Inspection
Frame condition
Inspect the frame, fork, welds, and high-stress areas for cracks, dents, or prior repairs.
Specialized
2016 Specialized Crave SL 29
Value Guide market data · 2016 Specialized Crave SL 29
12-month trend
4%
Direction and magnitude, not judgment
vs. category average
7%
Holds value better than category avg
Price over time - 2016 Specialized Crave SL 29
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Overview
About this bike
2016 Specialized Crave SL 29 value depends on condition, original build, frame material, service history, and current buyer demand.
Specifications
Frameset
- FRAME
- Specialized M4 Premium Aluminum, XC 29 Geometry, fully-butted w/ smooth welds, tapered head tube, tapered seat tube, forged post-mount 160mm disc dropouts, replaceable alloy derailleur hanger
- FORK
- Specialized Chisel, carbon, monocoque, tapered carbon steerer, alloy dropouts, disc mount, OS28 hub compatible
- Fork Brand & Model
- Specialized Chisel Carbon
- Frame Construction
- Specialized M4 Premium aluminum
Drivetrain
- Groupset
- Shimano Deore
- CASSETTE
- Singlespeed conversion kit, 20t Cr-Mo 3/32"" cog, alloy spacers, lock ring
- CHAIN
- KMC X8, 8-speed, w/ reusable MissingLink
- CRANKSET
- Custom SRAM S-1255, singlespeed specific, GXP, 32T, 104mm BCD spider
- BOTTOM BRACKET
- SRAM GXP, 73mm
- Chainrings
- 32T
Brakes
- FRONT BRAKE
- Shimano Deore, hydraulic disc, dual piston, resin pads
- REAR BRAKE
- Shimano Deore, hydraulic disc, dual piston, resin pads
- BRAKE LEVERS
- Shimano BL-M506, hydraulic, reach adjust
- Brakes
- Shimano Deore, hydraulic-disc
Cockpit
- HEADSET
- 1-1/8"" upper, 1-1/2"" lower, threadless, Campy style, cartridge bearings
- SEAT BINDER
- Alloy, 31.8mm
- HANDLEBARS
- Specialized Stout XC, flat bar, double-butted 6061 alloy, 9-degree backsweep, 4-degree upsweep, 31.8mm
- GRIPS
- Specialized Sip Grip, light lock-on, half-waffle, S/M: regular thickness, L/XL: XL thickness
- SADDLE
- Body Geometry Henge Comp, hollow Cr-Mo rails, 143mm
- SEATPOST
- Alloy, 2-bolt, 12.5mm offset, 30.9mm, anti-corrosion hardware
- STEM
- Specialized Stout XC, 3D forged alloy, 4-bolt, 6-degree rise, anti-corrosion hardware
- Handlebar
- Specialized Stout XC, aluminum
Wheels & Tires
- RIMS
- Specialized Stout XC Pro 29, disc, alloy, double-wall, sleeve joint, 26mm inner width, tubeless ready, 24/28h
- FRONT HUB
- Specialized Stout XC Pro, Hi Lo disc, alloy, sealed cartridge bearings, QR, 24h
- REAR HUB
- Specialized Stout XC Pro, Hi Lo disc, alloy, sealed cartridge bearings, QR, 28h
- SPOKES
- Stainless, butted, 2.0/1.8/2.0mm, black
- FRONT TIRE
- Specialized Ground Control, 60TPI, 2Bliss Ready, folding bead, 29x2.1""
- REAR TIRE
- Specialized Fast Trak Control, 60TPI, 2Bliss Ready, folding bead, 29x2.0""
- INNER TUBES
- Standard, Presta valve
- Hubs
- Specialized Stout XC Pro, Hi Lo Disc
- Tires
- Specialized Ground Control, 29 x 2.1/2.0
- Wheel Set
- Stout XC Pro 29, aluminum
Pedals
- PEDALS
- Alloy, 1 pc. body, 9/16"", w/ reflectors
Frame sizing
XS4'10"-5'2"
S5'2"-5'6"
M5'6"-5'10"
L5'10"-6'2"
XL6'2"-6'6"
M highlighted as most common resale size. Sourced from catalog metadata.
Geometry
- Stack
- Varies by size
- Reach
- Varies by size
- Wheelbase
- Varies by size
Industry standard. Sourced from catalog metadata.
What to check when buying used
Inspection
Drivetrain wear
Check chain stretch, cassette teeth, chainrings, and shifting under load before negotiating price.
Inspection
Wheel condition
Inspect rims, hubs, spokes, and bearing play; ask about the tire age and any prior wheel rebuilds.
Inspection
Service history
Ask for service records covering bearings, brakes, drivetrain, and any frame or fork warranty work.
Inspection
Suspension service
Confirm fork lowers and rear shock service intervals; ask for the most recent service receipts.
Inspection
Frame pivots & bearings
Cycle the suspension off the bike to feel for play, grit, or noise in pivot bearings.