Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 700c -
Travel Front 75mm -
Fork SunTour
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Groupset Acera, Shimano -
Suspension Hardtail -
Drivetrain 3 × 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
A1 Premium Aluminum w/ smooth welding, women's recreational geometry and tubesets, fender and rack braze-ons, forged dropouts, and kickstand mount
Suspension Fork
SR Suntour SF11-NVX-DS-MLO, alloy lower, 28mm stanchions, coil spring, mechanical LO, custom women's coil spring, 75mm travel
Rear Shock
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Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Acera, 9-speed, top normal
Front Derailleur
Shimano M390, 31.8mm clamp, top-swing, dual-pull
Shift Levers
Shimano M390, 9-speed, Rapidfire
Cassette
Shimano 9-speed, 11-32t
Crank
SR Suntour, 9-speed, square spindle w/ chainguard
Bottom Bracket
Square taper, cartridge bearing, double crank stop
Chain
KMC X-9, 9-speed, reusable Missing Link
Pedals
Composite plastic body, loose ball w/ reflectors
Wheels
Front Hub
Disc hub, loose ball, double-sealed, ground race, dual-lock nuts w/ 17mm contact side, QR
Rear Hub
Disc hub, loose ball, double-sealed, ground race, dual lock nuts w/ 19mm contact side, QR
Rims
Alex Disc alloy 700c, double-wall w/ CNC side walls, pinned, 32h
Spokes
Stainless, 2.0mm (14g)
Tires
Specialized Borough XC Sport, 60 TPI, wire bead, 700x45c
Brakes
Brakes
Tektro Draco hydraulic disc brake, dual piston, 160mm rotor
Brake Levers
Tektro Draco hydraulic disc brake, dual piston w/ women's shorter reach levers
Cockpit
Stem
Melt-forged alloy, 4-bolt, 20º rise, 25.4mm clamp
Handlebar
Alloy riser bar, 8º backsweep, 6º upsweep, 25mm rise, 25.4mm
Grips
Women's Body Geometry Contour
Headset
FSA Ahead, 1-1/8"" cold forged Cr-Mo cups, loose ball
Seat
Saddle
Women's Body Geometry Riva, 155mm width
Seatpost
Alloy, 2-bolt head, 12.5mm offset, 27.2mm
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | XS | SM | MD | LG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.71 mm | 1.62 mm | 1.57 mm | 1.53 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 292 mm | 292 mm | 292 mm | 292 mm |
| Front Center | 621 mm | 641 mm | 662 mm | 682 mm |
| Rake | 50 mm | 50 mm | 51 mm | 49 mm |
| Trail | 74 mm | 74 mm | 73 mm | 75 mm |
| Stack | 616 mm | 616 mm | 625 mm | 635 mm |
| Reach | 361 mm | 381 mm | 398 mm | 416 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 550 mm | 570 mm | 590 mm | 610 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 73.5 ° | 73.5 ° | 73.5 ° | 73 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 330 mm | 381 mm | 432 mm | 482 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 70 ° | 70 ° | 70 ° | 70 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 100 mm | 100 mm | 110 mm | 120 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 453 mm | 453 mm | 453 mm | 453 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1066 mm | 1086 mm | 1107 mm | 1127 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 65 mm | 65 mm | 65 mm | 65 mm |
| Standover Height | 660 mm | 680 mm | 718 mm | 752 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 |
About this model
Ariel Sport Disc belongs to the Specialized Ariel model. There are 45 bikes that carry this model name. Take a sneak peek at all Specialized Ariel bikes models from 2012, by clicking here.
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.
Average price for Fitness bikes
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Overview of components
Fork
The fork installed on this bike is the SunTour model. The travel on this model is 75mm. Bike forks are good shock absorbers and provide a smooth ride and a great experience. To sum it all, when buying a bike, ensure that you look for a fork capable of decent travel.
Fork material
Ariel Sport Disc has an aluminum fork, which doesn’t add too much extra weight to the bike. However, it is not so stiff as steel or carbon forks are.
Wheels
When leaving the production line, the Ariel Sport Disc model has 700c aluminum wheels. These wheels are the most used kind for road bikes in general. However, while they give you great speed and control, these wheels are not so bump-friendly.
Brakes
We ride faster and faster, so a good braking system is essential on a bike nowadays. The Ariel Sport Disc comes with Hydraulic Disc brakes. These kinds of brakes are among the most popular models used on bikes. To sum up, your safety is in good hands.
Sizes
Ariel Sport Disc comes in 4 sizes, that range from 151 cm – 184 cm (4.95 ft – 6.04 ft). In conclusion, it won’t take much to find one that’s right for you.