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Easily the most versatile women's XC Trail bike on the market, the 120mm-travel Safire uses women's-specific geometry, Total Suspension Integration and an intuitive FlowControl Brain damper to deliver a sure-fire combination of speed, efficiency and superior handling. Fit for every trail you can get your wheels on.

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About this bike

Type	Mountain / XC
Gender/Age	Women
Production years	2010-2011
RRP	£1,899.99
Sizes	S, M, L (Frame size guide)
Colours	Satin Bronze/Black
Frame type	Full Suspension
Frame material	Aluminium
Frame description	Safire FSR M5 Manipulated Alloy frame w/ Designs for Women specific ORE TT/DT, sealed cartridge bearing pivots, DMD Direct Mount F. Der, replaceable derailleur hanger, disc only, 120mm travel
Gears	27
Fork Travel	140/120/100 mm
Rear Travel	120 mm
Wheel Size	26"

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Specifications

Braking

Brake Caliper Front	Custom Avid Elixir R SL, alloy backed organic pads, 160 mm rotor
Brake Caliper Rear	Custom Avid Elixir R SL, alloy backed organic pads,S/M: 140mm, L: 160mm rotor
Brake Levers	Custom Avid Elixir R SL Hydraulic, tool-less adj. reach

Drive

Bottom Bracket	Custom Shimano FC-M542
Cassette (Rear Cogs)	Shimano HG61, 9-speed, 11-34t
Chain	SRAM PC-971, 9-speed w/Power Link
Chainring(s)	22S x 32A x 44A, 4-bolt, 104/64mm
Crank	Custom Shimano FC-M542, S/M: 170mm, L: 175mm
Pedals	Shimano M520, clipless

Gearing

Derailleur Front	Shimano M660 SLX, DMD, top swing, dual pull
Derailleur Rear	Shimano RD-M972 Top-normal XTR, Shadow, long-carbon cage
Gears	27
Shifter(s)	Shimano SL-M660 SLX, trigger, 9-speed

General

Grips	Specialized thin lock on grip
Handlebar	Specialized XC low rise 31.8mm bar, 6066 butted alloy, 6 degree up, 8 degree backsweep, 620mm wide
Headset	1-1/8" Threadless, 10mm insertion alloy cups, sealed cartridge bearing
Saddle	Specialized Women's Ariel, hollow Cr-Mo rails, 143mm
Seat Post	2014 butted alloy, single-bolt setback, 30.9x350mm
Seat Release / Collar	7050 hard annodized alloy collar w/ QR, 34.9mm clamp ID, black
Stem	Specialized adjustable rise, 31.8mm clamp, 3D forged w/ CNC finish

Misc

Notes	Protective clear coat, derailleur hanger, reflectors, owners manual

Suspension

Fork Travel	140/120/100 mm
Forks	Fox Talas RL w/ Talas 3, 140/120/100mm, 32mm stancions, mag lower, disc only, compression and rebound adj. w/ LO, alloy steerer
Rear Shock	Fox Triad, custom on-the-fly 3-position switch 1) lock out 2) Open 3) ProPedal pedal assisting damping, rebound adj., 7.25x1.75"
Rear Travel	120 mm

Wheels

Hub Front	Specialized Hi Lo disc, CNC flange, sealed cartridge bearing, 9mm DT RWS, alloy QR, 28h
Hub Rear	Custom Shimano M525 SL, alloy QR, 32h
Inner Tubes	Specialized Ultralight 26x2.0", presta
Rims	Custom DT Swiss X420SL, 24mm w/ eyelets, 28/32h
Spokes	DT Swiss 1.8mm stainless, black, alloy nipples
Tire Front	S-Works The Captain, 26x2.2", 120 TPI, Aramid bead, dual compound, tubeless ready
Tire Rear	S-Works The Captain, 26x2.0", 120 TPI, Aramid bead, dual compound, tubeless ready
Wheel Size	26"

UK warranty

Specialized bicycles carry a lifetime warranty on the frame; this warranty is not extendable to or transferable from the original owner. Front forks, FSR frame stays and all other components are covered by the UK s statutory 2-year warranty. Specialized own branded suspension units carry a 5 year limited warranty; this warranty is void if regular servicing is not carried out.

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