Inspection
Frame condition
Inspect the frame, fork, welds, and high-stress areas for cracks, dents, or prior repairs.
Specialized
2008 Specialized S-Works Safire
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Overview
About this bike
2008 Specialized S-Works Safire value depends on condition, original build, frame material, service history, and current buyer demand.
Specifications
Frameset
- Frame Construction
- TIG-welded/bonded
- Frame Tubing Material
- FACT carbon triangle, M5 aluminum rear triangle
- Fork Brand & Model
- Specialized Future Shock S120, 120mm travel
- Fork Material
- Aluminum/carbon steerer, single crown
- Rear Shock
- Specialized AFR Brain Fade, 120mm travel
Drivetrain
- Groupset
- 2008 Specialized S-Works Safire
- Component Group
- Mountain Mix
- Shift Levers
- SRAM X-0 Trigger
- Crankset
- Shimano XTR, 22/32/44 teeth
- Bottom Bracket
- Shimano XTR
- Rear Cogs
- 9-speed, 11 - 34 teeth
- Chain
- Shimano XTR, 1/2 x 3/32inch
Brakes
- Brakeset
- Magura Marta SL brakes, Magura Marta SL Carbon levers
Cockpit
- Seatpost
- Thomson, 30.9mm diameter
- Saddle
- Specialized Women's Ariel, Ti rails
- Handlebar
- Specialized OS XC low rise carbon bar, 31.8, 640mm wide, 6 up, 8 back
- Handlebar Stem
- Thomson 31.8
- Headset
- 1 1/8inch threadless Campy spec integrated sealed cartridge bearing
Wheels & Tires
- Hubs
- Roval Controle XC race, disc, straight pull
- Rims
- Roval Controle XC race, disc
- Tires
- Front: 26 x 2.00inch S-Works The Captain, Rear: 26x2.00inch S-Works The Captain
- Spoke Brand
- DT Swiss stainless steel, straight gauge
- Spoke Nipples
- Alloy niples
Pedals
- Pedals
- Not included
Accessories
- Colors
- Carbon
- Extensions
- Not included
Weight & Sizing
- Sizes
- Small, Medium, Large
Frame sizing
XS4'10"-5'2"
S5'2"-5'6"
M5'6"-5'10"
L5'10"-6'2"
XL6'2"-6'6"
M highlighted as most common resale size. Sourced from catalog metadata.
Geometry
- Stack
- Varies by size
- Reach
- Varies by size
- Wheelbase
- Varies by size
Industry standard. Sourced from catalog metadata.
What to check when buying used
Inspection
Drivetrain wear
Check chain stretch, cassette teeth, chainrings, and shifting under load before negotiating price.
Inspection
Wheel condition
Inspect rims, hubs, spokes, and bearing play; ask about the tire age and any prior wheel rebuilds.
Inspection
Service history
Ask for service records covering bearings, brakes, drivetrain, and any frame or fork warranty work.
Inspection
Suspension service
Confirm fork lowers and rear shock service intervals; ask for the most recent service receipts.
Inspection
Frame pivots & bearings
Cycle the suspension off the bike to feel for play, grit, or noise in pivot bearings.