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2012 Specialized

Ariel Step-Through

A 700c aluminum frame women’s fitness bike with modest components and rim brakes.
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FrameAluminum
SuspensionHardtail, 75mm
ForkSuntour NVX
Wheels700c Aluminum
Drivetrain3 × 8
GroupsetAltus
BrakesRim
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Gearing

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Lowest gear

(climbing)

38 mph

Ariel Step-Through

35 mph

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Highest gear

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Sizing
SM

5'2" – 5'7"

MD

5'6" – 5'11"

LG

5'9" – 6'2"

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

Step-Through A1 Premium Aluminum w/ smooth welding, women's recreational geometry and tubesets, fender and rack braze-ons, forged dropouts, and kickstand mount

Fork

SR Suntour SF11-NVX-700C, alloy lower, 28mm stanchions, custom women's coil spring, 75mm travel

Travel75mm

Spring TypeCoil

Shock

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Bottom Bracket

Square taper, cartridge bearing, double crank stop

Headset

FSA Ahead, 1-1/8"" cold forged Cr-Mo cups, loose ball

Stem

Melt-forged alloy, 4-bolt, 20º rise, 25.4mm clamp

Handlebar

Hi-Ten riser bar, 640mm wide, 35mm rise, 8º backsweep, 4º upsweep, 25.4mm

Saddle

Women's Body Geometry Riva, 155mm width

Seatpost

Alloy, 2-bolt head, 12.5mm offset, 27.2mm

TypeRigid

Pedals

Composite plastic body, loose ball w/ reflectors

Grips

Women's Body Geometry Contour

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano Altus, 8-speed, top normal

Front Derailleur

Shimano FDM-191, 31.8mm clamp, top-swing, dual-pull

Crank

SR Suntour, 8-speed, square taper spindle, replaceable outer ring, w/ chainguard

Shifters

Shimano M310, 8-speed, Rapidfire

Cassette

Shimano 8-speed, 11-32t

Chain

KMC X-8, 8-speed, reusable Missing Link

Brakes

Front: Die cast, alloy ""V"" brake, 1pc. pad, Rear: Die cast, alloy ""V"" brake, 1pc. pad

TypeRim

Brake Levers

Alloy ""V""-brake, two-finger, linear pull

Wheels
Rims

Alex alloy 700c, double-wall w/ CNC sidewalls, pinned, 32h

Spokes

Stainless, 2.0mm (14g)

Front Hub

5mm QR, steel axle, loose ball, sealed, dual-lock nuts

Rear Hub

Double-sealed, dual lock nuts, 5mm QR

Tires

Front: Specialized Borough XC Sport, 60 TPI, wire bead, 700x45c, Rear: Specialized Borough XC Sport, 60 TPI, wire bead, 700x45c

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