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2018 Men's Pitch 27.5

4.1

14 Reviews

You've thought about it—probably even got out on the dirt or gravel a few times—and…

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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 27.5 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 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 27.5 Geometry. Combined, you get a bike that's extremely versatile, making it equally capable on the climbs and descents.

  • Custom SR Suntour XCT fork features 80/100mm (size-specific) of coil-sprung suspension travel that swings well above its weight class.

  • A Shimano TX800 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

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FRAMESET

FRAME

A1 Premium Aluminum, Sport Trail 27.5 Geometry, zero-stack head tube, internal cable routing, 135x9mm forged dropouts, chainstay-mounted disc brake, replaceable alloy derailleur hanger

SEAT BINDER

Alloy, QR clamp, 34.9mm

SUSPENSION

FORK

SR Suntour XCT 27.5, coil spring, 80/100mm travel (size-specific)

WHEELS

RIMS

Stout Trail 27.5, alloy, disc only, double-wall, 25mm inner width, 32h

FRONT HUB

Shimano Center Lock, disc, 100x9mm QR, 32h

REAR HUB

Shimano Center Lock, disc, 135x9mm QR, 32h

SPOKES

Stainless, 14g

FRONT TIRE

Ground Control Sport, Flak Jacket flat protection, wire bead, 27.5 x 2.3"

REAR TIRE

Ground Control Sport, Flak Jacket flat protection, wire bead, 27.5 x 2.3"

DRIVETRAIN

FRONT DERAILLEUR

Shimano TX800, 34.9mm clamp, top-swing

REAR DERAILLEUR

Shimano TX800 8-speed

SHIFT LEVERS

Shimano TX800, Ez-Fire Plus, 3x8

CASSETTE

Sunrace, 8-speed, 11-34t

CHAIN

KMC X8EPT, 8-speed, anti-corrosion coating w/ reusable Missing Link™

CRANKSET

Forged alloy, square taper spindle w/chainguard

CHAINRINGS

42/34/24T

BOTTOM BRACKET

Square taper, 73mm, internal bearings

COCKPIT

STEM

Stout 3D-forged alloy, 31.8mm, 6-degree rise

HANDLEBARS

Stout double-butted alloy, 18mm rise, 8-degree backsweep, 4-degree upsweep, 740mm width, 31.8mm

GRIPS

Specialized MTB Grip, lock-on

SADDLE

Henge Sport, steel rails, 143mm

SEATPOST

Alloy, 12mm offset, 2-bolt clamp, 30.9mm

BRAKES

REAR BRAKE

Radius CX7, mechanical disc, resin pads, 160mm rotor

FRONT BRAKE

Radius CX7, mechanical disc, resin pads, 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

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Crank Length165mm170mm170mm175mm175mm
Handlebar Width720mm740mm740mm740mm740mm
Stem Length45mm45mm60mm70mm80mm
Seatpost Length350mm400mm400mm400mm400mm
Stack562mm562mm585mm604mm618mm
Reach380mm400mm420mm440mm460mm
Head Tube Length100mm120mm135mm95mm95mm
Head Tube Angle68.5°68.5°68.5°68.5°68.5°
BB Height310mm310mm310mm310mm310mm
BB Drop43mm43mm43mm43mm43mm
Trail94mm94mm94mm94mm94mm
Fork Length, Full475mm475mm495mm495mm495mm
Fork Rake/Offset42mm42mm42mm42mm42mm
Front Center631mm651mm680mm708mm733mm
Chainstay Length435mm435mm435mm435mm435mm
Wheelbase1063mm1083mm1112mm1139mm1165mm
Top Tube Length, Horizontal542mm572mm599mm625mm649mm
Bike Standover Height660mm690mm739mm766mm808mm
Seat Tube Length310mm360mm415mm450mm510mm
Seat Tube Angle73°73°73°73°74°
Geometry

Rider Reviews

4.1

14 Reviews

 

Simply, underrated

i mean uderrated by its drivetrain and price, the bike is worth investing and can be upgraded greatly, the only con about it is no space for a boost axle in the rear, the frame it self is excellent, tho if got the money i reccomend changing asap the fork, drive train (except for the support and cranks) gear shifters, brake's to hydraulic ones, not needed tho, and changing a fork to a rockshox, marzocchi or a fox

Would Recommend?
Yes!

Name:
Jake

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Great for the experiences

This bike may not be a super nice bike but it got me into mountain biking. This bike may have single handedly changed my life. When I first got this joke o didn’t get Ben mountain bike I just used it to get around town. I one day took it out and it was awesome. I started to go out more exploring local trails. I ended up really investing time into mountain biking. In less than a year I put 1000 miles on the bike. It was a little small and o definitely pushed this joke to it’s Limits. However it made me who I am today. I joined a team and started racing cross country. This was the best investment in my life. It’s 500 bucks and in the end you pay for the wonderful experiences and memories you have. I have so many fun adventures on this bike I will remember for the rest of my life. If you or someone you know wants to get into mountain biking get this bike, and it just might change your life too.

Would Recommend?
Yes!

Name:
Esai

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Great starter bike

Had this bike for 2 years now i beleive no problems for 500 its a great buy i dont have anything else to say


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Kye W.

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I would maybe buy again

Lot of deraliuer issues the front derailleur would not shift smoothly and the rear was ok it.I could not properly adjust the rear derailleur.the chain would come off and damage the frame and having a lot of scratches on the chain stay


Name:
Gavs C.

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Derailleur Issues

Bought three of these bike for the kids. I have had derailleur issues on two of the already. The bikes have not been ridden hard and really just around the neighborhood. I had higher expectations.


Name:
Matt

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Amazing machine with a reasonable price

This was my first real mountain bike after I got sick of throwing away Walmart bikes because of cheap components. The Pitch can handle it all, I typically ride at least fifty miles a week and have never had an issue that left me stranded. The rear cassette is kind of a hit or miss, I had to get the sunrace replaced with a Shimano due to a defect in production, other than that not so much as a flat in the 3 months I've owned it. For those that don't have a Shimano rear cassette, it makes this bike that much better, what hills?


Name:
Cross J.

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Awesome bike for the price you pay!!!

I did some changes the day I brought this bike, pedals doesn't has the grip you need , so with $40 I got the problem fixed ,buying another pairs of flat pedals .also the sit for me was to hard , so with $55 I got one with better comfort. The cables inside the frame makes a lot of noise when I'm at the trails, so I did some adjustments to avoid the annoying noise.(zip tights).since then I can't complain at all! This hard tail 2018 pitch 27.5 medium size is the perfect mtb.


Name:
Roberto S.

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Very Good

Very good bike, by far the best trail bike in this price category. Better quality grips would be nice


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Bike T.

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Good bike

Great bike. No issues yet but grips have wore down really quickly and pedals are very slippery.


Name:
Bobby

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I would buy this bike again.

I use it mainly on the road but occasionally take it off road to a dirt field with jumps and trails. The only problem I have had in the last six months I've owned it was a broken spoke and bent mech hanger but that was because of operator error. The grips wore down fast and had to be replaced. Overall this bike is a great bike.


Name:
Cam B.

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You only get one chance to make a good first impression

I have had one problem after another with this bike. The factory blames the dealer and the dealer blames the factory. In the end, it was up to me to make the bike safe and reliable enough to ride. I have 3 more bikes that I plan on purchasing and as much as do finally like the bicycle I ended to with, I will never purchase anything with the Specialized brand attached to it.


Name:
Rik S.

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This bike is everything I hoped it would be

I got my first mtb bike when I was 10 then I got into bmx sold my old trek and got a kink bmx bike. I feel like this bike is a good bike for getting into the sport on a budget. I saved up for half a year from babysitting $30 every two weeks. I bought this bike and the only thing I would change about it is what disk break calipers it came with. The whole bike is 100% trail rated I was skeptical at first but it is the best bike and I'm only 15 I would buy this bike for my kid if I had one. I love this bike and will ride this for ever and ever.( the light blue and rocket red is a lot brighter in person then on the website it's still sick)


Name:
Jonathan H.

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Great bike

I brought the bike 1 week ago and I am very happy with it. And handles and feels much better then other bikes of this price and in my opinion looks like a $1500 bike.


Name:
Seth

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Bike is a bit heavy but...

Handles well shifts good overall a nice bike for the price. Specialized seems to have a strange sizing ad normally I would ride a medium but opted for the small this time


Name:
Bikeguy

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