2012 Carve Expert 29
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Equipped with an 80mm-travel RockShox Silver TK fork, the aluminum Carve Expert 29…
Product Details
Equipped with an 80mm-travel RockShox Silver TK fork, the aluminum Carve Expert 29 is ready for action and features Shimano hydraulic disc brakes and versatile Specialized The Captain 2.0-inch tires.
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 Recon Silver 29" air-sprung fork with alloy, tapered steerer, external rebound adjust, and lockout delivers light weight plus more versatility and tunability over varying terrain
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 forged alloy, 10-speed triple crankset with Hollowtech arms and Octalink-splined BB interface is stiff and light for precision shifting performance
Shimano hydraulic disc brakes use 180mm front rotor for increased leverage on 29" wheels, while 160mm rear rotor keeps weight low
Shimano Deore XT Shadow 10-speed rear derailleur for lightweight, pro-level shifting, and improved clearance
Technical Specifications
FRAMESET
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
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
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
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 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
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 SL, hollow Cr-Mo rails, 143mm width
BRAKES
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
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 |
Manual Downloads
For safety warning please refer to the documentation in the Manual Downloads section of this page.
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