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2010 Safire Expert

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If you aren't already obsessed with trail riding, the Safire will inspire you to…

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Product Details

If you aren't already obsessed with trail riding, the Safire will inspire you to keep coming back for more. With an intuitive FlowControl Brain damper, FSR suspension and an ultra low standover frame that's balanced for climbing and descending, it's easily the most versatile women's XC Trail bike on the market and the most fun you'll have on the trail.

Custom Shimano 2-piece crankset promises stiffness, efficiency and high quality
Versatile Fox Talas RL alloy fork with 140-100mm adjustable travel, compression/rebound adjust and lockout is built to conquer any obstacle
Avid Elixir CR SL hydraulic disc brakes feature tool-free reach and pad contact adjustment for complete control and powerful stopping performance
Specialized Ariel women's saddle with hollow Cr-Mo rails features lightweight foam cushioning and a Body Geometry ergonomic cutout for pressure relief
S-Works The Captain front tire with Aramid bead and The Captain Control rear tire combine for versatile XC performance approved by XC legend Ned Overend
Safire-tuned AFR Brain rear shock with Trail Tune inertia valve and Brain Fade adjustment dials in the perfect blend of pedaling efficiency and bump compliance
FACT 9m carbon FSR frame with M5 alloy seatstays/chainstays, women's-specific geometry and tubing, and a DMD derailleur mount create an all-around lightweight and high performance trail ride

Technical Specifications

FRAMESET

FRAME

Safire FSR M5 manipulated alloy frame w/ women's ORE TT/DT, sealed cartridge bearing pivots, DMD front, replaceable derailleur hanger, disc only, 120mm travel

HEADSET

1-1/8"" Threadless, 10mm insertion alloy cups, sealed cartridge bearing

SEAT BINDER

7050 hard annodized alloy collar w/ QR, 34.9mm clamp ID, black

SUSPENSION

REAR SHOCK

Specialized AFR Brain Shock w/ remote Trail Tune inertia valve, rebound adj. and Brain Fade, 7.25x1.75"", Safire tuned

FORK

Fox Talas RL, 140/120/100mm, alloy steerer, compression and rebound adj. w/ LO

WHEELS

FRONT TIRE

S-Works The Captain, 26x2.2"", 120 TPI, tubeless ready aramid bead, dual compound

REAR TIRE

The Captain Control, 26x2.0"", 60 TPI, tubeless ready Aramid bead, dual compound

INNER TUBES

Ultralight presta valve

RIMS

Custom DT Swiss X420SL, 24mm w/ eyelets, 28/32h

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

SPOKES

DT Swiss Competition 1.8/1.6mm stainless

DRIVETRAIN

FRONT DERAILLEUR

Shimano M660 SLX, DMD, top swing, dual pull

REAR DERAILLEUR

SRAM X-0, 9-speed, mid cage

SHIFT LEVERS

SRAM X-9 aluminum trigger

CASSETTE

Shimano HG61, 9-speed, 11-34t

CHAIN

SRAM PC-971, 9-speed w/Power Link

CRANKSET

Custom Shimano FC-M762, 2pc., S/M: 170mm, L: 175mm

CHAINRINGS

44A x 32A x 22S, 4-bolt, 104/64mm

BOTTOM BRACKET

Custom Shimano integrated

COCKPIT

STEM

3D forged alloy, adjustable rise, 31.8mm clamp

HANDLEBARS

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

SADDLE

Specialized women's Ariel, hollow Cr-Mo rails, 143mm

SEATPOST

2014 butted alloy, single bolt setback, 30.9mm

BRAKES

FRONT BRAKE

Custom Avid Elixir CR SL, alloy backed semi-met pads, alloy Elixir CR lever w/pad contact and reach adj. 160mm rotor

REAR BRAKE

Custom Avid Elixir CR SL, alloy backed semi-met pads, alloy Elixer CR lever w/pad contact & reach adj, S/M: 140mm, L: 160mm rotor

BRAKE LEVERS

Custom Avid Elixir CR SL Hydraulic, tool-less adj. reach and pad contact

ACCESSORIES

PEDALS

None

* Weights based on production painted frames as pictured. Actual weights will vary based on colorway, frame size, and component variation. Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Geometry

	S	M	L
Ground-Top	897mm	916mm	925mm
Bottom Bracket Height - Low Setting	335mm	335mm	335mm
Top Tube Length (Horizontal)	542mm	565mm	605mm
Head Tube Height	100mm	120mm	130mm
Head Tube Angle - Low Setting	68.5°	68.5°	68.5°
Seat Tube Angle (Actual) - Low Setting	71°	71°	71°
Seat Tube Angle (Effective) - Low Setting	74.5°	74.5°	74.5°
Top Tube Length (Actual)	524mm	547mm	583mm
Seat Tube Length - Center to Top	394mm	431mm	470mm
Wheel Base	1068mm	1093mm	1134mm
Standover Height	690mm	696mm	717mm
Stack	562mm	581mm	590mm
Reach	386mm	404mm	441mm
Chainstay Length	420mm	420mm	420mm
Crank Length	170mm	170mm	175mm
Handlebar Width	640mm	640mm	640mm
Stem Length	60mm	75mm	75mm
Seatpost Length	350mm	350mm	350mm