Safire EXPERT Specialized With 120mm of FSR suspension, the aluminum Safire Expert is equipped with a Fox/Specialized remote Brain with AUTOSAG and Safire-specific tune, FOX TALAS CTD Performance fork, and a Roval Control Trail wheelset the most-dialed women’s trail bike in the sport.
- M5 manipulated alloy, 120mm-travel frame with women’s XC Trail geometry and tubesets, tapered head tube, sealed cartridge bearing pivots, and DMD derailleur mount makes this one tough and lightweight trail machine
- Safire women’s-tuned Brain rear shock with Women’s Trail Tune inertia valve, AUTOSAG with and Brain Fade adjustment dials in the perfect blend of pedaling efficiency and bump compliance
- FOX TALAS CTD Performance series fork has an adjustable air spring with two-position travel between 140/120mm, rebound adjust and lockout, 15mm thru-axle and a tapered steerer tube for precise and plush performance
- Custom Formula T1 S hydraulic disc brakes with reach adjustment, metallic pads and SRAM compatible MiXmaster shifter mounts provide dependable braking
- Roval Control wheelset is redesigned for increased stiffness with durable alloy hubs, oversized 28mm end caps, and stainless DT Swiss spokes, gives riders more control to power over demanding terrain
- All-new 2.3″ Purgatory Control with Adaptive Tread Technology has a fast-rolling tread pattern with awesome bite for loose conditions
- Custom SRAM S2200 carbon double XC Trail crankset with 36/22 gearing is built for strong ,yet lightweight performance; custom carbon chainring guard
- Women’s Enduro lock-on grip with bar end plug for total comfort and control
- New SRAM Type 2 X0 mid cage 10-speed rear derailleur provides crisp and reliable gear changes
- Women’s Body Geometry Ariel saddle with hollow Cr-Mo rails features lightweight foam cushioning an women’s cutout for pressure relief
- Specialized Command Post BlackLite uses a remote lever to adjust the saddle height on-the-fly to maximize climbing and descending performance
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
FRAME
Specialized Safire M5 alloy frame, Women’s XC Trail geometry and tubesets, tapered HT, DMD front derailleur, sealed cartridge bearing pivots, replaceable derailleur hanger, bolt-on cable guides with Brain mount on SS, 120mm travel
REAR SHOCK
FOX/Specialized remote Brain with AUTOSAG, inertia valve w/Trail Tune, BrainFade adjust, 165x37mm
FORK
FOX TALAS CTD Evolution 26, air spring, tapered steerer, Climb, Trail, Descend settings w/Trail and reb adj., standard QR dropout,140/120mm travel
HEADSET
1-1/8 and 1-1/2″ threadless, Campy style upper with 1-1/2″ lower, cartridge bearings
STEM
Specialized, alloy, adj. rise, 31.8mm clamp
HANDLEBARS
Specialized XC low-rise bar, 7050 butted alloy, 680mm wide, 8-degree backsweep, 6-degree upsweep, 31.8mm
GRIPS
Specialized Women’s Enduro, lock-on
FRONT BRAKE
Custom Formula The One S, metallic pad, 160mm rotor
REAR BRAKE
Custom Formula The One S, metallic pad, 160mm rotor
BRAKE LEVERS
Custom Formula The One S, hydraulic disc, tool-less FCS and reach adj., SRAM compatible MiXmaster shifter mounts
FRONT DERAILLEUR
SRAM X7, 10-speed, S3 direct mount for DMD, bottom pull
REAR DERAILLEUR
SRAM X0 Type 2, 10-speed, mid cage
SHIFT LEVERS
SRAM X9, 10-speed, trigger, w/MatchMaker clamp
CASSETTE
SRAM PG-1050, 10-speed, 11-36
CHAIN
KMC X10, nickel plate, reusable Missing Link
CRANKSET
Custom SRAM carbon S-2200, 10-speed XC double, GXP spindle, SM”: 165mm, MD: 170mm, LG: 175mm
CHAINRINGS
36/22, carbon guard
BOTTOM BRACKET
SRAM GXP, outboard bearing
PEDALS
Resin Test Ride Pedals with toe clips, CEN std.
RIMS
Roval Control Trail, alloy disc, 24mm wide, 24/28h
FRONT HUB
Roval Control Trail, OS28mm end caps, QR, 24h
REAR HUB
Roval Control Trail, DT Swiss alloy cassette body, QR, 28h
SPOKES
DT Swiss Super Comp, 2.0/1.65/1.8 stainless
FRONT TIRE
Specialized Purgatory Control, 2Bliss Ready, 60vTPI, aramid bead, dual-compound, 26×2.3″
REAR TIRE
Ground Control, 2Bliss Ready, 60 TPI, wire bead, 26×2.1″
INNER TUBES
Ultralight presta
SADDLE
Specialized Women’s Body Geometry Ariel Expert, hollow Cr-Mo rails, 143mm
SEATPOST
Specialized Command Post BlackLite, 3 position, adjustable height w/air spring, remote operated, single bolt head 30.9mm, S:75mm travel, M/L: 100mm travel
SEAT BINDER
Command Post 34.9mm clamp, 7050 hard anodized alloy collar, single bolt
NOTES
Protective clear coat, derailleur hanger, reflectors, owners manual
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