Specialized Men’s Pitch 27.5 2018
2018 Mountain
Estimate price |
500$
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 Tourney -
Suspension Hardtail -
Drivetrain 3 × 8 -
Brakes Mechanical Disc
Sizing
Recommended size guide.
XS
156cm - 166cm
SM
163cm - 174cm
MD
171cm - 182cm
LG
179cm - 189cm
XL
185cm - 195cm
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
A1 Premium Aluminum, 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 27.5, coil spring, 80/100mm travel (size-specific)
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano TX800 8-speed
Front Derailleur
Shimano TX800, 34.9mm clamp, top-swing
Shift Levers
Shimano TX800, Ez-Fire Plus, 3x8
Cassette
Sunrace, 8-speed, 11-34t
Crank
Forged alloy, square taper spindle w/chainguard, 42/34/24T
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
Radius CX7, 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
Henge Sport, steel rails, 143mm
Seatpost
Alloy, 12mm offset, 2-bolt clamp, 30.9mm
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | XS | SM | MD | LG | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.49 mm | 1.41 mm | 1.4 mm | 1.38 mm | 1.35 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 310 mm | 310 mm | 310 mm | 310 mm | 310 mm |
| Front Center | 631 mm | 651 mm | 680 mm | 708 mm | 733 mm |
| Rake | 42 mm | 42 mm | 42 mm | 42 mm | 42 mm |
| Trail | 94 mm | 94 mm | 94 mm | 94 mm | 94 mm |
| Stack | 557 mm | 557 mm | 580 mm | 599 mm | 613 mm |
| Reach | 375 mm | 395 mm | 415 mm | 435 mm | 455 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 537 mm | 567 mm | 594 mm | 620 mm | 644 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 73 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° | 74 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 310 mm | 360 mm | 415 mm | 450 mm | 510 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 68.5 ° | 68.5 ° | 68.5 ° | 68.5 ° | 68.5 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 100 mm | 120 mm | 135 mm | 95 mm | 95 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 430 mm | 430 mm | 430 mm | 430 mm | 430 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1058 mm | 1078 mm | 1107 mm | 1134 mm | 1160 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 43 mm | 43 mm | 43 mm | 43 mm | 43 mm |
| Standover Height | 655 mm | 685 mm | 734 mm | 761 mm | 803 mm |
| Wheels | 27" | 27" | 27" | 27" | 27" |
| Rider Min Height | 156 cm | 163 cm | 171 cm | 179 cm | 185 cm |
| Rider Max Height | 166 cm | 174 cm | 182 cm | 189 cm | 195 cm |
Model Overview
Men’s Pitch 27.5 is a Specialized Pitch model. Specialized launched 36 bikes of this model so far. Take a sneak peek at all Specialized Pitch bikes models from 2018, by clicking here.
Model range prices
Specialized Men’s Pitch 27.5 2018 is the most affordable bike of this model and has a price of 500$. On the other hand, Specialized Men’s Pitch Expert 27.5 2018, is the most expensive and costs 800$.
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
According to our calculations, the average cost of a Crosscountry bike that is reliable is 1905$. However, paying less money than this amount doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get a great Crosscountry bike. To make sure you don’t pay a higher amount than normal for your bike, always do some components analysis and read reviews.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 500$. Comparing this to the average Crosscountry bike price, we see that the price is 281% smaller.
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.
Men’s Pitch 27.5 components
Fork
Specialized Men’s Pitch 27.5 2018 bike is equipped with the SunTour XCT fork, and has 100mm travel. Bike forks are good shock absorbers and provide a smooth ride and a great experience. To sum up, when buying a bicycle, make sure you get a fork that is capable of delivering decent travel.
Wheels size
The Men’s Pitch 27.5 2018 bike is equipped with 27.5″ aluminum wheels when leaving the factory. 27.5″ wheels will reach higher speeds than smaller-sized wheels. However, these wheels have a slower top speed if you compare them to 29″ wheels.
Brakes
We ride faster and faster, so a good braking system is essential on a bike nowadays. The Men’s Pitch 27.5 comes with Mechanical Disc brakes. They are much easier to maintain than hydraulic disk brakes. However, performance-wise there is room for improvement.
Sizes
Specialized Men’s Pitch 27.5 bike has 5 sizes, in the range of 156 cm – 195 cm (5.12 ft – 6.4 ft). In conclusion, finding one for you shouldn’t be a problem.