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Specialized Rumor 650b 2016

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Specialized Rumor 650b 2016

Bike details

Overview

Key information split into simple groups.

Bike summary

  • Category
  • Frame Aluminum
  • Wheels 27.5"
  • Travel Front 130mm
  • Travel Rear 125mm
  • Fork RockShox Recon Silver RL
  • 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 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 Recon Silver 650b, Solo Air spring, 130mm travel, TurnKey compression adjust, 46mm offset, 15mm Maxle Lite thru-axle

Rear Shock

Custom X-Fusion 02 Pro RL, air sleeve, rebound adjust, 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

Chain

KMC X9, 9-speed

Pedals

Nylon platform 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, black

Tires

Purgatory Control 2Bliss Ready, 650bx2.3"", 60TPI, 2Bliss Ready, folding bead

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 Comp, steel rails, 155mm

Seatpost

Alloy, 2-bolt clamp, 12.5mm offset, 30.9mm, anti-corrosion hardware

Model Overview

Rumor 650b belongs to the Specialized Rumor model. There are 13 bikes that carry this model name. You can get a glimpse at all models from 2016, by clicking on this link.

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 Trail bikes

According to our math, the average price for a trustworthy Trail bike is 2762$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a Trail bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. To sum up, when you purchase your bike, make sure to check if it has reviews, and also do some components research.

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.

Rumor 650b components

Fork

The Rumor 650b comes factory-installed with the RockShox Recon Silver RL fork. This has a travel range of 130mm. 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.

Rear Shock

Specialized Rumor 650b bike has the Custom X-Fusion 02 Pro RL model installed, and has a travel of 125mm. Rear shocks improve riding comfort and give you greater control over all terrains. In conclusion, to increase your riding experience, get a bike with a rear shock if possible.

Wheels size

When leaving the production line, the Rumor 650b model has 27.5″ aluminum wheels. The 27.5″ wheels are a great choice for smaller riders. However, the 27.5″ wheels are less forgiving than the 29″ wheels.

Brakes

For your safety, it is important to have quality breaks on your bike. Specialized Rumor 650b has Hydraulic Disc brakes installed. Hydraulic disc brakes are perfect for mountain biking, road cycling, and commuting. To sum up, these are ideal for anyone.

Sizes

Specialized Rumor 650b 2016 is available in one size only. In short, make sure you double-check if it fits you.