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2017 Specialized

Ariel Elite

A 700c aluminum frame women’s fitness bike with upper mid-range components and tektro hydraulic disc brakes.
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FrameAluminum
SuspensionRigid
Wheels700c Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 10
GroupsetSLX, microSHIFT XCD
BrakesTektro Hydraulic Disc
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

35 mph

Ariel Elite

35 mph

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Highest gear

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Sizing
XS

4'11" – 5'5"

SM

5'2" – 5'7"

MD

5'4" – 5'10"

LG

5'7" – 6'1"

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Reviews
BikeRadar
Specialized Ariel review

Nov 2016 · Aoife Glass

Practical all-round bike that’s great for mixing commuting and leisure rides, though a touch short.

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Flow Mountain Bike
Tested: Specialized Women’s Ariel and Jett Saddles

May 2014

From in-store body measurements, to saddle selection, to the trails; testing two popular women’s saddles from Specialized extends far beyond picking a model off the shelf. There’s no right answer when it comes to blindly recommending someone a saddle. A product one person swears by, may just make another person swear. Specialized take the angst …

Highs
  • Designs optimised for different width pelvic bones, riding styles and riding positions

  • Retail staff trained to expertly match saddles to riders

  • Test program allows customers to try before they buy

Lows
  • Baggy shorts or hydration pack straps can catch on V-shaped cut out at the rear of the saddles on very steep, technical terrain.

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

Specialized A1 SL Premium Aluminum, Fitness Geometry, fully-manipulated butted tubing, internal cable routing, flat mount disc, rack & Plug + Play mounts

BB StandardBSA, 68mm, Threaded

Bottom Bracket

FSA MegaEvo Road, 68mm, Di2 wiring compatible

Handlebar

Specialized, double-butted alloy, 9-degree backsweep, 31.8mm

Saddle

Aldia Sport, steel rails, 155mm

Pedals

Specialized Fitness platform, alloy

Grips

Body Geometry Flow Set Control Grips, lock-on

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimnao SLX, Shadow Plus design, SGS cage, 10-speed

Front Derailleur

microSHIFT XCD, 31.8mm clamp, 10-/11-speed, MTB double

Crank

FSA V-Drive, MegaEXO BB, 10-/11-speed, hollow forged 7075 aluminum, 170mm Q-factor, direct-mount, 44/32T w/chainguard

Shifters

Flow Set Control, 10-speed

Cassette

Sunrace, 11-40t, 10-speed

Chain

KMC X10, 10-speed w/reusable MissingLink

Brakes

Front: Tektro Flow Set Control, hydraulic disc, metal pads, post mount, 160mm rotor, Rear: Tektro Flow Set Control, hydraulic disc, metal pads, post mount, 160mm rotor

TypeTektro Hydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

700c Disc 6061 double wall pin joint

Spokes

Stainless, 14g w/self-locking threads, 700c

Front Hub

Axis Sport Disc

Rear Hub

Shimano, loose ball bearings, 11-speed, 135mm axle, 28h

Tires

Front: Trigger Sport Reflect, 700x38mm, 60TPI, wire bead, Rear: Trigger Sport Reflect, 700x38mm, 60TPI, wire bead

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