2012 Ariel Step-Through
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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 Step-Through features a A1 Premium Aluminum 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 Aluminum 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 provides a capable and plush ride
Durable, double-walled 700c alloy rims can handle varied terrain
Specialized Borough XC Sport 700x45c tires roll fast, yet have enough bite for the trail
SR Suntour 8-speed triple crankset gives her all the gears she needs for varied terrain, with a chainguard for added protection
Body Geometry Women's Riva 155mm saddle combines generous padding and durable scuff guards for all-day performance and comfort
Shimano Acera 8-speed rear derailleur for crisp and reliable shifting
Technical Specifications
FRAMESET
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
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-700C, alloy lower, 28mm stanchions, custom women's coil spring, 75mm travel
WHEELS
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 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 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
COCKPIT
SEATPOST
Alloy, 2-bolt head, 12.5mm offset, 27.2mm
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
SADDLE
Women's Body Geometry Riva, 155mm width
BRAKES
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
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
| S | M | L | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top Tube Length (Horizontal) | 572mm | 592mm | 612mm |
| Seat Tube Length, Center to Top | 381mm | 432mm | 482mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 65mm | 65mm | 65mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 292mm | 292mm | 292mm |
| Wheel Base | 1089mm | 1109mm | 1130mm |
| Standover Height | 596mm | 599mm | 622mm |
| Stack | 627mm | 637mm | 646mm |
| Reach | 380mm | 398mm | 415mm |
| Head Tube Length | 100mm | 110mm | 120mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 70° | 70° | 70° |
| Chainstay Length | 455mm | 455mm | 455mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 73° | 73° | 73° |
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