Specialized 29er hardtail w Fox fork Shimano 11s

Complete, ready to roll, finely fettled 29er XC hard tail.

Frame: Specialized Carve XL
Fork: 32mm Fox Float 29 FIT RLC, serviced by TF Tuned
Group: Deore 11s mech, 11-51 (not pictured), cranks 30t and XT shifter
Brakes: Deore 180 front (not pictured), 160 rear. Bled.
Wheels: Hope Pro 2 on unbranded rims, tubeless with Schwalbe tyres
Cannondale Save seatpost
Manual dropper (qr clamp)
Chain is now silver

Great bike, but needs to make way for a new build.

It’s not pristine but it runs very well. Perfect for long days off road. Dare I say…gravel?

£650, collection E17. REDUCED TO £550

(Yes, that’s a Mont Bell bottle cage. No, it’s not included.)

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Is this too big for me? - Say yes

I think it’s probably for people who ride a 58 or larger.

Thought so

Do you have a geo chart?

What are the rack and bottle cage mounting options?

Here you go, size 21: https://geometrygeeks.bike/bike/specialized-carve-expert-2012/

Two bottle mounts in frame. Rack mounts on seat stays.

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PM me a reasonable offer if you’re interested but think I’m off on the price.

Anyone interested at £550 without pedals and saddle, before I split it out?

someone buy this. great deal.

Thanks! Yes, seems like a bargain way to get into XC racing or prepare for a summer of bikepacking, etc.

Could be down for wheels, groupset or forks if you split

But agree, good price

Could you wait a few more days? I’d much rather sell complete.

PM me an offer on those bits if you fancy.

Which size is it on the chart sorry?

Whoops, size 21. Edited previous comment. Cheers

Hi! How tall are you and what's your saddle height?

I am 190 and saddle is at around 81.

FWIW user snoops looks after his bikes better than anyone I’ve ever met.

I'm desperately looking for a XC bike to get started and this would be perfect but i'm afraid it's a tad too big for me :( I'm 180 and usually ride 55/56 road bikes.

I’d put it in a hot wash for you if I could.

Been going back and forward on this one since it's not quite what im looking for but could probably do the job?

What's the tyre clearance?

I have a 2.25 in the rear with ample clearance, but I wouldn’t go bigger, esp in muddy conditions. You could probably put a 2.3 in the forks.

PM if you’d like to take a look.

FYI: fan favourite Beastway starting on 3 May

ONO

It's a long shot, but did you manage to sell this?

Yes, it was rehomed a few months ago. I will close the thread.