Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Category -
Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 29" -
Travel Front 100mm -
Fork RockShox Reba
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Groupset XT, X7 -
Suspension Hardtail -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Specialized M4 Premium Aluminum, XC 29er Geometry, fully butted w/ smooth welds, tapered headtube and seat tube, forged post-mount 160mm disc dropouts, replaceable alloy derailleur hanger
Suspension Fork
RockShox Reba RL 29, Solo Air spring, TurnKey damping w/ PushLoc remote lockout, tapered alloy steerer, 32mm alloy stanchions, external rebound adjust, size-specific 80/100mm travel
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Deore XT Shadow Plus, 10-speed, SGS cage
Front Derailleur
SRAM X7, 10-speed, 2x10, high mount
Shift Levers
Shimano Deore, 10-speed Rapidfire Plus, SL type, I-spec
Cassette
SRAM PG 1030, 10-speed, 11-36
Crank
Custom SRAM S-1255, 2 pc. 10-speed XC double, 104/64mm BCD spider
Bottom Bracket
SRAM GXP, 73mm
Chain
KMC X10L, 10-speed, reusable Missing Link
Wheels
Front Hub
Specialized Hi Lo disc, alloy, RCC bearing system, QR, 28h
Rear Hub
Specialized Hi Lo disc, alloy, RCC bearing system, QR, 32h
Rims
Specialized Stout XC SL, 29"" disc, alloy double-wall, sleeve joint, 26mm inner width, 28/32h
Spokes
Stainless, 14g
Tires
Specialized Ground Control, 60TPI, 2Bliss Ready, folding bead, 29x2.1""
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano BR-M506, hydraulic disc, dual piston, resin pads
Brake Levers
Shimano BL-M506, hydraulic, w/ reach adjust
Cockpit
Stem
Specialized, 3D forged alloy, 4-bolt, 6-degree rise, anti-corrosion hardware
Handlebar
Specialized flat, 6061 double butted alloy, 9-degree backsweep, 31.8mm
Grips
Specialized Body Geometry XC Contour, Kraton w/ gel, lock-on, closed end
Headset
1-1/8"" upper, 1-1/2"" lower, Campy style, integrated sealed cartridge bearings
Seat
Saddle
Body Geometry mountain, steel rails, 143mm
Seatpost
Alloy, 2-bolt, 12.5mm offset, 27.2mm, anti-corrosion hardware
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | SM | MD | LG | XL | XXL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.55 mm | 1.53 mm | 1.5 mm | 1.46 mm | 1.46 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 306.5 mm | 306.5 mm | 306.5 mm | 306.5 mm | 306.5 mm |
| Front Center | 637 mm | 652 mm | 675 mm | 699 mm | 719 mm |
| Rake | 46 mm | 46 mm | 46 mm | 46 mm | 46 mm |
| Trail | 77 mm | 77 mm | 77 mm | 77 mm | 77 mm |
| Stack | 611 mm | 620 mm | 635 mm | 649 mm | 668 mm |
| Reach | 394 mm | 406 mm | 424 mm | 444 mm | 458 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 571 mm | 598 mm | 620 mm | 644 mm | 664 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 74 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 394 mm | 445 mm | 483 mm | 533 mm | 584 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 71.5 ° | 71.5 ° | 71.5 ° | 71.5 ° | 71.5 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 110 mm | 100 mm | 115 mm | 130 mm | 150 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 436 mm | 436 mm | 436 mm | 436 mm | 436 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1065 mm | 1080 mm | 1103 mm | 1128 mm | 1148 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 63 mm | 63 mm | 63 mm | 63 mm | 63 mm |
| Standover Height | 752 mm | 784 mm | 812 mm | 847 mm | 881 mm |
| Wheels | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" |
Model Overview
Crave Expert is a Specialized Crave model. There are 15 bikes that carry this model name. Take a sneak peek at all Specialized Crave bikes models from 2015, by clicking here.
Safety
Take safety seriously when you ride your bike, and always wear your helmet. Moreover, don’t ride on the sidewalk. This is actually against the law in some states and can be dangerous for both you and pedestrians.
Crosscountry bikes average price
If you want an acceptable Crosscountry bike you should know that the average price is 1905$. However, you could also get a good Crosscountry bike even if you pay a lower amount than the average price. To sum up, when you purchase your bike, make sure to check if it has reviews, and also do some components research.
Crave Expert components
Fork
This bike has the RockShox Reba fork installed. The fork’s travel is 100mm. Bike forks are perfect to absorb shocks and provide a great riding experience overall. In short, you should always ensure you have a good fork when purchasing a bike.
Fork material
The fork on this bike is made out of aluminum, which doesn’t add too much extra weight to the bike. However, it is not so stiff as steel or carbon forks are.
Wheels size
The wheels on Crave Expert are the 29″ aluminum type. With 29″ wheels, bumps will feel lighter and you’ll gain more speed on descends, compared to smaller wheel-sized bikes. However, 29″ wheels will make your bike react slower to obstacles you may encounter.
Brakes
When you want to stop the bike in time, the brakes are vital. The Crave Expert has Hydraulic Disc brakes. Hydraulic disc brakes provide amazing stopping power, no matter what the terrain. To sum up, you can ride your bike with confidence.