Dean DUKE X-LITE XTR 2003 VS Specialized SAFIRE EXPERT CARBON 2009 specs comparison

Dean Duke X-Lite XTR
General InfosModel | Duke X-Lite XTR |
Manufacturer | Dean |
Year of production | 2003 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Brushed |
Sizes | - Small - Medium - Large - Extra large |
Sizes | - Small - Medium - Large - Extra large |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 2.00 (inches) Hutchinson Python |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Shimano XTR Dual Control STI LeversShimano XTR V-Brake Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Bontrager Race Lite |
Rims manufacturer | 32-holeBontrager Race Lite |
Spoke nipples type | Aluminum Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 14/16ga. Double-buttedStainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | 3Al and 2.5V Titanium |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | DEAN Titanium |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | DEAN Titanium |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Chris King NoThreadSet |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Shimano CN-7701 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | 116 (millimeters) SpindleShimano XTR Integral |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 TeethShimano XTR M960 |
Gear shift levers | Shimano XTR Dual Control STI |
Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth9-speed |
Dean Duke X-Lite XTR Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Shimano XTR |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano XTR |
Fork material | Single CrownAluminum and magnesium |
Fork type | 63-80 (millimeters) TravelRock Shox Sid Team |
Other Specs of Dean Duke X-Lite XTR
Component group sets | Shimano XTR |
Pedals details | Optional |
Rear shock absorber | 1.15 (inches) TravelRock Shox Sid Race |
Saddle seat | Titanium RailsSelle Italia Flite Gel |
Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) DiameterDEAN Titanium Ultralite |

Specialized Safire Expert Carbon
General InfosModel | Safire Expert Carbon |
Manufacturer | Specialized |
Year of production | 2009 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Gloss Wood Carbon Tint and Red |
Sizes | - Small - medium - large |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | Rear: 26 X 2.00 (inches) Specialized S-Works The CaptainFront: 26 X 2.20 (inches) Specialized S-Works The Captain Control |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Avid Elixir R Carbon SL LeversAvid Elixir R Carbon SL With 160 (millimeters) Rotor Front and Avid Elixir R Carbon SL With 160 Or 140 (millimeters) Rotor Rear Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: DT Swiss 370 With RWSFront: Specialized Hi Lo Disc |
Rims manufacturer | 28-hole and 32-holeDT Swiss X420SL |
Spoke nipples type | Alloy |
Spoke wheel | 15/18ga. ButtedDT Swiss Competition Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Specialized FACT 9m Carbon Az1 With M5 Alloy Rear Triangle |
Frame type | Bonded and monocoque |
Handlebar construction | Specialized XC Low Riser |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Specialized Adjustable |
Headset size | 1 1/2 (inches) To 1 1/8 (inches) Specialized Campy-style |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | SRAM PC-971 |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | Shimano XT Hollowtech II |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 TeethShimano 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 |
Derailleur (Rear) | SRAM X.0 |
Fork material | Single CrownMagnesium and aluminum |
Fork type | 120 (millimeters) TravelFox F120 RLC |
Other Specs of Specialized Safire Expert Carbon
Component group sets | SRAM Mix |
Pedals details | Shimano PD-M520 |
Rear shock absorber | 120 (millimeters) TravelSpecialized AFR Brain Shock |
Saddle seat | Specialized BG Ariel Women's |
Seat post extension | 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter2014 Butted Alloy |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Dean provided us with the latest version of its Duke X-Lite XTR bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Dean Duke X-Lite XTR 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