2016 Pitch Sport 650b
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We know that picking a mountain bike can be a bit of daunting process, what with…
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We know that picking a mountain bike can be a bit of daunting process, what with all of the options and technology floating around out there. But while some suspension platforms and tech pass like fads in the wind, hardtails have stuck around since the advent of the mountain bike. That's why we built our Pitch Sport 650b around an aluminum hardtail design. The design allows the rear end to stay planted while you're pedaling, so it has plenty to offer in the way of efficiency on climbs and on the flats. And with our acclaimed Sport Trail 650b Geometry and ample suspension up front, you're guaranteed to feel confident and ready to rip when the trail tips downwards. It's everything you need to get there and get riding.
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.
650b alloy rims have been laced to our Stout hubs to form wheels that allow you mow over everything in sight, climb gracefully, and get to the bottom of the trail eager for more.
With reliable traction, puncture-resistance, and sheer speed over the dirt, our 650bx2.1" Ground Control Sport tires will keep you rolling with confidence over almost any terrain.
Custom SR Suntour XCT 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 and rebound that smooths out rough terrain.
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
HEADSET
1-1/8"" upper/lower, ZeroStack 44, steel cups, loose ball bearings
SEAT BINDER
Alloy, nylon/glass fiber washer, QR, 34.9mm
SUSPENSION
FORK
Custom SR Suntour XCT 650b, custom Multi-Circuit Damping, coil spring, S: 80mm travel, M/L/XL: 100mm travel, preload adjust, 1-1/8"" steerer, alloy lowers, Hi-Ten 28mm stanchions, disc mount
WHEELS
RIMS
650b, disc, alloy, double-wall, pin joint, 25mm inner width, 32h
FRONT HUB
Specialized Stout, Hi Lo disc, alloy, double-sealed, ground race, QR, 32h
REAR HUB
Specialized Stout, Hi Lo disc, alloy, double-sealed, loose ball bearings, QR, 32h
SPOKES
Stainless, 14g
FRONT TIRE
Specialized Ground Control Sport, 60TPI, wire bead, 650bx2.1""
REAR TIRE
Specialized Ground Control Sport, 60TPI, wire bead, 650bx2.1""
INNER TUBES
Standard, Schrader valve
DRIVETRAIN
FRONT DERAILLEUR
Shimano Altus, high mount, bottom swing, dual pull
REAR DERAILLEUR
Shimano Acera Shadow, 9-speed
SHIFT LEVERS
Shimano Altus RapidFire Plus, SL type, optical display
CASSETTE
Sunrace, 8-speed, 11-34t
CHAIN
KMC X8, 8-speed, w/ reusable MissingLink
CRANKSET
Specialized Stout, forged alloy, 8-speed, semi-replaceable rings, square taper spindle, 42/32/22T
BOTTOM BRACKET
Square taper, cartridge bearings
COCKPIT
HANDLEBARS
Specialized Stout, double-butted 6061 alloy, 9-degree backsweep, 5-degree upsweep, 15mm rise, 31.8mm
GRIPS
Specialized Body Geometry XCT, Kraton w/ gel, lock-on, closed end
SADDLE
Body Geometry mountain, thick padding, steel rails, 143mm
SEATPOST
Alloy, 2-bolt, micro-adjust, 12.5mm offset, 30.9mm, anti-corrosion hardware
STEM
Specialized, 3D forged alloy, 4-bolt, 6-degree rise
BRAKES
FRONT BRAKE
Tektro Auriga, hydraulic disc, resin/metallic pads
REAR BRAKE
Tektro Auriga, hydraulic disc, resin/metallic pads
BRAKE LEVERS
Tektro Auriga, hydraulic, reach adjust
ACCESSORIES
PEDALS
Plastic, 9/16"", w/ reflectors
* 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
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