Is it yet another category they're trying to create? (between the Enduro SL and SXT)
I get that it's a slightly tougher version of the Enduro SL, yet there's not really a high end version of the Pitch. It's kinda like what the FSR XC is to the Stumpy FSR???
Either way, I kinda like it. I'd at least like to try one out.
All Mountain
THROW THIS AT IT. Born from the same brains that brought you the Enduro SL, the all-new PitchTM throws 150-mm of FSR suspension and a generous helping of top shelf technology at even the most demanding All Mountain terrain.
Inside Tech
We didn't start with a blank slate when designing the Pitch. Nope. We've used the years of trail time and lab test data that went into making the Enduro SL to make the Pitch a fast follower. By employing the same proven FSR suspension and mimicking the Enduro SL’s geometry and frame design, we've given the all-new Pitch the control and confidence of a much more mature machine.
FRAME All new M4 Pitch frame, M4 tubing, double ORE downtube, DMD front derailleur mount, sealed cartridge bearing pivots, replaceable hanger, bolt on cable guides, 150mm travel
REAR SHOCK Fox RP2, 2-position switch 1) ProPedal 2) full open, rebound adjust
FORK Rockshox Pike 351 for Specialized, 140mm travel, coil U Turn, Motion Control damper, disc only, alloy steerer, rebound adjust, Maxle 360 included
HEADSET 1 1/8" threadless, black steel cups, loose ball bearings w/ seals
STEM Specialized 3D forged alloy, 8 degree rise, 31.8mm 4 bolt clamp, S:60mm, M/L:75mm, XL:90mm
HANDLEBARS Specialized mid rise, butted, 31.8mm, 660mm wide, 8 degree up, 8 degree back sweep
TAPE/GRIPS Specialized Enduro, dual density
FRONT BRAKE Avid Juicy 3 SL, hydraulic disc, G2 Clean Sweep 203mm rotor
REAR BRAKE Avid Juicy 3 SL, hydraulic disc, G2 Clean Sweep 180mm rotor
BRAKE LEVERS Avid Juicy 3 SL
FRONT DERAILLEUR Shimano M580 LX, E type
REAR DERAILLEUR SRAM X-9, mid cage
SHIFT LEVERS SRAM X-5, 9-speed trigger
CASSETTE FREEWHEEL Shimano HG-50, 9-speed, 11-34t
CHAIN KMC HG 73 w/ reusable Missing Link
CRANKSET Shimano M532, 2pc design, 9-speed, replaceable rings w/ alloy outer
CHAINRINGS 22S/32S/44A 4mm thick outer, 4 bolt 104/64mm
BOTTOM BRACKET Shimano outboard cartridge bearing design integrated w/ M532 2pc crank
PEDALS Shimano 505 SPD, reflectors and cleats
RIMS DT-Swiss 445D, 26", double wall disc, pin joint, eyelets, 32h
FRONT HUB Specialized Stout disc, sealed cartridge bearing, 20mm thru axle, high/low flange
REAR HUB Shimano M475L, 32h, 9-speed cassette
SPOKES 1.8mm (15g) stainless, black, alloy nipples
FRONT TIRE Specialized Eskar Control, 26x2.3"
REAR TIRE Specialized Eskar Control, 26x2.3"
TUBES Specialized, 1.2mm, schraeder valve
SADDLE Specialized Enduro, 7mm hollow Cr-Mo rails, SL foam
SEAT POST 2 bolt micro adjust, 6061 alloy, black, 30.9 x 350/400mm
SEAT BINDER Alloy collar w/ QR, 34.9mm clamp ID
NOTES Protective clear coat, derailleur hanger, reflectors, owners manual