Having said on countless occasions that I’m a die-hard hardtail fan, after a trip to Wales in Feb this year and trying to keep up with others on full-sussers, I was convinced I needed to think a bit more laterally!
With such a great spec out of the box, the Pitch was an absolute bargain and I took heart in the many great press reviews. At the money it’s cost me, I really don’t need to feel guilty about it being my plaything so the conscience is relatively clear.
| Frame | 2008 Pitch Pro, Medium in Brown, 150mm travel |
|---|---|
| Forks | Rock Shox Pike 351 OE Spec Coil U-turn (upgraded to Firm spring) |
| Headset | Cane Creek Integrated |
| Bars | Specialized Oversize 660mm, 8 degree upswept and back |
| Stem | Specialized 3D forged alloy, 8 degree rise, 31.8mm, 75mm length |
| Shifters | SRAM X-5 |
| Front mech | Shimano LX |
| Rear mech | SRAM X-9 |
| Chain | Shimano |
| Cassette | Shimano HG-50 11-34t |
| Chainset | Shimano Deore LX |
| Front brake | Avid Juicy 3 SL 203mm disc |
| Rear brake | Avid Juicy 3 SL 180mm disc |
| Rims | DT Swiss 445D 32h |
| Hubs | Shimano XT |
| Tyres | Specialized Eskar 2.3” |
| Rear Shock | Fox RP2 |
| Seatpost | Specialized Inline |
| Saddle | TBA – see The weakest link |
| Pedals | Wellgo MG1 Magnesium Flats |
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