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Specialized Carve Expert 29 (2012)

General

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

Specific

Bottom bracketShimano, Octalink spline, cartridge bearing, 73mm
Brake leversShimano BR-M505, hydraulic lever
BrakesF: Shimano BR-M505 hydraulic disc brake, post mount, 180mm 6-bolt rotor/ R:Shimano BR-M505 hydraulic disc brake, post mount, 160mm 6-bolt rotor
CassetteShimano 10-speed, 11-36t
ChainKMC X-10, 10-speed, reusable Missing Link
CranksetShimano Hollowtech, 3pc, 10-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 Recon Silver 29" air-sprung fork with alloy, tapered steerer, external rebound adjust, and lockout delivers light weight plus more versatility and tunability over varying terrain •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 forged alloy, 10-speed triple crankset with Hollowtech arms and Octalink-splined BB interface is stiff and light for precision shifting performance •Shimano hydraulic disc brakes use 180mm front rotor for increased leverage on 29" wheels, while 160mm rear rotor keeps weight low •Shimano Deore XT Shadow 10-speed rear derailleur for lightweight, pro-level shifting, and improved clearance
Fork typeRecon Silver TK SA SL 29, magnesium lower, butted 32mm Cr-Mo stanchions, 1-1/8" to 1.5" tapered alloy steerer, Solo Air spring, TurnKey damping w/ lock out and external rebound adj., 80mm travel
Frame typeSpecialized M4SL fully manipulated alloy frame, 29" geometry, fully butted w/ smooth welding, tapered head/seat tubes, forged post mount 160mm dropouts w/ replaceable derailleur hanger, disc only
Front derailleurShimano Deore, 10-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 XT Shadow, 10-speed, SGS cage
Recommended forXC
Rims typeCarve Disc 29", alloy double-wall, sleeve joint, 32h
SaddleSpecialized Body Geometry Carve SL, hollow Cr-Mo rails, 143mm width
ShiftersShimano Deore, 10-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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