Specialized Crave Sl
2013 specialized carve sl 17 5 m single speed aluminum frame with carbon fork currently running ss but can be converted to run gears with a rear derailleur hanger.
Specialized crave sl. Right out of the box it has a respectable parts package. M4 premium aluminium frame is super lightweight stiff and features xc 29er geometry lightweight and stiff specialized chisel carbon rigid fork for simplistic performance stout xc sl aluminium with 21mm inner width hookless 29 rims are dialled for the xc course specialized hi lo disc hubs with reliable and smooth sealed cartridge bearings specialized ground control 2 3 2 1. 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. Specialized carve sl 29 29er hardtail.
The specialized crave sl is the perfect cross country bike. Specialized disc alloy hi lo flange sealed bearings alloy axle qr 28 hole front specialized disc alloy hi lo flange cartridge bearings steel axle steel cassette body qr 32 hole rear spokes. These riders are becoming more dedicated racers and will benefit from crave s lightweight and efficient frame equipped with race capable geometry quality air sprung suspension forks and lightweight 29 inch wheelsets. That being said there are many great uses for this bike and they don t need to be restricted to xc.
I want to give you real life facts and comparisons. Stainless 14g 2 0mm tires. Read more specialized hi lo disc hubs with reliable and smooth sealed cartridge bearings. Specialized s oversized front hub and broad rimmed stout sl wheels do a decent job of creating an obedient front end anyway.
I have the 2014 crave sl. With the lack of front fork shocks riders that are looking to do more off road may not be as happy with this bike. Crave sl disc 29 alloy double wall sleeve joint 26mm 28 hole front 32 hole rear hubs. Own brand kit dominates the rest of the crave s spec too but again.
I ve upgraded pretty much everything other than the deore brakes. With a super light chisel carbon fork the crave sl is a singlespeed specialist for riders looking to explore race courses with the simplicity of one gear. 2014 specialized crave sl i just picked up this bike. Instead of lurking around and reading your posts i now have something to post.
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.