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    Category
    CrosscountryCrosscountry
    3.9
    5.0
    Frame
    AluminumAluminum
    Suntour XCRRockShox Reba (air)
    X-FusionRockShox Monarch RL
    Wheels
    AluminumAluminum
    Wheel Size
    29″29″
    Tektro Hydraulic DiscAvid Hydraulic Disc
    SLX, DeoreX9, X7
    Drivetrain
    2 × 10
    Suspension
    FullFull
    Front Travel
    110mm110mm
    Rear Travel
    110mm110mm
    Brand Site

    specialized.com

    specialized.com

    Summary
    The Specialized Rumor and Specialized Rumor Comp are both 29″ aluminum frame full suspension women’s crosscountry bikes. The Rumor Comp has better components and a better fork.

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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    Rumor
    Rumor Comp
    Other Crosscountry bikes
    Gear Range

    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)

    26 mph

    Rumor Comp

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Geometry
    Specs
    Frame

    Specialized Rumor M5 hydroformed alloy frame, Women's XC Trail 29er Geometry and tubesets, tapered headtube, Command Post routing, DMD mounts, SRAM FD adapter, 110mm travel

    Specialized Rumor M5 hydroformed alloy frame, Women's XC Trail 29er Geometry and tubesets, tapered headtube, Command Post routing, DMD mounts, SRAM FD adapter, 110mm travel

    BB StandardPF30, Press Fit

    Fork

    SR Suntour XCR 29, custom women's spring weights, lockout, rebound adj. 110mm travel

    Travel110mm

    RockShox Reba RL 29, Solo Air spring, tapered alloy steerer, rebound adj. standard QR dropouts, 110mm travel

    Travel110mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Shock

    X-Fusion RL, custom tune, rebound adj. 197x48mm

    Travel110mm

    Custom Monarch RL w/ AUTOSAG for Rumor, air spring, custom tune, lockout, rebound adj. 197x48mm

    Travel110mm

    Bottom Bracket

    Shimano BB-ES25, Octalink spline, cartridge bearings, 73mm shell

    SRAM PF30, OS press-in bearings, sealed cartridge

    Headset

    1-1/8 and 1-1/2"" threadless, Campy style upper w/ 1-1/2"" lower, cartridge bearings, alloy flush top bearings cap

    1-1/8 and 1-1/2"" threadless, Campy style upper w/ 1-1/2"" lower, cartridge bearings, alloy flush top bearings cap

    Stem

    Specialized XC Trail, 6061 alloy, 4-bolt, 8-degree rise, 31.8mm clamp

    Specialized, alloy, adjustable rise, 31.8mm clamp

    Handlebar

    Specialized XC flat bar, 6061 butted alloy, 680mm wide, 10mm rise, 4-degree backsweep, 5-degree upsweep, 31.8mm

    Specialized XC mini-riser, 7050 butted alloy, 680mm wide, 10mm rise, 10-degree backsweep, 6-degree upsweep, 31.8mm

    Saddle

    Specialized Body Geometry Riva Comp Women's, hollow Cr-Mo rails, 155mm

    Specialized Body Geometry Jett Comp Gel, hollow Cr-Mo rails, 143mm

    Seatpost

    Specialized 6061 alloy, micro-adjust setback, 2-bolt, 30.9mm, S/M: 350mm, L: 400mm

    TypeRigid

    Specialized 2014 butted alloy, single bolt, 30.9mm, S/M: 350mm, L: 400mm

    TypeRigid

    Pedals

    Alloy platform, 9/16""

    Resin test ride w/ toe clips, CEN std.

    Grips

    Specialized Sip Grip, regular thickness

    Specialized Women's Enduro, lock-on

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano Deore Shadow M592, 9-speed, SGS long cage

    SRAM X9 Type 2, 10-speed, mid cage

    Front Derailleur

    Shimano SLX M660, E-type for DMD, top-swing, bottom-pull

    SRAM X7, 10-speed, S3 direct mount for DMD, bottom-pull

    Crank

    Shimano Alivio, Octalink spline, replaceable rings, S/M: 170mm, L: 175mm

    Custom SRAM S-1250, 7050 alloy arms, 10-speed Trail double, PF30 spindle, S: 165mm, M: 170mm, L: 175mm

    Shifters

    Shimano Alivio, 9-speed, trigger

    SRAM X7, 10-speed, trigger, w/ MatchMaker clamp

    Cassette

    Shimano CS-HG20, 9-speed, 11-34

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

    Chain

    KMC X9, nickel plate, reusable Missing Link

    KMC X10, nickel plate, reusable Missing Link

    Brakes

    Front: Tektro Draco 2, alloy-backed ceramic pads, Light Wave rotor, 160mm rotor, Rear: Tektro Draco 2, alloy-backed ceramic pads, Light Wave rotor, 160mm rotor

    TypeTektro Hydraulic Disc

    Front: Custom Avid Elixir 5 SL, alloy-backed organic pads, HS-1 rotor, 160mm rotor, Rear: Custom Avid Elixir 5 SL, alloy-backed organic pads, HS-1 rotor, 160mm rotor

    TypeAvid Hydraulic Disc

    Brake Levers

    Tektro Draco 2, hydraulic lever, women's shorter reach

    Custom Avid Elixir 5 R SL, hydraulic lever, tool-less reach adj.

    Wheels
    Rims

    Custom for SBC, alloy disc, 24mm wide, 32h

    Roval 29, alloy disc, 26mm wide, 32h

    Spokes

    Stainless, 14g (2.0mm)

    DT Swiss Industry, stainless, 14g

    Front Hub

    Specialized disc, OS28 end caps, sealed cartridge bearings, 5mm QR, 32h

    Specialized Hi Lo disc, OS28 end caps, sealed cartridge bearings, 9mm QR, 32h

    Rear Hub

    Specialized Hi Lo disc, 4x-sealed cartridge bearings, 12mm thru-axle, 32h

    Specialized Hi Lo disc, 4x-sealed cartridge bearings, 12mm thru-axle, 32h

    Tires

    Front: Specialized Ground Control, 2Bliss Ready, 29x2.3"", aramid bead, 60TPI, Rear: Specialized Ground Control, 2Bliss Ready, 29x2.1"", aramid bead, 60TPI

    Front: Specialized Ground Control, 2Bliss Ready, 29x2.3"", aramid bead, 60TPI, Rear: Specialized Ground Control, 2Bliss Ready, 29x2.1"", aramid bead, 60TPI

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