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.
Where To Buy
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Specialized Fate Elite 29Reviews
Specifications
Frameset
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FrameSpecialized M4 Aluminum, Women's Competitive XC 29 Geometry, smooth welds, integrated head tube, forged post-mount 160mm dropouts, replaceable alloy derailleur hanger
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ForkRockShox 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
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HubsFront: 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 -
WheelsSpecialized Stout XC SL, 29"" disc, alloy double-wall, sleeve joint, 26mm inner width, tubeless ready, 28/32h
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Wheel Size29"
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SpokesStainless, 14g, black
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TiresFront: Specialized Fast Trak Control, 60TPI, 2Bliss Ready, folding bead, 29x2.0""
Rear: Specialized Fast Trak Control, 60TPI, 2Bliss Ready, folding bead, 29x2.0""
Drivetrain
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ChainKMC X10L, 10-speed, w/ reusable MissingLink
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CrankCustom SRAM S-1255, 2 pc., 10-speed XC double, 36/22T
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Bottom BracketSRAM GXP, 73mm
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Front DerailleurSRAM X7, 2x10, top pull
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Rear DerailleurShimano XT Shadow Plus, 10-speed, SGS cage
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ShiftersShimano Deore, RapidFire, I-spec, 10-speed
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CassetteSRAM PG-1030, 10-speed, 11-36t
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PedalsAlloy platform
Components
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BrakesetFront: Shimano M506, hydraulic disc, resin pad, 180/160mm rotor
Rear: Shimano BR-M506, hydraulic disc, resin pads, 160mm -
HandlebarSpecialized Stout XC, flat bar, double-butted 6061 alloy, 9-degree backsweep, 4-degree upsweep, 31.8mm
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SaddleWomen's Body Geometry Myth Sport, steel rails, 155mm
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SeatpostAlloy, 2-bolt, 12.5mm offset, 27.2mm, anti-corrosion hardware
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StemSpecialized 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 |
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| 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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