Specialized Ariel 2012

With elements of both a road bike and mountain bike, the Ariel is for the female rider looking to zip through the weekday commute and head out for weekend adventure. The Ariel Step-Through features a A1 Premium Aluminium frame with women's recreational geometry, Body Geometry Women's Riva saddle, and a 75mm-travel SR Suntour fork for a plush ride.

• Step-through A1 Premium Aluminium frame with women's recreational geometry and tubesets for a lightweight and confidence inspiring ride. Fender/rack braze-ons for versatility.
• SR Suntour 75mm-travel custom women's coil sprung fork with alloy lowers and lockout makes a capable and plush ride.
• Durable, double-walled 700c alloy rims can handle varied terrain
• Specialized Borough XC Sport 700c tyres roll fast, yet have enough bite for the trail
• SR Suntour 8 speed triple crankset gives you all the gears you need for varied terrain, with a chainguard for added protection
• Tektro Novela mechanical disc brakes for solid braking and easy maintenance under any conditions
• Body Geometry Women's Riva 155mm saddle combines generous padding and durable scuff guards for all-day performance and comfort

  FRAME: Step-Through A1 Premium Aluminium w/ smooth welding, women's recreational geometry and tubesets, fender and rack braze-ons, forged dropouts, and kickstand mount
  FORK: SR Suntour SF11-NVX-700C, alloy lower, 28mm stanchions, custom women's coil spring, 75mm travel
  HEADSET: FSA Ahead, 1-1/8" cold forged Cr-Mo cups, loose ball
  STEM: Melt-forged alloy, 4-bolt, 20º rise, 25.4mm clamp
  HANDLEBARS: Hi-Ten riser bar, 640mm wide, 35mm rise, 8º backsweep, 4º upsweep, 25.4mm
  GRIPS: Women's Body Geometry Contour
  FRONT BRAKE: Die cast, alloy "V" brake, 1pc. pad
  REAR BRAKE: Die cast, alloy "V" brake, 1pc. pad
  BRAKE LEVERS: Alloy "V"-brake, two-finger, linear pull
  FRONT DERAILLEUR: Shimano FDM-191, 31.8mm clamp, top-swing, dual-pull
  REAR DERAILLEUR: Shimano Altus, 8-speed, top normal
  SHIFT LEVERS: Shimano M310, 8-speed, Rapidfire
  CASSETTE: Shimano 8-speed, 11-32t
  CHAIN: KMC X-8, 8-speed, reusable Missing Link
  CRANKSET: SR Suntour, 8-speed, square taper spindle, replaceable outer ring, w/ chainguard
  CHAINRINGS: 48/38/28, w/ chainguard
  BOTTOM BRACKET: Square taper, cartridge bearing, double crank stop
  PEDALS: Composite plastic body, loose ball w/ reflectors
  RIMS: Alex alloy 700c, double-wall w/ CNC sidewalls, pinned, 32h
  FRONT HUB: 5mm QR, steel axle, loose ball, sealed, dual-lock nuts
  REAR HUB: Double-sealed, dual lock nuts, 5mm QR
  SPOKES: Stainless, 2.0mm (14g)
  FRONT TYRE: Specialized Borough XC Sport, 60 TPI, wire bead, 700x45c
  REAR TYRE: Specialized Borough XC Sport, 60 TPI, wire bead, 700x45c
  INNER TUBES: Schrader valve
  SADDLE: Women's Body Geometry Riva, 155mm width
  SEATPOST: Alloy, 2-bolt head, 12.5mm offset, 27.2mm
  SEAT BINDER: 31.8mm, extruded and machined alloy
  NOTES: Chainstay protector, derailleur hanger, owners manual