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    Ariel Step Through2017 Specialized
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    Category
    		Fitness
    3.1
    Frame
    		Aluminum
    		Suntour NEX
    Wheels
    		Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    		700c
    		Rim
    		Tourney, Altus
    Drivetrain
    		3 × 8
    Suspension
    		Hardtail
    Front Travel
    		60mm
    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 Through2017 Specialized
    Frame

    Specialized A1 SL Premium Aluminum, Fitness Geometry, rack & Plug + Play mounts

    BB Standard: BSA, Threaded

    Fork

    SR Suntour NEX, aluminum V-brake lower, coil spring, hydraulic lock-out w/Multi-Circuit Damping, 60mm of travel

    Travel: 60mm

    Spring Type: Coil

    Bottom Bracket

    BSA, square taper, cartridge bearings

    Stem

    3D forged aluminum, 7-degree rise, 31.8mm clamp

    Handlebar

    Specialized, double-butted alloy, 9-degree backsweep, 31.8mm

    Saddle

    Aldia Sport, steel rails, 155mm

    Seatpost

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

    Type: Rigid

    Pedals

    Specialized Fitness platform

    Grips

    Body Geometry Flow Set Control Grips, lock-on

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano Altus, 8-speed

    Front Derailleur

    Shimano Tourney, top swing, for 7-/8-speed 31.8mm clamp

    Crank

    Stout, forged alloy, 48/38/28T w/chainguard

    Shifters

    Shimano EF500, EZ Fire Plus, 8-speed

    Cassette

    Sunrace, 8-speed, 11-34t

    Chain

    KMC X8, 8-speed w/reusable MissingLink

    Brakes

    Front: V-brake, alloy, linear pull, Rear: V-brake, alloy, linear pull

    Type: Rim

    Wheels
    Rims

    700c, 6061 aluminum double-wall

    Spokes

    Stainless, 14g

    Front Hub

    Specialized, loose ball bearings, 32h, 9mm QR

    Rear Hub

    Specialized, loose ball bearings, 8-/9-speed cassette body, 32h, 9mm QR

    Tires

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

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