Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 700c -
Groupset Acera, Altus -
Suspension Rigid -
Drivetrain 3 × 8 -
Brakes Hydraulic 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
Specialized A1 Premium Aluminium w/ smooth welding, fender and rack braze-ons, forged drop outs and kickstand mount
Suspension Fork
SF11-NVX-DS-MLO, alloy lower, 28mm stanchion, coil spring, mech. LO
Rear Shock
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Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Acera, 8-speed
Front Derailleur
Shimano FD-M191, 31.8mm clamp, top swing, dual pull
Shift Levers
Shimano, SL-M310, 8-speed rapid fire
Cassette
SRAM 8-speed, 11-32t
Crank
SR SunTour Octalink spline, replaceable rings, w/composite anti-jump disc
Bottom Bracket
Octalink spline 68mm
Chain
KMC Z8 w/ reusable Missing Link
Pedals
Composite plastic body, loose ball w/ reflectors
Wheels
Front Hub
Machined disc side flange and mount, sealed bearings, dual lock nuts w/ 19mm contact side
Rear Hub
Machined disc mount & flanges, doubel sealed, ground race, dual lock nuts w/ 19mm contact side
Rims
Alloy double wall, pinned, disc, 32h
Spokes
2mm (14g) stainless
Tires
Specialized Borough XC Sport, 700x45c, 60TPI, wire bead
Brakes
Brakes
Tektro Draco hydraulic disc brake, dual piston
Brake Levers
Hydraulic women's specific lever
Cockpit
Stem
Melt-forged alloy, 20 degree rise, 25.4mm clamp
Handlebar
Alloy riser bar, 25.4mm, 25mm rise, 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
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 |
| Stack | 616 mm | 616 mm | 625 mm | 635 mm |
| Reach | 361 mm | 381 mm | 398 mm | 416 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 538 mm | 558 mm | 578 mm | 598 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 74 ° | 74 ° | 74 ° | 74 ° |
| 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 | 457 mm | 457 mm | 457 mm | 457 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1066 mm | 1086 mm | 1107 mm | 1127 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 Sport Disc is a Specialized Ariel model. Specialized released 45 bikes variations 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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Ariel Sport Disc components
Fork material
Ariel Sport Disc 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
The wheels on Ariel Sport Disc are the 700c aluminum type. 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
For your safety, it is important to have quality breaks on your bike. Specialized Ariel Sport Disc has Hydraulic Disc brakes installed. Hydraulic disc brakes are perfect for mountain biking, road cycling, and commuting. To sum up, these are ideal for anyone.
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, you can easily find one that suits you.