Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Carbon -
Wheels 26" -
Travel Front 100mm -
Travel Rear 120mm -
Fork Fox
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Groupset X0, SLX -
Suspension Full -
Drivetrain 3 × 9 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Sizing
Recommended size guide.
SM
158cm - 170cm
MD
168cm - 179cm
LG
176cm - 187cm
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Safire FSR FACT 9m carbon, women's main triangle, M5 CS/SS, sealed cartridge bearing pivots, DMD Direct Mount F. Der, replaceable derailleur hanger, disc only, 120mm travel
Suspension Fork
Fox Talas RL, 140/120/100mm, tapered alloy steerer, compression and rebound adj. w/ LO
Rear Shock
Specialized AFR Brain Shock w/ remote Trail Tune inertia valve, rebound adj. and Brain Fade, 7.25x1.75"", Safire tuned
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
SRAM X-0, 9-speed, mid cage
Front Derailleur
Shimano M660 SLX, DMD, top swing, dual pull
Shift Levers
SRAM X-9 aluminum trigger
Cassette
Shimano HG61, 9-speed, 11-34t
Crank
Custom Shimano FC-M762, 2pc. S/M: 170mm, L: 175mm
Bottom Bracket
Custom Shimano integrated
Chain
SRAM PC-971, 9-speed w/Power Link
Pedals
None
Wheels
Front Hub
Hi Lo disc, CNC flange, sealed cartridge bearing, 9mm DT RWS, alloy QR, 28h
Rear Hub
Custom DT Swiss 330SL w/ alloy freehub, QR, 32h
Rims
Custom DT Swiss X420SL, 24mm w/ eyelets, 28/32h
Spokes
DT Swiss Competition 1.8/1.6mm stainless
Tires
S-Works The Captain, 26x2.2"", 120 TPI, tubeless ready aramid bead, dual compound
Brakes
Brakes
Custom Avid Elixir CR SL, allloy backed semi-met pads, alloy Elixir CR lever w/ pad contact and reach adj. 160mm rotors
Brake Levers
Custom Avid Elixir CR SL Hydraulic, tool-less adj. reach and pad contact
Cockpit
Stem
3D forged alloy, adjustable rise, 31.8mm clamp
Handlebar
Specialized XC low rise bar, butted 7050 alloy, 31.8mm, 640mm wide, 8 degree back sweep, 6 degree up
Grips
Specialized waffle lock on grip
Headset
1-1/8 and 1.5"" Threadless, Campy style upper with 1.5"" lower cartidge bearing
Seat
Saddle
Specialized women's Ariel, hollow Cr-Mo rails, 143mm
Seatpost
2014 butted alloy, single bolt setback, 30.9mm
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | SM | MD | LG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.5 mm | 1.48 mm | 1.34 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 335 mm | 335 mm | 335 mm |
| Stack | 563 mm | 581 mm | 581 mm |
| Reach | 375 mm | 393 mm | 434 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 535 mm | 558 mm | 598 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 74.5 ° | 74.5 ° | 74.5 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 393 mm | 431 mm | 470 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 68.5 ° | 68.5 ° | 68.5 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 128 mm | 148 mm | 158 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 413 mm | 413 mm | 413 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1064 mm | 1089 mm | 1130 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 8 mm | 8 mm | 8 mm |
| Standover Height | 683 mm | 694 mm | 721 mm |
| Wheels | 26" | 26" | 26" |
| Rider Min Height | 158 cm | 168 cm | 176 cm |
| Rider Max Height | 170 cm | 179 cm | 187 cm |
Model Overview
Safire Expert Carbon belongs to the Specialized Safire model. 14 bikes variations carry this model name so far. You can easily view all of the Specialized Safire bikes models from 2010, here.
Safety
Take safety seriously when you ride your bike, and always wear your helmet. Moreover, don’t ride on the sidewalk. This is actually against the law in some states and can be dangerous for both you and pedestrians.
Average price for Trail bikes
According to our math, the average price for a trustworthy Trail bike is 2762$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a Trail bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. As a general rule of thumb, you should always read reviews about the bike and its components before buying it to ensure you don’t pay too much.
Safire Expert Carbon components
Fork
Specialized Safire Expert Carbon 2010 bike is equipped with the Fox fork, and has 100mm travel. Bike forks absorb the shocks and give you a smooth and pleasant ride. To sum up, when buying a bicycle, make sure you get a fork that is capable of delivering decent travel.
Fork material
The fork is made out of aluminum, which doesn’t add too much extra weight to the bike. However, it is not so stiff as steel or carbon forks are.
Rear Shock
From the factory, it comes with the Specialized AFR Brain Shock w/ remote Trail Tune inertia valve rear shock model, which has a travel of 120mm. Bike rear shocks increase the riding comfort, and also give you more control over technical trails. In conclusion, to increase your riding experience, get a bike with a rear shock if possible.
Wheels size
As for the wheels, Specialized Safire Expert Carbon 2010, has a 26″ aluminum model. These wheels give you great handling over your bike. However, they provide less traction than 29″ wheels do.
Brakes
For your safety, it is important to have quality breaks on your bike. Specialized Safire Expert Carbon has Hydraulic Disc brakes installed. These kinds of brakes are among the most popular models used on bikes. To sum up, your safety is in good hands.
Sizes
Safire Expert Carbon comes in 3 sizes, that range from 158 cm – 187 cm (5.18 ft – 6.14 ft). In short, you can easily find one that suits you.