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Specialized CARVE EXPERT 29 (2013)

General

Product Category
Brand Specialized
ModelCARVE EXPERT 29
Size15.5, 17.5, 19, 21, 23
ColorBlk/Gloss Blk/Red, Cyn/Org/Blk

Specific

Accessorieschainstay protector, reflectors, clear coat, owners manual
Bottom bracketSRAM GXP BB for 2pc, 73mm shell
Brake leversAvid Elixir 3R, hydraulic lever, tool-less reach adjust
Brake rotor180mm (FRONT) / 160mm (REAR)
BrakesAvid Elixir 3R, hydraulic disc, G2 CleanSweep
CassetteSRAM PG 1030, 10-speed cassette, 11-36
ChainKMC X-10, 10-speed w/ reusable Missing Link
FeaturesFully butted, smooth-welded M4SL alloy frame is superlight, stiff, and efficient, with 29er XC geometry, integrated headset, tapered head tube for front-end stiffness, plus bridge-less seatstays for compliance over bumps 100mm-travel RockShox Reba RL 29 fork features a new Solo Air spring, remote Push-Loc, tapered steerer tube and externally adjustable rebound for plush and lightweight trail performance Light and stiff, double-walled alloy rims for added stiffness; front hub has cartridge bearings and oversized dropout interface for front-end rigidity Custom SRAM 10-speed XC double-ring crankset with 29er gearing and GXP bottom bracket offers lightweight and durable performance Avid Elixir 3 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 typeRockShox Reba RL 29", TurnKey damping w/ Push-Loc remote lock out, Solo Air spring, tapered alloy steerer, 32mm alloy stanchions, external rebound adj., 100mm travel
Frame typeSpecialized M4SL Aluminum, 29er frame w/ XC geometry, fully butted w/ smooth welding, tapered headtube and seat tube, forged post mount 160mm disc dropouts, alloy replaceable der. hanger
Front derailleurSRAM X7, 10-speed 2X10, 34.9mm clamp
HeadsetIntegrated 1-1/8" upper and 1-1/2" lower threadless, Campy-style, full cartridge bearings
Hub frontSpecialized MTB disc hub, alloy, Hi Lo flange, cartridge bearings, alloy axle, QR, 32h
Hub rearSpecialized MTB disc hub, alloy, Hi Lo flange, cartridge bearings, steel axle, steel cassette body, QR, 32h
PedalsAlloy 1pc. body and cage, w/ reflectors, 9/16"
Rear derailleurShimano Deore XT Shadow, 10-Speed, GS cage
Recommended forMOUNTAIN, XC
Rims typeCarve SL Disc, 29", alloy double-wall, sleeve joint, 26mm, 32h
SaddleSpecialized Body Geometry Carve SL, hollow Cr-Mo rails, 143mm width
ShifterShimano Deore, 10-speed Rapidfire plus, SL type
SpokesStainless, 2.0mm (14g)
StemSpecialized 3D forged 6061 alloy, 4 bolt clamp, 7º rise, 31.8mm
TiresSpecialized Ground Control, 29x2.1", Kevlar bead, 60TPI
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