2016 Crave Expert 29
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Cross country mountain bikes require a separate list of demands than most other mountain…
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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.
M4 Premium Aluminum proved to be the right material for the job, allowing a lightweight, durable frame with our XC 29 Geometry for an efficient power transfer and handling at speed.
A RockShox Reba RL fork was developed to deliver 80/100mm (size-specific) of plush, trail taming travel for reliable handling and durability over rough, bumpy, or loose terrain.
Our Stout XC Pro 29" rims have been laced to hubs of the same name, and when combined, you get a light wheelset with plenty of stiffness and control over mixed terrain.
Shimano Deore M506 brake calipers and levers provide no-fuss dependability and feel in the brake department, ensuring that you have reliable hydraulic braking power over rough terrain.
29x2.1" Ground Control (front) and 29x2.0" Fast Trak (rear) tires provide plenty of traction over a multitude of terrain types, while still remaining one of the fastest tires for XC racing in our fleet.
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
HEADSET
1-1/8"" upper, 1-1/2"" lower, threadless, Campy style, cartridge bearings
SEAT BINDER
Alloy, 31.8mm
WHEELS
RIMS
Specialized Stout XC Pro 29, disc, alloy, double-wall, sleeve joint, 26mm inner width, tubeless ready, 24/28h
INNER TUBES
Standard, Presta valve
FRONT HUB
Specialized Stout XC Pro, Hi Lo disc, alloy, sealed cartridge bearings, QR, 24h
REAR HUB
Specialized Stout XC Pro, Hi Lo disc, alloy, sealed cartridge bearings, QR, 28h
SPOKES
Stainless, 14g, black
FRONT TIRE
Specialized Ground Control, 60TPI, 2Bliss Ready, folding bead, 29x2.1""
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
CASSETTE
Custom Sunrace, wide range, 10-speed, 11-40t
CRANKSET
Race Face Æffect, BSA BB, 24mm spindle, 30T direct mount ring
BOTTOM BRACKET
Race Face BSA, for 2 pc., 73mm shell
REAR DERAILLEUR
Shimano XT Shadow Plus, 10-speed, SGS cage
SHIFT LEVERS
Shimano Deore RapidFire Plus, SL type, 10-speed, I-spec
CHAIN
KMC X10L, 10-speed, w/ reusable MissingLink
COCKPIT
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
SADDLE
Body Geometry Henge, thin padding, steel rails, 143mm
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
BRAKE LEVERS
Shimano Deore, hydraulic, reach adjust
FRONT BRAKE
Shimano Deore, hydraulic disc, dual piston, resin pads
REAR BRAKE
Shimano Deore, hydraulic disc, dual piston, resin pads
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.
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