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2009 Ariel Elite

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As the only true, women's-specific hybrid bike available, the new Ariel is your all-access…

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Gloss Black/White

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Product Details

As the only true, women's-specific hybrid bike available, the new Ariel is your all-access pass to road and mountain riding. Its lightweight and versatile women's frame, MTB-adapted geometry, riser bar and mountain-capable fork create the perfect riding position for combined stability and agility across both pavement and dirt.

The Ariel Elite’s A1 Premium Aluminum frame has rack and fender braze-ons so you have options for carrying gear, forged dropouts add extra strength.
The 75mm-travel suspension fork uses coil springs for smooth action and features a mechanical lockout for added efficiency on climbs.
The Shimano DEORE 9-speed rear derailleur offers reliable shifting over the long haul.
The high-volume Borough XC Sport 700x45c tire rolls fast, its shoulder knobs let you corner with confidence.
The saddle uses our patented Body Geometry cutout to keep blood flowing to your soft parts.

Technical Specifications

FRAMESET

FRAME

Specialized A1 Premium Aluminum, low standover frame with Designs for Women geometry, forged dropouts w/ replaceable 98954020 hanger, integrated kickstand mount

HEADSET

Specialized 1-1/8"" threadless, loose ball

SEAT BINDER

Specialized forged alloy

SUSPENSION

FORK

RST Neon Pro ML700, 75mm, 1-1/8"" threadless Hi-Ten steerer, 28.6mm stanchions, 1pc. alloy lower w/ disc mount, coil/mcu w/ preload adj., spring type seal

WHEELS

FRONT TIRE

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

REAR TIRE

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

INNER TUBES

Specialized schraeder valve

RIMS

Specialized/Alex Crosstrail, 700c, double wall w/ machine sidewalls and eyelets, 32h

FRONT HUB

Specialized, forged alloy, double sealed, ground race, 32h

REAR HUB

Specialized, forged alloy, double sealed, ground race, cassette, QR, 32h

SPOKES

1.8mm (15g) stainless

DRIVETRAIN

FRONT DERAILLEUR

Shimano FD-M530, 31.8mm clamp, top swing, dual pull

REAR DERAILLEUR

Shimano Deore

SHIFT LEVERS

Shimano Deore SL- M531, 9-speed, rapid fire

CASSETTE

Shimano HG-50, 9-speed, 11-32t

CHAIN

KMC X9 w/ reuseable Missing Link

CRANKSET

Sugino XD500TG w/ chainguard

CHAINRINGS

48A x 36A x 26S

BOTTOM BRACKET

FSA BB-7420, cartridge bearings, 68mm x 122.5mm for 47.5mm chain line

COCKPIT

STEM

Specialized forged alloy, 2-bolt, 25.4mm, 15 degree rise

HANDLEBARS

Specialized alloy riser bar, 25.4mm, 25mm rise, 620mm wide, 8 degree back sweep, 8 degree up

GRIPS

Myka, closed end, 130mm

SADDLE

Specialized Body Geometry, 155mm width, front and rear bumpers

SEATPOST

Specialized alloy two bolt head, 27.2mm

BRAKES

FRONT BRAKE

Alloy linear pull w/ adj. housing, 1pc. pad

REAR BRAKE

Alloy linear pull w/ adj. housing, 1pc. pad

BRAKE LEVERS

Specialized linear pull

ACCESSORIES

PEDALS

Composite body, 9/16""

* 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

	38 - XS	43 - S	49 - M	53 - L
Ground-Top	65mm	65mm	65mm	65mm
Seat-Tube Angle	99°	96°	96°	92°
Head-Tube Length	170mm	170mm	170mm	175mm
Head-Tube Angle	638°	645°	665°	674°
Chain-Stay Length	43mm	43mm	43mm	43mm
Top-Tube Length, Horizontal	74mm	74mm	74mm	73.5mm
Front-Center	120mm	120mm	130mm	140mm
Handle-Bar Width	350mm	350mm	350mm	350mm
Stand-Over Height	90mm	90mm	90mm	105mm
Seat-Tube Length, B-B Center to Top	442mm	442mm	442mm	442mm
Fork Rake	1072mm	1078mm	1099mm	1108mm
B-B Drop	68.5mm	69mm	69mm	69.5mm
Stack	381mm	432mm	483mm	533mm
Reach	575mm	580mm	595mm	610mm
Trail	687mm	730mm	767mm	800mm
Wheelbase	620mm	620mm	620mm	620mm