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2015

Specialized Crave Expert

Specialized Crave 2015

Cross Country

At a glance

The 2015 Specialized Crave Expert is an Cross Country Aluminium / Alloy mountain bike. It sports 29" wheels, has RockShox suspension and a Shimano drivetrain. The bike is part of Specialized's Crave range of mountain bikes.

The Crave Expert is designed for fast cross-country racers. It delivers great performance with the help of a RockShox Reba RL 29 fork, a Shimano Deore XT rear derailleur, and Shimano Deore hydraulic disc brakes provide confidence to attack each corner.

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Specifications

Frameset
  • Frame
    Specialized M4 Premium Aluminium, XC 29er Geometry, fully butted w/ smooth welds, tapered headtube and seat tube, forged post-mount 160mm disc dropouts, replaceable alloy derailleur hanger
  • 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
Wheels
  • Hubs
    Front: Specialized Hi Lo disc, alloy, RCC bearing system, QR, 28h
    Rear: Specialized Hi Lo disc, alloy, RCC bearing system, QR, 32h
  • Wheels
    Specialized Stout XC SL, 29"" disc, alloy double-wall, sleeve joint, 26mm inner width, 28/32h
  • Wheel Size
    29"
  • Spokes
    Stainless, 14g, black
  • Tires
    Front: Specialized Ground Control, 60TPI, 2Bliss Ready, folding bead, 29x2.1""
    Rear: Specialized Fast Trak Control, 60TPI, 2Bliss Ready, folding bead, 29x2.0""
Drivetrain
  • Chain
    KMC X10L, 10-speed, reusable Missing Link
  • Crank
    Custom SRAM S-1255, 2 pc., 10-speed XC double, 104/64mm BCD spider
  • Bottom Bracket
    SRAM GXP, 73mm
  • Front Derailleur
    SRAM X7, 10-speed, 2x10, high mount
  • Rear Derailleur
    Shimano Deore XT Shadow Plus, 10-speed, SGS cage
  • Shifters
    Shimano Deore, RapidFire, I-spec, 10-speed
  • Cassette
    SRAM PG 1030, 10-speed, 11-36
Components
  • Brakeset
    Front: Shimano M506, hydraulic disc, resin pad, 180/160mm rotor
    Rear: Shimano BR-M506, hydraulic disc, resin pads, 160mm
  • Handlebar
    Specialized flat, 6061 double butted alloy, 9-degree backsweep, 31.8mm
  • Saddle
    Body Geometry mountain, steel rails, 143mm
  • Seatpost
    Alloy, 2-bolt, 12.5mm offset, 27.2mm, anti-corrosion hardware
  • Stem
    Specialized Stout, 3D-forged alloy, 4-bolt, 6-degree rise, anti-corrosion hardware

FAQ

Q: What size wheels does the 2015 Specialized Crave Expert have?

The 2015 Specialized Crave Expert has 29" wheels.

Q: What size 2015 Specialized Crave Expert should I get?

After measuring your height, use the size chart below to find the typical Specialized Crave Expert size for your height. Remember that these sizes are a general guide and bike sizes can vary between riders and bikes. The best way to find your size is to go for a test ride.

Rider Height (cm) Rider Height (in) Frame Size
148cm - 158cm 4'10" - 5'2" XS
158cm - 168cm 5'2" - 5'6" S
168cm - 178cm 5'6" - 5' 10" M
178cm - 185cm 5'10" - 6'1" L
185cm - 193cm 6'1" - 6'4" XL
193cm - 198cm 6'4" - 6'6" XXL

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