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2012 Ariel Disc

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

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Gloss White/Black/Electric Blue

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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 Disc Step-Through features a A1 Premium Aluminium frame with women's recreational geometry, Tektro Novela disc brakes, and a 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. Fender/rack braze-ons for versatility.
Step-through A1 Premium Aluminium frame with women's recreational geometry and tubesets for a lightweight and confidence inspiring ride. Fender/rack braze-ons for versatility.
Specialized Borough XC Sport 700c tyres roll fast, yet have enough bite for the trail
Body Geometry Women's Riva 155mm saddle combines generous padding and durable scuff guards for all-day performance and comfort
SR Suntour 8 speed triple crankset gives you all the gears you need for varied terrain, with a chainguard for added protection
Step-through A1 Premium Aluminium frame with women's recreational geometry and tubesets for a lightweight and confidence inspiring ride. Fender/rack braze-ons for versatility.
Step-through A1 Premium Aluminium frame with women's recreational geometry and tubesets for a lightweight and confidence inspiring ride. Fender/rack braze-ons for versatility.

Technical Specifications

FRAMESET

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

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, alloy lower, 28mm stanchions, 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 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

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

Tektro Novela mechanical disc brake, dual pad angle adj., post mount, 160mm rotor

REAR BRAKE

Tektro Novela mechanical disc brake, dual pad angle adj., post mount, 160mm rotor

BRAKE LEVERS

Tektro, die cast lever, included w/ brake

ACCESSORIES

PEDALS

Composite plastic body, loose ball w/ reflectors

* Weights based on production painted frames as pictured. Actual weights will vary based on colourway, 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°