Specialized Crave Single Speed Review
Climbs are a breeze downhills are easy to get.
Specialized crave single speed review. It features a m4 aluminum construction that s light and stiff plus a carbon fiber fork that maintains efficiency while soaking up minor bumps and vibrations. Crave details specs. Bought this bike to try single speed. Hands down one of the best bikes for your buck.
I m currently riding a 2013 x caliber which has a 69 6 ht angle. I always try to get the perspective where someone is coming from when they give a review. The crave sl was made from 2014 to 2016. Specialized body geometry xc contour kraton with gel closed end 132mm lock on brakes.
While the frame is m4 aluminum the front fork is carbon which will help with stiffness and responsiveness. This single speed just makes you want to move. Only ride my 2x10 about 30 of the time now. Specialized mini riser double butted 6061 alloy 700mm wide 10 backsweep 6 upsweep 31 8mm stem.
2014 specialized crave sl i just picked up this bike. About the specialized crave single speed. Specialized carve sl 29 29er hardtail user reviews. Specialized 3d forged 6061 alloy 4 bolt clamp 6 rise 31 8mm grips.
I have the 2014 crave sl. 29 single speed sweetness pros lightweight ss amazing xc geometry disc brakes. But we re happy to say that our sirrus is out to change that by providing the perfect blend of everyday efficiency with the performance you need to hit your fitness goals at speed. Not super easy to whip around and i had to put a different front suspension in to keep it from bottoming out.
With the 29 inch wheels and single speed you basically just need to hop on and start to. Does anyone have any experience with the single speed version of the crave. Shimano deore br 505 hydraulic disc 180mm front rotor 160mm rear rotor brake. Great shifting front and back tight brakes shocks are very responsive great for climbs.
Right out of the box it has a respectable parts package. My first foray into single speed was this 2015 model. I am coming from 26 in geared 180mm cranks v brakes and innner tubes. It is super fun.
Agile and gives great confidence. This is specialized s aluminum fully rigid single speed option. Read it s strength. I added a reba front shock and carbon bar since i ride primarily in the desert.
I cannot say enough good things about this bike it has made me love mountain biking so much more. Lbs says they can get me one for around 1100 otd. From the ultra minimalist to the beginning racer the single speed fully rigid crave sl 29 will deliver all of the performance you need for either a ride with your buddies or a race on the weekend. We understand that fitness bikes can get a bad rap.