Alpinestars RSA-340 1996 VS Specialized SAFIRE EXPERT CARBON 2010 specs comparison
Alpinestars RSA-340
General InfosModel | RSA-340 |
Manufacturer | Alpinestars |
Year of production | 1996 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Purple metallic |
Sizes | - 40 cm (centimeters)- 45 cm (centimeters)- 50 cm (centimeters) |
Sizes | - 40 cm (centimeters)- 45 cm (centimeters)- 50 cm (centimeters) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 1.95 (inches) Tioga Psycho |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Tektro RBP-370A LeversTektro 862A Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Not Available |
Rims manufacturer | 32-holeAraya GP-710 |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight GaugeStainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Double-buttedChromoly |
Frame type | TIG-welded Steel |
Handlebar construction | Alpinestars XC |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Alpinestars XC |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) YST Sealed Tech |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Shimano CN-IG31 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | 113 (millimeters) SpindleShimano BB-LP26 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 TeethShimano Alivio |
Gear shift levers | Grip Shift SRT-400 |
Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth7-speed |
Alpinestars RSA-340 Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters)Shimano STX |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano STX |
Fork material | Triple-clamp CrownAluminum and chromoly |
Fork type | Marzocchi Zokes 2 |
Other Specs of Alpinestars RSA-340
Component group sets | Shimano STX |
Pedals details | Fasten NWL-90K With Clips & Straps |
Rear shock absorber | 3.0 (inches) TravelFox Vanilla |
Saddle seat | Velo VL-253 |
Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) DiameterAlpinestars XC |

Specialized Safire Expert Carbon
General InfosModel | Safire Expert Carbon |
Manufacturer | Specialized |
Year of production | 2010 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Carbon Brown and Tan |
Sizes | - Small - medium - large |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | Rear: 26 X 2.00 (inches) S-Works The Captain ControlFront: 26 X 2.20 (inches) S-Works The Captain |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Avid Elixir CR SL LeversAvid Elixir CR SL Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Dt Swiss 330 SLFront: Specialized Hi Lo Disc |
Rims manufacturer | DT Swiss X420SL |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | 1.8/1.6DT Swiss Stainless |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | M5 Aluminum Rear TriangleFACT 9m Carbon Triangle |
Frame type | Not Available |
Handlebar construction | 31.8 640 (millimeters) Wide With GraphicSpecialized XC Rise |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | 3D Forged Alloy |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) - 1 1/2 (inches) Campy Spec Integrated Sealed Cartridge Bearing |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | SRAM PC-971 |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | Shimano Integrated |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 TeethShimano M-762 XT |
Gear shift levers | SRAM X-9 Trigger |
Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth9-speed |
Specialized Safire Expert Carbon Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | DMDShimano SLX FD-M660 |
Derailleur (Rear) | SRAM X-0 Mid-cage |
Fork material | Not Available |
Fork type | 140/120/100 (millimeters) Adjustable TravelFox 32 Talas RL |
Other Specs of Specialized Safire Expert Carbon
Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
Pedals details | Not Available |
Rear shock absorber | 120 (millimeters) TravelSpecialized AFR Brain Fade |
Saddle seat | Specialized BG Ariel Women's |
Seat post extension | 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter Single Bolt Setback2014 Butted Alloy |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Alpinestars provided us with the latest version of its RSA-340 bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Alpinestars RSA-340 Mountain bike here
- Get your Specialized Safire Expert Carbon manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Specialized Safire Expert Carbon Mountain bike here