Crave Expert 29

2016 Crave Expert 29

Cross country mountain bikes require a separate list of demands than most other mountain bikes. They need to be light, stiff, and ready to race—all while being compliant enough for tough hauls on race day. With this in mind, we built the Crave Expert 29. It features a M4 Premium Aluminum construction that's lightweight and stiff for climbing efficiency, while our XC 29 Geometry ensures a proper power transfer to the rear wheel and plenty of comfort for when the trail gets rough. And when you factor in light, durable, and precise components, a one-by drivetrain, and a plush RockShox fork, you get a bike that's as eager to perform as you are.

Technical Specifications

FRAMESET

FRAME

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

SEAT BINDER

Alloy, 31.8mm

HEADSET

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

WHEELS

RIMS

Specialized Stout XC Pro 29, disc, alloy, double-wall, sleeve joint, 26mm inner width, tubeless ready, 24/28h

FRONT TIRE

Specialized Ground Control, 60TPI, 2Bliss Ready, folding bead, 29x2.1""

SPOKES

Stainless, 14g, black

REAR HUB

Specialized Stout XC Pro, Hi Lo disc, alloy, sealed cartridge bearings, QR, 28h

FRONT HUB

Specialized Stout XC Pro, Hi Lo disc, alloy, sealed cartridge bearings, QR, 24h

INNER TUBES

Standard, Presta valve

REAR TIRE

Specialized Fast Trak Control, 60TPI, 2Bliss Ready, folding bead, 29x2.0""

SUSPENSION

FORK

RockShox Reba RL 29, Solo Air spring, S: 80mm travel, M/L/XL: 100mm travel, TurnKey damping w/ OneLoc remote lockout, external rebound adjust, tapered alloy steerer, 32mm alloy stanchions, disc mount

DRIVETRAIN

REAR DERAILLEUR

Shimano XT Shadow Plus, 10-speed, SGS cage

SHIFT LEVERS

Shimano Deore RapidFire Plus, SL type, 10-speed, I-spec

CRANKSET

Race Face Æffect, BSA BB, 24mm spindle, 30T direct mount ring

BOTTOM BRACKET

Race Face BSA, for 2 pc., 73mm shell

CHAIN

KMC X10L, 10-speed, w/ reusable MissingLink

CASSETTE

Custom Sunrace, wide range, 10-speed, 11-40t

COCKPIT

SADDLE

Body Geometry Henge, thin padding, steel rails, 143mm

HANDLEBARS

Specialized Stout XC, flat bar, double-butted 6061 alloy, 9-degree backsweep, 4-degree upsweep, 31.8mm

GRIPS

Specialized Sip Grip, light lock-on, half-waffle, S/M: regular thickness, L/XL: XL thickness

STEM

Specialized Stout XC, 3D forged alloy, 4-bolt, 6-degree rise, anti-corrosion hardware

SEATPOST

Alloy, 2-bolt, 12.5mm offset, 27.2mm, anti-corrosion hardware

BRAKES

REAR BRAKE

Shimano Deore, hydraulic disc, dual piston, resin pads

FRONT BRAKE

Shimano Deore, hydraulic disc, dual piston, resin pads

BRAKE LEVERS

Shimano Deore, hydraulic, reach adjust

ACCESSORIES

PEDALS

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

* 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

Manual Downloads

Specialized Bicycle Owner's Manual (All Languages)

Specialized Bicycle Owner's Manual Addendum: Riding With Kids

2016 Rider/Bike Weight Limits and Terrain Conditions

Specialized Limited Warranty Policy for Bicycles

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