The base model Carve Comp 29 was designed to cruise fast-rolling singletrack. With an 80mm-travel Rock Shox XC32 fork plus Shimano drivetrain & hydraulic disc brakes the Carve Comp 29 is a capable & affordable cross-country machine.> Fully butted smooth-welded M4SL alloy frame is superlight stiff & efficient with 29er XC geometry integrated tapered head tube for front-end stiffness plus bridge-less seatstays for compliance over bumps > 80mm-travel Rock Shox XC32 29&34; fork with lockout size-specific spring rates & external rebound/preload adjust for quick fine-tuning plus tapered alloy steerer for precision handling & light weight > Light & stiff double-walled alloy rims for added stiffness; front hub has cartridge bearings & oversized dropout interface for front-end rigidity > Light & efficient 29&34; Specialized The Captain Control tyres are 2 Bliss Ready with aramid bead for fast & predictable speed & control on the trail > Shimano Alivio crankset with forged alloy arms Octalink-splined BB interface & alloy outer ring means greater durability lighter weight & better shifting performance > Shimano hydraulic disc brakes use 180mm front rotor for increased leverage on 29&34; wheels while 160mm rear rotor keeps weight low > Shimano SLX Shadow 9-speed rear derailleur for lightweight precise shifting & enhanced clearance