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    MSRP
    $670
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    Category
    Fitness
    3.6
    Aluminum
    Fork
    Suntour NEX
    Wheels
    Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    700c
    Brakes
    Hydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    Altus, Tourney
    Drivetrain
    3 × 8
    Suspension
    Hardtail
    Front Travel
    55mm
    Brand Site

    specialized.com

    Summary
    The Specialized Ariel – Hydraulic Disc is a 700c aluminum frame women’s fitness bike with modest components and hydraulic disc brakes.
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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Rider Position
    relaxedaggressive
    Ariel – Hydraulic Disc
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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)

    38 mph

    Ariel – Hydraulic Disc

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Spec Level

    Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

    Geometry
    Specs
    Frame

    Specialized A1 Premium Aluminum, Fitness Geometry, fully manipulated butted tubing, external cable routing, IS disc, rack/fender mounts

    BB StandardBSA, 68mm, Threaded

    Fork

    SR Suntour NEX w/ Specialized Fitness Brain technology, 1-1/8" steerer, QR, fender mounts, 43mm offset, 55mm of travel

    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

    Pedals

    Specialized Body Geometry Fitness, platform, plastic

    Grips

    Specialized Body Geometry Women's XCT, lock-on

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano Altus, 8-speed

    Front Derailleur

    Shimano Tourney, 3-speed, top-swing

    Crank

    Shimano Tourney, TY501, 48/38/28T w/ chainguard

    Shifters

    Shimano Acera, 8-speed

    Cassette

    SunRace, 8-speed, 11-34t

    Chain

    KMC X8EPT, 8-speed, anti-corrosion coating w/ reusable Missing Link™

    Brakes

    Front: Promax Solve, hydraulic disc, post-mount, 160mm, Rear: Promax Solve, hydraulic disc, post-mount, 160mm

    Wheels
    Rims

    Axis Sport Disc

    Spokes

    Stainless, 14g

    Front Hub

    Alloy, 6-bolt disc, loose ball bearing, quick-release, 32h

    Rear Hub

    Alloy, 6-bolt disc, 8-/9-speed freehub, loose ball bearing, 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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