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2016 Ariel

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Take your fitness to new and adventurous levels with the Ariel, a bike that’ll see…

Product Details

Take your fitness to new and adventurous levels with the Ariel, a bike that’ll see you tackling workouts on paved or dirt surfaces with equal confidence. Its premium Aluminium frame is designed with Women's Fitness Geometry and will keep you comfortable while you’re burning up the miles. With its reliable and easy-to-maintain rim brakes to help you scrub speed or stop on a dime, and features that are as versatile as they are efficient, you’ll find yourself consistently needing to set new goals to achieve in your fitness quest.

Designed for women who want to mix adventure with fitness, the hard-working, sturdy A1 Premium Aluminium frame features Women’s Fitness Geometry—meaning you’ll go fast with maximum efficiency, but without the discomfort of an aggressive ride position. The more comfortable you are, the longer you’ll ride.
Designed for women who want to mix adventure with fitness, the hard-working, sturdy A1 Premium Aluminium frame features Women’s Fitness Geometry—meaning you’ll go fast with maximum efficiency, but without the discomfort of an aggressive ride position. The more comfortable you are, the longer you’ll ride.
Designed for women who want to mix adventure with fitness, the hard-working, sturdy A1 Premium Aluminium frame features Women’s Fitness Geometry—meaning you’ll go fast with maximum efficiency, but without the discomfort of an aggressive ride position. The more comfortable you are, the longer you’ll ride.

Technical Specifications

FRAMESET

FRAME

Specialized A1 Premium Aluminium, Women's Fitness Geometry, women's double-butted tube sets, forged dropouts, fender/rack mounts

HEADSET

FSA, semi-integrated bearings

SEAT BINDER

Alloy, 31.8mm

SUSPENSION

FORK

Custom SR Suntour NEX, custom Multi-Circuit Damping, custom coil spring weights, 60mm travel, hydraulic lockout, alloy lowers, Hi-Ten stanchions, V-brake mount

WHEELS

RIMS

Alloy, double-wall

FRONT HUB

Double-sealed, QR, 32h

REAR HUB

Double-sealed, QR, 32h

SPOKES

Stainless, 14g

FRONT TYRE

Specialized Trigger Sport, 60TPI, BlackBelt protection, 700x38mm

REAR TYRE

Specialized Trigger Sport, 60TPI, BlackBelt protection, 700x38mm

DRIVETRAIN

FRONT DERAILLEUR

Shimano FD-M191, top swing, dual pull

REAR DERAILLEUR

Shimano Altus, 8-speed

SHIFT LEVERS

Shimano SL-M310, RapidFire Plus, 8-speed

CASSETTE

Shimano, 8-speed, 12-32t

CHAIN

KMC X8, 8-speed, w/ reusable MissingLink

CRANKSET

Specialized Stout, forged alloy, 48/36/26T, w/ chainguard

BOTTOM BRACKET

Square taper, cartridge bearings

COCKPIT

HANDLEBARS

Specialized, 6061 alloy, 8-degree backsweep, 5-degree upsweep, 25mm rise, 25.4mm

GRIPS

Specialized Body Geometry XCT Women's, lock-on, closed end

SADDLE

Body Geometry Women's Riva Sport Plus, steel rails, 155mm

SEATPOST

Alloy, 2-bolt, micro-adjust, 12.5mm offset, 27.2mm

STEM

Forged alloy, 4-bolt, 10-degree rise

BRAKES

FRONT BRAKE

V-brake, alloy, linear pull

REAR BRAKE

V-brake, alloy, linear pull

BRAKE LEVERS

Alloy

ACCESSORIES

PEDALS

Plastic, 9/16", 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

Manual Downloads

2016 Rider/Bike Weight Limits and Terrain Conditions

Specialized Bicycle Owner's Manual (All Languages)

Specialized Limited Warranty Policy for Bicycles

Specialized Bicycle Owner's Manual Addendum: Riding With Kids

Rider Reviews

1 Reviews

05/05/2023

My likes to the bike Ariel Specialized

I've like all the contents of the bike especially the break systems and shifting of Deore Shimano.I've never drive an amazing bike as i drive this Specialized. I so like it. Thanks very much for your efforts Specialized Inc.

Would Recommend?: Yes!

Name:: El d.

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