Bike details
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Carbon
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Wheels 26"
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Travel Front 120mm
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Travel Rear 120mm
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Groupset X0, XTR
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Suspension Full
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Drivetrain 3 × 9
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Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Recommended size guide.
SM
158cm - 170cm
MD
168cm - 179cm
LG
176cm - 187cm
Parts list
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
S-Works Safire FSR FACT 10m carbon, women's main triangle, Az1 construction, M5 alloy chainstays with Brain mount, FACT 10m carbon seatstays with carbon drive side dropout, DMD Direct Mount F.Der, full cartridge bearing pivots, 120mm travel
Suspension Fork
Specialized Future Shock S120, 120mm travel, single sided air spring and damper, Trail Tune, Brain Fade, rebound adj. carbon 1-1/8"" to 1.5"" steerer, Safire tuned
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 M971 XTR, DMD, top swing, dual pull
Shift Levers
SRAM X-0, carbon/aluminum trigger
Cassette
Shimano M970 XTR Ti, 9-speed, 11-34t
Crank
Shimano FC-M970 XTR, S/M: 170mm, L: 175mm
Bottom Bracket
Custom Shimano integrated
Chain
Shimano XTR, 9-speed
Pedals
None
Wheels
Front Hub
Roval Control SL XC
Rear Hub
Roval Control SL XC
Rims
Roval Control SL, disc, 24mm
Tires
S-Works The Captain, 26x2.2"", 120 TPI, tubeless ready aramid bead, dual compound
Brakes
Brakes
Custom Avid XX R, alloy backed semi-met pads, magnesium caliper and lever body w/ carbon blade, ti hardware package, tooless reach and pad contact adj, 160mm rotor
Brake Levers
Custom Avid XX R with tooless reach and pad contact adj
Cockpit
Stem
Syntace F109, 6 degree rise, 31.8mm
Handlebar
Specialized XC Carbon riser bar, 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 SL, Ti rails, SL foam, 143mm
Seatpost
S-Works Carbon 30.9mm single-bolt head, S: 300mm: M/L 350mm
Fit data
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | SM | MD | LG |
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| 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
S-Works Safire is part of the Specialized Safire model. Specialized launched 14 bikes of this model so far. Take a sneak peek at all Specialized Safire bikes models from 2010, by clicking here.
Safety
When cycling always take safety very seriously. Wear a helmet, obey the traffic rules and wear hi-vis clothes. In short, take care of yourself so others can take care of you.
Average price for Trail bikes
According to our math, the average price for a trustworthy Trail bike is 2762$. However, you could also get a good Trail bike even if you pay a lower amount than the average price. To make sure you don’t pay a higher amount than normal for your bike, always do some components analysis and read reviews.
Overview of components
Fork material
The fork is made out of carbon, so, it won’t add up to much weight to your bike. However, the price you have to pay for a carbon fork is considerably higher.
Rear Shock
As for the rear shock, this bike has the Specialized AFR Brain Shock w/ remote Trail Tune inertia valve model, with a travel of 120mm. Rear shocks give you increased comfort, control, and traction, which is important when cornering or braking. This allows you to ride faster on bumpy roads. To sum up, get a full-suspension bike if you want the smoothest rides.
Wheels
When leaving the production line, the S-Works Safire model has 26″ carbon wheels. These wheels give you great handling over your bike. However, they are less forgiving when riding over obstacles such as bumps and roots.
Brakes
We ride faster and faster, so a good braking system is essential on a bike nowadays. The S-Works Safire comes with Hydraulic Disc brakes. Hydraulic disc brakes provide amazing stopping power, no matter what the terrain. To sum up, these are ideal for anyone.
Sizes
Specialized S-Works Safire bike has 3 sizes, in the range of 158 cm – 187 cm (5.18 ft – 6.14 ft). In short, it won’t be difficult to find the right one for you.
