Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 700c -
Fork SunTour -
Groupset Altus, Tourney -
Suspension Hardtail -
Drivetrain 3 × 7 -
Brakes Rim
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Specialized A1 Premium Aluminium w/ smooth welding, fender and rack braze-ons, forged drop outs and kickstand mount
Suspension Fork
SR SunTour SF11-NVX-700C, alloy lower, 28mm stanchions, coil spring
Rear Shock
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Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Altus, 7-speed
Front Derailleur
Shimano FD-TX51, 31.8mm clamp, top swing, dual pull
Shift Levers
Shimano, SL-M310, 7-speed rapid fire
Cassette
SRAM PG-730, 7-speed, 12-32t
Crank
SR SunTour Square taper spline, replaceable outer ring, w/ chainguard
Bottom Bracket
Cartridge bearing, square spindle with crank stop right side and capless bolts
Chain
KMC Z7
Pedals
Composite plastic body, loose ball w/ reflectors
Wheels
Front Hub
Double sealed, ground race, dual lock nuts w/ 17mm contact side, 5mm QR
Rear Hub
Double sealed, ground race, dual lock nuts w/ 19mm contact side, 5mm QR
Rims
Alloy double wall, 32h
Spokes
2mm (14g) stainless
Tires
Specialized Borough XC Sport, 700x45c, 60TPI, wire bead
Brakes
Brakes
Die cast, alloy ""V"" brake, 60mm 1pc. pad
Brake Levers
""V""-brake, Linear pull
Cockpit
Stem
Melt-forged alloy, 20 degree rise, 25.4mm clamp
Handlebar
Hi-Ten riser bar, 25.4mm, 32mm rise, 640mm wide, 8 degree back sweep, 6 degree up
Grips
BG Contour, women's grip
Headset
Ahead, loose ball, Cr-Mo cups, 25.5mm stack
Seat
Saddle
Body Geometry Women's Riva MTB, 155mm width
Seatpost
Alloy, 2-bolt head, 12.5mm offset, 27.2mm
About this model
Ariel is a Specialized Ariel model. Specialized launched 45 bikes of this model so far. You can easily view all of the Specialized Ariel bikes models from 2011, here.
Safety
Your safety is a top priority so always wear a helmet when you ride your bike. Moreover, wear the right clothing. You want to be visible to other drivers, so avoid wearing dark clothing.
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Overview of components
Fork
The Ariel comes factory-installed with the SunTour fork. This has a travel range of mm. Bike forks are perfect to absorb shocks and provide a great riding experience overall. In short, you should always ensure you have a good fork when purchasing a bike.
Fork material
The fork on this bike is made out of aluminum, so there won’t be much extra weight added to the bike. However, they are not so stiff as carbon forks are.
Wheels size
The Ariel 2011 bike is equipped with 700c aluminum wheels when leaving the factory. These are the most popular wheels for road, aero, gravel, cyclocross, race, and gravel bikes. However, while they give you great speed and control, these wheels are not so bump-friendly.
Brakes
For your safety, it is important to have quality breaks on your bike. Specialized Ariel has Rim brakes installed. Rim brakes are cheaper than hydraulic brakes, and also easier to maintain. However, you could spend a little extra and get a bike that has hydraulic brakes.
Sizes
Specialized Ariel 2011 is available in one size only. In short, make sure you double-check if it fits you.