Specialized SAFIRE ELITE 2009 VS GT DISTORTION 2.0 2011 specs comparison
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 |
| 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 |
GT Distortion 2.0
General Infos| Model | Distortion 2.0 |
| Manufacturer | GT |
| Year of production | 2011 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Gray |
| Sizes |
- M - L |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.35 (inches) Maxxis Minion DH |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Formula RX Levers Formula RX Disc With 180 (millimeters) Rotor Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | All Terra Alloy Sealed |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Alex SX-44 |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass |
| Spoke wheel | 14ga. DT Swiss Champion Stainless |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | 6061-T6 Aluminum |
| Frame type | Aluminum |
| Handlebar construction | Gravity Maximus OS |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Race Face Evolve AM |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Gravity DL |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | HG73 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 73 (millimeters) |
| Bottom bracket type | Shimano 2-piece |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 36/22t Teeth Shimano FC-M545 |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore |
| Rear gear set | 12 - 36 Teeth 9-speed |
GT Distortion 2.0 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano SLX |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano SLX |
| Fork material | Not Available |
| Fork type | 140 (millimeters) Travel RockShox Sektor Turn Key Coil |
Other Specs of GT Distortion 2.0
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Pedals details | Slimline Cast |
| Rear shock absorber | 112 (millimeters) Travel Fox Racing Shox Float RL |
| Saddle seat | WTB Silverado Race SL |
| Seat post extension | X-Fusion Hilo |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Specialized provided us with the latest version of its Safire Elite bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Specialized Safire Elite Mountain bike here
- Get your GT Distortion 2.0 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for GT Distortion 2.0 Mountain bike here