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2018 Ariel Elite Carbon

$1,600

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The most important part of a fitness journey is that you're following a path, not…

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Product Details

The most important part of a fitness journey is that you're following a path, not what kind of terrain lies beneath your tires. And it's precisely this philosophy that lies behind the Ariel Elite Carbon.

To make sure that you can mix things up between the road and dirt, it comes equipped with a suspension fork that houses our Fitness Brain technology for fast, efficient, and intuitive use over any surface. And to build on this blend of comfort and speed, the frame is built from our ultra-lightweight FACT 9r carbon fiber with a women's-specific geometry that's made to fit just right from the minute you get on the bike.

Add in a mix of performance driven components from the likes of Shimano, powerful Tektro hydraulic disc brakes, and rack/fender mounts, and you'll be riding with confidence in no time—no matter where you choose to ride.

Working with our Body Geometry team, we designed a frame that strikes the optimal balance between comfort and efficiency. The FACT 9r carbon fiber keeps the bike ultra-light and efficient, while the rack, fender, and disc mounts give you an incredibly versatile package.
An SR Suntour NCX fork features 60mm of coil-sprung travel that takes the sting out of bumpy terrain, while our Fitness Brain technology promotes more climbing and pedaling efficiency.
Braking duties are handled by TRP Flow Set Control hydraulic disc brakes to ensure effective, consistent, and reliable power through any type of terrain or conditions.

Technical Specifications

FRAMESET

FRAME

Specialized FACT 9r carbon, Fitness Geometry, internal cable routing, integrated headset, flat mount disc, rack mounts, Plug + Play fender mounts

SEAT BINDER

Included w/ frame

SUSPENSION

FORK

SR Suntour NCX w/ Specialized Fitness Brain technology, 60mm of travel, 1-1/8" steerer, 12mm thru-axle, fender mounts

WHEELS

RIMS

700C disc, 24mm rim depth, 23mm internal width, 32h

FRONT HUB

Alloy, 12x100mm thru-axle, 6-bolt disc, sealed bearing, 28h

REAR HUB

Alloy, 135mm QR, 6-bolt disc, 11-speed freehub, loose ball bearing, 28h

SPOKES

Stainless, 14g

FRONT TIRE

Trigger Sport Reflect, 60 TPI, wire bead, 700x38mm

REAR TIRE

Trigger Sport Reflect, 60 TPI, wire bead, 700x38mm

INNER TUBES

Presta, 48mm valve

DRIVETRAIN

FRONT DERAILLEUR

microSHIFT XCD, 31.8mm clamp, 10-speed

REAR DERAILLEUR

Shimano SLX, Shadow Plus, SGS cage, 10-speed

SHIFT LEVERS

microSHIFT, Flow Set Control, 10-speed

CASSETTE

Sunrace, 10-speed, 11-40t

CHAIN

KMC X10, 10-speed w/ Missing Link™

CRANKSET

FSA V-Drive, 2-piece

CHAINRINGS

44/32T, alloy outer ring, steel inner ring

BOTTOM BRACKET

68mm, BSA

COCKPIT

STEM

Specialized Flowset, integrated, 3D forged alloy, 4-bolt, 12-degree rise, 31.8mm clamp

HANDLEBARS

Double-butted alloy, 9-degree backsweep, 31.8mm

GRIPS

Specialized Body Geometry Women's Flow Set Control grips, lock-on

SADDLE

Specialized Aldia Comp, hollow Cr-Mo rails

SEATPOST

Alloy, 2-bolt, 25mm offset, 27.2mm

BRAKES

REAR BRAKE

TRP Flow Set Control, hydraulic disc, resin pads, flat mount, 140mm rotor

FRONT BRAKE

TRP Flow Set Control, hydraulic disc, metallic pads, post mount, 160mm rotor

ACCESSORIES

PEDALS

Specialized Fitness platform, alloy

* 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

	XS	S	M	L
Crank Length	165mm	165mm	170mm	170mm
Handlebar Width	640mm	640mm	660mm	660mm
Stem Length	60mm	75mm	75mm	90mm
Saddle Width	155mm	155mm	155mm	155mm
Seatpost Length	350mm	350mm	350mm	350mm
Seat Tube Length, BB Center to Top	330mm	372mm	422mm	472mm
Fork Rake	43mm	43mm	43mm	43mm
Standover Height	698mm	732mm	769mm	806mm
Stack	578mm	592mm	608mm	627mm
Reach	378mm	390mm	400mm	412mm
Head Tube Length	110mm	125mm	145mm	95mm
Head Tube Angle	70°	70°	70.5°	70.5°
BB Drop	65mm	65mm	65mm	65mm
Trail	75mm	75mm	78mm	78mm
Front Center	614mm	631mm	641mm	660mm
Chainstay Length	445mm	445mm	445mm	445mm
Wheelbase	1051mm	1068mm	1078mm	1097mm
Top Tube Length, Horizontal	555mm	571mm	586mm	604mm
Seat Tube Angle	73°	73°	73°	73°