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Carve Comp 29

2012 Carve Comp 29

The base model Carve Comp 29 was designed to cruise fast-rolling singletrack. With an 80mm-travel RockShox XC32 fork, plus Shimano drivetrain and hydraulic disc brakes, the Carve Comp 29 is a capable and affordable cross-country machine.

Technical Specifications

FRAMESET

FRAME

Specialized 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

HEADSET

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

SEAT BINDER

31.8mm, forged alloy, extruded QR lever

SUSPENSION

FORK

RockShox 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

WHEELS

FRONT HUB

Formula disc hub, alloy 7075 axle, high-low flange, double-sealed cartridge bearings, machined disc mount and flange, QR, 32h

RIMS

Carve Disc 29", alloy double-wall, sleeve joint, 32h

SPOKES

Stainless, 2.0mm (14g)

REAR HUB

Formula rear disc hub, cassette, double-sealed loose ball, polished races, machined disc mount and flanges, 19mm contact, QR, 32h

REAR TYRE

Specialized The Captain Control, 60 TPI, 2Bliss Ready, aramid bead, dual compound, 29x2.0"

FRONT TYRE

Specialized The Captain Control, 60 TPI, 2Bliss Ready, aramid bead, dual compound, 29x2.0"

INNER TUBES

Presta valve

DRIVETRAIN

FRONT DERAILLEUR

Shimano Alivo, 9-speed, 34.9mm clamp, bottom-swing, dual-pull

SHIFT LEVERS

Shimano Alivio, 9-speed Rapidfire plus, SL type w/ optical display

REAR DERAILLEUR

Shimano SLX Shadow, 9-speed, SGS cage

CHAIN

KMC X-9, 9-speed, reusable Missing Link

CRANKSET

Shimano Alivio, 3pc, 9-speed, Octalink spline

CASSETTE

Shimano 9-speed, 11-34t

BOTTOM BRACKET

Shimano, Octalink spline, cartridge bearing, 73mm

CHAINRINGS

44/32/22, replaceable

COCKPIT

STEM

Specialized 3D forged 6061 alloy, 4 bolt clamp, 7º rise, 31.8mm

SADDLE

Specialized Body Geometry Carve, steel rails, 143mm width

GRIPS

Specialized Body Geometry XCT Men's, dual compound, Kraton rubber, closed end, 130mm

HANDLEBARS

XC flat bar, double butted alloy, 10º backsweep, 4º upsweep, 31.8mm

SEATPOST

Forged 6061 alloy, 2 bolt head, 27.2mm, 12.5mm offset, micro adjust

BRAKES

FRONT BRAKE

Shimano BR-M446 hydraulic disc brake, post mount, 180mm 6-bolt rotor

REAR BRAKE

Shimano BR-M446 hydraulic disc brake, post mount, 160mm 6-bolt rotor

BRAKE LEVERS

Shimano BR-M446, hydraulic lever

ACCESSORIES

PEDALS

Alloy 1pc. body and cage, reflector kit, 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

15.517.519.021.023.0
Top Tube Length (Horizontal)576mm603mm625mm650mm670mm
Seat Tube Angle (Effective)74°73°73°73°73°
Top Tube Length (Actual)562mm574mm594mm620mm645mm
Seat Tube Angle (Actual)71°71°71°71°71°
Seat Tube Length, Center to Top394mm445mm483mm533mm584mm
Bottom Bracket Drop63.5mm63.5mm63.5mm63.5mm63.5mm
Bottom Bracket Height308mm308mm308mm308mm308mm
Wheel Base1070mm1085mm1108mm1133mm1154mm
Standover Height760mm796mm825mm859mm896mm
Stack615mm625mm639mm653mm672mm
Reach400mm412mm430mm450mm464mm
Head Tube Length110mm120mm135mm150mm170mm
Head Tube Angle71.5°71.5°71.5°71.5°71.5°
Chainstay Length442mm442mm442mm442mm442mm
Crank Length170mm175mm175mm175mm175mm
Handlebar Width680mm700mm700mm700mm700mm
Stem Length75mm75mm90mm90mm105mm
Seatpost Length350mm350mm400mm400mm400mm
Geometry

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