Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 29" -
Travel Front 120mm -
Travel Rear 120mm -
Fork RockShox Recon Silver RL
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Groupset Deore, X5 -
Suspension Full -
Drivetrain 2 × 9 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
M5 aluminum, Women's Trail 29 Geometry, women's fully-butted tube sets, tapered head tube, PF30 BB, DMD mount, internal cable routing, internal Command Posting routing, 142mm dropouts, SRAM FD adapter, 120mm travel
Suspension Fork
RockShox Recon Silver 29, Solo Air spring, 120mm travel, TurnKey compression adjust, 46mm offset, 15mm Maxle Lite thru-axle
Rear Shock
Custom X-Fusion 02 Pro RL, air sleeve, rebound adjust, lockout, 205x53mm
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Deore Shadow, 9-speed, SGS cage, top mount
Front Derailleur
SRAM X5, 2x10
Shift Levers
Shimano Alivio, 9-speed
Cassette
Shimano, 9-speed, 11-34t
Crank
Custom SRAM S-1250, 7050 alloy arms, 10-speed double, PF30, 34/22T, 104/64mm BCD spider
Bottom Bracket
SRAM, PF30, OS press-in bearings, sealed cartridge
Chain
KMC X9, 9-speed
Pedals
Nylon, 9/16"", loose ball bearings, w/ reflectors
Wheels
Front Hub
Specialized, Hi Lo disc, sealed cartridge bearings, 15mm thru-axle, 24h
Rear Hub
Specialized, Hi Lo disc, 4x sealed cartridge bearings, 12mm thru-axle, 28h
Rims
Alex XD, 650b, 24/28h
Spokes
Stainless, 14g
Tires
Specialized Purgatory Control, 60TPI, 2Bliss Ready, folding bead, 29x2.3""
Brakes
Brakes
Tektro Gemini, hydraulic disc, resin pads, I-spec compatible
Brake Levers
Tektro Gemini, hydraulic, short reach adjust
Cockpit
Stem
Specialized Trail, forged alloy, 4-bolt, 8-degree rise
Handlebar
Specialized Stout, flat bar, double-butted 6061 alloy, 10-degree backsweep, 4-degree upsweep, 31.8mm
Grips
Specialized Sip Grip, light 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 Sport, steel rails, 155mm
Seatpost
Alloy, 2-bolt, 12.5mm offset, 30.9mm, anti-corrosion hardware
About this model
Rumor 29 completes the Specialized Rumor model. Specialized launched 13 bikes of this model so far. Take a sneak peek at all Specialized Rumor bikes models from 2016, by clicking 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 Trail bikes
According to our math, the average price for a trustworthy Trail bike is 2762$. However, you could also get a good Trail bike even if you pay a lower amount than the average price. In conclusion, always check bike reviews and their components before making a purchase to make sure you don’t overpay.
Internal Cable Routing
Moreover, this bike comes with internal cable routing allowing you to keep the cables in a good condition. It also makes it look more professional.
Overview of components
Fork
This bike has the RockShox Recon Silver RL fork installed. The fork’s travel is 120mm. Bike forks are perfect to absorb shocks and provide a great riding experience overall. In conclusion, always look for a fork with decent travel when you buy a bike.
Rear Shock
From the factory, it comes with the Custom X-Fusion 02 Pro RL rear shock model, which has a travel of 120mm. 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 size
When leaving the production line, the Rumor 29 model has 29″ aluminum wheels. Having 29″ wheels means that you need less fork travel, leading to a reduction of the pedal bob effect. However, these wheels are not ideal for smaller people.
Brakes
Nothing is more important on a bike than its ability to brake properly. Specialized Rumor 29 is equipped with Hydraulic Disc brakes. Hydraulic disc brakes provide amazing stopping power, no matter what the terrain. To sum up, you can ride your bike with confidence.
Sizes
Specialized Rumor 29 2016 is available in one size only. In short, make sure you double-check if it fits you.