Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 700c -
Travel Front 55mm -
Fork SunTour NEX
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Groupset Alivio, microSHIFT Marvolt -
Suspension Hardtail -
Drivetrain 2 × 9 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Sizing
Recommended size guide.
XS
151cm - 164cm
SM
159cm - 170cm
MD
165cm - 177cm
LG
171cm - 184cm
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Specialized A1 SL Premium Aluminum, Fitness Geometry, fully manipulated butted tubing, internal cable routing, flat-mount disc, rack, Plug + Play fender mounts
Suspension Fork
SR Suntour NEX w/ Specialized Fitness Brain technology, 1-1/8" steerer, QR, fender mounts, 55mm of travel
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Alivio, Shadow Design, SGS cage, 9-speed
Front Derailleur
microSHIFT Marvo LT, 31.8mm clamp
Shift Levers
microSHIFT, 9-speed
Cassette
SunRace, 9-Speed, 11-36t
Crank
FSA Alpha Drive, 3-piece, 48/32T
Bottom Bracket
BSA, square-taper, 68mm
Chain
KMC X9EPT, 9-speed, anti-corrosion coating w/ reusable Missing Link™
Pedals
Specialized Body Geometry Fitness, platform, plastic
Wheels
Front Hub
Shimano Center Lock™ disc, loose ball bearings, quick-release, 32h
Rear Hub
Shimano, Center Lock™ disc, 9x135mm spacing, quick-release, 32h
Rims
700C disc, 6061 aluminum, double-wall
Spokes
Stainless, 14g
Tires
Trigger Sport Reflect, 60 TPI, wire bead, 700x38mm
Brakes
Brakes
Tektro HD-R305, hydraulic disc, resin pads, post-mount, 160mm Center Lock™
Cockpit
Stem
Specialized, 3D-forged alloy, 4-bolt, 7-degree rise
Handlebar
Double-butted alloy, 9-degree backsweep, 31.8mm
Seat
Saddle
Specialized Aldia Sport, steel rails, 155mm
Seatpost
Alloy, 12mm offset, 2-bolt clamp, 27.2mm
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | XS | SM | MD | LG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.53 mm | 1.52 mm | 1.52 mm | 1.52 mm |
| Front Center | 613 mm | 630 mm | 641 mm | 659 mm |
| Rake | 42 mm | 42 mm | 42 mm | 42 mm |
| Trail | 87 mm | 87 mm | 87 mm | 87 mm |
| Stack | 586 mm | 600 mm | 617 mm | 636 mm |
| Reach | 384 mm | 396 mm | 406 mm | 418 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 561 mm | 578 mm | 593 mm | 610 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 73 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 355 mm | 375 mm | 425 mm | 475 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 70 ° | 70 ° | 70 ° | 70 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 95 mm | 110 mm | 125 mm | 145 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 451 mm | 451 mm | 451 mm | 451 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1057 mm | 1073 mm | 1084 mm | 1102 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 65 mm | 65 mm | 65 mm | 65 mm |
| Standover Height | 703 mm | 731 mm | 764 mm | 796 mm |
| Wheels | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 |
| Rider Min Height | 151 cm | 159 cm | 165 cm | 171 cm |
| Rider Max Height | 164 cm | 170 cm | 177 cm | 184 cm |
Model Overview
Ariel Sport is part of the Specialized Ariel model. Specialized released 45 bikes variations of this model so far. You can get a glimpse at all models from 2019, by clicking on this link.
Model range prices
Specialized Ariel – Mechanical Disc 2019 is the most affordable bike of this model and has a price of 525$. On the other hand, Specialized Ariel Elite 2019, is the most expensive and costs 1200$.
Safety
Make sure you wear a helmet on every ride, and that your bike performs well. In short, this means checking the tires, brakes, and chain to make sure everything is in good working order.
Fitness bikes average price
Our math shows that the average cost of a dependable Fitness bike is 656$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a Fitness bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. To make sure you don’t pay a higher amount than normal for your bike, always do some components analysis and read reviews.
This bike was released in 2019 and its price was 850$. If we compare this with the average Fitness bike cost we notice that the price is 29.57% higher.
Internal Cable Routing
This bike has an internal cable routing. As a result, this helps to preserve the bike’s cables. No more cables around your bike.
Ariel Sport components
Fork
The fork installed on this bike is the SunTour NEX model. The travel on this model is 55mm. Bike forks absorb the shocks and give you a smooth and pleasant ride. To sum it all, when buying a bike, ensure that you look for a fork capable of decent travel.
Wheels size
As for the wheels, Specialized Ariel Sport 2019, has a 700c aluminum model. There is no doubt, that 700c wheels are very popular on all road bike models. However, these wheels don’t perform so well when passing over obstacles.
Brakes
For your safety, it is important to have quality breaks on your bike. Specialized Ariel Sport has Hydraulic Disc brakes installed. These kinds of brakes are among the most popular models used on bikes. To sum up, you can ride your bike with confidence.
Sizes
Specialized Ariel Sport bike has 4 sizes, in the range of 151 cm – 184 cm (4.95 ft – 6.04 ft). In short, you can easily find one that suits you.