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MSRP | $525 | $525 | $670 | $850 | $1,200 |
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Where to Buy | — $1 At | — $1 At | — $1 At | — $1 At | — $1 At |
Category | Fitness | Fitness | Fitness | Fitness | Fitness |
| Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | |
Fork | Suntour NEX | Suntour NEX | Suntour NEX | Suntour NEX | Suntour NCX |
Wheels | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Wheel Size | 700c | 700c | 700c | 700c | 700c |
Brakes | Mechanical Disc | Mechanical Disc | Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic Disc |
Groupset | Tourney, Shimano | Tourney, Shimano | Altus, Tourney | Alivio, microSHIFT Marvo | SLX, FSA |
Drivetrain | 3 × 7 | 3 × 7 | 3 × 8 | 2 × 9 | 2 × 10 |
Suspension | Hardtail | Hardtail | Hardtail | Hardtail | Hardtail |
Front Travel | 60mm | 60mm | 55mm | 55mm | 60mm |
Brand Site |
Based on frame geometry and build specs.
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.
(climbing)
35 mph
Ariel Step-Through – Mechanical Disc
35 mph
Ariel – Mechanical Disc
38 mph
Ariel – Hydraulic Disc
38 mph
Ariel Sport
38 mph
Ariel Elite
(descending)
Frame | Specialized A1 Premium Aluminum, Fitness Geometry, fully manipulated butted tubing, external cable routing, IS disc, rack and fender mounts BB Standard: BSA, 68mm, Threaded | Specialized A1 Premium Aluminum, Fitness Geometry, fully manipulated butted tubing, external cable routing, IS disc, rack/fender mounts BB Standard: BSA, 68mm, Threaded | Specialized A1 Premium Aluminum, Fitness Geometry, fully manipulated butted tubing, external cable routing, IS disc, rack/fender mounts BB Standard: BSA, 68mm, Threaded | Specialized A1 SL Premium Aluminum, Fitness Geometry, fully manipulated butted tubing, internal cable routing, flat-mount disc, rack, Plug + Play fender mounts BB Standard: BSA, 68mm, Threaded | Specialized A1 SL Premium Aluminum, Fitness Geometry, fully manipulated butted tubing, internal cable routing, flat-mount disc, rack, Plug + Play fender mounts BB Standard: BSA, 68mm, Threaded |
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Fork | SR Suntour NEX, custom Multi-Circuit Damping, 1-1/8" steerer, QR, fender mounts, 35mm offset, 60mm of travel Travel: 60mm Spring Type: Coil | SR Suntour NEX, custom Multi-Circuit Damping, 1-1/8" steerer, QR, fender mounts, 35mm offset, 60mm of travel Travel: 60mm Spring Type: Coil | SR Suntour NEX w/ Specialized Fitness Brain technology, 1-1/8" steerer, QR, fender mounts, 43mm offset, 55mm of travel Travel: 60mm Spring Type: Coil | SR Suntour NEX w/ Specialized Fitness Brain technology, 1-1/8" steerer, QR, fender mounts, 43mm offset, 55mm of travel Travel: 60mm Spring Type: Coil | SR Suntour NCX w/ Specialized Fitness Brain technology, 1-1/8" steerer, 15mm thru-axle, 43mm offset, fender mounts, 60mm of travel Travel: 60mm Spring Type: Coil |
Bottom Bracket | BSA, square-taper, 68mm | BSA, square-taper, 68mm | BSA, square-taper, 68mm | BSA, square-taper, 68mm | 68mm, BSA |
Stem | 10-degree rise, 25.4mm clamp | 10-degree rise, 25.4mm clamp | Specialized, 3D-forged alloy, 4-bolt, 7-degree rise | Specialized, 3D-forged alloy, 4-bolt, 7-degree rise | Specialized Flowset, integrated, 3D-forged alloy, 4-bolt, 12-degree rise, 31.8mm clamp |
Handlebar | Double-butted alloy, 5-degree backsweep, 25.4mm | Double-butted alloy, 5-degree backsweep, 25.4mm | Double-butted alloy, 9-degree backsweep, 31.8mm | Double-butted alloy, 9-degree backsweep, 31.8mm | Double-butted alloy, 9-degree backsweep, 31.8mm |
Saddle | Specialized Aldia Sport, steel rails, 155mm | Specialized Aldia Sport, steel rails, 155mm | Specialized Aldia Sport, steel rails, 155mm | Specialized Aldia Sport, steel rails, 155mm | Specialized Aldia Sport, steel rails, 155mm |
Seatpost | Alloy, 12mm offset, 2-bolt clamp, 27.2mm | Alloy, 12mm offset, 2-bolt clamp, 27.2mm | Alloy, 12mm offset, 2-bolt clamp, 27.2mm | Alloy, 12mm offset, 2-bolt clamp, 27.2mm | Specialized, alloy, 2-bolt, 25mm offset, 27.2mm |
Pedals | Specialized Body Geometry Fitness, platform, plastic | Specialized Body Geometry Fitness, platform, plastic | Specialized Body Geometry Fitness, platform, plastic | Specialized Body Geometry Fitness, platform, plastic | Specialized Fitness platform, alloy |
Grips | Specialized Body Geometry Women's XCT, lock-on | Specialized Body Geometry Women's XCT, lock-on | Specialized Body Geometry Women's XCT, lock-on | Specialized Body Geometry Women's XCT, lock-on | Specialized Body Geometry Women's XCT, lock-on |
Rear Derailleur | Shimano Tourney TX, 7-speed | Shimano Tourney TX, 7-speed | Shimano Altus, 8-speed | Shimano Alivio, Shadow Design, SGS cage, 9-speed | Shimano SLX, Shadow Plus, SGS cage, 10-speed |
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Front Derailleur | Shimano Tourney, top-swing, 31.8mm band clamp | Shimano Tourney, top-swing, 31.8mm band clamp | Shimano Tourney, 3-speed, top-swing | microSHIFT FD-M462, 2-speed | |
Crank | Shimano Tourney, TY501, 48/38/28T w/ chainguard | Shimano Tourney, TY501, 48/38/28T w/ chainguard | Shimano Tourney, TY501, 48/38/28T w/ chainguard | FSA Alpha Drive, 3-piece, 48/32T | FSA V-drive, 2-piece, 48/32T |
Shifters | Shimano EF500, 7-speed | Shimano EF500, 7-speed | Shimano Acera, 8-speed | ||
Cassette | Shimano HG200, 7-speed, 12-32t | Shimano HG200, 7-speed, 12-32t | SunRace, 8-speed, 11-34t | SunRace, 9-Speed, 11-36t | SunRace, 10-speed, 11-40t |
Chain | KMC Z7, 8-speed w/ reusable Missing Link™ | KMC Z7, 8-speed w/ reusable Missing Link™ | KMC X8EPT, 8-speed, anti-corrosion coating w/ reusable Missing Link™ | KMC X9EPT, 9-speed, anti-corrosion coating w/ reusable Missing Link™ | KMC, X10, EPT anti-corrosion coating, 10-speed w/ 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 | Front: Mechanical disc, organic pads, 6-bolt, tool-less reach adjust, 160mm, Rear: Mechanical disc, organic pads, 6-bolt, tool-less reach adjust, 160mm | Front: Promax Solve, hydraulic disc, post-mount, 160mm, Rear: Promax Solve, hydraulic disc, post-mount, 160mm | Front: Tektro HD-R305, hydraulic disc, resin pads, post-mount, 160mm Center Lock™, Rear: Tektro HD-R310, hydraulic disc, resin pads, flat-mount, Shimano RT10 Center Lock™ 160mm | Front: TRP Flow Set Control, hydraulic disc, resin pads, post-mount, 160mm, Rear: TRP Flow Set Control, hydraulic disc, resin pads, flat-mount, 160mm |
Rims | Axis Sport Disc | Axis Sport Disc | Axis Sport Disc | Axis Sport Disc | Axis Sport Disc |
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Spokes | Stainless, 14g | Stainless, 14g | Stainless, 14g | Stainless, 14g | Stainless, 14g |
Front Hub | Alloy, 6-bolt disc, loose ball bearing, quick-release, 32h | Alloy, 6-bolt disc, loose ball bearing, quick-release, 32h | Alloy, 6-bolt disc, loose ball bearing, quick-release, 32h | Shimano Center Lock™ disc, loose ball bearings, quick-release, 32h | Alloy, 6-bolt disc, sealed bearing, 12x100mm thru-axle, 28h |
Rear Hub | Alloy, 6-bolt disc, 7-speed freehub, loose ball bearing, quick-release, 32h | Alloy, 6-bolt disc, 7-speed freehub, loose ball bearing, quick-release, 32h | Alloy, 6-bolt disc, 8-/9-speed freehub, loose ball bearing, quick-release, 32h | Shimano, Center Lock™ disc, 9x135mm spacing, quick-release, 32h | Alloy, 6-bolt disc, 11-speed freehub, loose ball bearings, 135mm quick-release, 28h |
Tires | Front: Trigger Sport, 60TPI, wire bead, 700x38mm, Rear: Trigger Sport, 60 TPI, wire bead, 700x38mm | Front: Trigger Sport, 60TPI, wire bead, 700x38mm, Rear: Trigger Sport, 60 TPI, wire bead, 700x38mm | Front: Trigger Sport Reflect, 60 TPI, wire bead, 700x38mm, Rear: Trigger Sport Reflect, 60 TPI, wire bead, 700x38mm | Front: Trigger Sport Reflect, 60 TPI, wire bead, 700x38mm, Rear: Trigger Sport Reflect, 60 TPI, wire bead, 700x38mm | Front: Trigger Sport Reflect, 60 TPI, wire bead, 700x38mm, Rear: Trigger Sport Reflect, 60 TPI, wire bead, 700x38mm |