2012 Specialized Carve Comp 29

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  • Serial: WSBC601099465G
  • Manufacturer: Specialized
  • Name: IAT
  • Model: Carve Comp 29
  • Year: 2012
  • Primary colors: White and Green
  • Frame size: L
  • Wheel diameter: 700 C

Distinguishing features

Frame: Specialized M4SL fully manipulated alloy, 29" XC geometry, fully butted w/ smooth welding, tapered head/seat tube, forged post mount 160mm dropouts; w/ replaceable derailleur hanger.

Drivetrain and brakes

  • Cog/Cassette/Freewheel 9-speed, 11-34t. ()
  • Front & rear Shifter SL type w/ optical display: Alivo Rapidfire plus ()
  • Rear Derailleur 9-speed, SGS cage: SLX Shadow ()
  • Front Derailleur 9-speed, 34.9mm clamp, bottom-swing, dual-pull: Alivo ()
  • Front & rear Brake Lever hydraulic: BR-M446 ()
  • Front & rear Brake hydraulic disc brake, post mount, 180mm 6-bolt rotor: BR-M446 ()
  • Bottom Bracket Octalink spline, cartridge bearing, 73mm. ()
  • Chainrings 44/32/22, replaceable. ()
  • Chain 9-speed, reusable Missing Link: X-9 ()
  • Crankset 3pc, 9-speed, Octalink spline: Alivo ()
  • Pedals flat, serrated edges, black, 9/16" with reflectors ()

Additional parts

  • Grips/Tape dual compound, Kraton rubber, closed end, 130mm: Body Geometry XCT Men's ()
  • Handlebar XC flat bar, double butted alloy, 10º backsweep, 4º upsweep, 31.8mm. ()
  • Stem 3D forged 6061 alloy, 4 bolt clamp, 7º rise, 31.8mm. ()
  • Bell/Noisemaker small, black, thumb button: Mountain Bell ()
  • Rear Rack black, with MTX slide mount channel: Explorer 29" ()
  • Water Bottle Cage white & black, side load; one right, one left: Zee Cage ()
  • Saddle steel rails, 143mm width: Body Geometry Carve ()
  • Seatpost Forged 6061 alloy, 2 bolt head, 27.2mm, 12.5mm offset, micro adjust. ()
  • Seatpost Clamp 31.8mm, forged alloy, extruded QR lever. ()
  • Bag. zippered, triangle, black. ()
  • Pouch. zippered, small rectangular, black: Mountain Handle Pac 1 ()
  • Computer 6 mode, 9 function, white, wireless, removeable: Speedzone Sport ()
  • Rear Lights red & black, 6 LED, 16 Lumens, 3 mode, 2AA, removable: Flare 2 ()
  • Front Lights black, 3 LED, 2 mode, 2AA, removable: Opti Cube HL-EL130/135 ()
  • Other Chain stay protector, wheel reflectors, clear coat.
  • Other Pump. single stroke, 27" hose with inline 120-psi gauge, air bleed system, folding foot peg: Micro Floor Drive HVG ()

Wheels

  • Spokes Stainless, 2.0mm (14g)
  • Rear Tube Presta valve. (Sometimes run tubeless with Stans sealant.)
  • Front Hub disc hub, alloy 7075 axle, high-low flange, double-sealed cartidge bearings, machined disc mount and flange, QR, 32 hole: Formula ()
  • Rear Hub disc hub, cassette, double-sealed loose ball, polished races, machined disc mount and flanges, 19mm contact, QR, 32 hole: Formula ()
  • Front & rear Rim alloy double-wall, sleeve joint, 32 hole: Carve Stout 29 ()
  • Front & rear Tire 60 TPI, 2Bliss Ready, aramid bead, dual compound, 29x2.0": Ground Control ()

Frame and fork

  • Headset Integrated 1-1/8" upper and 1-1/2" lower threadless, Campy-style, full cartridge bearings.
  • Fork green, 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: XC32 TK SA 29 SL ()