2016 Crave SL 29
4.5
2 Reviews
From the ultra-minimalist to the beginning racer, the single speed, fully rigid Crave…
Product Details
From the ultra-minimalist to the beginning racer, the single speed, fully rigid Crave SL 29 will deliver all of the performance you need for either a ride with your buddies or a race on the weekend. It features a M4 aluminum construction that's light and stiff, plus a carbon fiber fork that maintains efficiency while soaking up minor bumps and vibrations. For the build, we took a minimal approach, spec'ing it with durable components that can take a beating and hand one right back out—perfect for the simplified rigors of single speed mountain biking.
Our Chisel carbon fork features a monocoque design to ensure a low overall weight and plenty of stiffness. This results in a fork that delivers plenty of speed and response, making it perfect for the minimalist racer.
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 for mixed terrain.
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.
Shimano Deore M506 brakes handle stopping duties, providing the perfect blend of reliability, strength, and power.
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
SUSPENSION
FORK
Specialized Chisel, carbon, monocoque, tapered carbon steerer, alloy dropouts, disc mount, OS28 hub compatible
WHEELS
RIMS
Specialized Stout XC Pro 29, disc, alloy, double-wall, sleeve joint, 26mm inner width, tubeless ready, 24/28h
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, butted, 2.0/1.8/2.0mm, 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""
INNER TUBES
Standard, Presta valve
DRIVETRAIN
CASSETTE
Singlespeed conversion kit, 20t Cr-Mo 3/32"" cog, alloy spacers, lock ring
CHAIN
KMC X8, 8-speed, w/ reusable MissingLink
CRANKSET
Custom SRAM S-1255, singlespeed specific, GXP, 32T, 104mm BCD spider
BOTTOM BRACKET
SRAM GXP, 73mm
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 Comp, hollow Cr-Mo rails, 143mm
SEATPOST
Alloy, 2-bolt, 12.5mm offset, 30.9mm, anti-corrosion hardware
STEM
Specialized Stout XC, 3D forged alloy, 4-bolt, 6-degree rise, anti-corrosion hardware
BRAKES
FRONT BRAKE
Shimano Deore, hydraulic disc, dual piston, resin pads
REAR BRAKE
Shimano Deore, hydraulic disc, dual piston, resin pads
BRAKE LEVERS
Shimano BL-M506, hydraulic, reach adjust
ACCESSORIES
PEDALS
Alloy, 1 pc. body, 9/16"", w/ reflectors
* 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
Manual Downloads
For safety warning please refer to the documentation in the Manual Downloads section of this page.
Rider Reviews
4.5
2 Reviews