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Specialized Carve Comp 29 (2012)

General

Product Category
Brand Specialized
ModelCarve Comp 29
Size15.5, 17.5, 19.0, 21.0, 23.0
ColorBlk/Wht/Grn

Specific

Bottom bracketShimano, Octalink spline, cartridge bearing, 73mm
Brake leversShimano BR-M446, hydraulic lever
BrakesF: Shimano BR-M446 hydraulic disc brake, post mount, 180mm 6-bolt rotor/ R: Shimano BR-M446 hydraulic disc brake, post mount, 160mm 6-bolt rotor
CassetteShimano 9-speed, 11-34t
ChainKMC X-9, 9-speed, reusable Missing Link
CranksetShimano Alivio, 3pc, 9-speed, Octalink spline
Features•Fully butted, smooth-welded M4SL alloy frame is superlight, stiff, and efficient, with 29er XC geometry, integrated, tapered head tube for front-end stiffness, plus bridge-less seatstays for compliance over bumps •80mm-travel RockShox XC32 29" fork with lockout, size-specific spring rates, and external rebound/preload adjust for quick, fine-tuning plus tapered alloy steerer for precision handling and light weight •Light and stiff, double-walled alloy rims for added stiffness; front hub has cartridge bearings and oversized dropout interface for front-end rigidity •Light and efficient 29" Specialized The Captain Control tyres are 2Bliss Ready with aramid bead for fast and predictable speed and control on the trail •Shimano Alivio crankset with forged alloy arms, Octalink-splined BB interface, and alloy outer ring means greater durability, lighter weight, and better shifting performance •Shimano hydraulic disc brakes use 180mm front rotor for increased leverage on 29" wheels, while 160mm rear rotor keeps weight low •Shimano SLX Shadow 9-speed rear derailleur for lightweight, precise shifting, and improved clearance
Fork typeRockShox 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
Frame typeSpecialized 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
Front derailleurShimano Alivo, 9-speed, 34.9mm clamp, bottom-swing, dual-pull
HeadsetIntegrated 1-1/8" upper and 1-1/2" lower threadless, Campy-style, full cartridge bearings
Hub frontFormula disc hub, alloy 7075 axle, high-low flange, double-sealed cartridge bearings, machined disc mount and flange, QR, 32h
Hub rearFormula rear disc hub, cassette, double-sealed loose ball, polished races, machined disc mount and flanges, 19mm contact, QR, 32h
PedalsAlloy 1pc. body and cage, reflector kit, 9/16"
Rear derailleurShimano SLX Shadow, 9-speed, SGS cage
Recommended forXC
Rims typeCarve Disc 29", alloy double-wall, sleeve joint, 32h
SaddleSpecialized Body Geometry Carve, steel rails, 143mm width
ShiftersShimano Alivio, 9-speed Rapidfire plus, SL type w/ optical display
SpokesStainless, 2.0mm (14g)
StemSpecialized 3D forged 6061 alloy, 4 bolt clamp, 7º rise, 31.8mm
TiresF: Specialized The Captain Control, 60 TPI, 2Bliss Ready, aramid bead, dual compound, 29x2.0"/ R: Specialized The Captain Control, 60 TPI, 2Bliss Ready, aramid bead, dual compound, 29x2.0"
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