Ratchet EXP, Ceramic bearings, 12mm thru-axle, 148mm spacing, 24h straight-pull t-head |
| Tires | Front: Specialized Fast Trak, Control Casing, T5 Compound, 29x2.35, Rear: Specialized Renegade, Control Casing, T5 Compound, 29x2.35 | Front: Specialized Fast Trak, Control Casing, T5 Compound, 29x2.35, Rear: Specialized Renegade, Control Casing, T5 Compound, 29x2.35 | Front: Fast Trak, Control Casing, 29x2.3, Rear: Fast Trak, Control casing, GRIPTON® compound, 60 TPI, 2Bliss Ready, 29x2.3" | Front: Fast Trak, Control casing, GRIPTON® compound, 60 TPI, 2Bliss Ready, 29x2.3", Rear: Fast Trak, Control casing, GRIPTON® compound, 60 TPI, 2Bliss Ready, 29x2.3" | Front: Specialized Fast Trak, Control Casing, T5 Compound, 29x2.35, Rear: Specialized Renegade, Control Casing, T5 Compound, 29x2.35 |