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2016 Specialized

Rumor Comp 650b

A 27.5″ aluminum frame full suspension women’s trail bike with upper mid-range components.
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FrameAluminum
SuspensionFull, 125 / 130mm
ForkRockShox Revelation RC
ShockFox
Wheels27.5″ Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 10
GroupsetX9, X7
BrakesShimano Deore Hydraulic Disc
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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

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41 km/h

Rumor Comp 650b

42 km/h

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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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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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Flow Mountain Bike
Tested: Specialized Rumor Comp

Aug 2013

When Specialized’s new women’s 29er trail bike arrived at the Flow office, we were so excited we ate lunch sitting on the floor next to it. You can’t ride on an empty stomach and we didn’t want to waste any time getting to know this new machine. As we rolled the mid-range Rumor Comp out …

Highs
  • Innovative frame design accommodates 29” wheels without looking too squished. Stable, confidence inspiring build. Brakes, suspension and tyres are quick to set up. Specced so you can ride it straight from the shop to the trails.

Lows
  • The Ground Control tyres were a little skatey on our local trail surfaces. Autosag valve rattled loose on initial rides. Do it up nice and tight!

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Specs
Build
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 StandardPF30, Press Fit

Fork

RockShox Revelation RC3 650b, Solo Air spring, 130mm travel, 3-position compression adjust, rebound adjust, tapered steerer, 42mm offset, 15mm Maxle Lite thru-axle

Travel130mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

FOX Evolution CTD, AUTOSAG, Women's Custom Tune, 197x48mm

Travel125mm

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 650b, 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, 650bx2.3"", Rear: Specialized Ground Control, 60TPI, 2Bliss Ready, folding bead, 650bx2.3""

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