Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Category -
Frame Carbon -
Wheels 29" -
Travel Front 90mm -
Fork RockShox Reba
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Groupset XT, X0 -
Suspension Full -
Drivetrain 2 × 10 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
FACT 9m carbon, Women's Competitive XC 29 Geometry, M5 rear triangle, carbon PF30 BB, carbon headset cups, 142mm dropouts, internal cable routing, FD mount, PM 160 rear brake, SWAT tool cradle
Suspension Fork
RockShox Reba RL 29, Solo Air spring, S: 90mm travel, M/L: 100mm travel, compression adjust, rebound adjust, tapered alloy crown/steerer, 46mm offset, 15mm Maxle Stealth thru-axle
Rear Shock
FOX/Specialized remote Mini Brain, AUTOSAG, custom women's Brain tune, Brain Fade adjust I-Valve, S: 200x43mm, M/L: 200x48mm,
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano XT Shadow Plus, 10-speed, SGS cage
Front Derailleur
Custom SRAM X0, 2x10, high direct mount
Shift Levers
Shimano SLX, 10-speed, trigger
Cassette
SRAM PG-1030, 10-speed, 11-36t
Crank
Custom SRAM S-1250, 7050 alloy arms, 10-speed double, PF30, 34/22T, 104/64mm BCD spider
Bottom Bracket
SRAM, PF30, OS press-in bearings, sealed cartridge
Chain
SRAM PC-1031, 10-speed, w/ PowerLink, nickel finish
Pedals
Nylon, CEN std. w/ toe clips
Wheels
Front Hub
Specialized, Hi Lo disc, sealed cartridge bearings, 15mm thru-axle, 32h
Rear Hub
Specialized, Hi Lo disc, 4x sealed cartridge bearings, 12mm thru-axle, 28h
Rims
Roval 29, alloy, 21mm inner width, 32h
Spokes
DT Swiss Industry, stainless
Tires
S-Works Fast Trak, 120TPI, 2Bliss Ready, folding bead, 29x2.2""
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano Deore BR-M506, hydraulic disc, dual piston, resin pads
Brake Levers
Shimano BR-M615, hydraulic
Cockpit
Stem
Specialized Stout XC, 3D forged alloy, 4-bolt, 6-degree rise, anti-corrosion hardware
Handlebar
Specialized, flat bar, 8-degree backsweep, 31.8mm
Grips
Specialized Sip Grip, lock-on, half-waffle, regular thickness
Headset
1-1/8"" upper, 1-1/2"" lower, threadless, Campy style, cartridge bearings
Seat
Saddle
Body Geometry Women's Myth Comp, hollow Cr-Mo rails, 155mm
Seatpost
Specialized, alloy, single bolt, 27.2mm
About this model
Era Comp Carbon 29 belongs to the Specialized Era model. There are 20 bikes that carry this model name. Take a sneak peek at all Specialized Era bikes models from 2016, by clicking 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.
Average price for Crosscountry bikes
According to our math, the average price for a trustworthy Crosscountry bike is 1905$. However, paying less money than this amount doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get a great Crosscountry bike. In short, before purchasing your ideal bike do some research about its components, and also check for reviews online.
Internal Cable Routing
Another thing to mention, is the internal cable routing of this bike. In conclusion, this helps you too, keep the bike cables in mint condition, and also it looks better. No more cables, surrounding the bike.
Overview of components
Fork
The Era Comp Carbon 29 comes factory-installed with the RockShox Reba fork. This has a travel range of 90mm. Bike forks absorb the shocks and give you a smooth and pleasant ride. To sum it all, when buying a bike, ensure that you look for a fork capable of decent travel.
Fork material
The fork on this bike is made out of aluminum, which is a lighter material. However, it is not as tough, nor durable as steel is.
Wheels size
The wheels on Era Comp Carbon 29 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 Era Comp Carbon 29 has Hydraulic Disc brakes. Hydraulic disc brakes provide amazing stopping power, no matter what the terrain. To sum up, these are ideal for anyone.
Sizes
This bike has one size only, so it might not fit you. In conclusion, double-check its size to make sure it’s a good fit for you.