2018 Ariel Elite Carbon
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The most important part of a fitness journey is that you're following a path, not…
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The most important part of a fitness journey is that you're following a path, not what kind of terrain lies beneath your tires. And it's precisely this philosophy that lies behind the Ariel Elite Carbon.
To make sure that you can mix things up between the road and dirt, it comes equipped with a suspension fork that houses our Fitness Brain technology for fast, efficient, and intuitive use over any surface. And to build on this blend of comfort and speed, the frame is built from our ultra-lightweight FACT 9r carbon fiber with a women's-specific geometry that's made to fit just right from the minute you get on the bike.
Add in a mix of performance driven components from the likes of Shimano, powerful Tektro hydraulic disc brakes, and rack/fender mounts, and you'll be riding with confidence in no time—no matter where you choose to ride.
Working with our Body Geometry team, we designed a frame that strikes the optimal balance between comfort and efficiency. The FACT 9r carbon fiber keeps the bike ultra-light and efficient, while the rack, fender, and disc mounts give you an incredibly versatile package.
An SR Suntour NCX fork features 60mm of coil-sprung travel that takes the sting out of bumpy terrain, while our Fitness Brain technology promotes more climbing and pedaling efficiency.
Braking duties are handled by TRP Flow Set Control hydraulic disc brakes to ensure effective, consistent, and reliable power through any type of terrain or conditions.
Technical Specifications
FRAMESET
FRAME
Specialized FACT 9r carbon, Fitness Geometry, internal cable routing, integrated headset, flat mount disc, rack mounts, Plug + Play fender mounts
SEAT BINDER
Included w/ frame
WHEELS
RIMS
700C disc, 24mm rim depth, 23mm internal width, 32h
FRONT HUB
Alloy, 12x100mm thru-axle, 6-bolt disc, sealed bearing, 28h
REAR HUB
Alloy, 135mm QR, 6-bolt disc, 11-speed freehub, loose ball bearing, 28h
SPOKES
Stainless, 14g
FRONT TIRE
Trigger Sport Reflect, 60 TPI, wire bead, 700x38mm
REAR TIRE
Trigger Sport Reflect, 60 TPI, wire bead, 700x38mm
INNER TUBES
Presta, 48mm valve
SUSPENSION
FORK
SR Suntour NCX w/ Specialized Fitness Brain technology, 60mm of travel, 1-1/8" steerer, 12mm thru-axle, fender mounts
DRIVETRAIN
FRONT DERAILLEUR
microSHIFT XCD, 31.8mm clamp, 10-speed
REAR DERAILLEUR
Shimano SLX, Shadow Plus, SGS cage, 10-speed
SHIFT LEVERS
microSHIFT, Flow Set Control, 10-speed
CASSETTE
Sunrace, 10-speed, 11-40t
CHAIN
KMC X10, 10-speed w/ Missing Link™
CRANKSET
FSA V-Drive, 2-piece
CHAINRINGS
44/32T, alloy outer ring, steel inner ring
BOTTOM BRACKET
68mm, BSA
COCKPIT
STEM
Specialized Flowset, integrated, 3D forged alloy, 4-bolt, 12-degree rise, 31.8mm clamp
HANDLEBARS
Double-butted alloy, 9-degree backsweep, 31.8mm
GRIPS
Specialized Body Geometry Women's Flow Set Control grips, lock-on
SADDLE
Specialized Aldia Comp, hollow Cr-Mo rails
SEATPOST
Alloy, 2-bolt, 25mm offset, 27.2mm
BRAKES
REAR BRAKE
TRP Flow Set Control, hydraulic disc, resin pads, flat mount, 140mm rotor
FRONT BRAKE
TRP Flow Set Control, hydraulic disc, metallic pads, post mount, 160mm rotor
ACCESSORIES
PEDALS
Specialized Fitness platform, alloy
* 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crank Length | 165mm | 165mm | 170mm | 170mm |
| Handlebar Width | 640mm | 640mm | 660mm | 660mm |
| Stem Length | 60mm | 75mm | 75mm | 90mm |
| Saddle Width | 155mm | 155mm | 155mm | 155mm |
| Seatpost Length | 350mm | 350mm | 350mm | 350mm |
| Seat Tube Length, BB Center to Top | 330mm | 372mm | 422mm | 472mm |
| Fork Rake | 43mm | 43mm | 43mm | 43mm |
| Standover Height | 698mm | 732mm | 769mm | 806mm |
| Stack | 578mm | 592mm | 608mm | 627mm |
| Reach | 378mm | 390mm | 400mm | 412mm |
| Head Tube Length | 110mm | 125mm | 145mm | 95mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 70° | 70° | 70.5° | 70.5° |
| BB Drop | 65mm | 65mm | 65mm | 65mm |
| Trail | 75mm | 75mm | 78mm | 78mm |
| Front Center | 614mm | 631mm | 641mm | 660mm |
| Chainstay Length | 445mm | 445mm | 445mm | 445mm |
| Wheelbase | 1051mm | 1068mm | 1078mm | 1097mm |
| Top Tube Length, Horizontal | 555mm | 571mm | 586mm | 604mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 73° | 73° | 73° | 73° |
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