Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 700c -
Travel Front 63mm -
Fork SunTour NEX
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Groupset Altus, Acera -
Suspension Hardtail -
Drivetrain 3 × 8 -
Brakes Rim
Sizing
Recommended size guide.
XS
156cm - 166cm
SM
163cm - 174cm
MD
171cm - 182cm
LG
179cm - 189cm
XL
185cm - 195cm
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Specialized A1 Premium Aluminum, Women's Fitness Geometry, women's double-butted tubesets, w/ fender/rack braze-ons, forged dropouts, kickstand mount
Suspension Fork
Custom SR Suntour NEX, w/ custom Multi-Circuit Damping, alloy lowers, custom coil spring weights, Hi-Ten 28mm stanchions, hydraulic lockout w/ preload adjust, V-brake mount, 63mm travel
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Altus, 8-speed
Front Derailleur
Shimano FD-M191, top swing, dual-pull
Shift Levers
Shimano Acera, 8-speed
Cassette
Shimano, 8-speed, 12-32
Crank
Forged alloy, w/ chainguard
Bottom Bracket
Square taper, cartridge bearings
Chain
KMC X8, 8-speed, reusable Missing Link
Pedals
Composite platform, w/ reflectors, 9/16""
Wheels
Front Hub
Double-sealed, QR, 32h
Rear Hub
Double-sealed, QR, 32h
Rims
700c, alloy double-wall, CNC sidewalls, pin joint, 32h
Spokes
Stainless, 14g
Tires
Specialized Trigger Sport, 60TPI, wire bead, BlackBelt protection, 700x38c
Brakes
Brakes
Die-cast alloy V-brake, 60mm pads
Brake Levers
Die-cast alloy
Cockpit
Stem
Specialized, forged alloy, 4-bolt, 10-degree rise
Handlebar
Specialized riser, alloy, 8-degree backsweep, 4-degree upsweep, 25mm rise, 25.4mm
Grips
Specialized Body Geometry XCT Women's, lock-on, closed end
Headset
Ahead, semi-integrated, loose ball, 8mm cone spacer
Seat
Saddle
Body Geometry Women's Riva Sport Plus, steel rails, 155mm
Seatpost
Alloy, 2-bolt, micro-adjust, 12.5mm offset, 27.2mm, anti-corrosion hardware
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | XS | SM | MD | LG | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Center | 616 mm | 629 mm | 643 mm | 658 mm | 675 mm |
| Rake | 38 mm | 38 mm | 38 mm | 38 mm | 38 mm |
| Trail | 91 mm | 91 mm | 91 mm | 91 mm | 91 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 556 mm | 568 mm | 581 mm | 596 mm | 611 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 73 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 345 mm | 395 mm | 440 mm | 485 mm | 550 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 70 ° | 70 ° | 70 ° | 70 ° | 70 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 85 mm | 105 mm | 120 mm | 135 mm | 160 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 441 mm | 441 mm | 441 mm | 441 mm | 441 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1050 mm | 1063 mm | 1077 mm | 1093 mm | 1109 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 60 mm | 60 mm | 60 mm | 60 mm | 60 mm |
| Standover Height | 695 mm | 734 mm | 767 mm | 800 mm | 845 mm |
| Wheels | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 |
| Rider Min Height | 156 cm | 163 cm | 171 cm | 179 cm | 185 cm |
| Rider Max Height | 166 cm | 174 cm | 182 cm | 189 cm | 195 cm |
About this model
Ariel belongs to the Specialized Ariel model. 45 bikes variations carry this model name so far. Check out the entire range from 2015 of this model, by clicking this link.
Safety
When cycling always take safety very seriously. Wear a helmet, obey the traffic rules and wear hi-vis clothes. In short, take care of yourself so others can take care of you.
Fitness bikes average price
If you want to purchase a solid Fitness bike, it is important to know that the average cost is 656$. However, even though the average price of a Fitness bike is lower, you might still be able to get a top-quality bike. To make sure you don’t pay a higher amount than normal for your bike, always do some components analysis and read reviews.
Ariel components
Fork
The Ariel comes factory-installed with the SunTour NEX fork. This has a travel range of 63mm. Bike forks are perfect to absorb shocks and provide a great riding experience overall. To sum it all, when buying a bike, ensure that you look for a fork capable of decent travel.
Fork material
The fork on this bike is made out of aluminum, 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 2015 bike is equipped with 700c aluminum wheels when leaving the factory. 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
When you want to stop the bike in time, the brakes are vital. The Ariel has Rim brakes. Slightly lighter than hydraulic brakes, rim brakes are a budget choice. However, they have problems in wet conditions.
Sizes
There are 5 sizes available for this model. Rider height can be anywhere between 156 cm – 195 cm (5.12 ft – 6.4 ft). In short, you can easily find one that suits you.