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2018 Specialized

Ariel Sport

A 700c aluminum frame women’s fitness bike with mid-range components and tektro hydraulic disc brakes.
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Manufacturer Price

$850
FrameAluminum
SuspensionHardtail, 55mm
ForkSuntour NEX
Wheels700c Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 9
GroupsetAlivio, microSHIFT Marvo
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)

38 mph

Ariel Sport

35 mph

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Highest gear

(descending)

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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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

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

BB StandardBSA, 68mm, Threaded

Fork

SR Suntour NEX w/ Specialized Fitness Brain technology, 1-1/8" steerer, QR, fender mounts, 55mm of travel

Travel55mm

Spring TypeCoil

Bottom Bracket

BSA, square-taper, 68mm

Stem

Specialized, 3D-forged alloy, 4-bolt, 7-degree rise

Handlebar

Double-butted alloy, 9-degree backsweep, 31.8mm

Saddle

Specialized Aldia Sport, steel rails, 155mm

Seatpost

Alloy, 12mm offset, 2-bolt clamp, 27.2mm

TypeRigid

Pedals

Specialized Body Geometry Fitness, platform, plastic

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano Alivio, Shadow Design, SGS cage, 9-speed

Front Derailleur

microSHIFT Marvo LT, 31.8mm clamp

Crank

FSA Alpha Drive, 3-piece, 48/32T

Shifters

microSHIFT, 9-speed

Cassette

SunRace, 9-Speed, 11-36t

Chain

KMC X9EPT, 9-speed, anti-corrosion coating w/ reusable Missing Link™

Brakes

Front: Tektro HD-R305, hydraulic disc, resin pads, post-mount, 160mm Center Lock™, Rear: Tektro HD-R310, hydraulic disc, resin pads, flat-mount, Shimano RT10 Center Lock™ 160mm

TypeTektro Hydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

700C disc, 6061 aluminum, double-wall

Spokes

Stainless, 14g

Front Hub

Shimano Center Lock™ disc, loose ball bearings, quick-release, 32h

Rear Hub

Shimano, Center Lock™ disc, 9x135mm spacing, quick-release, 32h

Tires

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

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