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2012 Ariel Sport Disc

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With elements of both a road bike and mountain bike, the Ariel is for the female…

Product Details

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 Sport Disc features an A1 Premium Aluminum frame with women's recreational geometry, Tektro Draco hydraulic disc brake, and a 75mm-travel SR Suntour fork for a plush ride.

A1 Premium Aluminum frame with women's recreational geometry and tubesets for a lightweight and confidence inspiring ride. Fender/rack braze-ons for versatility.
Durable, double-walled 700c alloy rims can handle varied terrain
Specialized Borough XC Sport 700c tires roll fast, yet have enough bite for the trail
SR Suntour 9speed triple crankset gives you all the gears you need for varied terrain, with a chainguard for added protection
Tektro Draco hydraulic disc brakes with dual pistons and women's shorter reach levers assure precision braking and fit
Body Geometry Women's Riva 155mm saddle combines generous padding and durable scuff guards for all-day performance and comfort
SR Suntour 75mm-travel custom women's coil sprung fork with lockout and alloy lowers provides a capable and plush ride.

Technical Specifications

FRAMESET

FRAME

A1 Premium Aluminum w/ smooth welding, women's recreational geometry and tubesets, fender and rack braze-ons, forged dropouts, and kickstand mount

HEADSET

FSA Ahead, 1-1/8"" cold forged Cr-Mo cups, loose ball

SEAT BINDER

31.8mm, extruded and machined alloy

SUSPENSION

REAR SHOCK

FORK

SR Suntour SF11-NVX-DS-MLO, alloy lower, 28mm stanchions, coil spring, mechanical LO, custom women's coil spring, 75mm travel

WHEELS

RIMS

Alex Disc alloy 700c, double-wall w/ CNC side walls, pinned, 32h

FRONT HUB

Disc hub, loose ball, double-sealed, ground race, dual-lock nuts w/ 17mm contact side, QR

REAR HUB

Disc hub, loose ball, double-sealed, ground race, dual lock nuts w/ 19mm contact side, QR

SPOKES

Stainless, 2.0mm (14g)

FRONT TIRE

Specialized Borough XC Sport, 60 TPI, wire bead, 700x45c

REAR TIRE

Specialized Borough XC Sport, 60 TPI, wire bead, 700x45c

INNER TUBES

Schrader valve

DRIVETRAIN

FRONT DERAILLEUR

Shimano M390, 31.8mm clamp, top-swing, dual-pull

REAR DERAILLEUR

Shimano Acera, 9-speed, top normal

SHIFT LEVERS

Shimano M390, 9-speed, Rapidfire

CASSETTE

Shimano 9-speed, 11-32t

CHAIN

KMC X-9, 9-speed, reusable Missing Link

CRANKSET

SR Suntour, 9-speed, square spindle w/ chainguard

CHAINRINGS

44/35/26, w/ chainguard

BOTTOM BRACKET

Square taper, cartridge bearing, double crank stop

COCKPIT

SEATPOST

Alloy, 2-bolt head, 12.5mm offset, 27.2mm

STEM

Melt-forged alloy, 4-bolt, 20º rise, 25.4mm clamp

HANDLEBARS

Alloy riser bar, 8º backsweep, 6º upsweep, 25mm rise, 25.4mm

GRIPS

Women's Body Geometry Contour

SADDLE

Women's Body Geometry Riva, 155mm width

BRAKES

FRONT BRAKE

Tektro Draco hydraulic disc brake, dual piston, 160mm rotor

REAR BRAKE

Tektro Draco hydraulic disc brake, dual piston, 160mm rotor

BRAKE LEVERS

Tektro Draco hydraulic disc brake, dual piston w/ women's shorter reach levers

ACCESSORIES

PEDALS

Composite plastic body, loose ball w/ reflectors

* Weights based on production painted frames as pictured. Actual weights will vary based on colorway, frame size, and component variation. Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Geometry

	XS	S	M	L
Top Tube Length (Horizontal)	552mm	572mm	592mm	612mm
Top Tube Length (Actual)	555mm	564mm	574mm	588mm
Seat Tube Length, Center to Top	330mm	381mm	432mm	482mm
Bottom Bracket Drop	65mm	65mm	65mm	65mm
Bottom Bracket Height	292mm	292mm	292mm	292mm
Wheel Base	1068mm	1088mm	1109mm	1129mm
Standover Height	662mm	682mm	720mm	754mm
Stack	618mm	618mm	627mm	637mm
Reach	363mm	383mm	400mm	418mm
Head Tube Length	100mm	100mm	110mm	120mm
Head Tube Angle	70°	70°	70°	70°
Chainstay Length	455mm	455mm	455mm	455mm
Seat Tube Angle	73.5°	73.5°	73.5°	73°