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Rhyme Expert Carbon 27.5
2018 Rhyme Expert Carbon 27.5
After one ride on the Rhyme Expert 27.5, you'll never be merely 'riding trail' again. It's a bold statement to make, but the increase in traction, control, and floatation that its 27.5 x 2.8' tires provide is nothing short of revolutionary. And then, of course, there's the rest of the bike.
To start, it lives by the philosophy that more tire volume results in more speed. It might be a claim that sounds flipped on its head, but one ride and it'll have you shouting this sentiment from the rooftops. The big tires put out more traction, more floatation, and better handling without sacrificing anything to efficiency on climbs.
It features our FACT 9m carbon fiber for the bulk of the construction in order to provide an ultra-lightweight, strong, and stiff frame. The carbon molding process also allowed us to revolutionize how you carry your trail essentials with the revolutionary SWAT™ Door found at the down tube. This compartment will fit a tube, a tool, and pump without rattling or compromising the structural integrity of the frame.
And when you factor in a build spec that has SRAM's 12-speed GX Eagle one-by shifting, powerful Guide R hydraulic disc brakes, a FOX 34 Performance fork with 150mm of travel, and a whole host of women's-specific components, from the saddle to the custom-tuned RockShox Monarch RT3 shock, you have a bike that will have you never looking back—unless it's to see the girls eating your dust.
Technical Specifications
FRAMESET
FRAME
FACT 9m carbon front chassis w/ Specialized M5 Aluminum rear end, 27.5 Trail Geometry, SWAT™ Door integration, PF30 BB, fully enclosed internal cable routing, 12x148mm dropouts, sealed cartridge bearing pivots, replaceable derailleur hanger, 150mm of travel
SEAT BINDER
Alloy, 34.9mm
SUSPENSION
REAR SHOCK
RockShox Monarch RT3, Women's Rx Tune, AUTOSAG, rebound and 3-position compression adjust, 197x48mm
FORK
FOX 34 Performance 27.5, 44mm offset, 3 Position Micro Adjust damper 15x110mm Kabolt thru-axle, 150mm of travel
WHEELS
RIMS
Roval Traverse Carbon 27.5, hookless carbon, 30mm inner width, 24/28h, tubeless ready, hand-built
REAR HUB
Specialized, sealed cartridge bearings, 12x148mm thru-axle, 28h
FRONT TIRE
Butcher, GRID casing, Gripton compound, 2Bliss Ready, 27.5 x 2.8"
FRONT HUB
Specialized, sealed cartridge bearings, 15x110mm spacing, 24h
SPOKES
DT Swiss Industry, stainless, 3-cross, 2.0"
REAR TIRE
Slaughter, GRID casing, Gripton compound, 2Bliss Ready, 27.5 x 2.8"
INNER TUBES
Standard, Presta valve
DRIVETRAIN
CASSETTE
SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed, 10-50t
SHIFT LEVERS
SRAM GX Eagle, trigger, 12-speed
REAR DERAILLEUR
SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed
CHAINRINGS
Alloy, 30T
CRANKSET
Truvativ Descendant, Boost 148, 170/165mm crankarm, 30mm spindle
CHAIN
SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed w/ PowerLock®
BOTTOM BRACKET
SRAM PF30
COCKPIT
HANDLEBARS
Specialized Trail, 7050 alloy, 8-degree backsweep, 6-degree upsweep, 25mm rise, 750mm width, 31.8mm clamp
STEM
Specialized Trail, 3D forged alloy, 4-bolt, 6-degree rise
SADDLE
Women's Body Geometry Myth Expert thin, hollow titanium rails, 155mm
GRIPS
Specialized Sip Grip, lock-on, half-waffle, regular thickness
SEATPOST
Command Post IRcc, 12-position micro-height adjustable, alien head design, bottom mount cable routing, remote SRL lever, 30.9mm, XS: 75mm travel, S/M:100mm travel, L: 125mm travel
BRAKES
REAR BRAKE
SRAM Guide R, hydraulic disc, organic pads, Guide S4 4-piston caliper, 180/160mm rotor
FRONT BRAKE
SRAM Guide R, hydraulic disc, organic pads, Guide S4 4-piston caliper, 200/180mm rotor
ACCESSORIES
PEDALS
Specialized Platform, 9/16" spindle
* Weights based on production painted frames as pictured. Actual weights will vary based on colorway, frame size, and component variation. Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Geometry
| XS | S | M | L | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crank Length | 165MM | 170MM | 170MM | 170MM |
| Handlebar Width | 750mm | 750mm | 750mm | 750mm |
| Stem Length | 45MM | 60MM | 60MM | 60MM |
| Saddle Width | 155mm | 155mm | 155mm | 155mm |
| Seatpost Length | 310mm | 390mm | 390mm | 430mm |
| Stack | 587mm | 590mm | 599mm | 608mm |
| Reach | 369mm | 388mm | 414mm | 442mm |
| Head Tube Length | 105mm | 115mm | 95mm | 95mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 66.5° | 67° | 67° | 67° |
| BB Drop | 18mm | 18mm | 18mm | 18mm |
| Trail | 104mm | 104mm | 104mm | 108mm |
| Fork Length, Full | 542mm | 542mm | 542mm | 542mm |
| Fork Rake/Offset | 42mm | 42mm | 42mm | 46mm |
| Front Center | 663mm | 677mm | 706mm | 738mm |
| Chainstay Length | 420mm | 420mm | 420mm | 420mm |
| Wheelbase | 1082mm | 1096mm | 1126mm | 1158mm |
| Top Tube Length, Horizontal | 539mm | 558mm | 587mm | 618mm |
| Bike Standover Height | 724mm | 742mm | 748mm | 757mm |
| Seat Tube Length | 386mm | 396mm | 430mm | 468mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 74° | 74° | 74° | 74° |
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