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2016 Pitch Expert 650b

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When it comes to mountain bike efficiency, it's hard to beat a hardtail. And when…

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When it comes to mountain bike efficiency, it's hard to beat a hardtail. And when it comes to learning the ropes of mountain biking, efficiency is the name of the game. With this in mind, our Pitch Expert 650b features a hardtail design that keeps the rear end of the bike planted to the trail under effort, while our acclaimed Sport Trail 650b Geometry ensures that you'll feel comfortable and confident in the process. And to keep with this theme, it features a lightweight aluminum frame that adds to compliance on the downhill and speed when you're going up the trail. Sprinkle in a thoughtful component selection and plenty of suspension up front to get the job done, and you have yourself a bike that's ready to hit the dirt.

Custom SR Suntour XCR-AIR 650b 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 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 Stout 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.

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 XCR-AIR 650b, custom Multi-Circuit Damping, air spring, S: 80mm travel, M/L/XL: 100mm travel, integrated remote hydraulic lockout, rebound adjust, preload adjust, tapered alloy steerer, mag lowers, Hi-Ten 32mm stanchions, disc mount

WHEELS

RIMS

Specialized Stout XC 650b, disc, alloy, double-wall, pin joint, 26mm inner width, 32h

FRONT HUB

Specialized Stout XC, Hi Lo disc, alloy, RCC bearing system, QR, 28h

REAR HUB

Specialized Stout XC, Hi Lo disc, alloy, RCC bearing system, QR, 32h

SPOKES

Stainless, 14g, black

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, Presta valve

DRIVETRAIN

FRONT DERAILLEUR

SRAM X5, 2x10, high mount

REAR DERAILLEUR

Shimano Deore Shadow, 10-speed

SHIFT LEVERS

Shimano Deore RapidFire Plus, 10-speed, I-spec

CASSETTE

Sunrace, 10-speed, 11-36t

CHAIN

KMC X10, 10-speed, w/ reusable MissingLink

CRANKSET

Specialized Stout XC, 2x10, 2 pc., 24mm spindle, 36/22T, anti-corrosion hardware

BOTTOM BRACKET

Samox, 24mm BSA for 2 pc. design, 73mm

COCKPIT

HANDLEBARS

Specialized Stout, double-butted 6061 alloy, 9-degree backsweep, 5-degree upsweep, 15mm rise, 31.8mm

GRIPS

Specialized Body Geometry XC Contour, 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 Stout, 3D forged alloy, 4-bolt, 6-degree rise, anti-corrosion hardware

BRAKES

FRONT BRAKE

Tektro Gemini, hydraulic disc, resin pads, I-spec compatible

REAR BRAKE

Tektro Gemini, hydraulic disc, resin pads, I-spec compatible

BRAKE LEVERS

Tektro Gemini, hydraulic, reach adjust, I-spec compatible

ACCESSORIES

PEDALS

Alloy, 1 pc. body, 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.