2017 Pitch 650b
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You've thought about it—probably even got out on the dirt or gravel a few times—and…
Product Details
You've thought about it—probably even got out on the dirt or gravel a few times—and now's the time to pull the trigger on a fully-fledged mountain bike. Well, you're in the right place. The Pitch 650b features everything you need to start getting off the road and out on some trails. It features a light aluminum frame that's equal parts performance-driven and durable, while all of the components have been mindfully selected for their capability and long term strength. And when you factor in a geometry that's going to leave you feeling confident and ready to get after it, it's safe to say that the Pitch 650b is the perfect starting point for your life of playing in the dirt.
The frame is constructed from lightweight A1 Premium Aluminum in order to provide a compliant, durable platform to support our acclaimed Sport Trail 650b Geometry. Combined, you get a bike that's extremely versatile, making it equally capable on the climbs and descents.
Custom SR Suntour 650b fork pairs a coil spring with our Multi-Circuit Damping technology to eliminate any "pogo" effect by delivering 80/100mm (size-specific) of hydraulic damped suspension that smooths out rough terrain.
A Shimano Acera rear derailleur is built to with durability in mind, so you can rest assured that you'll have a reliable shifting partner for the long trails ahead.
Technical Specifications
FRAMESET
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
SEAT BINDER
Alloy, QR clamp, 31.8mm
SUSPENSION
FORK
SR Suntour XCT 650b, coil spring, custom Multi-Circuit Damping, 80/100mm travel
WHEELS
RIMS
Stout 650b, alloy, disc only, double-wall, 25mm inner width, 32h
FRONT HUB
Shimano Center Lock, disc, 9x100mm QR, 32h
REAR HUB
Shimano Center Lock, disc, 10x135mm QR, 32h
SPOKES
Stainless, 14g
FRONT TIRE
Ground Control Sport, 650bx2.1"", 60TPI, wire bead, Flak Jacket protection
REAR TIRE
Ground Control Sport, 650bx2.1"", 60TPI, wire bead, Flak Jacket protection
DRIVETRAIN
FRONT DERAILLEUR
Shimano Altus, 34.9mm clamp, down-swing, 7/8-speed
REAR DERAILLEUR
Shimano Acera, SGS cage, 8-speed
SHIFT LEVERS
Shimano EF510, EZ Fire Plus, 8-speed
CASSETTE
Sunrace, 8-speed, 11-34t
CHAIN
KMC X8, 8-speed w/reusable MissingLink
CRANKSET
Forged alloy, square taper spindle w/chainguard
CHAINRINGS
44/32/22T
BOTTOM BRACKET
Square taper, 73mm, internal bearings
COCKPIT
STEM
Stout 3D-forged alloy, 31.8mm, 6-degree rise
HANDLEBARS
Stout bar, 15mm rise, 9-degree backsweep, 5-degree upsweep, 720mm width, 31.8mm
GRIPS
Specialized MTB Grip, lock-on
SADDLE
Body Geometry mountain, steel rails, 143mm
SEATPOST
Alloy, 12mm offset, 2-bolt clamp, 30.9mm
BRAKES
REAR BRAKE
Shimano BR-M375, mechanical disc, resin pads, 160mm rotor
FRONT BRAKE
Shimano BR-M375, mechanical disc, resin pads, 180/160mm rotor
ACCESSORIES
PEDALS
Specialized Dirt
* Weights based on production painted frames as pictured. Actual weights will vary based on colorway, frame size, and component variation. Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Geometry
| XS | S | M | L | XL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crank Length | 170mm | 170mm | 175mm | 175mm | 175mm |
| Handlebar Width | 720mm | 720mm | 720mm | 720mm | 720mm |
| Stem Length | 60mm | 60mm | 70mm | 80mm | 90mm |
| Saddle Width | 143mm | 143mm | 143mm | 143mm | 143mm |
| Seatpost Length | 300mm | 350mm | 350mm | 400mm | 400mm |
| Seat-Tube Angle | 74° | 74° | 73° | 73° | 73° |
| Head-Tube Length | 100mm | 100mm | 100mm | 100mm | 120mm |
| Head-Tube Angle | 70.5° | 70.5° | 70.5° | 70.5° | 70.5° |
| Chain-Stay Length | 425mm | 425mm | 425mm | 425mm | 425mm |
| Front-Center | 605mm | 626mm | 645mm | 664mm | 690mm |
| B-B Drop | 48mm | 48mm | 48mm | 48mm | 48mm |
| B-B Height | 301mm | 301mm | 301mm | 301mm | 301mm |
| Bike Stand-Over Height | 694mm | 733mm | 780mm | 792mm | 835mm |
| Fork Length (full) | 475mm | 475mm | 475mm | 475mm | 475mm |
| Top-Tube Length (horizontal) | 536mm | 557mm | 587mm | 606mm | 632mm |
| Seat-Tube Length | 330mm | 394mm | 444mm | 460mm | 510mm |
| Stack | 580mm | 580mm | 580mm | 580mm | 599mm |
| Reach | 370mm | 391mm | 410mm | 429mm | 449mm |
| Trail | 79mm | 79mm | 79mm | 79mm | 79mm |
| Fork Rake/Offset | 42mm | 42mm | 42mm | 42mm | 42mm |
| Wheelbase | 1025mm | 1046mm | 1065mm | 1084mm | 1110mm |
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