Specialized SAFIRE EXPERT CARBON 2010 VS Norco EMPIRE 5 2009 specs comparison

Specialized Safire Expert Carbon
General InfosModel | Safire Expert Carbon |
Manufacturer | Specialized |
Year of production | 2010 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Carbon Brown and Tan |
Sizes | - Small - medium - large |
Sizes | - Small - medium - large |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | Rear: 26 X 2.00 (inches) S-Works The Captain ControlFront: 26 X 2.20 (inches) S-Works The Captain |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Avid Elixir CR SL LeversAvid Elixir CR SL Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Dt Swiss 330 SLFront: Specialized Hi Lo Disc |
Rims manufacturer | DT Swiss X420SL |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | 1.8/1.6DT Swiss Stainless |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | M5 Aluminum Rear TriangleFACT 9m Carbon Triangle |
Frame type | Not Available |
Handlebar construction | 31.8 640 (millimeters) Wide With GraphicSpecialized XC Rise |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | 3D Forged Alloy |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) - 1 1/2 (inches) Campy Spec Integrated Sealed Cartridge Bearing |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | SRAM PC-971 |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | Shimano Integrated |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 TeethShimano M-762 XT |
Gear shift levers | SRAM X-9 Trigger |
Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth9-speed |
Specialized Safire Expert Carbon Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | DMDShimano SLX FD-M660 |
Derailleur (Rear) | SRAM X-0 Mid-cage |
Fork material | Not Available |
Fork type | 140/120/100 (millimeters) Adjustable TravelFox 32 Talas RL |
Other Specs of Specialized Safire Expert Carbon
Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
Pedals details | Not Available |
Rear shock absorber | 120 (millimeters) TravelSpecialized AFR Brain Fade |
Saddle seat | Specialized BG Ariel Women's |
Seat post extension | 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter Single Bolt Setback2014 Butted Alloy |

Norco Empire 5
General InfosModel | Empire 5 |
Manufacturer | Norco |
Year of production | 2009 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Blue and Black |
Sizes | - Small - medium |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 2.35 Kenda Nevegal Stick E Rubber |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Avid Juicy 3 LeversAvid Juicy 3 With 7 (inches) Rotor Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | 135 X 12 (millimeters) 20 (millimeters) Rear: Sun Jumping FleaFront: Sun Jumping Flea |
Rims manufacturer | 32-holeSun Equalizer 27 |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | 14ga. Straight GaugeStainless |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Hydraformed Aluminum |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | TruVativ Hussefelt |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | TruVativ Hussefelt |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless FSA #20 |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)KMC Z9000 |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | FSA BB-7000 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 36 TeethFSA Gravity Light |
Gear shift levers | SRAM X.5 |
Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth9-speed |
Norco Empire 5 Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Not Available |
Derailleur (Rear) | SRAM X.5 |
Fork material | Single |
Fork type | 120 - 160 (millimeters) Adjustable TravelMarzocchi 55 ATA |
Other Specs of Norco Empire 5
Component group sets | SRAM Mix |
Pedals details | DMR V-8 |
Rear shock absorber | 131 (millimeters) TravelMarzocchi TST Air |
Saddle seat | Pivotal Thin |
Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) DiameterPivotal |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Specialized provided us with the latest version of its Safire Expert Carbon bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Specialized Safire Expert Carbon Mountain bike here
- Get your Norco Empire 5 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Norco Empire 5 Mountain bike here