2012 Specialized Carve Comp 29

Bike photo
  • Serial: WSBC601035177H
  • Manufacturer: Specialized
  • Name: Zach's Bike
  • Model: Carve Comp 29
  • Year: 2012
  • Primary colors: Red and Black
  • Frame size: S
  • Wheel diameter: 700 C

Distinguishing features

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

Frame and fork

  • 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
  • Headset Integrated 1-1/8" upper and 1-1/2" lower threadless, Campy-style, full cartridge bearings

Additional parts

  • Stem Specialized 3D forged 6061 alloy, 4 bolt clamp, 7º rise, 31.8mm
  • Handlebar XC flat bar, double butted alloy, 10º backsweep, 4º upsweep, 31.8mm
  • Grips/Tape Specialized Body Geometry XCT Men's, dual compound, Kraton rubber, closed end, 130mm
  • Saddle Specialized Body Geometry Carve, steel rails, 143mm width
  • Seatpost Forged 6061 alloy, 2 bolt head, 27.2mm, 12.5mm offset, micro adjust
  • Seatpost Clamp 31.8mm, forged alloy, extruded QR lever
  • Other Chain stay protector, reflectors, clear coat, owners manual

Drivetrain and 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
  • Front Brake Lever Shimano BR-M446, hydraulic lever
  • Rear Brake Lever Shimano BR-M446, hydraulic lever
  • Front Derailleur Shimano Alivo, 9-speed, 34.9mm clamp, bottom-swing, dual-pull
  • Rear Derailleur Shimano SLX Shadow, 9-speed, SGS cage
  • Front Shifter Shimano Alivio, 9-speed Rapidfire plus, SL type w/ optical display
  • Rear Shifter Shimano Alivio, 9-speed Rapidfire plus, SL type w/ optical display
  • Cog/Cassette/Freewheel 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
  • Pedals Alloy 1pc. body and cage, reflector kit, 9/16"

Wheels

  • Front Rim Carve Disc 29", alloy double-wall, sleeve joint, 32h
  • Rear Rim 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"
  • Front Tube Presta valve
  • Rear Tube Presta valve