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Specialized Ariel Sport Step-Through (2012)

General

Product Category
Brand Specialized
ModelAriel Sport Step-Through
SizeXs, S, M, L
ColorGloss Crimson/White/Black, Satin Charcoal/White/Black

Specific

Bottom bracketSquare taper, cartridge bearing, double crank stop
Brake leversAlloy "V"-brake, two-finger, linear pull
BrakesDie cast, alloy "V" brake, 1pc. pad
CassetteShimano 9-speed, 11-32t
ChainKMC X-9, 9-speed, reusable Missing Link
CranksetSR Suntour, 9-speed, square spindle, w/ chainguard 44/35/26
FeaturesWith 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 Sport Step-Through features a A1 Premium Aluminum frame with women's recreational geometry, Shimano Acera 9-speed rear derailleur for crisp shifting, and a 75mm-travel SR Suntour fork for a plush ride
Fork typeSR Suntour SF11-NVX-MLO, alloy lower, 28mm stanchions, coil spring, mechanical LO, custom women's coil spring, 75mm travel
Frame typeStep-Through A1 Premium Aluminum w/ smooth welding, women's recreational geometry and tubesets, fender and rack braze-ons, forged dropouts, and kickstand mount
Front derailleurShimano M390, 31.8mm clamp, top-swing, dual-pull
HeadsetFSA Ahead, 1-1/8" cold forged Cr-Mo cups, loose ball
Hub frontLoose ball, sealed, dual-lock nuts, QR
Hub rearLoose ball, double-sealed, dual lock nuts, QR
PedalsComposite plastic body, loose ball w/ reflectors
Rear derailleurShimano Acera, 9-speed, top normal
Recommended forcommute, recreation
Rims typeAlex alloy 700c, double-wall w/ CNC side walls, pinned, 32h
SaddleWomen's Body Geometry Riva, 155mm width
ShiftersShimano SL-M390, 9-speed, Rapidfire
SpokesStainless, 2.0mm (14g)
StemMelt-forged alloy, 4-bolt, 20º rise, 25.4mm clamp
TiresSpecialized Borough XC Sport, 60 TPI, wire bead, 700x45c
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