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2010 Specialized

Safire Expert

A 26″ aluminum frame full suspension women’s trail bike with ultra high-end components.
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FrameAluminum
SuspensionFull, 120 / 100mm
ForkFox
Wheels26″ Aluminum
Drivetrain3 × 9
GroupsetX0, X9
BrakesAvid Hydraulic Disc
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Terrain
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Handling
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

31 mph

Safire Expert

26 mph

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Highest gear

(descending)

Sizing
SM

5'2" – 5'7"

MD

5'6" – 5'11"

LG

5'9" – 6'2"

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Reviews
BIKE Magazine
Review: Specialized Safire FSR Pro

Dec 2011

Kristin Butcher's review of the Specialized Safire FSR Pro. Specialized delivers an uncompromising all-mountain bike for the fairer sex.

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BikeRadar
Specialized Safire Expert review

Sep 2008 · Jenn Hopkins

This is one tough, capable downhill bike for riders who like to go fast

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Geometry
Specs
Build
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

Fork

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

Travel100mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

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

Travel120mm

Bottom Bracket

Custom Shimano integrated

Headset

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

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

Saddle

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

Seatpost

2014 butted alloy, single bolt setback, 30.9mm

TypeRigid

Pedals

None

Grips

Specialized waffle lock on grip

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM X-0, 9-speed, mid cage

Front Derailleur

Shimano M660 SLX, DMD, top swing, dual pull

Crank

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

Shifters

SRAM X-9 aluminum trigger

Cassette

Shimano HG61, 9-speed, 11-34t

Chain

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

Brakes

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

TypeAvid Hydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

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

Wheels
Rims

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

Spokes

DT Swiss Competition 1.8/1.6mm stainless

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

Tires

Front: S-Works The Captain, 26x2.2"", 120 TPI, tubeless ready aramid bead, dual compound, Rear: The Captain Control, 26x2.0"", 60 TPI, tubeless ready Aramid bead, dual compound

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