Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 700c -
Fork SunTour -
Groupset Altus, Tourney -
Suspension Hardtail -
Drivetrain 3 × 7 -
Brakes Rim
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Step-thru Specialized A1 Premium Aluminium frame w/ smooth welding, fender and rack braze-ons, forged drop outs and kickstand mount
Suspension Fork
SR SunTour SF11-NVX-700C, alloy lower, 28mm stanchions, coil spring
Rear Shock
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Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Altus, 7-speed
Front Derailleur
Shimano FD-TX51, 31.8mm clamp, top swing, dual pull
Shift Levers
Shimano, SL-M310, 7-speed rapid fire
Cassette
SRAM PG-730, 7-speed, 12-32t
Crank
SR SunTour Square taper spline, replaceable outer ring, w/ chainguard
Bottom Bracket
Cartridge bearing, square spindle with crank stop right side and capless bolts
Chain
KMC Z7
Pedals
Composite plastic body, loose ball w/ reflectors
Wheels
Front Hub
Double sealed, ground race, dual lock nuts w/ 17mm contact side, 5mm QR
Rear Hub
Double sealed, ground race, dual lock nuts w/ 19mm contact side, 5mm QR
Rims
Alloy double wall, 32h
Spokes
2mm (14g) stainless
Tires
Specialized Borough XC Sport, 700x45c, 60TPI, wire bead
Brakes
Brakes
Die cast, alloy ""V"" brake, 60mm 1pc. pad
Brake Levers
""V""-brake, Linear pull
Cockpit
Stem
Melt-forged alloy, 20 degree rise, 25.4mm clamp
Handlebar
Hi-Ten riser bar, 25.4mm, 32mm rise, 640mm wide, 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
About this model
Ariel Step Thru 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 2011, by clicking 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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If you want an acceptable Fitness bike you should know that the average price is 656$. However, even if your budget is less than the average, you might still be able to get a top-quality Fitness bike. To make sure you don’t pay a higher amount than normal for your bike, always do some components analysis and read reviews.
Ariel Step Thru components
Fork
The fork installed on this bike is the SunTour model. The travel on this model is mm. 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
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
The wheels on Ariel Step Thru are the 700c aluminum type. 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 Thru 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 has one size only, so it might not fit you. In short, make sure you double-check if it fits you.