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2016 Specialized

Rumor Comp 29

A 29″ aluminum frame full suspension women’s trail bike with upper mid-range components.
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FrameAluminum
SuspensionFull, 120 / 120mm
ForkRockShox Revelation RC
ShockFox
Wheels29″ Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 10
GroupsetX9, X7
BrakesShimano Deore Hydraulic Disc
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

27 mph

Rumor Comp 29

26 mph

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Reviews
Mountain Flyer
Tested: Specialized Rumor 650b FSR Expert

Jan 2016

I’m not, by any stretch, a professional model, and don’t enjoy being in front of the camera for bike photo shoots. Beyond that, photo shoots are a lot of work. You often have to wake up at sunrise to catch the best light.

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BIKE Magazine
First Impressions: Specialized Rumor 650b

Apr 2015

Specialized has tweaked its popular Rumor women's-specific trail bike to give it a few modern touches like snappier geometry, more travel and 27.5-inch wheels.

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MTBR
Sea Otter: Specialized introduces Rumor in 650B

Apr 2015 · Kristen Gross

New trail bike gives women their choice of wheel size. - Mtbr.com

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Bicycling
Specialized Rumor 650b

Apr 2015 · Gloria Liu

Quick, efficient, and fun, the new 27.5-inch-wheeled version of this women’s mountain bike is sure to please riders of all levels

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Mountain Bike Action
Bike Test: Specialized Rumor Comp

Dec 2014 · MBA Action

Rumor has it...

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Flow Mountain Bike
Shred-ette: Specialized Rumor Expert Evo 29 Reviewed

Dec 2014

The empowerment theme is a big one in women’s cycling at the moment. Done well, the range of women’s riding desires and experiences gain visibility, traction and respect. Done badly, conversations descend into debates about product names, colour choices and whether ‘women’s specific’ products are really necessary. The Specialized Rumor Evo 29 rises above debates …

Highs
  • Balanced frame design and low standover.

  • A parts selection designed to be ridden hard.

  • Intuitive ride feel.

Lows
  • No carbon model available (yet).

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Enduro Mountainbike Magazine
Ladybike tested: The Specialized Rumor

Aug 2014 · Klaus

The Rumor, the first Specialized female-specific full suss 29-er, is inconspicuous and elegant in appearance. According to the Californians, it will provide “unimaginable trail and adventure fun”…. just for ladies. We decided to look at the Rumor Expert a bit more closely for our female readers and see if the bike lives up to its […]

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MBR
Specialized Rumor Expert | Women's Mountain Bike Review

Oct 2013 · Simon Collis

Read MBR's review of the women-specific Specialized Rumor Expert mountain bike

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Specs
Build
Frame

M5 aluminum, Women's Trail 29 Geometry, women's fully-butted tube sets, tapered head tube, PF30 BB, DMD mount, internal cable routing, internal Command Posting routing, 142mm dropouts, SRAM FD adapter, 120mm travel

BB StandardPF30, Press Fit

Fork

RockShox Revelation RC3 29, Solo Air spring, 120mm travel, 3-position compression adjust, rebound adjust, tapered steerer, 46mm offset, 15mm Maxle Lite thru-axle

Travel120mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

FOX Evolution CTD, AUTOSAG, Women's Custom Tune, 196.9x54mm

Travel120mm

Bottom Bracket

SRAM, PF30, OS press-in bearings, sealed cartridge

Headset

1-1/8"" upper, 1-1/2"" lower, Campy style, integrated sealed cartridge bearings

Stem

Specialized XC, 3D forged alloy, 4-bolt, 6-degree rise

Handlebar

Specialized, butted 6000 alloy, 8-degree backsweep, 6-degree upsweep, 10mm rise, 700mm, 31.8mm

Saddle

Body Geometry Women's Myth Sport, steel rails, 155mm

Seatpost

Specialized, alloy, single bolt, 30.9mm

TypeRigid

Pedals

Nylon, CEN std. w/ toe clips

Grips

Specialized Sip Grip, lock-on, half-waffle, regular thickness

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM X9 Type 2, 10-speed, mid cage

Front Derailleur

SRAM X7, 2x10, S3 direct mount

Crank

Custom SRAM S-1250, 7050 alloy arms, 10-speed double, PF30, 34/22T, 104/64mm BCD spider

Shifters

SRAM X5, 10-speed, aluminum trigger, w/ Matchmaker clamp

Cassette

SRAM PG-1030, 10-speed, 11-36t

Chain

SRAM PC-1031, 10-speed, w/ PowerLink, nickel finish

Brakes

Front: Shimano Deore BR-M506, hydraulic disc, dual piston, resin pads, Rear: Shimano Deore BR-M506, hydraulic disc, dual piston, resin pads

TypeShimano Deore Hydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

Shimano Deore BL-M506, hydraulic, alloy lever

Wheels
Rims

Roval 29, alloy, 29mm inner width, 24/28h

Spokes

DT Swiss Industry, stainless

Front Hub

Specialized, Hi Lo disc, sealed cartridge bearings, 15mm thru-axle, 24h

Rear Hub

Specialized, Hi Lo disc, 4x sealed cartridge bearings, 12mm thru-axle, 28h

Tires

Front: Specialized Purgatory Control, 60TPI, 2Bliss Ready, folding bead, 29x2.3"", Rear: Specialized Ground Control, 60TPI, 2Bliss Ready, folding bead, 29x2.3""

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