Specialized Carve Expert 29er 2012
Specialized Say:
The new breed of 29er bikes role better and offer better efficiency compared to 26" bike; making them perfect for the majority of XC riders and racers. The Carve Expert features RockShox Recon Silver forks and Shimano hydraulic disc brakes, creating a great value XC bike which is ready to be raced.
We Say:
If you haven't tried 29" wheels yet, then the Specialized Carve Expert should be on your list of bike to consider. Super fast rolling, and smoother over technical terrain, it is a no brainer if you enjoy long days in the saddle or race.
Spec List
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
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
HEADSET: Integrated 1-1/8" upper and 1-1/2" lower threadless, Campy-style, full cartridge bearings
STEM: Specialized 3D forged 6061 alloy, 4 bolt clamp, 7º rise, 31.8mm
HANDLEBARS: XC flat bar, double butted alloy, 10º backsweep, 4º upsweep, 31.8mm
GRIPS: Specialized Body Geometry XCT Men's, dual compound, Kraton rubber, closed end, 130mm
FRONT BRAKE: Shimano BR-M505 hydraulic disc brake, post mount, 180mm 6-bolt rotor
REAR BRAKE: Shimano BR-M505 hydraulic disc brake, post mount, 160mm 6-bolt rotor
BRAKE LEVERS: Shimano BR-M505, hydraulic lever
FRONT DERAILLEUR: Shimano Deore, 10-speed, 34.9mm clamp, bottom-swing, dual-pull
REAR DERAILLEUR: Shimano XT Shadow, 10-speed, SGS cage
SHIFT LEVERS: Shimano Deore, 10-speed Rapidfire plus, SL type w/ optical display
CASSETTE: Shimano 10-speed, 11-36t
CHAIN: KMC X-10, 10-speed, reusable Missing Link
CRANKSET: Shimano Hollowtech, 3pc, 10-speed, Octalink spline
CHAINRINGS: 42/32/24, replaceable
BOTTOM BRACKET: Shimano, Octalink spline, cartridge bearing, 73mm
PEDALS: Alloy v1pc. body and cage, reflector kit, 9/16"
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
REAR HUB: Formula rear disc hub, cassette, double-sealed loose ball, polished races, machined disc mount and flanges, 19mm contact, QR, 32h
SPOKES: Stainless, 2.0mm (14g)
FRONT TYRE: Specialized The Captain Control, 60 TPI, 2Bliss Ready, aramid bead, dual compound, 29x2.0"
REAR TYRE: Specialized The Captain Control, 60 TPI, 2Bliss Ready, aramid bead, dual compound, 29x2.0"
INNER TUBES: Presta valve
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
SEAT BINDER: 31.8mm, forged alloy, extruded QR lever
NOTES: Chain stay protector, reflectors, clear coat, owners manual
