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    Ariel Step-Through2012 Specialized
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    Category
    		Fitness
    3.2
    Frame
    		Aluminum
    		Suntour NVX
    Wheels
    		Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    		700c
    		Rim
    		Altus
    Drivetrain
    		3 × 8
    Suspension
    		Hardtail
    Front Travel
    		75mm
    Brand Site

    specialized.com

    Summary
    		The Specialized Ariel Step-Through is a 700c aluminum frame women’s fitness bike with modest components and rim brakes.

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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Rider Position
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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 Step-Through

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Geometry
    Specs
    Ariel Step-Through2012 Specialized
    Frame

    Step-Through A1 Premium Aluminum w/ smooth welding, women's recreational geometry and tubesets, fender and rack braze-ons, forged dropouts, and kickstand mount

    Fork

    SR Suntour SF11-NVX-700C, alloy lower, 28mm stanchions, custom women's coil spring, 75mm travel

    Travel: 75mm

    Spring Type: Coil

    Shock

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    Bottom Bracket

    Square taper, cartridge bearing, double crank stop

    Headset

    FSA Ahead, 1-1/8"" cold forged Cr-Mo cups, loose ball

    Stem

    Melt-forged alloy, 4-bolt, 20º rise, 25.4mm clamp

    Handlebar

    Hi-Ten riser bar, 640mm wide, 35mm rise, 8º backsweep, 4º upsweep, 25.4mm

    Saddle

    Women's Body Geometry Riva, 155mm width

    Seatpost

    Alloy, 2-bolt head, 12.5mm offset, 27.2mm

    Type: Rigid

    Pedals

    Composite plastic body, loose ball w/ reflectors

    Grips

    Women's Body Geometry Contour

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano Altus, 8-speed, top normal

    Front Derailleur

    Shimano FDM-191, 31.8mm clamp, top-swing, dual-pull

    Crank

    SR Suntour, 8-speed, square taper spindle, replaceable outer ring, w/ chainguard

    Shifters

    Shimano M310, 8-speed, Rapidfire

    Cassette

    Shimano 8-speed, 11-32t

    Chain

    KMC X-8, 8-speed, reusable Missing Link

    Brakes

    Front: Die cast, alloy ""V"" brake, 1pc. pad, Rear: Die cast, alloy ""V"" brake, 1pc. pad

    Type: Rim

    Brake Levers

    Alloy ""V""-brake, two-finger, linear pull

    Wheels
    Rims

    Alex alloy 700c, double-wall w/ CNC sidewalls, pinned, 32h

    Spokes

    Stainless, 2.0mm (14g)

    Front Hub

    5mm QR, steel axle, loose ball, sealed, dual-lock nuts

    Rear Hub

    Double-sealed, dual lock nuts, 5mm QR

    Tires

    Front: Specialized Borough XC Sport, 60 TPI, wire bead, 700x45c, Rear: Specialized Borough XC Sport, 60 TPI, wire bead, 700x45c

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