2012 Carve Comp 29
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The base model Carve Comp 29 was designed to cruise fast-rolling singletrack. With…
Product Details
The base model Carve Comp 29 was designed to cruise fast-rolling singletrack. With an 80mm-travel RockShox XC32 fork, plus Shimano drivetrain and hydraulic disc brakes, the Carve Comp 29 is a capable and affordable cross-country machine.
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
Technical Specifications
FRAMESET
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
HEADSET
Integrated 1-1/8"" upper and 1-1/2"" lower threadless, Campy-style, full cartridge bearings
SEAT BINDER
31.8mm, forged alloy, extruded QR lever
SUSPENSION
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
WHEELS
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
DRIVETRAIN
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
COCKPIT
SEATPOST
Forged 6061 alloy, 2 bolt head, 27.2mm, 12.5mm offset, micro adjust
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
SADDLE
Specialized Body Geometry Carve, steel rails, 143mm width
BRAKES
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
ACCESSORIES
PEDALS
Alloy 1pc. body and cage, reflector kit, 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 | 19.0 | 21.0 | 23.0 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top Tube Length (Horizontal) | 576mm | 603mm | 625mm | 650mm | 670mm |
| Seat Tube Angle (Effective) | 74° | 73° | 73° | 73° | 73° |
| Top Tube Length (Actual) | 562mm | 574mm | 594mm | 620mm | 645mm |
| Seat Tube Angle (Actual) | 71° | 71° | 71° | 71° | 71° |
| 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 | 308mm | 308mm | 308mm | 308mm | 308mm |
| Wheel Base | 1070mm | 1085mm | 1108mm | 1133mm | 1154mm |
| Standover Height | 760mm | 796mm | 825mm | 859mm | 896mm |
| Stack | 615mm | 625mm | 639mm | 653mm | 672mm |
| Reach | 400mm | 412mm | 430mm | 450mm | 464mm |
| Head Tube Length | 110mm | 120mm | 135mm | 150mm | 170mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 71.5° | 71.5° | 71.5° | 71.5° | 71.5° |
| Chainstay Length | 442mm | 442mm | 442mm | 442mm | 442mm |
| Crank Length | 170mm | 175mm | 175mm | 175mm | 175mm |
| Handlebar Width | 680mm | 700mm | 700mm | 700mm | 700mm |
| Stem Length | 75mm | 75mm | 90mm | 90mm | 105mm |
| Seatpost Length | 350mm | 350mm | 400mm | 400mm | 400mm |
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