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Ariel Sport Disc (2012-2013), RRP £500.00

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Specialized says

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 Sport Disc Step-Through features a A1 Premium Aluminium frame with women's recreational geometry, Tektro Draco hydraulic disc brake, and a 75mm-travel SR Suntour fork for a plush ride.

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About this bike

Type	Hybrid / Town
Gender/Age	Women
Production years	2012-2013
RRP	£500.00
Sizes	S, M, L (Frame size guide)
Colours	Satin Black/White/Electric Blue
Frame type	Hardtail
Frame material	Aluminium
Frame description	Step-Through A1 Premium Aluminium w/ smooth welding, women's recreational geometry and tubesets, fender and rack braze-ons, forged dropouts, and kickstand mount
Gears	27
Fork Travel	75mm
Wheel Size	700c

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Specifications

Braking

Brake Caliper Front	Tektro Draco hydraulic disc brake, dual piston, 160mm rotor
Brake Caliper Rear	Tektro Draco hydraulic disc brake, dual piston, 160mm rotor
Brake Levers	Tektro Draco hydraulic disc brake, dual piston w/ women's shorter reach levers

Drive

Bottom Bracket	Square taper, cartridge bearing, double crank stop
Cassette (Rear Cogs)	Shimano 9-speed, 11-32t
Chain	KMC X-9, 9-speed, reusable Missing Link
Chainring(s)	44/35/26, w/ chainguard
Crank	SR Suntour, 9-speed, square spindle, w/ chainguard
Pedals	Composite plastic body, loose ball w/ reflectors

Gearing

Derailleur Front	Shimano M390, 31.8mm clamp, top-swing, dual-pull
Derailleur Rear	Shimano Acera, 9-speed, top normal
Gears	27
Shifter(s)	Shimano SL-M390, 9-speed, Rapidfire

General

Extras	Chain stay protector, derailleur hanger, clear coat, owners manual
Grips	Women's Body Geometry Contour
Handlebar	Alloy riser bar, 8 backsweep, 6 upsweep, 25mm rise, 25.4mm
Headset	FSA Ahead, 1-1/8" cold forged Cr-Mo cups, loose ball
Saddle	Women's Body Geometry Riva, 155mm width
Seat Post	Alloy, 2-bolt head, 12.5mm offset, 27.2mm
Seat Release / Collar	31.8mm, extruded and machined alloy
Stem	Melt-forged alloy, 4-bolt, 20 rise, 25.4mm clamp

Suspension

Fork Travel	75mm
Forks	SR Suntour SF11-NVX-DS-MLO, alloy lower, 28mm stanchions, coil spring, mechanical LO, custom women's coil spring, 75mm travel

Wheels

Hub Front	Disc hub, loose ball, double-sealed, ground race, dual-lock nuts w/ 17mm contact side, QR
Hub Rear	Disc hub, loose ball, double-sealed, ground race, dual lock nuts w/ 19mm contact side, QR
Inner Tubes	Schrader valve
Rims	Alex Disc alloy 700c, double-wall w/ CNC side walls, pinned, 32h
Spokes	Stainless, 2.0mm (14g)
Tire Front	Specialized Borough XC Sport, 60 TPI, wire bead, 700x45c
Tire Rear	Specialized Borough XC Sport, 60 TPI, wire bead, 700x45c
Wheel Size	700c

UK warranty

Specialized bicycles carry a lifetime warranty on the frame; this warranty is not extendable to or transferable from the original owner. Front forks, FSR frame stays and all other components are covered by the UK s statutory 2-year warranty. Specialized own branded suspension units carry a 5 year limited warranty; this warranty is void if regular servicing is not carried out.

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