K2 LAUNCH 5.0 2002 VS Specialized S-WORKS SAFIRE 2008 specs comparison

K2 Launch 5.0
General InfosModel | Launch 5.0 |
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 | Magura Clara LeversMagura Clara Hydraulic Disc Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Deore XT Disc |
Rims manufacturer | 32-holeWTB Dual Duty |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 14ga. Straight GaugeStainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | 7005 aluminum c |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | 1.25 (inches) RiseAluminum |
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)KMC Z-9200 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | 113 (millimeters) SpindleTruVativ Sealex XR-XC |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 TeethRace Face Prodigy ISIS |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore LX RapidFire SL |
Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth9-speed |
K2 Launch 5.0 Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Clamp-onShimano LX |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT |
Fork material | Single Triple-clamp CrownAluminum |
Fork type | 4.0 (inches) TravelRock Shox Duke SL |
Other Specs of K2 Launch 5.0
Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
Pedals details | Time ATAC Alium |
Rear shock absorber | 3.5 (inches) TravelNoleen Sport Adjustable |
Saddle seat | WTB SST.X3 |
Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) DiameterAluminum Micro-adjust |

Specialized S-Works Safire
General InfosModel | S-Works Safire |
Manufacturer | Specialized |
Year of production | 2008 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Carbon |
Sizes | - Small - medium - large |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | Rear: 26x2.00 (inches) S-Works The CaptainFront: 26 X 2.00 (inches) S-Works The Captain |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | Rear: 26x2.00 (inches) WheelsFront: 26 (inches) |
Brakeset type | Magura Marta SL Carbon LeversMagura Marta SL Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Disc Straight PullRoval Contr+¦le XC Race |
Rims manufacturer | DiscRoval Contr+¦le XC Race |
Spoke nipples type | Alloy Niples |
Spoke wheel | Straight GaugeDT Swiss Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | M5 Aluminum Rear TriangleFACT Carbon Triangle |
Frame type | TIG-welded and bonded |
Handlebar construction | 31.8 6 Up 640 (millimeters) Wide 8 BackSpecialized OS XC Low Rise Carbon Bar |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Thomson 31.8 |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Campy Spec Integrated Sealed Cartridge Bearing |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Shimano XTR |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | Shimano XTR |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 TeethShimano XTR |
Gear shift levers | SRAM X-0 Trigger |
Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth9-speed |
Specialized S-Works Safire Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | DMD and top-swingShimano XTR |
Derailleur (Rear) | SRAM X-0 Mid-cage |
Fork material | Single CrownAluminum and carbon Steerer |
Fork type | 120 (millimeters) TravelSpecialized Future Shock S120 |
Other Specs of Specialized S-Works Safire
Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
Pedals details | Optional |
Rear shock absorber | 120 (millimeters) TravelSpecialized AFR Brain Fade |
Saddle seat | Ti RailsSpecialized Women's Ariel |
Seat post extension | 30.9 (millimeters) DiameterThomson |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, K2 provided us with the latest version of its Launch 5.0 bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of K2 Launch 5.0 Mountain bike here
- Get your Specialized S-Works Safire manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Specialized S-Works Safire Mountain bike here