Inspection
Frame condition
Inspect the frame, fork, welds, and high-stress areas for cracks, dents, or prior repairs.
Specialized
2018 Specialized Fatboy Expert Carbon
Value Guide market data · 2018 Specialized Fatboy Expert Carbon
12-month trend
8%
Direction and magnitude, not judgment
vs. category average
7%
Holds value better than category avg
Price over time - 2018 Specialized Fatboy Expert Carbon
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Overview
About this bike
2018 Specialized Fatboy Expert Carbon value depends on condition, original build, frame material, service history, and current buyer demand.
Specifications
Frameset
- FRAME
- FACT 10m, full carbon frame, 12x197mm thru-axle rear, internal cable routing, ISCG XC tabs
- FORK
- Carbon, 46mm offset, tapered steerer, 150mm axle spacing
Drivetrain
- Groupset
- SRAM X01
- REAR DERAILLEUR
- SRAM X01, carbon cage, 11-speed
- SHIFT LEVERS
- SRAM X01, trigger, 11-speed,
- CASSETTE
- SRAM XG-1180, 11-speed, 10-42t
- CHAIN
- SRAM XX1, 11-speed
- CRANKSET
- Race Face Next SL
- CHAINRINGS
- 28T
- BOTTOM BRACKET
- PF30
- Rear Cogs
- SRAM X1, 11-speed: 10-42
- Shifters
- SRAM X01
Brakes
- REAR BRAKE
- SRAM Guide R, hydraulic disc, organic pads, Guide S4 4-piston caliper, 180/160mm rotor
- FRONT BRAKE
- SRAM Guide R, hydraulic disc, organic pads, Guide S4 4-piston caliper, 200/180mm rotor
- Brake Levers
- SRAM Guide R
- Brakes
- SRAM Guide R
Cockpit
- SEAT BINDER
- Alloy, 34.9mm
- STEM
- Specialized XC, 3D-forged alloy, 4-bolt, 6-degree rise
- HANDLEBARS
- Specialized Mini-rise, 7050 alloy, 8-backsweep, 6-upsweep, 10mm rise, 750mm width, 31.8mm clamp
- GRIPS
- Specialized Sip Grip, half-waffle, S/M: regular thickness, L/XL: XL thickness
- SADDLE
- Phenom Expert, Adaptive Edge design, hollow titanium rails, 143mm
- SEATPOST
- Race Face Next SL, 0mm offset, 30.9mm
- Handlebar
- Specialized, aluminum
Wheels & Tires
- RIMS
- HED Big Deal, carbon fiber construction, single wall, tubeless-ready, 26" x 85mm-wide, 32h
- FRONT HUB
- Stout Pro 150, sealed cartridge bearings, 6-bolt disc, 15x1150mm, 32h
- REAR HUB
- Stout XC Pro, disc alloy, SRAM XD driver body, sealed cartridge bearings, 12x197mm thru-axle, 32h
- SPOKES
- Stainless, butted, 2.0/1.8/2.0mm, black
- FRONT TIRE
- Ground Control Fat, Control casing, 120 TPI, Aramid folding bead, 2Bliss Ready, 26x4.0"
- REAR TIRE
- Ground Control Fat, Control casing, 120 TPI, Aramid folding bead, 2Bliss Ready, 26x4.0"
- INNER TUBES
- Standard, Presta valve
- Hubs
- Specialized Stout XC disc, aluminum
Pedals
- PEDALS
- Specialized Dirt Pedals
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.