Specialized Carve Comp 29

Fully butted, smooth-welded M4SL alloy frame is superlight, stiff, and efficient, with 29er XC geometry, integrated, tapered head tube for front-end stiffness, plus bridge-less seatstays for compliance over bumps 80mm-travel RockShox XC32 29" fork with lockout, size-specific spring rates, and external rebound/preload adjust for quick, fine-tuning plus tapered alloy steerer for precision handling and light weight Light and stiff, double-walled alloy rims for added stiffness; front hub has cartridge bearings and oversized dropout interface for front-end rigidity Light and efficient 29" Specialized The Captain Control tires are 2Bliss Ready with aramid bead for fast and predictable speed and control on the trail Shimano Alivio crankset with forged alloy arms, Octalink-splined BB interface, and alloy outer ring means greater durability, lighter weight, and better shifting performance Shimano hydraulic disc brakes use 180mm front rotor for increased leverage on 29" wheels, while 160mm rear rotor keeps weight low Shimano SLX Shadow 9-speed rear derailleur for lightweight, precise shifting, and improved clearance 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 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 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-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 FRONT DERAILLEUR Shimano Alivo, 9-speed, 34.9mm clamp, bottom-swing, dual-pull REAR DERAILLEUR Shimano SLX Shadow, 9-speed, SGS cage SHIFT LEVERS Shimano Alivio, 9-speed Rapidfire plus, SL type w/ optical display CASSETTE Shimano 9-speed, 11-34t CHAIN KMC X-9, 9-speed, reusable Missing Link CRANKSET Shimano Alivio, 3pc, 9-speed, Octalink spline CHAINRINGS 44/32/22, replaceable BOTTOM BRACKET Shimano, Octalink spline, cartridge bearing, 73mm PEDALS Alloy 1pc. 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 cartidge 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 TIRE Specialized The Captain Control, 60 TPI, 2Bliss Ready, aramid bead, dual compound, 29x2.0" REAR TIRE Specialized The Captain Control, 60 TPI, 2Bliss Ready, aramid bead, dual compound, 29x2.0" INNER TUBES Presta valve SADDLE Specialized Body Geometry Carve, steel 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 manualINNER 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