Felt VIRTUE 2 2008 VS Specialized SAFIRE ELITE 2009 specs comparison
Felt Virtue 2
General Infos| Model | Virtue 2 |
| Manufacturer | Felt |
| Year of production | 2008 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Matte Charcoal |
| Sizes |
- (S)15.5 (inches) - (M) 17.5 (inches) - (L) 19.5 (inches) - 21.5 (inches) |
| Sizes |
- (S)15.5 (inches) - (M) 17.5 (inches) - (L) 19.5 (inches) - 21.5 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.10 (inches) Maxxis Ignitor |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano Deore BL-M 535 Levers Shimano Deore BR-M535 With 160 (millimeters) Rotor Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano RM-65 Centerlock Disc |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic XC-117 Disc |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass |
| Spoke wheel | 14/15ga. Butted Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Carbon Sub-Frame With Hydroformed TT 7005 Double Butted Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Butted Aluminum Riser |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Aluminum Forged |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Integrated |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | SRAM PC-951 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Shimano Hollowtech II |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 Teeth Shimano LX Hollowtech II |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore RapidFire |
| Rear gear set | 9-speed |
Felt Virtue 2 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano XT |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano XT Shadow |
| Fork material | Single Crown Aluminum and magnesium |
| Fork type | 80 - 130 (millimeters) Adjustable Travel RockShox Recon 351 Air |
Other Specs of Felt Virtue 2
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Pedals details | Not Available |
| Rear shock absorber | 130 (millimeters) Travel Fox Float R Air |
| Saddle seat | FELT Facade Race |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Alloy Micro Adjust |
Specialized Safire Elite
General Infos| Model | Safire Elite |
| Manufacturer | Specialized |
| Year of production | 2009 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
- Test Color -Satin Bronze and Black |
| Sizes |
- Small - medium - large |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | Rear: 26 X 2.00 (inches) Specialized S-Works The Captain Front: 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 SL Levers Avid Elixir R SL With 160 (millimeters) Rotor Front and Avid Elixir R SL With 160 Or 140 (millimeters) Rotor Rear Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano M525 SL Disc Front: Specialized Hi Lo Disc |
| Rims manufacturer | 28-hole and 32-hole DT Swiss X420SL |
| Spoke nipples type | Alloy |
| Spoke wheel | 15ga. DT Swiss Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Specialized M5 ORE Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Specialized XC Low Riser |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Specialized Adjustable |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Cartridge |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | SRAM PC-971 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Shimano FC-M542 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 Teeth Shimano FC-M542 |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano SLX RapidFire |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth 9-speed |
Specialized Safire Elite Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | DMD Shimano SLX |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano XTR Shadow |
| Fork material | Single Crown Magnesium and aluminum |
| Fork type | 100 - 140 (millimeters) Adjustable Travel Fox Talas RL With Talas 3 |
Other Specs of Specialized Safire Elite
| Component group sets | Shimano Mix |
| Pedals details | Shimano PD-M520 |
| Rear shock absorber | 120 (millimeters) Travel Fox Triad |
| Saddle seat | Specialized BG Ariel Women's |
| Seat post extension | 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter 2014 Butted Alloy |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Felt provided us with the latest version of its Virtue 2 bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Felt Virtue 2 Mountain bike here
- Get your Specialized Safire Elite manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Specialized Safire Elite Mountain bike here