Specialized Women’s Pitch Sport 27.5 2019
Bike details
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Category
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Frame Aluminum
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Wheels 27.5"
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Travel Front 100mm
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Fork SunTour XCT
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Groupset Acera, Altus
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Suspension Hardtail
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Drivetrain 3 × 8
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Brakes Mechanical Disc
Recommended size guide.
XS
151cm - 164cm
SM
159cm - 170cm
MD
165cm - 177cm
LG
171cm - 184cm
Parts list
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
A1 Premium Aluminum, Women's 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 w/ MCD 27.5, Women's Rx Tune, coil spring, custom Multi-Circuit damping, 80/100mm travel (size-specific)
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Acera 8-speed
Front Derailleur
Shimano Altus FD-M310, 34.9mm clamp, top-swing
Shift Levers
Shimano EF510, Ez-Fire Plus, 3x8
Cassette
Sunrace, 8-speed, 11-34t
Crank
Stout 3x8, forged alloy, 44/32/22T
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
Shimano BR-M375, 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
Myth Sport, steel rails, 155mm
Seatpost
Alloy, 12mm offset, 2-bolt clamp, 30.9mm
Fit data
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | XS | SM | MD | LG |
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| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.49 mm | 1.41 mm | 1.4 mm | 1.38 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 310 mm | 310 mm | 310 mm | 310 mm |
| Front Center | 631 mm | 651 mm | 680 mm | 708 mm |
| Rake | 42 mm | 42 mm | 42 mm | 42 mm |
| Trail | 94 mm | 94 mm | 94 mm | 94 mm |
| Stack | 557 mm | 557 mm | 580 mm | 599 mm |
| Reach | 375 mm | 395 mm | 415 mm | 435 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 537 mm | 567 mm | 594 mm | 620 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 73 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° | 74 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 310 mm | 360 mm | 415 mm | 450 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 68.5 ° | 68.5 ° | 68.5 ° | 68.5 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 100 mm | 120 mm | 95 mm | 95 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 430 mm | 430 mm | 430 mm | 430 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1058 mm | 1078 mm | 1107 mm | 1134 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 43 mm | 43 mm | 43 mm | 43 mm |
| Standover Height | 655 mm | 685 mm | 734 mm | 761 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
Women’s Pitch Sport 27.5 is a Specialized Pitch model. 36 bikes variations carry this model name so far. Take a sneak peek at all Specialized Pitch bikes models from 2019, by clicking here.
Model range prices
Specialized Women’s Pitch 2019 is the most economical model, with a starting price of 500$. Specialized Women’s Pitch Expert 2019 on the other hand costs 825$, and is the most expensive model.
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.
Crosscountry bikes average price
According to our math, the average price for a trustworthy Crosscountry bike is 1905$. However, paying less money than this amount doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get a great Crosscountry bike. In conclusion, always check bike reviews and their components before making a purchase to make sure you don’t overpay.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 625$. If we compare this with the average Crosscountry bike cost we notice that the price is 204.8% 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.
Overview of components
Fork
This bike has the SunTour XCT fork installed. The fork’s travel is 100mm. Bike forks are good shock absorbers and provide a smooth ride and a great experience. In conclusion, always look for a fork with decent travel when you buy a bike.
Wheels
As for the wheels, Specialized Women’s Pitch Sport 27.5 2019, 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 Women’s Pitch Sport 27.5 comes with Mechanical Disc brakes. They deliver good performance and cost less than hydraulic disk brakes. However, performance-wise there is room for improvement.
Sizes
This bike is available in 4 sizes. They vary from 151 cm – 184 cm (4.95 ft – 6.04 ft). In conclusion, you won’t have a problem finding one that suits you.
