Which size or configuration labels have geometry for the 2018 Specialized Rhyme Expert Carbon 27.5?

Geometry is listed for XS, S, M, and L.

What are the reach and stack of the 2018 Specialized Rhyme Expert Carbon 27.5 in size M?

In size M, reach is 414 mm and stack is 599 mm.

What is the head tube angle of the 2018 Specialized Rhyme Expert Carbon 27.5?

The head tube angle is 67 degrees in size M.

What does the 2018 Specialized Rhyme Expert Carbon 27.5 ship with?

The stock build includes Fox 27.5 Performance, SRAM GX Eagle, Specialized Butcher, and SRAM Guide R.

Which years of the Specialized Rhyme are on Quiver?

Quiver has the Specialized Rhyme for 2018, 2017, and 2016.

2018

2018 Specialized Rhyme Expert Carbon 27.5

Reach 369 to 442 mm, stack 587 to 608 mm. The Rhyme Expert Carbon 27.5 build comes with SRAM GX Eagle shifting and Specialized Butcher tires.

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Source: specialized.com. Checked Oct 22, 2026.

Key facts

Brand: Specialized
Model: Rhyme
Model year: 2018
Frame: Expert Carbon 27.5
Geometry labels: XS, S, M, and L
Drivetrain: SRAM GX Eagle
Fork: Fox 27.5 Performance
Rear shock: RockShox Monarch RT3
Geometry: Some measurements unavailable
Source: specialized.com
Checked: Oct 22, 2026

Geometry by size

Geometry drawing, size S, to scale.

2018 Specialized Rhyme Expert Carbon 27.5 geometry by size
Measurement	XS	S	M	L
Reach(mm)	369	388	414	442
Stack(mm)	587	590	599	608
Head tube angle(°)	66.5	67	67	67
Seat tube angle(°)	74	74	74	74
Effective top tube(mm)	539	558	587	618
Chainstay length(mm)	420	420	420	420
Wheelbase(mm)	1082	1096	1126	1158
BB drop(mm)	18	18	18	18
Standover(mm)	724	742	748	757
Seat tube length(mm)	386	396	430	468
Fork length(mm)	542	542	542	542
Head tube length(mm)	105	Not available	95	95

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Stock build

15 parts

Suspension

Fox 27.5 Performance

ForkWheel size 27.5Front axle / spacing 15x110 (Boost)Offset 44mm

RockShox Monarch RT3

Rear shockEye-to-eye length 197mmStroke 48mmExternal adjustments rebound and 3-position compression adjust

Drivetrain

SRAM GX Eagle

ShifterSpeeds 12

SRAM GX Eagle

Derailleur

SRAM GX Eagle

CassetteRange 10-50Weight 452 g

SRAM GX Eagle

Chain

TruVativ Descendant

CranksetSpindle / BB interface 30mmMaterial Aluminum

Wheels & Tires

Specialized Butcher

TireWheel size 27.5Width 2.8Bead FoldingTubeless ready 2Bliss ReadyWeight ~1060 g

Specialized Slaughter

TireWheel size 27.5Width 2.8TPI 60 TPI

Roval Traverse

Rim

Brakes

SRAM Guide R

BrakePiston count 4Brake type disc

Cockpit

Specialized Sip Grip

Grips

Seatpost & Saddle

Specialized Command Post IRcc

Dropper post

Specialized Command Post IRcc

Seatpost

Specialized Myth Expert

Saddle

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Quick answers

Which size or configuration labels have geometry for the 2018 Specialized Rhyme Expert Carbon 27.5?: Geometry is listed for XS, S, M, and L.
What are the reach and stack of the 2018 Specialized Rhyme Expert Carbon 27.5 in size M?: In size M, reach is 414 mm and stack is 599 mm.
What is the head tube angle of the 2018 Specialized Rhyme Expert Carbon 27.5?: The head tube angle is 67 degrees in size M.
What does the 2018 Specialized Rhyme Expert Carbon 27.5 ship with?: The stock build includes Fox 27.5 Performance, SRAM GX Eagle, Specialized Butcher, and SRAM Guide R.
Which years of the Specialized Rhyme are on Quiver?: Quiver has the Specialized Rhyme for 2018, 2017, and 2016.