Specialized Ariel Comp Disc 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 Comp Disc Step-Through features a A1 Premium Aluminium frame with women's recreational geometry, and 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. Mudguard/rack braze-ons for versatility.
• SR Suntour 75mm-travel custom women's coil sprung fork with hydraulic lockout and magnesium lowers provides a lightweight and responsive ride
• Specialized Borough XC Sport 700c tyres roll fast, yet have enough bite for the trail
• Shimano Alivio 9-speed triple crankset with Octalink spline for optimal power transfer and hassle-free shifting
• Shimano hydraulic disc brakes assure solid, worry-free braking performance 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-NRX-D-LO, mag. lower, Cr-Mo stanchions, hydraulic LO,custom women's coil spring, 75mm travel
  HEADSET: FSA Ahead, 1-1/8" cold forged Cr-Mo cups, loose ball
  STEM: 3D forged alloy, 6º rise, 31.8mm clamp
  HANDLEBARS: Alloy riser bar, double butted alloy , 8º backsweep, 6º upsweep, 25mm rise, 31.8mm
  GRIPS: Women's Body Geometry Contour
  FRONT BRAKE: Shimano BR-M446, hydraulic disc brake, 160mm rotor
  REAR BRAKE: Shimano BR-M446, hydraulic disc brake, 160mm rotor
  BRAKE LEVERS: Shimano BRM-446, hydraulic lever, included w/ brake
  FRONT DERAILLEUR: Shimano Alivio, 31.8mm clamp, top-swing, dual-pull
  REAR DERAILLEUR: Shimano Deore Shadow, 9-speed, SGS cage
  SHIFT LEVERS: Shimano Alivio, 9-speed, rapid-fire
  CASSETTE: Shimano 9-speed, 11-32t
  CHAIN: KMC X-9, 9-speed, reusable Missing Link
  CRANKSET: Shimano Alivio, 9-speed w/ chainguard
  CHAINRINGS: 48/36/26, w/ chainguard
  BOTTOM BRACKET: Shimano, Octalink spline, cartridge bearing, 68mm
  PEDALS: Lightweight alloy, loose ball, w/ reflectors
  RIMS: Alex Disc alloy 700c, double-wall w/ CNC side walls, pinned, 32h
  FRONT HUB: Disc hub, loose ball, high-lo flange, machined disc side, dual lock nuts w/ 19mm contact, QR
  REAR HUB: Disc hub, loose ball, high-lo flange, machined disc mount, double-sealed, ground race, dual lock nuts w/ 19mm contact side, 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: Chain stay protector, derailleur hanger, owners manual