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 Rim
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, forgeddropouts, and kickstand mount
Suspension Fork
SR Suntour SF11-NVX-MLO, alloy lower, 28mm stanchion, custom women's coil spring, mech. LO, 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
Loose ball, sealed, dual-lock nuts, QR
Rear Hub
Loose ball, double-sealed, dual lock nuts, QR
Rims
Alex 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
Die cast, alloy ""V"" brake, 1pc. pad
Brake Levers
Alloy ""V""-brake, two-finger, linear pull
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 |
Model Overview
Ariel Sport 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 2012, here.
Safety
When you go for a ride, don’t forget to put your helmet on. Moreover, ride with traffic, not against it. This will help you stay visible to drivers and also makes it easier for them to see you.
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Overview of components
Fork
Specialized Ariel Sport 2012 bike is equipped with the SunTour fork, and has 75mm travel. Bike forks absorb the shocks and give you a smooth and pleasant ride. To sum it all, when buying a bike, ensure that you look for a fork capable of decent travel.
Fork material
Ariel Sport 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 size
When leaving the production line, the Ariel Sport model has 700c aluminum wheels. 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 Sport has Rim brakes installed. Rim brakes are cheaper than hydraulic brakes, and also easier to maintain. However, they have problems in wet conditions.
Sizes
This bike is available in 4 sizes. They vary 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.