Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 700c -
Travel Front 75mm -
Fork SunTour NRX D
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Groupset Altus, Shimano -
Suspension Hardtail -
Drivetrain 3 × 8 -
Brakes Mechanical 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-NRX-D-LO, mag. lower, Cr-Mo stanchions, custom women's coil spring, 75mm travel
Rear Shock
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Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Altus, 8-speed, top normal
Front Derailleur
Shimano FDM-191, 31.8mm clamp, top-swing, dual-pull
Shift Levers
Shimano M310, 8-speed, Rapidfire
Cassette
Shimano 8-speed, 11-32t
Crank
SR Suntour, 8-speed, square taper spindle, replaceable outer ring, w/ chainguard
Bottom Bracket
Square taper, cartridge bearing, double crank stop
Chain
KMC X-8, 8-speed, reusable Missing Link
Pedals
Composite plastic body, loose ball w/ reflectors
Wheels
Front Hub
Double-sealed, dual-lock nuts w/ 17mm contact side, round disc mount only, 5mm QR
Rear Hub
Loose ball, double-sealed, ground race, dual lock nuts w/ 19mm contact side, round disc mount, 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 Novela mechanical disc brake, dual pad angle adj. post mount, 160mm rotor
Brake Levers
Tektro, die cast lever, included w/ brake
Cockpit
Stem
Melt-forged alloy, 4-bolt, 20º rise, 25.4mm clamp
Handlebar
Hi-Ten riser bar, 640mm wide, 35mm rise, 8º backsweep, 4º upsweep, 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 Disc completes the Specialized Ariel model. There are 45 bikes that carry this model name. Check out the entire range from 2012 of this model, by clicking this link.
Safety
Take safety seriously when you ride your bike, and always wear your helmet. Moreover, don’t ride on the sidewalk. This is actually against the law in some states and can be dangerous for both you and pedestrians.
Average price for Fitness bikes
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Overview of components
Fork
Specialized Ariel Disc 2012 bike is equipped with the SunTour NRX D fork, and has 75mm travel. 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 is made out of steel, so, it can add some extra weight to your bike. However, steel is a pretty tough and durable material.
Wheels
The Ariel Disc 2012 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, these wheels don’t perform so well when passing over obstacles.
Brakes
For your safety, it is important to have quality breaks on your bike. Specialized Ariel Disc has Mechanical Disc brakes installed. They deliver good performance and cost less than hydraulic disk brakes. However, performance-wise there is room for improvement.
Sizes
There are 4 sizes available for this model. Rider height can be anywhere between 151 cm – 184 cm (4.95 ft – 6.04 ft). In short, it won’t be difficult to find the right one for you.