The base model Specialized Carve Comp 29er 2012 Mountain Bike was designed to cruise fast-rolling singletrack. With an 80mm-travel RockShox XC32 fork, plus Shimano drivetrain and hydraulic disc brakes, the Carve Comp 29 is a capable and affordable cross-country machine.
Product highlights
- 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
- 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
- Gears:
- Shimano Alivio, 9-speed Rapidfire plus, SL type shifters, Shimano Alivo, 9-speed, 34.9mm clamp, bottom-swing, dual-pull front mech, Shimano SLX Shadow, 9-speed, SGS cage rear mech, Shimano Alivio, 3pc, 9-speed, Octalink spline chainset with 44/32/22 tooth chainrings, Shimano 9-speed, 11-34t cassette, 27 gears
The base model Specialized Carve Comp 29er 2012 Mountain Bike was designed to cruise fast-rolling singletrack. With an 80mm-travel RockShox XC32 fork, plus Shimano drivetrain and hydraulic disc brakes, the Carve Comp 29 is a capable and affordable cross-country machine.
- 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
- 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
- Front Derailleur:
Shimano Alivo, 9-speed, 34.9mm clamp, bottom-swing, dual-pull
- Rear Derailleur:
Shimano SLX Shadow, 9-speed, SGS cage
- Number of Gears:
27
- Shifters:
Shimano Alivio, 9-speed Rapidfire plus, SL type
- Chainset:
Shimano Alivio, 3pc, 9-speed, Octalink spline
- Chainrings:
44/32/22 tooth
- Bottom Bracket:
Shimano, Octalink spline, cartridge bearing, 73mm
- Cassette:
Shimano 9-speed, 11-34t
- Chain:
KMC X-9, 9-speed, reusable Missing Link
- Pedals:
Alloy 1pc. body and cage, reflector kit, 9/16"
- 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
- Brake Levers:
Shimano BR-M446, hydraulic lever
- Handlebars:
XC flat bar, double butted alloy, 10 degree backsweep, 4 degree upsweep, 31.8mm
- Stem:
- Specialized 3D forged 6061 alloy, 4 bolt clamp, 7 degree rise, 31.8mm
- Headset:
- Integrated 1-1/8" upper and 1-1/2" lower threadless, Campy-style, full cartridge bearings
- Grips:
- Specialized Body Geometry XCT Men’s, dual compound, Kraton rubber, closed end, 130mm
- 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, double-sealed loose ball, polished races, machined disc mount and flanges, 19mm contact, QR, 32h
- Spokes:
Stainless, 2.0mm (14g)
- Front Tyre:
Specialized The Captain Control, 60 TPI, 2Bliss Ready, aramid bead, dual compound, 29×2.0″
- Rear Tyre:
Specialized The Captain Control, 60 TPI, 2Bliss Ready, aramid bead, dual compound, 29×2.0″
- Tubes:
Presta valve
- Saddle:
Specialized Body Geometry Carve, steel rails, 143mm width
- Seatpost:
Forged 6061 alloy, 2 bolt head, 27.2mm, 12.5mm offset, micro adjust
- Seat Binder:
31.8mm, forged alloy, extruded QR lever
- Accessories:
Chain stay protector, reflectors, clear coat, owners manual
- Weight:
13.98kg (30.76lbs) approx for the 17 Inch size, with pedals (prebuild). (PLEASE NOTE: Weight is approximate and is provided by Evans Cycles as a guide only, actual weight may vary due to manufacturing processes and other factors)
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Customer Reviews
| Ref | Option | Availability | Price | Suitable for heights | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV149252-15-BKRD |
Black/Red, 15.5 Inch
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Discontinued – This size/colour is now sold out and obsolete. We cannot obtain any more from the supplier and it won't return to stock. |
158 to 168 cm 62 to 66 inches |
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| EV149252-17-BKRD |
Black/Red, 17.5 Inch
|
Discontinued – This size/colour is now sold out and obsolete. We cannot obtain any more from the supplier and it won't return to stock. |
168 to 178 cm 66 to 70 inches |
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| EV149252-19-BKRD |
Black/Red, 19 Inch
|
Discontinued – This size/colour is now sold out and obsolete. We cannot obtain any more from the supplier and it won't return to stock. |
178 to 185 cm 70 to 73 inches |
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| EV149252-21-BKRD |
Black/Red, 21 Inch
|
Discontinued – This size/colour is now sold out and obsolete. We cannot obtain any more from the supplier and it won't return to stock. |
185 to 193 cm 73 to 76 inches |
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| EV149252-23-BKRD |
Black/Red, 23 Inch
|
Discontinued – This size/colour is now sold out and obsolete. We cannot obtain any more from the supplier and it won't return to stock. |
193 to 200 cm 76 to 79 inches |
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