K2 LAUNCH 4.0 2002 VS Specialized SAFIRE ELITE 2009 specs comparison
K2 Launch 4.0
General Infos| Model | Launch 4.0 |
| Manufacturer | K2 |
| Year of production | 2002 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Black and White |
| Sizes |
- Large - medium - small - way big |
| Sizes |
- Large - medium - small - way big |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.125 (inches) WTB MutanoRaptor |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Avid Speed Dial 5 Levers Avid Mechanical Disc Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Deore |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole WTB Dual Duty |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 14ga. Straight Gauge Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | 7005 aluminum c |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | 1.25 (inches) Rise Aluminum |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Aluminum Threadless |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless WTB Momentum Comp ST |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-HG72 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | Sealed Cartridge |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 Teeth Shimano FC-M440 |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore RapidFire SL |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth 9-speed |
K2 Launch 4.0 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Clamp-on Shimano LX |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore LX SGS |
| Fork material | Single Triple-clamp Crown Aluminum |
| Fork type | 3.15 (inches)-4.0 (inches) Adjustable Travel Answer Manitou Black Comp 8100 |
Other Specs of K2 Launch 4.0
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Pedals details | Shimano PD-M505 SPD |
| Rear shock absorber | 3.5 (inches) Travel Noleen Sport Adjustable |
| Saddle seat | WTB SST.X3 |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Aluminum 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, K2 provided us with the latest version of its Launch 4.0 bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of K2 Launch 4.0 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