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    Ariel Elite2017 Specialized
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    Category
    		Fitness
    4.9
    Frame
    		Aluminum
    Wheels
    		Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    		700c
    		Tektro Hydraulic Disc
    		SLX, microSHIFT XCD
    Drivetrain
    		2 × 10
    Brand Site

    specialized.com

    Summary
    		The Specialized Ariel Elite is a 700c aluminum frame women’s fitness bike with upper mid-range components and tektro hydraulic disc brakes.

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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Rider Position
    relaxedaggressive
    Ariel Elite
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    Gear Range

    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

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Geometry
    Specs
    Ariel Elite2017 Specialized
    Frame

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

    BB Standard: BSA, 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

    Type: Tektro 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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