Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Category -
Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 29" -
Suspension Rigid -
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
Specialized Chisel carbon, monocoque, tapered carbon steerer, alloy dropouts, disc mount, OS28 hub compatible
Drivetrain
Cassette
Singlespeed conversion kit, 20T Cr-Mo 3/32"" cog, alloy spacers, lock ring
Crank
Custom SRAM S-1255, singlespeed specific, GXP, 104mm BCD spider
Bottom Bracket
SRAM GXP, 73mm
Chain
KMC X8, 8-speed, reusable Missing Link
Wheels
Front Hub
Specialized Hi Lo disc, alloy, sealed cartridge bearings, QR, 24h
Rear Hub
Specialized Hi Lo disc, alloy, sealed cartridge bearings, QR, 28h
Rims
Specialized Stout XC SL, 29"" disc, alloy double-wall, welded joint, 26mm inner width, 24/28h
Spokes
Stainless, 2.0/1.8/2.0mm
Tires
Specialized Ground Control, 60TPI, 2Bliss Ready, folding bead, 29x2.3""
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, hollow Cr-Mo 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" |
About this model
Crave SL belongs to the Specialized Crave model. Specialized released 15 bikes variations of this model so far. You can easily view all of the Specialized Crave bikes models from 2015, here.
Safety
Your safety is a top priority so always wear a helmet when you ride your bike. Moreover, wear the right clothing. You want to be visible to other drivers, so avoid wearing dark clothing.
Crosscountry bikes average price
If you want an acceptable Crosscountry bike you should know that the average price is 1905$. However, even if your budget is less than the average, you might still be able to get a top-quality Crosscountry bike. As a general rule of thumb, you should always read reviews about the bike and its components before buying it to ensure you don’t pay too much.
Crave SL components
Fork material
When it comes to the fork, this bike has a carbon one, so, it won’t add up to much weight to your bike. However, the price you have to pay for a carbon fork is considerably higher.
Wheels
The Crave SL 2015 bike is equipped with 29″ aluminum wheels when leaving the factory. These wheels are more forgiving when you go over roots, rocks, bumps, or other obstacles you encounter on your ride. However, these wheels are not ideal for smaller people.
Brakes
When you want to stop the bike in time, the brakes are vital. The Crave SL has Hydraulic Disc brakes. These kinds of brakes are among the most popular models used on bikes. To sum up, these are ideal for anyone.