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2016

Specialized Rumor Expert 650b

Specialized Rumor 2016

Trail

At a glance

The 2016 Specialized Rumor Expert 650b is an Trail mountain bike. It has RockShox suspension and a SRAM drivetrain. The bike is part of Specialized's Rumor range of mountain bikes.

When it comes to shooting down a twisty ribbon of singletrack, it’s tough to beat the 650b wheel size found here on the Rumor FSR Expert 650b. Supple suspension travel, a top quality component selection, and obsessive attention to detail—the Rumor has it. What really sets it apart, however, is the attention that went into making it the perfect women’s trail bike. To start, every component of the bike, from the handlebars to the crankarm length, is tailored for both women and rider size. And just as importantly, when paired with the 650b wheel size, its Women’s Trail 650b Geometry creates a roomy, responsive, nimble, and confidence inspiring ride quality with a low standover.

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Specifications

Frameset
  • 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
  • Fork
    RockShox Pike RC 650b, Solo Air spring, 130mm travel, compression adjust, rebound adjust, tapered steerer, 42mm offset, 15mm Maxle Ultimate thru-axle
  • Shock
    Custom FOX FLOAT Factory CTD, AUTOSAG, Women's Custom Tune, Kashima coating, Climb/Trail/Descend settings, rebound adjust, 197x54mm
Wheels
  • Hubs
    Front: Roval Traverse, 15/20mm thru-axle, 24h
    Rear: Roval Traverse 142+, SRAM XX1 driver body, 12mm thru-axle, 28h
  • Wheels
    Roval Traverse 650b, alloy, disc, 29mm inner width, 24/28h
  • Spokes
    DT Swiss Revolution
  • Tires
    [F] [R]
Drivetrain
  • Chain
    KMC X11L, 11-speed, w/ reusable MissingLink
  • Crank
    Custom SRAM S-2200, carbon, PF30 spindle, 30T, 94mm BCD spider
  • Bottom Bracket
    SRAM PF30, OS press-in bearings
  • Rear Derailleur
    SRAM X01, 11-speed, carbon cage
  • Shifters
    SRAM X1, 11-speed, trigger
  • Cassette
    SRAM XG-1180, 11-speed, 10-42t
  • Pedals
    Resin Test Ride Pedals with toe clips, CEN std.
Components
  • Brakeset
    Front: Shimano XT, hydraulic disc, Ice-Tech metallic pads, I-spec compatible
    Rear: Shimano XT, hydraulic disc, Ice-Tech metallic pads, I-spec compatible
  • 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
  • Stem
    Specialized, 3D-forged alloy, 4-bolt, 6-degree rise

FAQ

Q: What size 2016 Specialized Rumor Expert 650b should I get?

After measuring your height, use the size chart below to find the typical Specialized Rumor Expert 650b size for your height. Remember that these sizes are a general guide and bike sizes can vary between riders and bikes. The best way to find your size is to go for a test ride.

Rider Height (cm) Rider Height (in) Frame Size
148cm - 158cm 4'10" - 5'2" XS
158cm - 168cm 5'2" - 5'6" S
168cm - 178cm 5'6" - 5' 10" M
178cm - 185cm 5'10" - 6'1" L
185cm - 193cm 6'1" - 6'4" XL
193cm - 198cm 6'4" - 6'6" XXL

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