Years Made

2009 Specialized Safire Elite

Bicycle Type Mountain bike, front & rear suspension
MSRP USD (new)
$3,100.00
Weight Unspecified
Sizes Small, medium, large
Colors Satin Bronze/Black, Test Color
Item ID 15909


Frame & Fork

Frame Construction TIG-welded
Frame Material Specialized M5 ORE Aluminum
Fork Fox Talas RL w/Talas 3, 100 - 140mm adjustable travel
Fork Materal Magnesium/aluminum, single crown
Rear Shock Fox Triad, 120mm travel

Components

Component Group Shimano mix
Brakeset Avid Elixir R SL w/160mm rotor front/Avid Elixir R SL w/160 or 140mm rotor rear brakes, Avid Elixir R SL levers
Shift Levers Shimano SLX RapidFire
Front Derailleur Shimano SLX, DMD
Rear Derailleur Shimano XTR Shadow
Crankset Shimano FC-M542, 22/32/44 teeth
Pedals Shimano PD-M520
Bottom Bracket Shimano FC-M542
BB Shell Width Unspecified
Rear Cogs 9-speed, 11 - 34 teeth
Chain SRAM PC-971
Seatpost 2014 butted alloy, 30.9mm diameter
Saddle Specialized BG Ariel Women's
Handlebar Extensions Not included
Handlebars Specialized XC low riser
Handlebar Stem Specialized adjustable
Headset 1 1/8" Cartridge

Wheels

Wheel Size 26" wheels
Hubs Front: Specialized Hi Lo disc, Rear: Shimano M525 SL disc
Rims DT Swiss X420SL, 28-hole/32-hole
Front Tire Front: 26 x 2.20" Specialized S-Works The Captain Control, Rear: 26 x 2.00" Specialized S-Works The Captain
Rear Tire Not Available
Spoke Brand DT Swiss stainless steel, 15ga. (1.8mm)
Spoke Nipples Alloy
Not Available
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Bicycle Condition

Private-Party Value

Trade-In Value

Excellent

$555

$397

Very Good

$483

$336

Good

$422

$289

Fair

$350

$206

Poor

$228

$123


Bicycle Condition Guide

The bicycle looks new and is in like-new mechanical condition. The frame & fork have no visible or detectable blemishes or damage. All components, parts, and accessories are clean and free of any visible & detectable blemishes or damage. No service is required on any component, part, or accessory. Tires and grips/handlebar tape are original spec and in pristine condition.
The bicycle looks good, may have minimal cosmetic (only) blemishes on the frame, fork, components, parts and/or accessories. The bicycle may require minimal service adjustments without the need of replacing any parts. The suspension (if applicable) and braking surfaces are clean with some signs of usage yet free from grooves & pitting. The tires, grips/handlebar tape, and brake pads may show signs of usage yet have a majority of their life remaining.
The frame or fork or components or accessories have cosmetic blemishes. The frame (if metal) may have minor, aesthetic dings. Paint is faded slightly and/or slightly discolored and scratched. Bicycle is free of major mechanical issues but may require some service, a tune up is recommended. Some parts may require replacing, not to include front or rear shocks, wheels, shifters, front or rear derailleurs, braking systems, crank set or chainrings. Items that may need to be replaced include: tires, tubes, grips/handlebar tape, brake pads, brake hoods, chain & cassette, brake cables, gear cables, any/all housing, brake fluid and shock oil. Braking surfaces may have minor grooves or discoloration. Suspension and brakes may need to be serviced.
The frame or fork or components or accessories have cosmetic blemishes. The frame (if metal) has minor, aesthetic dings. Paint is faded slightly and/or slightly discolored and scratched. The bicycle has some mechanical issues and a tune up is necessary. An overhaul is recommended. Multiple parts need to be replaced. Suspension and brakes need to be serviced.
The frame or fork or components or accessories have many cosmetic blemishes. The frame (if metal) has numerous aesthetic dings. Paint is faded slightly and/or slightly discolored and scratched. The bicycle has mechanical issues and a tune up is necessary. An overhaul is recommended. Multiple parts need to be replaced. Suspension and brakes need to be serviced. This bike could also be used for salvage.