Specialized Rhyme Comp 27.5 2018
2018 Mountain
Estimate price |
2,800$
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 27.5" -
Travel Front 150mm -
Travel Rear 150mm -
Fork RockShox Reba
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Groupset GX, Race Face -
Suspension Full -
Drivetrain 1 × 11 -
Brakes Hydraulic 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
Specialized M5 Aluminum, 27.5 Trail Geometry, PF30 BB, internal cable routing, ManFu link, 12x148mm dropouts, sealed cartridge bearing pivots, replaceable derailleur hanger, 150mm of travel
Suspension Fork
RockShox Reba RL 27.5, tapered alloy steerer, 42mm offset, external rebound adjust, low speed comp to lockout, 15mm Maxle® Stealth thru-axle, custom 15x110mm Boost™, 150mm of travel
Rear Shock
RockShox Monarch RT, Women's Rx Tune, AUTOSAG, rebound and 2-position compression adjust, 197x48mm
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
SRAM GX, long cage, 11-speed
Shift Levers
SRAM GX, trigger, 11-speed
Cassette
SRAM XG 1150, 11-speed, 10-42t
Crank
Race Face Aeffect, Steel, 28T
Bottom Bracket
Race Face PF30
Chain
KMC X11, 11-speed w/ Missing Link™
Pedals
Specialized Platform, 9/16" spindle
Wheels
Front Hub
Specialized, sealed cartridge bearings, 15x110mm spacing, 24h
Rear Hub
Specialized disc, alloy,15x110mm thru-axle, Torque Caps, 24h
Rims
Roval Traverse 27.5, hookless alloy, 29mm inner width, tubeless ready, 24/28h
Spokes
DT Swiss Industry, stainless, 3-cross, 2.0"
Tires
Butcher, GRID casing, Gripton compound, 2Bliss Ready, 27.5 x 2.8"
Brakes
Brakes
SRAM Guide R, hydraulic disc, organic pads, Guide S4 4-piston caliper, 200/180mm rotor
Cockpit
Stem
Specialized Trail, 3D forged alloy, 4-bolt, 6-degree rise
Handlebar
Specialized, 6061 alloy, 6-degree upsweep, 8-degree backsweep, 27mm rise, 750mm width
Grips
Specialized Sip Grip, lock-on, half-waffle, regular thickness
Seat
Saddle
Women's Body Geometry Myth Comp, hollow Cr-Mo rails, 155mm
Seatpost
Command Post IRcc, 12-position micro-height adjustable, alien head design, bottom mount cable routing, remote SRL lever, 30.9mm, XS: 75mm travel, S/M:100mm travel, L: 125mm travel
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | XS | SM | MD | LG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.59 mm | 1.52 mm | 1.44 mm | 1.37 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 337 mm | 337 mm | 337 mm | 337 mm |
| Front Center | 663 mm | 677 mm | 706 mm | 738 mm |
| Rake | 42 mm | 42 mm | 42 mm | 46 mm |
| Trail | 104 mm | 104 mm | 104 mm | 108 mm |
| Stack | 590 mm | 593 mm | 602 mm | 611 mm |
| Reach | 372 mm | 391 mm | 417 mm | 445 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 535 mm | 556 mm | 588 mm | 621 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 74 ° | 74 ° | 74 ° | 74.5 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 386 mm | 396 mm | 430 mm | 468 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 66.5 ° | 67 ° | 67 ° | 67 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 105 mm | 115 mm | 95 mm | 95 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 423 mm | 423 mm | 423 mm | 423 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1085 mm | 1099 mm | 1129 mm | 1161 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 18 mm | 18 mm | 18 mm | 18 mm |
| Standover Height | 727 mm | 745 mm | 751 mm | 760 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 |
Model Overview
Rhyme Comp 27.5 is a Specialized Rhyme model. There are 12 bikes that carry this model name.
Safety
Make sure you wear a helmet on every ride, and that your bike performs well. In short, this means checking the tires, brakes, and chain to make sure everything is in good working order.
Average price for Enduro bikes
If you want an acceptable Enduro bike you should know that the average price is 3599$. However, paying less money than this amount doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get a great Enduro bike. In conclusion, always check bike reviews and their components before making a purchase to make sure you don’t overpay.
Furthermore, this bike was made available in 2018 for 2800$. Comparing the average cost of an Enduro bike to this one, you will see that Rhyme Comp 27.5 price is 28.54% lower.
Internal Cable Routing
This bike has an internal cable routing. As a result, this helps to preserve the bike’s cables. No more cables around your bike.
Rhyme Comp 27.5 components
Fork
This bike has the RockShox Reba fork installed. The fork’s travel is 150mm. 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.
Fork material
The fork is made out of aluminum, so there won’t be much extra weight added to the bike. However, they are not so stiff as carbon forks are.
Rear Shock
From the factory, it comes with the RockShox Monarch RT rear shock model, which has a travel of 150mm. Rear shocks offer better comfort, better traction, and better cornering. This allows for quicker riding on rough roads and trails. To sum up, always consider getting a bike that has a rear shock as well.
Wheels size
As for the wheels, Specialized Rhyme Comp 27.5 2018, has a 27.5″ aluminum model. 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
For your safety, it is important to have quality breaks on your bike. Specialized Rhyme Comp 27.5 has Hydraulic Disc brakes installed. Hydraulic disc brakes provide amazing stopping power, no matter what the terrain. To sum up, your safety is in good hands.
Sizes
There are 4 sizes available for this model. Rider height can be anywhere between 151 cm – 184 cm (4.95 ft – 6.04 ft). In short, it won’t be difficult to find the right one for you.
Dropper post
Every bike should have a dropper post, and this one does. A dropper post is a must-have these days if you’re riding anything remotely technical. The main benefit of a dropper post is increased safety while riding. As mentioned above, the lever system allows you to quickly move the saddle out of the way when approaching descents or trail obstacles.