Specialized SAFIRE FSR EXPERT 2008 VS Giant VT 2 2003 specs comparison

Specialized Safire FSR Expert
General InfosModel | Safire FSR Expert |
Manufacturer | Specialized |
Year of production | 2008 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | - Green-Red and Black |
Sizes | - Womens S - womens M - womens L |
Sizes | - Womens S - womens M - womens L |
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 | 160 (millimeters) Brakes Avid Ultimate 7 LeversAvid Ultimate 7 Disc |
Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Dt SwissFront: Specialized Hi Lo Disc |
Rims manufacturer | 28-hole and 32-holeDT Swiss X420 |
Spoke nipples type | Alloy Niples |
Spoke wheel | 1.8/1.6 Double-buttedDT Swiss Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | M5 Aluminum |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | 31.8 6 Up 620 (millimeters) Wide 8 BackSpecialized OS XC Low Rise 2014 Alloy Bar |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | 3D Forged With CNC Finish31.8 (millimeters) ClampSpecialized |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Threadless |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)SRAM PC-971 With Power Link |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | Shimano M-762 XT |
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 FSR Expert Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Dual-pull and clamp-on 34.9 (millimeters)Shimano M581 LX |
Derailleur (Rear) | SRAM X.0 Mid Cage |
Fork material | Single CrownAluminum |
Fork type | 120 (millimeters) TravelFox F120 RLC |
Other Specs of Specialized Safire FSR Expert
Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
Pedals details | Crank Brothers Smarty |
Rear shock absorber | 120 (millimeters) TravelSpecialized AFR With Remote Brain Fade |
Saddle seat | Hollow Cr-Mo RailsSpecialized Women's Ariel |
Seat post extension | 30.9 (millimeters) DiameterTwo-bolt Alloy Micro-Adjust |

Giant VT 2
General InfosModel | VT 2 |
Manufacturer | Giant |
Year of production | 2003 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Team Blue |
Sizes | - 16.5 (inches)- 18.5 (inches)- 20.5 (inches)- 21.5 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 2.00 (inches) Hutchinson Scorpion |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Avid AD 3 LeversAvid CPS Disc Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Deore Disc |
Rims manufacturer | 32-holeMavic X223 Disc |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | 14/15ga. Straight GaugeChun Nan Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Aluxx SL Aluminum |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Titec Hell Bent XC |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Titec Big AL |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless FSA Integrated |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Shimano CN-HG53 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | 113 (millimeters) SpindleRace Face ISIS SRX |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 TeethRace Face Prodigy XC |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore LX RapidFire SL |
Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth9-speed |
Giant VT 2 Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters)Shimano Deore XT |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT SGS |
Fork material | Single CrownAluminum and magnesium |
Fork type | 3.00 (inches) - 5.00 (inches) Adjustable TravelRock Shox Psylo Race |
Other Specs of Giant VT 2
Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
Pedals details | Shimano PD-M505 SPD |
Rear shock absorber | 5.0 (inches) - 5.75 (inches) Adjustable TravelAnswer Manitou Swinger Air |
Saddle seat | WTB Speed V |
Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) DiameterTitec X-Wing |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Specialized provided us with the latest version of its Safire FSR Expert bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Specialized Safire FSR Expert Mountain bike here
- Get your Giant VT 2 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Giant VT 2 Mountain bike here