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2018 Specialized Rhyme Expert Carbon 27.5

Velopedia Archive ID 900003304

Overview

Model year2018
BrandSpecialized
ModelRhyme Expert Carbon 27.5
Bicycle typeMountain
Archive ID900003304
Original MSRP$4,400.00
ColorsGloss Acid Mint Fade/Black/Acid Pink
SizesXS; S; M

Frameset

Frame constructionFACT 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
Frame materialCarbon Fiber
ForkFOX 34 Performance 27.5, 44mm offset, 3 Position Micro Adjust damper 15x110mm Kabolt thru-axle, 150mm of travel
Rear shockRockShox Monarch RT3, Women's Rx Tune, AUTOSAG, rebound and 3-position compression adjust, 197x48mm

Drivetrain

ShiftersSRAM GX Eagle, trigger, 12-speed
Rear derailleurSRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed
CranksetTruvativ Descendant, Boost 148, 170/165mm crankarm, 30mm spindle; chainrings: Alloy, 30T
Bottom bracketSRAM PF30
CassetteSRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed, 10-50t
ChainSRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed w/ PowerLock®
PedalsSpecialized Platform, 9/16" spindle

Brakes

Brakes(F) SRAM Guide R, hydraulic disc, organic pads, Guide S4 4-piston caliper, 200/180mm rotor / (R) SRAM Guide R, hydraulic disc, organic pads, Guide S4 4-piston caliper, 180/160mm rotor

Cockpit & contact points

HandlebarSpecialized Trail, 7050 alloy, 8-degree backsweep, 6-degree upsweep, 25mm rise, 750mm width, 31.8mm clamp
StemSpecialized Trail, 3D forged alloy, 4-bolt, 6-degree rise
SaddleWomen's Body Geometry Myth Expert thin, hollow titanium rails, 155mm
SeatpostCommand 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

Wheels & tires

Hubs(F) Specialized, sealed cartridge bearings, 15x110mm spacing, 24h / (R) Specialized, sealed cartridge bearings, 12x148mm thru-axle, 28h
RimsRoval Traverse Carbon 27.5, hookless carbon, 30mm inner width, 24/28h, tubeless ready, hand-built
SpokesDT Swiss Industry, stainless, 3-cross, 2.0"
Front tireButcher, GRID casing, Gripton compound, 2Bliss Ready, 27.5 x 2.8"
Rear tireSlaughter, GRID casing, Gripton compound, 2Bliss Ready, 27.5 x 2.8"

Geometry · XS

Seat tube386 mm
Effective top tube539 mm
Head tube105 mm
Head-tube angle66.5°
Seat-tube angle74°
Chainstay / rear center420 mm
Wheelbase1082 mm
Bottom-bracket drop18 mm
Reach369 mm
Stack587 mm
Standover height724 mm
Fork offset / rake42 mm
Front center663 mm
Trail104 mm
Fork length / axle-to-crown542 mm
Seatpost length310 mm
Crank length165 mm
Stem length45 mm
Handlebar width750 mm

Geometry · S

Seat tube396 mm
Effective top tube558 mm
Head tube115 mm
Head-tube angle67°
Seat-tube angle74°
Chainstay / rear center420 mm
Wheelbase1096 mm
Bottom-bracket drop18 mm
Reach388 mm
Stack590 mm
Standover height742 mm
Fork offset / rake42 mm
Front center677 mm
Trail104 mm
Fork length / axle-to-crown542 mm
Seatpost length390 mm
Crank length170 mm
Stem length60 mm
Handlebar width750 mm

Geometry · M

Seat tube430 mm
Effective top tube587 mm
Head tube95 mm
Head-tube angle67°
Seat-tube angle74°
Chainstay / rear center420 mm
Wheelbase1126 mm
Bottom-bracket drop18 mm
Reach414 mm
Stack599 mm
Standover height748 mm
Fork offset / rake42 mm
Front center706 mm
Trail104 mm
Fork length / axle-to-crown542 mm
Seatpost length390 mm
Crank length170 mm
Stem length60 mm
Handlebar width750 mm

Geometry · L

Seat tube468 mm
Effective top tube618 mm
Head tube95 mm
Head-tube angle67°
Seat-tube angle74°
Chainstay / rear center420 mm
Wheelbase1158 mm
Bottom-bracket drop18 mm
Reach442 mm
Stack608 mm
Standover height757 mm
Fork offset / rake46 mm
Front center738 mm
Trail108 mm
Fork length / axle-to-crown542 mm
Seatpost length430 mm
Crank length170 mm
Stem length60 mm
Handlebar width750 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on October 25, 2026.