Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 700c -
Travel Front 60mm -
Fork SunTour NEX
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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, 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 is part of the Specialized Ariel model. There are 45 bikes that carry this model name. Take a sneak peek at all Specialized Ariel bikes models from 2016, 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.
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, 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.
Ariel components
Fork
The fork installed on this bike is the SunTour NEX model. The travel on this model is 60mm. Bike forks are good shock absorbers and provide a smooth ride and a great experience. To sum up, when buying a bicycle, make sure you get a fork that is capable of delivering decent travel.
Fork material
When it comes to the fork, this bike has an aluminum one, which is a lighter material. However, it is not as tough, nor durable as steel is.
Wheels size
When leaving the production line, the Ariel model has 700c aluminum wheels. 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
Stopping the bike when needed, it’s essential for your safety. This bike has Rim brakes. Rim brakes deliver an average performance overall. However, they are not nearly as effective as hydraulic brakes are.
Sizes
Specialized Ariel 2016 is available in one size only. In short, make sure you double-check if it fits you.