Bicycle Archive ยท Specification reportBicycle Archive ยท Specification reportVelopedia Archive ID 15908
| Model year | 2009 |
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| Brand | Specialized |
| Model | Safire Expert Carbon |
| Bicycle type | Mountain bike, front & rear suspension |
| Archive ID | 15908 |
| Original MSRP | $4,400.00 |
| Colors | Gloss Wood Carbon Tint/Red |
| Sizes | Small, medium, large |
| Frame construction | Bonded/monocoque |
|---|---|
| Frame material | Specialized FACT 9m carbon Az1 w/M5 alloy rear triangle |
| Fork | Fox F120 RLC, 120mm travel |
| Fork material | Magnesium/aluminum, single crown |
| Rear shock | Specialized AFR Brain Shock, 120mm travel |
| Component group | SRAM Mix |
|---|---|
| Shifters | SRAM X.9 Trigger |
| Front derailleur | Shimano SLX, DMD |
| Rear derailleur | SRAM X.0 |
| Crankset | Shimano XT, 22/32/44 teeth |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano XT Hollowtech II |
| Cassette | Shimano HG61 |
| Rear cogs | 9-speed, 11 - 34 teeth |
| Chain | SRAM PC-971 |
| Pedals | Shimano PD-M520 |
| Brakes | Avid Elixir R Carbon SL w/160mm rotor front/Avid Elixir R Carbon SL w/160 or 140mm rotor rear brakes, Avid Elixir R Carbon SL levers |
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| Headset | 1 1/2" to 1 1/8" Specialized Campy-style |
|---|---|
| Handlebar | Specialized XC low riser |
| Handlebar extensions | Not included |
| Stem | Specialized adjustable |
| Saddle | Specialized BG Ariel Women's |
| Seatpost | 2014 butted alloy, 30.9mm diameter |
| Hubs | Front: Specialized Hi Lo disc, Rear: DT Swiss 370 w/RWS |
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| Rims | DT Swiss X420SL, 28-hole/32-hole |
| Spokes | DT Swiss Competition stainless steel, 15/18ga. (1.8/1.6mm) butted |
| Spoke nipples | Alloy |
| Front tire | Front: 26 x 2.20" Specialized S-Works The Captain Control, Rear: 26 x 2.00" Specialized S-Works The Captain |
| Wheel size | 26" wheels |
Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on October 4, 2026.