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2017 Specialized

Ariel

A 700c aluminum frame women’s fitness bike with modest components and rim brakes.
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FrameAluminum
SuspensionFull
Wheels700c Aluminum
Drivetrain3 × 8
GroupsetTourney, Altus
BrakesRim
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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Rider Position
relaxedaggressive
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Gearing

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)

61 km/h

Ariel

57 km/h

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Highest gear

(descending)

Sizing
XS

151cm – 164cm

SM

159cm – 170cm

MD

165cm – 177cm

LG

171cm – 184cm

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Reviews
BikeRadar
Specialized Ariel review

Nov 2016 · Aoife Glass

Practical all-round bike that’s great for mixing commuting and leisure rides, though a touch short.

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Flow Mountain Bike
Tested: Specialized Women’s Ariel and Jett Saddles

May 2014

From in-store body measurements, to saddle selection, to the trails; testing two popular women’s saddles from Specialized extends far beyond picking a model off the shelf. There’s no right answer when it comes to blindly recommending someone a saddle. A product one person swears by, may just make another person swear. Specialized take the angst …

Highs
  • Designs optimised for different width pelvic bones, riding styles and riding positions

  • Retail staff trained to expertly match saddles to riders

  • Test program allows customers to try before they buy

Lows
  • Baggy shorts or hydration pack straps can catch on V-shaped cut out at the rear of the saddles on very steep, technical terrain.

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

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

BB StandardBSA, Threaded

Shock

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

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

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

Rim

TypeRim

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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