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Rumor Expert 650b
A 27.5″ aluminum frame full suspension women’s trail bike with ultra high-end components.
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| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 125 / 130mm |
| Fork | RockShox Pike RC |
| Shock | Fox |
| Wheels | 27.5″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 11 |
| Groupset | X01, X1 |
| Brakes | Shimano XT Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
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.
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.
Apr 2015 · Kristen Gross
New trail bike gives women their choice of wheel size. - Mtbr.com
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
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 …
Balanced frame design and low standover.
A parts selection designed to be ridden hard.
Intuitive ride feel.
No carbon model available (yet).
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 […]
Oct 2013 · Simon Collis
Read MBR's review of the women-specific Specialized Rumor Expert mountain bike
| Frame | M5 aluminum, Women's Trail 650b Geometry, women's fully-butted tube sets, tapered head tube, PF30 BB, DMD mounts, internal cable routing, internal Command Posting routing, 142mm dropouts, SRAM FD adapter, 125mm travel BB Standard: PF30, Press Fit |
|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox Pike RC 650b, Solo Air spring, 130mm travel, compression adjust, rebound adjust, tapered steerer, 42mm offset, 15mm Maxle Ultimate thru-axle Travel: 130mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | Custom FOX FLOAT Factory CTD, AUTOSAG, Women's Custom Tune, Kashima coating, Climb/Trail/Descend settings, rebound adjust, 197x54mm Travel: 125mm |
| 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 Stout XC, 3D forged alloy, 4-bolt, 6-degree rise, anti-corrosion hardware |
| Handlebar | Specialized, 7050 alloy, 8-backsweep, 6-upsweep, 10mm rise, 700mm, 31.8mm |
| Saddle | Body Geometry Women's Myth Comp, hollow Cr-Mo rails, 155mm |
| Seatpost | Command Post IRcc, cruiser control technology, micro-adjust height adjustable, alien head design, bottom mount cable routing, remote adjust SRL lever, 30.9mm, S/M: 75mm travel, L: 100mm travel Type: Dropper |
| Pedals | Nylon, CEN std. w/ toe clips |
| Grips | Specialized Sip Grip, lock-on, half-waffle, regular thickness |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM X01, 11-speed, carbon cage |
|---|---|
| Crank | Custom SRAM S-2200, carbon, PF30 spindle, 30T, 94mm BCD spider |
| Shifters | SRAM X1, 11-speed, trigger |
| Cassette | SRAM XG-1180, 11-speed, 10-42t |
| Chain | KMC X11L, 11-speed, w/ reusable MissingLink |
| Brakes | Front: Shimano XT, hydraulic disc, Ice-Tech metallic pads, I-spec compatible, Rear: Shimano XT, hydraulic disc, Ice-Tech metallic pads, I-spec compatible Type: Shimano XT Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Shimano XT BL-M785, hydraulic, alloy lever |
| Rims | Roval Traverse 650b, alloy, disc, 29mm inner width, 24/28h |
|---|---|
| Spokes | DT Swiss Revolution |
| Front Hub | Roval Traverse, 15/20mm thru-axle, 24h |
| Rear Hub | Roval Traverse 142+, SRAM XX1 driver body, 12mm thru-axle, 28h |
| Tires | Front: Specialized Purgatory Control, 60TPI, 2Bliss Ready, folding bead, 650bx2.3"", Rear: Specialized Ground Control, 60TPI, 2Bliss Ready, folding bead, 650bx2.3"" |
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Last updated July 9
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