Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 27.5" -
Travel Front 130mm -
Travel Rear 125mm -
Fork RockShox Pike RC
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Groupset X01, X1 -
Suspension Full -
Drivetrain 1 × 11 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
M5 aluminum, Women's Trail 650b Geometry, women's fully-butted tube sets, tapered head tube, PF30 BB, DMD mounts, internal cable routing, internal Command Posting routing, 142mm dropouts, SRAM FD adapter, 125mm travel
Suspension Fork
RockShox Pike RC 650b, Solo Air spring, 130mm travel, compression adjust, rebound adjust, tapered steerer, 42mm offset, 15mm Maxle Ultimate thru-axle
Rear Shock
Custom FOX FLOAT Factory CTD, AUTOSAG, Women's Custom Tune, Kashima coating, Climb/Trail/Descend settings, rebound adjust, 197x54mm
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
SRAM X01, 11-speed, carbon cage
Shift Levers
SRAM X1, 11-speed, trigger
Cassette
SRAM XG-1180, 11-speed, 10-42t
Crank
Custom SRAM S-2200, carbon, PF30 spindle, 30T, 94mm BCD spider
Bottom Bracket
SRAM, PF30, OS press-in bearings, sealed cartridge
Chain
KMC X11L, 11-speed, w/ reusable MissingLink
Pedals
Nylon, CEN std. w/ toe clips
Wheels
Front Hub
Roval Traverse, 15/20mm thru-axle, 24h
Rear Hub
Roval Traverse 142+, SRAM XX1 driver body, 12mm thru-axle, 28h
Rims
Roval Traverse 650b, alloy, disc, 29mm inner width, 24/28h
Spokes
DT Swiss Revolution
Tires
Specialized Purgatory Control, 60TPI, 2Bliss Ready, folding bead, 650bx2.3""
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano XT, hydraulic disc, Ice-Tech metallic pads, I-spec compatible
Brake Levers
Shimano XT BL-M785, hydraulic, alloy lever
Cockpit
Stem
Specialized Stout XC, 3D forged alloy, 4-bolt, 6-degree rise, anti-corrosion hardware
Handlebar
Specialized, 7050 alloy, 8-backsweep, 6-upsweep, 10mm rise, 700mm, 31.8mm
Grips
Specialized Sip Grip, lock-on, half-waffle, regular thickness
Headset
1-1/8"" upper, 1-1/2"" lower, Campy style, integrated sealed cartridge bearings
Seat
Saddle
Body Geometry Women's Myth Comp, hollow Cr-Mo rails, 155mm
Seatpost
Command Post IRcc, cruiser control technology, micro-adjust height adjustable, alien head design, bottom mount cable routing, remote adjust SRL lever, 30.9mm, S/M: 75mm travel, L: 100mm travel
About this model
Rumor Expert 650b is part of the Specialized Rumor model. There are 13 bikes that carry this model name. Take a sneak peek at all Specialized Rumor bikes models from 2016, by clicking here.
Safety
Take safety seriously when you ride your bike, and always wear your helmet. Moreover, don’t ride on the sidewalk. This is actually against the law in some states and can be dangerous for both you and pedestrians.
Trail bikes average price
If you want to purchase a solid Trail bike, it is important to know that the average cost is 2762$. However, even though the average price of a Trail bike is lower, you might still be able to get a top-quality bike. In conclusion, always check bike reviews and their components before making a purchase to make sure you don’t overpay.
Internal Cable Routing
Another thing to mention, is the internal cable routing of this bike. In conclusion, this helps you too, keep the bike cables in mint condition, and also it looks better. No more cables, surrounding the bike.
Overview of components
Fork
Specialized Rumor Expert 650b 2016 bike is equipped with the RockShox Pike RC fork, and has 130mm travel. Bike forks absorb the shocks and give you a smooth and pleasant ride. To sum it all, when buying a bike, ensure that you look for a fork capable of decent travel.
Rear Shock
Specialized Rumor Expert 650b bike has the Custom FOX FLOAT Factory CTD model installed, and has a travel of 125mm. Rear shocks improve riding comfort and give you greater control over all terrains. In short, if you want smooth rides, get a full-suspension bicycle.
Wheels
The Rumor Expert 650b 2016 bike is equipped with 27.5″ aluminum wheels when leaving the factory. 27.5″ wheels will reach higher speeds than smaller-sized wheels. However, the 27.5″ wheels are less forgiving than the 29″ wheels.
Brakes
We ride faster and faster, so a good braking system is essential on a bike nowadays. The Rumor Expert 650b comes with Hydraulic Disc brakes. These kinds of brakes are among the most popular models used on bikes. To sum up, these are ideal for anyone.
Sizes
Specialized Rumor Expert 650b 2016 is available in one size only. In conclusion, double-check its size to make sure it’s a good fit for you.
Dropper post
Specialized Rumor Expert 650b includes a dropper post. Therefore, climbing or descending will be a breeze.