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2014 Crave Expert 29

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With an all-new frame, the Crave is designed for fast cross-country racers. It delivers…

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With an all-new frame, the Crave is designed for fast cross-country racers. It delivers great performance with the help of a RockShox Reba RL 29 fork, a Shimano Deore XT rear derailleur, and Shimano Deore Hydraulic disc brakes provide confidence to attack each corner.

New, fully butted, smooth-welded M4 Premium Aluminum frame is super-lightweight, stiff, and features XC 29er Geometry, integrated headset, tapered headtube for front-end stiffness, plus bridge-less seatstays for compliance over bumps
New, fully butted, smooth-welded M4 Premium Aluminum frame is super-lightweight, stiff, and features XC 29er Geometry, integrated headset, tapered headtube for front-end stiffness, plus bridge-less seatstays for compliance over bumps
100mm-travel RockShox Reba RL 29 fork features a Solo Air spring, TurnKey damping remote Push-Loc, tapered steerer tube and externally adjustable rebound for plush and lightweight performance
100mm-travel RockShox Reba RL 29 fork features a Solo Air spring, TurnKey damping remote Push-Loc, tapered steerer tube and externally adjustable rebound for plush and lightweight performance
Specialized Stout SL Disc 29" wheels feature double-wall rims with sealed bearings for lightweight, durable wheels
Shimano Deore hydraulic disc brakes use 180mm front rotor for increased braking power, while 160mm rear rotor keeps weight low. Shimano levers feature lever reach adjustment
Custom SRAM 10-speed XC double-ring crankset with 29er gearing and GXP bottom bracket offers lightweight and durable performance paired with Shimano Deore XT Shadow Plus 10-speed rear derailleur for exceptional shifting performance
Custom SRAM 10-speed XC double-ring crankset with 29er gearing and GXP bottom bracket offers lightweight and durable performance paired with Shimano Deore XT Shadow Plus 10-speed rear derailleur for exceptional shifting performance
Shimano Deore hydraulic disc brakes use 180mm front rotor for increased braking power, while 160mm rear rotor keeps weight low. Shimano levers feature lever reach adjustment
Specialized Stout SL Disc 29" wheels feature double-wall rims with sealed bearings for lightweight, durable wheels

Technical Specifications

FRAMESET

FRAME

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

HEADSET

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

SEAT BINDER

Forged alloy, single bolt, 31.8mm

WHEELS

RIMS

Disc 24", double wall, 23mm, sleeve joint, 28h

FRONT HUB

Specialized disc, alloy, Hi Lo flange, cartridge bearings, steel axle, QR, 36h

REAR HUB

Specialized disc, alloy, Hi Lo flange, cartridge bearings, steel axle, steel cassette body, QR, 36h

SPOKES

Stainless, 2.0, threadlock, 14g

FRONT TIRE

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

REAR TIRE

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

INNER TUBES

Standard, presta valve

DRIVETRAIN

SHIFT LEVERS

Shimano Deore, 10-speed, I-spec

CHAIN

KMC X10

CRANKSET

Custom SRAM S-1255 10-speed, 160mm arms

CHAINRINGS

SRAM RED 22, 50/34

BOTTOM BRACKET

SRAM GXP, 68mm shell

FRONT DERAILLEUR

SRAM X7

REAR DERAILLEUR

Shimano Deore XT Shadow Plus, 10-speed, SGS Cage

COCKPIT

STEM

Specialized 3D forged 6061 alloy, 4-bolt clamp, 6-degree rise, 60mm/70mm length, 31.8mm

HANDLEBARS

Specialized mini rise bar, double-butted 6061 alloy, 660/700mm wide, 12mm rise, 10-degree backsweep, 6-degree upsweep, 31.8mm clamp

SADDLE

Body Geometry Henge, steel rails, 143mm

SEATPOST

Specialized 2-bolt head, forged alloy, 8mm offset, micro-adjust, 30.9mm

ACCESSORIES

PEDALS

Composite platform, w/ reflectors, 9/16"

* Weights based on production painted frames as pictured. Actual weights will vary based on colorway, frame size, and component variation. Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Geometry

	15.5	17.5	19	21	23
Top Tube Length (Horizontal)	577mm	604mm	626mm	650mm	670mm
Top Tube Length (Actual)	572mm	584mm	601mm	622mm	642mm
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	306.5mm	306.5mm	306.5mm	306.5mm	306.5mm
Wheel Base	1071mm	1086mm	1109mm	1134mm	1154mm
Standover Height	758.3mm	790.5mm	818.9mm	853.2mm	887.8mm
Stack	617mm	626mm	641mm	655mm	674mm
Reach	400mm	412mm	430mm	450mm	464mm
Head Tube Length	110mm	100mm	115mm	130mm	150mm
Head Tube Angle	71.5°	71.5°	71.5°	71.5°	71.5°
Chainstay Length	442mm	442mm	442mm	442mm	442mm
Seat Tube Angle	74°	73°	73°	73°	73°
Crank Length	170mm	175mm	175mm	175mm	175mm
Handlebar Width	700mm	700mm	700mm	700mm	700mm
Stem Length	60mm	60mm	70mm	70mm	90mm
Seatpost Length	350mm	350mm	400mm	400mm	400mm