Specialized Women’s Pitch Sport 27.5 2018
2018 Mountain
Estimate price |
625$
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Category -
Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 27.5" -
Travel Front 100mm -
Fork SunTour XCT
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Groupset Acera, Altus -
Suspension Hardtail -
Drivetrain 3 × 8 -
Brakes Mechanical Disc
Sizing
Recommended size guide.
XS
151cm - 164cm
SM
159cm - 170cm
MD
165cm - 177cm
LG
171cm - 184cm
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
A1 Premium Aluminum, Women's Sport Trail 27.5 Geometry, zero-stack head tube, internal cable routing, 135x9mm forged dropouts, chainstay-mounted disc brake, replaceable alloy derailleur hanger
Suspension Fork
SR Suntour XCT w/ MCD 27.5, Women's Rx Tune, coil spring, custom Multi-Circuit damping, 80/100mm travel (size-specific)
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Acera 8-speed
Front Derailleur
Shimano Altus FD-M310, 34.9mm clamp, top-swing
Shift Levers
Shimano EF510, Ez-Fire Plus, 3x8
Cassette
Sunrace, 8-speed, 11-34t
Crank
Stout 3x8, forged alloy, 44/32/22T
Bottom Bracket
Square taper, 73mm, internal bearings
Chain
KMC X8EPT, 8-speed, anti-corrosion coating w/ reusable Missing Link™
Pedals
Specialized Dirt
Wheels
Front Hub
Shimano Center Lock, disc, 100x9mm QR, 32h
Rear Hub
Shimano Center Lock, disc, 135x9mm QR, 32h
Rims
Stout Trail 27.5, alloy, disc only, double-wall, 25mm inner width, 32h
Spokes
Stainless, 14g
Tires
Ground Control Sport, Flak Jacket flat protection, wire bead, 27.5 x 2.3"
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano BR-M375, mechanical disc, resin pads, 160mm rotor
Cockpit
Stem
Stout 3D-forged alloy, 31.8mm, 6-degree rise
Handlebar
Stout double-butted alloy, 18mm rise, 8-degree backsweep, 4-degree upsweep, 740mm width, 31.8mm
Grips
Specialized MTB Grip, lock-on
Seat
Saddle
Myth Sport, steel rails, 155mm
Seatpost
Alloy, 12mm offset, 2-bolt clamp, 30.9mm
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | XS | SM | MD | LG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.49 mm | 1.41 mm | 1.4 mm | 1.38 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 310 mm | 310 mm | 310 mm | 310 mm |
| Front Center | 631 mm | 651 mm | 680 mm | 708 mm |
| Rake | 42 mm | 42 mm | 42 mm | 42 mm |
| Trail | 94 mm | 94 mm | 94 mm | 94 mm |
| Stack | 557 mm | 557 mm | 580 mm | 599 mm |
| Reach | 375 mm | 395 mm | 415 mm | 435 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 537 mm | 567 mm | 594 mm | 620 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 73 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° | 74 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 310 mm | 360 mm | 415 mm | 450 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 68.5 ° | 68.5 ° | 68.5 ° | 68.5 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 100 mm | 120 mm | 95 mm | 95 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 430 mm | 430 mm | 430 mm | 430 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1058 mm | 1078 mm | 1107 mm | 1134 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 43 mm | 43 mm | 43 mm | 43 mm |
| Standover Height | 655 mm | 685 mm | 734 mm | 761 mm |
| Wheels | 27" | 27" | 27" | 27" |
| Rider Min Height | 151 cm | 159 cm | 165 cm | 171 cm |
| Rider Max Height | 164 cm | 170 cm | 177 cm | 184 cm |
About this model
Women’s Pitch Sport 27.5 is part of the Specialized Pitch model. There are 36 bikes that carry this model name. Check out the entire range from 2018 of this model, by clicking this link.
Model range prices
Specialized Men’s Pitch 27.5 2018 is the cheapest bike model and costs 500$. Specialized Men’s Pitch Expert 27.5 2018 is the most expensive one and costs 800$.
Safety
Your safety should be the top priority when you go for a ride. In short, make sure that you always use a helmet, high visibility clothing, and proper lights when riding at night-time.
Crosscountry bikes average price
If you want an acceptable Crosscountry bike you should know that the average price is 1905$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a Crosscountry bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. To sum up, when you purchase your bike, make sure to check if it has reviews, and also do some components research.
When Specialized released this model in 2018, its price was 625$. If we compare this with the average Crosscountry bike cost we notice that the price is 204.8% smaller.
Internal Cable Routing
It’s also important to mention the internal cable routing that this bike has. In short, this will allow you to keep your bike cables in great condition. Say goodbye to hanging cables.
Overview of components
Fork
The SunTour XCT is included from the factory. It has a travel distance of 100mm. Bike forks are great for shock absorption and provide you with a smooth ride. In short, you should always ensure you have a good fork when purchasing a bike.
Wheels size
As for the wheels, Specialized Women’s Pitch Sport 27.5 2018, has a 27.5″ aluminum model. 27.5″ wheels will reach higher speeds than smaller-sized wheels. However, the 27.5″ wheels are less forgiving than the 29″ wheels.
Brakes
Nothing is more important on a bike than its ability to brake properly. Specialized Women’s Pitch Sport 27.5 is equipped with Mechanical Disc brakes. These brakes are also very popular, and a lot cheaper than hydraulic disk brakes. However, performance-wise there is room for improvement.
Sizes
Women’s Pitch Sport 27.5 comes in 4 sizes, that range from 151 cm – 184 cm (4.95 ft – 6.04 ft). In conclusion, it won’t take much to find one that’s right for you.