Specialized SAFIRE ELITE 2009 VS GT MARATHON 9R 2009 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 Marathon 9r
General Infos| Model | Marathon 9r |
| Manufacturer | GT |
| Year of production | 2009 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Dark Blue |
| Sizes |
- Medium - large - xlarge |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 29 X 2.10 (inches) Kenda Small Block Eight |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 29 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano SLX Hydraulic Levers Shimano SLX Disc With 160 (millimeters) Rotor Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano SLX Centerlock Disc |
| Rims manufacturer | WTB SpeedDisc All Mountain 29er |
| Spoke nipples type | DT Brass |
| Spoke wheel | 14/15ga. Butted DT Swiss Stainless |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | GT I-Drive 4 6061 Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Easton EA50 MonkeyBar |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Easton EA50 31.8 |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) TH IS-3E |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | Shimano HG73 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Shimano SLX Hollowtech II |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 Teeth Shimano SLX |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano SLX RapidFire |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth 9-speed |
GT Marathon 9r Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano SLX |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano SLX |
| Fork material | Single Crown Alloy |
| Fork type | 100 (millimeters) Travel RockShox Reba SL Dual Air 29er |
Other Specs of GT Marathon 9r
| Component group sets | Shimano SLX |
| Pedals details | Shimano PD-M520 |
| Rear shock absorber | RockShox Monarch 3.1 |
| Saddle seat | WTB Pure V Race |
| Seat post extension | Easton EA30 |
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 Marathon 9r manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for GT Marathon 9r Mountain bike here