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    Ariel – Mechanical Disc2020 Specialized
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    MSRP
    $525
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    Category
    		Fitness
    3.0
    Frame
    		Aluminum
    Fork
    		Suntour NEX
    Wheels
    		Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    		700c
    Brakes
    		Mechanical Disc
    Motor
    Battery
    Groupset
    		Tourney, Shimano
    Drivetrain
    		3 × 7
    Suspension
    		Hardtail
    Front Travel
    		60mm
    Brand Site

    specialized.com

    Summary
    		The Specialized Ariel – Mechanical Disc is a 700c aluminum frame women’s fitness bike with mid-range components and mechanical disc brakes.
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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Rider Position
    relaxedaggressive
    Ariel – Mechanical 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)

    35 mph

    Ariel – Mechanical 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
    Ariel – Mechanical Disc2020 Specialized
    Frame

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

    BB Standard: BSA, 68mm, Threaded

    Fork

    SR Suntour NEX, custom Multi-Circuit Damping, 1-1/8" steerer, QR, fender mounts, 35mm offset, 60mm of travel

    Bottom Bracket

    BSA, square-taper, 68mm

    Stem

    10-degree rise, 25.4mm clamp

    Handlebar

    Double-butted alloy, 5-degree backsweep, 25.4mm

    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 Tourney TX, 7-speed

    Front Derailleur

    Shimano Tourney, top-swing, 31.8mm band clamp

    Crank

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

    Shifters

    Shimano EF500, 7-speed

    Cassette

    Shimano HG200, 7-speed, 12-32t

    Chain

    KMC Z7, 8-speed w/ reusable Missing Link™

    Brakes

    Front: Mechanical disc, organic pads, 6-bolt, tool-less reach adjust, 160mm, Rear: Mechanical disc, organic pads, 6-bolt, tool-less reach adjust, 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, 7-speed freehub, loose ball bearing, quick-release, 32h

    Tires

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

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