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2016

Specialized Fate Elite 29

Specialized Fuse 2016

Trail

At a glance

The 2016 Specialized Fate Elite 29 is an Trail mountain bike. It sports 29" wheels, has RockShox suspension and a Shimano drivetrain. The bike is part of Specialized's Fuse range of mountain bikes.

Who likes riding uphill? The Fate Elite does, and thanks to its durable and lightweight alloy frame, you will too. Built to climb and put the hurt on the field, this bike handles like a dream, tackling unpredictable terrain and gnarly trail features with gusto. With a trail-hungry spec, including the high-performance RockShox Reba RL 29 fork to smooth out the trail, you’ll be racking up PRs left and right while enjoying the performance and nimble handling of this efficient XC machine.

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Specifications

Frameset
  • Frame
    Specialized M4 Aluminum, Women's Competitive XC 29 Geometry, smooth welds, integrated head tube, forged post-mount 160mm dropouts, replaceable alloy derailleur hanger
  • Fork
    RockShox Reba RL 29, Solo Air spring, 80mm travel, TurnKey damping, OneLoc remote lockout, external rebound adjust, tapered alloy steerer, 32mm alloy stanchions, mag post disc mount
Wheels
  • Hubs
    Front: Specialized Stout XC Pro, Hi Lo disc, alloy, sealed cartridge bearings, QR, 24h
    Rear: Specialized Stout XC Pro, Hi Lo disc, alloy, sealed cartridge bearings, QR, 28h
  • Wheels
    Specialized Stout XC SL, 29"" disc, alloy double-wall, sleeve joint, 26mm inner width, tubeless ready, 28/32h
  • Wheel Size
    29"
  • Spokes
    Stainless, 14g, black
  • Tires
    Front: Specialized Fast Trak Control, 60TPI, 2Bliss Ready, folding bead, 29x2.0""
    Rear: Specialized Fast Trak Control, 60TPI, 2Bliss Ready, folding bead, 29x2.0""
Drivetrain
  • Chain
    KMC X10L, 10-speed, w/ reusable MissingLink
  • Crank
    Custom SRAM S-1255, 2 pc., 10-speed XC double, 36/22T
  • Bottom Bracket
    SRAM GXP, 73mm
  • Front Derailleur
    SRAM X7, 2x10, top pull
  • Rear Derailleur
    Shimano XT Shadow Plus, 10-speed, SGS cage
  • Shifters
    Shimano Deore, RapidFire, I-spec, 10-speed
  • Cassette
    SRAM PG-1030, 10-speed, 11-36t
  • Pedals
    Alloy platform
Components
  • Brakeset
    Front: Shimano M506, hydraulic disc, resin pad, 180/160mm rotor
    Rear: Shimano BR-M506, hydraulic disc, resin pads, 160mm
  • Handlebar
    Specialized Stout XC, flat bar, double-butted 6061 alloy, 9-degree backsweep, 4-degree upsweep, 31.8mm
  • Saddle
    Women's Body Geometry Myth Sport, steel rails, 155mm
  • 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 2016 Specialized Fate Elite 29 have?

The 2016 Specialized Fate Elite 29 has 29" wheels.

Q: What size 2016 Specialized Fate Elite 29 should I get?

After measuring your height, use the size chart below to find the typical Specialized Fate Elite 29 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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