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Carve Expert 29
2012 Carve Expert 29
Technical Specifications
FRAMESET
FRAME
Specialized 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
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
WHEELS
RIMS
Carve Disc 29", alloy double-wall, sleeve joint, 32h
FRONT HUB
Formula disc hub, alloy 7075 axle, high-low flange, double-sealed cartridge bearings, machined disc mount and flange, QR, 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
SUSPENSION
FORK
Recon 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
DRIVETRAIN
FRONT DERAILLEUR
Shimano Deore, 10-speed, 34.9mm clamp, bottom-swing, dual-pull
SHIFT LEVERS
Shimano Deore, 10-speed Rapidfire plus, SL type w/ optical display
REAR DERAILLEUR
Shimano XT Shadow, 10-speed, SGS cage
CHAIN
KMC X-10, 10-speed, reusable Missing Link
CASSETTE
Shimano 10-speed, 11-36t
CHAINRINGS
42/32/24, replaceable
BOTTOM BRACKET
Shimano, Octalink spline, cartridge bearing, 73mm
CRANKSET
Shimano Hollowtech, 3pc, 10-speed, Octalink spline
COCKPIT
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
STEM
Specialized 3D forged 6061 alloy, 4 bolt clamp, 7º rise, 31.8mm
SADDLE
Specialized Body Geometry Carve SL, hollow Cr-Mo rails, 143mm width
SEATPOST
Forged 6061 alloy, 2 bolt head, 27.2mm, 12.5mm offset, micro adjust
BRAKES
FRONT BRAKE
Shimano BR-M505 hydraulic disc brake, post mount, 180mm 6-bolt rotor
BRAKE LEVERS
Shimano BR-M505, hydraulic lever
REAR BRAKE
Shimano BR-M505 hydraulic disc brake, post mount, 160mm 6-bolt rotor
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
| 15.5 | 17.5 | 19.0 | 21.0 | 23.0 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top Tube Length (Horizontal) | 576mm | 603mm | 625mm | 650mm | 670mm |
| Seat Tube Angle (Effective) | 74° | 73° | 73° | 73° | 73° |
| Top Tube Length (Actual) | 562mm | 574mm | 594mm | 620mm | 645mm |
| Seat Tube Angle (Actual) | 71° | 71° | 71° | 71° | 71° |
| 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 | 308mm | 308mm | 308mm | 308mm | 308mm |
| Wheel Base | 1070mm | 1085mm | 1108mm | 1133mm | 1154mm |
| Standover Height | 760mm | 796mm | 825mm | 859mm | 896mm |
| Stack | 615mm | 625mm | 639mm | 653mm | 672mm |
| Reach | 400mm | 412mm | 430mm | 450mm | 464mm |
| Head Tube Length | 110mm | 120mm | 135mm | 150mm | 170mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 71.5° | 71.5° | 71.5° | 71.5° | 71.5° |
| Chainstay Length | 442mm | 442mm | 442mm | 442mm | 442mm |
| Crank Length | 170mm | 175mm | 175mm | 175mm | 175mm |
| Handlebar Width | 680mm | 700mm | 700mm | 700mm | 700mm |
| Stem Length | 75mm | 75mm | 90mm | 90mm | 105mm |
| Seatpost Length | 350mm | 350mm | 400mm | 400mm | 400mm |
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