2012 Carve Pro 29
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The all-new Carve Pro 29 is a competition-inspired aluminium hardtail 29er with an…
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The all-new Carve Pro 29 is a competition-inspired aluminium hardtail 29er with an 80mm-travel RockShox Recon Gold 29 SL fork, Shimano Deore hydraulic disc brakes, and Shimano SLX shift levers.
Shimano Deore XT Shadow 10-speed rear derailleur for lightweight, pro-level shifting, and improved clearance
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
Shimano Deore XT Shadow 10-speed rear derailleur for lightweight, pro-level shifting, and improved clearance
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
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
Light and stiff, double-walled alloy rims for added stiffness, front and rear hubs have cartridge bearings and oversized dropout interface for front-end rigidity
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
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
WHEELS
RIMS
Carve Disc 29", alloy double-wall, sleeve joint, 32h
FRONT HUB
Formula disc hub, alloy 7075 axle, high-low flange, double-sealed cartridge bearings, machined disc mount and flange, QR, 32h
REAR HUB
Formula rear disc hub, cassette, high-low flange, double-sealed cartridge bearings, machined disc mount and flange, 19mm contact, QR, 32h
SPOKES
Stainless, 2.0mm (14g)
FRONT TYRE
Specialized The Captain Control, 60 TPI, 2Bliss Ready, aramid bead, dual compound, 29x2.0"
REAR TYRE
Specialized The Captain Control, 60 TPI, 2Bliss Ready, aramid bead, dual compound, 29x2.0"
INNER TUBES
Presta valve
SUSPENSION
FORK
RockShox Recon Gold 29 SL, magnesium lower, 32mm alloy stanchions, 1-1/8" to 1.5" tapered alloy steerer, Solo Air spring, TurnKey damping w/ Pop-Loc remote LO, external rebound adj., 80mm travel
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 SLX, 10-speed Rapidfire plus, SL type w/ optical display
CASSETTE
Shimano 10-speed, 11-36t
CHAIN
KMC X-10L, 10-speed, hollow outer links, reusable Missing Link
CRANKSET
Shimano Deore, 2pc., 10-speed, outboard bearing style
CHAINRINGS
42/32/24, replaceable
BOTTOM BRACKET
Shimano, outboard cartridge bearing, 73mm, included w/ crankset
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 lock-on, dual compound, Kraton rubber, closed end, 131.5mm
SADDLE
Specialized Body Geometry Carve SL, hollow Cr-Mo rails, 143mm width
BRAKES
FRONT BRAKE
Shimano Deore Servo Wave hydraulic disc brake, metallic pad, post mount, 180mm 6-bolt rotor
REAR BRAKE
Shimano Deore Servo Wave hydraulic disc brake, metallic pad, post mount, 160mm 6-bolt rotor
BRAKE LEVERS
Shimano BR-M596, 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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