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
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
Specialized A1 Premium Aluminum, Sport Trail 650b Geometry, butted tube sets, externally relieved head tube, forged dropouts, reinforced disc mount, replaceable alloy derailleur hanger
Suspension Fork
SR Suntour XCT 650b, coil spring, custom Multi-Circuit Damping, 80/100mm travel
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Acera, SGS cage, 8-speed
Front Derailleur
Shimano Altus, 34.9mm clamp, down-swing, 7/8-speed
Shift Levers
Shimano EF510, EZ Fire Plus, 8-speed
Cassette
Sunrace, 8-speed, 11-34t
Crank
Forged alloy, square taper spindle w/chainguard, 44/32/22T
Bottom Bracket
Square taper, 73mm, internal bearings
Chain
KMC X8, 8-speed w/reusable MissingLink
Pedals
Specialized Dirt
Wheels
Front Hub
Shimano Center Lock, disc, 9x100mm QR, 32h
Rear Hub
Shimano Center Lock, disc, 10x135mm QR, 32h
Rims
Stout 650b, alloy, disc only, double-wall, 25mm inner width, 32h
Spokes
Stainless, 14g
Tires
Ground Control Sport, 650bx2.1"", 60TPI, wire bead, Flak Jacket protection
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano BR-M375, mechanical disc, resin pads, 180/160mm rotor
Cockpit
Stem
Stout 3D-forged alloy, 31.8mm, 6-degree rise
Handlebar
Stout bar, 15mm rise, 9-degree backsweep, 5-degree upsweep, 720mm width, 31.8mm
Grips
Specialized MTB Grip, lock-on
Seat
Saddle
Body Geometry mountain, 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 | 1.57 mm | 1.49 mm | 1.42 mm | 1.35 mm | 1.34 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 301 mm | 301 mm | 301 mm | 301 mm | 301 mm |
| Front Center | 605 mm | 626 mm | 645 mm | 664 mm | 690 mm |
| Rake | 42 mm | 42 mm | 42 mm | 42 mm | 42 mm |
| Trail | 79 mm | 79 mm | 79 mm | 79 mm | 79 mm |
| Stack | 578 mm | 578 mm | 578 mm | 578 mm | 597 mm |
| Reach | 368 mm | 389 mm | 408 mm | 427 mm | 447 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 534 mm | 555 mm | 585 mm | 604 mm | 630 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 74 ° | 74 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 330 mm | 394 mm | 444 mm | 460 mm | 510 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 70.5 ° | 70.5 ° | 70.5 ° | 70.5 ° | 70.5 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 100 mm | 100 mm | 100 mm | 100 mm | 120 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 423 mm | 423 mm | 423 mm | 423 mm | 423 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1023 mm | 1044 mm | 1063 mm | 1082 mm | 1108 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 48 mm | 48 mm | 48 mm | 48 mm | 48 mm |
| Standover Height | 692 mm | 731 mm | 778 mm | 790 mm | 833 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 |
About this model
Pitch 650b is part of the Specialized Pitch model. 36 bikes variations carry this model name so far. You can easily view all of the Specialized Pitch bikes models from 2017, here.
Safety
When cycling always take safety very seriously. Wear a helmet, obey the traffic rules and wear hi-vis clothes. In short, take care of yourself so others can take care of you.
Average price for Crosscountry bikes
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Pitch 650b components
Fork
The Pitch 650b comes factory-installed with the SunTour XCT fork. This has a travel range of 100mm. Bike forks absorb the shocks and give you a smooth and pleasant ride. In short, you should always ensure you have a good fork when purchasing a bike.
Wheels size
As for the wheels, Specialized Pitch 650b 2017, has a 27.5″ aluminum model. 27.5″ wheels will reach higher speeds than smaller-sized wheels. However, the overall traction of 27.5″ wheels is lower than 29″ wheels.
Brakes
We ride faster and faster, so a good braking system is essential on a bike nowadays. The Pitch 650b comes with Mechanical Disc brakes. They are much easier to maintain than hydraulic disk brakes. However, they don’t have the stopping power of hydraulic brakes.
Sizes
There are 5 sizes available for this model. Rider height can be anywhere between 156 cm – 195 cm (5.12 ft – 6.4 ft). In conclusion, it won’t take much to find one that’s right for you.