Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Category -
Frame Carbon -
Wheels 29" -
Travel Front 80mm -
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
FACT 8m carbon, Women's Performance XC 29er Geometry, women's carbon layup w/ tapered headtube, carbon PF30 BB, hollow carbon dropouts, replaceable alloy hanger
Suspension Fork
RockShox Reba RL 29, Solo Air spring, tapered alloy steerer, w/ lockout, compression, rebound adjust, 15mm thru-axle, 80mm travel
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano XT Shadow Plus, 10-speed, SGS long cage
Front Derailleur
SRAM X7, 2x10, high clamp
Shift Levers
Shimano SLX, 10-speed, trigger
Cassette
SRAM PG 1030, 10-speed, 11-36
Crank
Custom SRAM S-1250, 7050 alloy arms, 10-speed AM double, PF30 spindle, 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
Resin test ride, w/ toe clips, CEN std.
Wheels
Front Hub
Specialized Hi Lo disc, sealed cartridge bearings, 15mm thru-axle, 32h
Rear Hub
Specialized Hi Lo disc, double-sealed cartridge bearing, QR, 32h
Rims
Roval 29, alloy, 21mm inner width, 32h
Spokes
DT Swiss Industry, stainless
Tires
S-Works Fast Trak Control, 120TPI, 2Bliss Ready, folding bead, 29x2.2""
Brakes
Brakes
Magura MTS, hydraulic disc, Hi Friction pad, alloy master cylinder, alloy caliper, 160mm Storm SL rotor
Brake Levers
Magura MTS, alloy lever
Cockpit
Stem
Specialized, forged alloy, adjustable rise
Handlebar
Specialized flat, 8-degree backsweep, 31.8mm
Grips
Specialized Sip Grip, lock-on, half-waffle, S/M: regular thickness, Others: XL
Headset
1-1/8"" and 1-1/2"" threadless, Campy style upper with 1-1/2"" lower, cartridge bearings
Seat
Saddle
Body Geometry Women's Myth Comp, hollow Cr-Mo rails, 155mm
Seatpost
Specialized alloy, single bolt, 27.2mm
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | 15" | 17" | 19" |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.51 mm | 1.49 mm | 1.43 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 304 mm | 304 mm | 304 mm |
| Front Center | 621 mm | 632 mm | 644 mm |
| Rake | 35 mm | 31 mm | 17 mm |
| Trail | 95 mm | 96 mm | 111 mm |
| Stack | 583 mm | 596 mm | 606 mm |
| Reach | 385 mm | 401 mm | 424 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 536 mm | 566 mm | 591 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 74.5 ° | 73.5 ° | 73.5 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 340 mm | 398 mm | 433 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 70.5 ° | 71 ° | 71 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 90 mm | 90 mm | 100 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 427 mm | 427 mm | 427 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1040 mm | 1051 mm | 1063 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 64 mm | 64 mm | 64 mm |
| Standover Height | 706 mm | 736 mm | 756 mm |
| Wheels | 29" | 29" | 29" |
Model Overview
Fate Comp Carbon 29 is a Specialized Fate model. There are 13 bikes that carry this model name. Take a sneak peek at all Specialized Fate bikes models from 2015, by clicking here.
Safety
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Fate Comp Carbon 29 components
Fork
Specialized Fate Comp Carbon 29 2015 bike is equipped with the RockShox Reba fork, and has 80mm travel. Bike forks are good shock absorbers and provide a smooth ride and a great experience. To sum up, when buying a bicycle, make sure you get a fork that is capable of delivering decent travel.
Fork material
When it comes to the fork, this bike has an aluminum one, which is a lighter material. However, it is not as tough, nor durable as steel is.
Wheels
When leaving the production line, the Fate Comp Carbon 29 model has 29″ aluminum wheels. 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
For your safety, it is important to have quality breaks on your bike. Specialized Fate Comp Carbon 29 has Hydraulic Disc brakes installed. These kinds of brakes are among the most popular models used on bikes. To sum up, your safety is in good hands.