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2018 Men's Pitch Expert 27.5

Nothing quite beats the thrill of mountain biking, and the Pitch Expert 27.5 is the…

Product Details

Nothing quite beats the thrill of mountain biking, and the Pitch Expert 27.5 is the perfect way to get introduced to the feeling. Its hardtail design makes climbing a breeze, while also making descending an agile, fun-filled affair. Our Sport Trail 27.5 geometry, meanwhile, keeps you comfortable and confident on a variety of terrain, and the Shimano component spec keeps you rolling for miles, with minimal maintenance. It's time to get out there and have some fun.

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 27.5 fork features 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.
The Shimano Deore rear derailleur provides crisp, reliable shifting that you can count on when the going gets rough. With it, you'll be able to precisely move through the wide, 11-34t gear range, to make climbing hills almost as easy as rolling on the flats.

Technical Specifications

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 XCR 32 27.5, coil spring, custom Multi-Circuit damping, 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 Altus FD-M370, 34.9mm clamp, top-swing

REAR DERAILLEUR

Shimano Deore 9-speed

SHIFT LEVERS

Shimano Acera, 3x9

CASSETTE

Sunrace, 9-speed, 11-34t

CHAIN

KMC X9EPT, 9-speed, anti-corrosion coating w/ reusable Missing Link™

CRANKSET

Stout, forged alloy, 3x9

CHAINRINGS

44/32/22T

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

Shimano BR-M315, hydraulic disc, resin pads, 160mm rotor

FRONT BRAKE

Shimano BR-M315, hydraulic 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	165mm	170mm	175mm	175mm	175mm
Handlebar Width	720mm	740mm	740mm	740mm	740mm
Stem Length	45mm	45mm	60mm	70mm	80mm
Seatpost Length	350mm	400mm	400mm	400mm	400mm
Stack	562mm	562mm	585mm	604mm	618mm
Reach	380mm	400mm	420mm	440mm	460mm
Head Tube Length	100mm	120mm	135mm	95mm	95mm
Head Tube Angle	68.5°	68.5°	68.5°	68.5°	68.5°
BB Height	310mm	310mm	310mm	310mm	310mm
BB Drop	43mm	43mm	43mm	43mm	43mm
Trail	94mm	94mm	94mm	94mm	94mm
Fork Length, Full	475mm	475mm	495mm	495mm	495mm
Fork Rake/Offset	42mm	42mm	42mm	42mm	42mm
Front Center	631mm	651mm	680mm	708mm	733mm
Chainstay Length	435mm	435mm	435mm	435mm	435mm
Wheelbase	1063mm	1083mm	1112mm	1139mm	1165mm
Top Tube Length, Horizontal	542mm	572mm	599mm	625mm	649mm
Bike Standover Height	660mm	690mm	739mm	766mm	808mm
Seat Tube Length	310mm	360mm	415mm	450mm	510mm
Seat Tube Angle	73°	73°	73°	73°	74°