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Specialized Ariel Step Through 2016

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Specialized Ariel Step Through 2016

Bike details

Overview

Key information split into simple groups.

Bike summary

  • Category
  • Frame Aluminum
  • Wheels 700c
  • Travel Front 60mm
  • Fork SunTour NEX
  • Groupset Altus
  • Suspension Hardtail
  • Drivetrain 3 × 8
  • Brakes Rim

Parts list

Components

Main components, grouped by system.

Bike components

Frame

Frame

Specialized A1 Premium Aluminum, step through, Women's Fitness Geometry, women's double-butted tube sets, forged dropouts, fender/rack mounts

Suspension Fork

Custom SR Suntour NEX, custom Multi-Circuit Damping, custom coil spring weights, 60mm travel, hydraulic lockout, alloy lowers, Hi-Ten stanchions, V-brake mount

Drivetrain

Rear Derailleur

Shimano Altus, 8-speed

Front Derailleur

Shimano FD-M191, top swing, dual pull

Shift Levers

Shimano SL-M310, RapidFire Plus, 8-speed

Cassette

Shimano, 8-speed, 12-32t

Crank

Specialized Stout, forged alloy, 48/36/26T, w/ chainguard

Bottom Bracket

Square taper, cartridge bearings

Chain

KMC X8, 8-speed, w/ reusable MissingLink

Pedals

Plastic, 9/16"", w/ reflectors

Wheels

Front Hub

Double-sealed, QR, 32h

Rear Hub

Double-sealed, QR, 32h

Rims

Alloy, double-wall

Spokes

Stainless, 14g

Tires

Specialized Trigger Sport, 60TPI, BlackBelt protection, 700x38mm

Brakes

Brakes

V-brake, alloy, linear pull

Brake Levers

Alloy

Cockpit

Stem

Forged alloy, 4-bolt, 10-degree rise

Handlebar

Specialized, 6061 alloy, 8-degree backsweep, 5-degree upsweep, 25mm rise, 25.4mm

Grips

Specialized Body Geometry XCT Women's, lock-on, closed end

Headset

FSA, semi-integrated bearings

Seat

Saddle

Body Geometry Women's Riva Sport Plus, steel rails, 155mm

Seatpost

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

Model Overview

Ariel Step Through belongs to the Specialized Ariel model. Specialized launched 45 bikes of this model so far. You can get a glimpse at all models from 2016, by clicking on this link.

Safety

When you go for a ride, don’t forget to put your helmet on. Moreover, ride with traffic, not against it. This will help you stay visible to drivers and also makes it easier for them to see you.

Fitness bikes average price

If you want an acceptable Fitness bike you should know that the average price is 656$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a Fitness bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. In conclusion, always check bike reviews and their components before making a purchase to make sure you don’t overpay.

Ariel Step Through components

Fork

This bike has the SunTour NEX fork installed. The fork’s travel is 60mm. Bike forks are great for shock absorption and provide you with a smooth ride. To sum it all, when buying a bike, ensure that you look for a fork capable of decent travel.

Fork material

When it comes to the fork, this bike has an aluminum one, which doesn’t add too much extra weight to the bike. However, it is not so stiff as steel or carbon forks are.

Wheels size

The Ariel Step Through 2016 bike is equipped with 700c aluminum wheels when leaving the factory. These wheels are the most used kind for road bikes in general. However, these wheels don’t perform so well when passing over obstacles.

Brakes

Stopping the bike when needed, it’s essential for your safety. This bike has Rim brakes. Slightly lighter than hydraulic brakes, rim brakes are a budget choice. However, they are not nearly as effective as hydraulic brakes are.

Sizes

Specialized Ariel Step Through 2016 is available in one size only. In short, make sure you double-check if it fits you.