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 Altus, Shimano -
Suspension Hardtail -
Drivetrain 3 × 8 -
Brakes Rim
Sizing
Recommended size guide.
SM
158cm - 170cm
MD
168cm - 179cm
LG
176cm - 187cm
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Step-Through 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-NVX-700C, alloy lower, 28mm 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
5mm QR, steel axle, loose ball, sealed, dual-lock nuts
Rear Hub
Double-sealed, dual lock nuts, 5mm QR
Rims
Alex alloy 700c, double-wall w/ CNC sidewalls, 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
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 | SM | MD | LG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.65 mm | 1.6 mm | 1.56 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 292 mm | 292 mm | 292 mm |
| Front Center | 642 mm | 662 mm | 683 mm |
| Rake | 51 mm | 49 mm | 50 mm |
| Trail | 73 mm | 75 mm | 74 mm |
| Stack | 625 mm | 635 mm | 644 mm |
| Reach | 378 mm | 396 mm | 413 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 570 mm | 590 mm | 610 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 73 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 381 mm | 432 mm | 482 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 70 ° | 70 ° | 70 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 100 mm | 110 mm | 120 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 453 mm | 453 mm | 453 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1087 mm | 1107 mm | 1128 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 65 mm | 65 mm | 65 mm |
| Standover Height | 594 mm | 597 mm | 620 mm |
| Wheels | 700 | 700 | 700 |
| Rider Min Height | 158 cm | 168 cm | 176 cm |
| Rider Max Height | 170 cm | 179 cm | 187 cm |
About this model
Ariel Step-Through completes the Specialized Ariel model. Specialized released 45 bikes variations of this model so far. Take a sneak peek at all Specialized Ariel bikes models from 2012, by clicking here.
Safety
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Ariel Step-Through components
Fork
This bike has the SunTour fork installed. The fork’s travel is 75mm. Bike forks are good shock absorbers and provide a smooth ride and a great experience. To sum it all, when buying a bike, ensure that you look for a fork capable of decent travel.
Fork material
Ariel Step-Through 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
The Ariel Step-Through 2012 bike is equipped with 700c aluminum wheels when leaving the factory. These wheels are the most used kind for road bikes in general. 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 Step-Through has Rim brakes installed. Rim brakes are cheaper than hydraulic brakes, and also easier to maintain. However, you could spend a little extra and get a bike that has hydraulic brakes.
Sizes
Ariel Step-Through comes in 3 sizes, that range from 158 cm – 187 cm (5.18 ft – 6.14 ft). In conclusion, finding one for you shouldn’t be a problem.