In other words, it blends all of the trail bike characteristics that you want with the XC climbing prowess that you need. This is achieved by thoughtfully combining an M5 alloy Trail Chassis with a Camber FSR rear end. The combination results in blending lightweight, rigidity, and durability in one package.
At both ends of the bike, you'll find sufficient travel lengths that deliver plenty of plush suspension - all without going overboard on big hit capability. This means that you don't have to sacrifice efficiency, weight, or sheer speed to ride how you want. And with the Trail 29 Geometry and lightweight, stiff, and smooth Concentric Pivot at the rear, it can be guaranteed.
For the build, Specialized selected durable, performance-driven components like Tektro Gemini hydraulic disc brakes, a reliable mix of Shimano and SRAM shifting, a custom X-Fusion rear shock, and a RockShox Recon RL fork.
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An M5 alloy Trail Chassis w/ Camber FSR rear end has been paired with a Trail 29 Geometry to create a bike that's fast, durable, and just at home on the climbs as it is mowing over rock gardens. It also features the shortest, most nimble rear end possible, and internal cable routing to make clean lines and reliable shifting through any condition.
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A RockShox Recon RL heads-up the travel up front, and lets you adjust rebound and lockout.
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A Shimano Deore rear derailleur will win your heart with reliable shift after reliable shift. It's built with durability in mind, so it's tougher than your average rear mech.