Crave Expert

2014 Crave Expert

With an all-new frame, the Crave is designed for fast cross-country racers. It delivers great performance with the help of a RockShox Reba RL 29 fork, a Shimano Deore XT rear derailleur, and Shimano Deore Hydraulic disc brakes provide confidence to attack each corner.

Technical Specifications

FRAMESET

FRAME

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

HEADSET

1-1/8" upper and 1-1/2" lower threadless, Campy style, integrated full cartridge bearings

SEAT BINDER

Forged alloy, 31.8mm, QR, brass washer

WHEELS

RIMS

Stout SL Disc 29", alloy double-wall, sleeve joint, 26mm, 28h/32h

FRONT HUB

Specialized disc, alloy, Hi Lo flange, RCC ball bearing system, steel axle, QR, 28h

REAR HUB

Specialized disc, alloy, Hi Lo flange, RCC ball bearing system, steel axle, steel cassette body, QR, 32h

SPOKES

Stainless, 14g (2.0mm)

FRONT TYRE

Specialized Ground Control, 29x2.1", aramid bead, 60TPI

REAR TYRE

Specialized Fast Trak Control, 29x2.0", aramid bead, 60TPI

INNER TUBES

Standard presta valve

DRIVETRAIN

SHIFT LEVERS

Shimano Deore, 10-speed Rapidfire Plus, w/ optical display

CHAIN

KMC X10

CRANKSET

Custom SRAM S-1255, 2pc., 10-speed XC double for 29er

CHAINRINGS

36/22, aluminium

BOTTOM BRACKET

SRAM GXP BB for 2pc., 73mm shell

FRONT DERAILLEUR

SRAM X7, 10-speed 2X10, 34.9mm clamp

REAR DERAILLEUR

Shimano Deore XT Shadow Plus, 10-speed, GS cage

COCKPIT

STEM

Specialized 3D forged 6061 alloy, 4-bolt clamp, 6-degree rise, 31.8mm

HANDLEBARS

Specialized mini riser, double-butted 6061 alloy, 700mm wide, 10-degree backsweep, 6-degree upsweep, 31.8mm

SADDLE

Specialized Body Geometry Henge, steel rails, 143mm

SEATPOST

Specialized alloy, 2-bolt, micro-adjust, 12.5mm offset, 27.2mm, size-specific 350mm/400mm

ACCESSORIES

PEDALS

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

* Weights based on production painted frames as pictured. Actual weights will vary based on colourway, frame size, and component variation. Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Geometry

	15.5	17.5	19	21	23
Top Tube Length (Horizontal)	577mm	604mm	626mm	650mm	670mm
Top Tube Length (Actual)	572mm	584mm	601mm	622mm	642mm
Seat Tube Length, Center to Top	394mm	445mm	483mm	533mm	584mm
Bottom Bracket Drop	63.5mm	63.5mm	63.5mm	63.5mm	63.5mm
Bottom Bracket Height	306.5mm	306.5mm	306.5mm	306.5mm	306.5mm
Wheel Base	1071mm	1086mm	1109mm	1134mm	1154mm
Standover Height	758.3mm	790.5mm	818.9mm	853.2mm	887.8mm
Stack	617mm	626mm	641mm	655mm	674mm
Reach	400mm	412mm	430mm	450mm	464mm
Head Tube Length	110mm	100mm	115mm	130mm	150mm
Head Tube Angle	71.5°	71.5°	71.5°	71.5°	71.5°
Chainstay Length	442mm	442mm	442mm	442mm	442mm
Seat Tube Angle	74°	73°	73°	73°	73°
Crank Length	170mm	175mm	175mm	175mm	175mm
Handlebar Width	700mm	700mm	700mm	700mm	700mm
Stem Length	60mm	60mm	70mm	70mm	90mm
Seatpost Length	350mm	350mm	400mm	400mm	400mm