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Ariel Elite

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2010 Ariel Elite

As the only true women's-specific hybrid bike on the market, our Ariel is your all-access pass to road and mountain riding. For women who want one stable and lightweight bike to cover all bases, the Ariel's ultra low standover height, 700c tires and MTB drivetrain make it light and nimble on the road, but strong and capable on the trail.

Technical Specifications

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FRAMESET

FRAME

Ariel A1 Premium Aluminum, low standover women's geometry frame, forged dropouts w/ replaceable hanger, integrated kickstand mount

HEADSET

1-1/8"" threadless, sealed loose ball bearings

SEAT BINDER

Forged alloy

SUSPENSION

FORK

SR SunTour SF10-NVX-MLO 700C, alloy lower, 75mm travel, 28mm stanchions, coil spring, mechanical lock-out

WHEELS

FRONT TIRE

Specialized Borough XC Sport 700x45c, 60TPI, wire bead

REAR TIRE

Specialized Borough XC Sport 700x45c, 60TPI, wire bead

INNER TUBES

Schraeder valve

RIMS

Alex Crosstrail, 700c, alloy double wall w/ machine sidewalls, 32h

FRONT HUB

Forged alloy, double sealed, ground race, QR

REAR HUB

Forged alloy, double sealed, ground race, cassette, QR, 32h

SPOKES

1.8mm (15g) stainless

DRIVETRAIN

FRONT DERAILLEUR

Shimano FD-M590, 31.8mm clamp, top swing, dual pull

REAR DERAILLEUR

Shimano Deore, 9-speed

SHIFT LEVERS

Shimano Deore 9-speed, rapid fire

CASSETTE

Shimano CS-HG50, 9-speed, 11-32t

CHAIN

KMC X-9, 9-speed w/ reusable Missing Link

CRANKSET

Sugino XD500TG w/ chainguard

CHAINRINGS

48 x 36 x 26T, w/ chainguard

BOTTOM BRACKET

Cartridge bearing, square spindle with crank stop right side and capless bolts

COCKPIT

STEM

Forged alloy, 2-bolt, 25.4mm, 10 degree rise

HANDLEBARS

Alloy riser bar, 25.4mm, 25mm rise, 620mm wide, 8 degree back sweep, 8 degree up

GRIPS

Specialized Myka, closed end, 130mm

SADDLE

Specialized Body Geometry XC women's, front and rear bumpers, 155mm width

SEATPOST

Alloy, 2-bolt forged head, 12.5mm offset, 27.2mm

BRAKES

FRONT BRAKE

Alloy linear pull, 1pc. pad

REAR BRAKE

Alloy linear pull, 1pc. pad

BRAKE LEVERS

V-Brake, Linear pull

ACCESSORIES

PEDALS

Composite platform body, sealed loose ball bearings

* 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

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Seat-Tube Angle74°74°74°73.5°
Head-Tube Length100mm110mm120mm130mm
Seat-Post Length0mm0mm0mm0mm
Head-Tube Angle70°70°70°70.5°
Chain-Stay Length455mm455mm455mm455mm
Top-Tube Length, Horizontal575mm580mm595mm610mm
Front-Center643mm649mm664mm668mm
Stand-Over Height698mm737mm775mm812mm
Seat-Tube Length, B-B Center to Top381mm432mm483mm533mm
Fork Rake38mm38mm38mm38mm
B-B Drop65mm65mm65mm65mm
Trail88mm88mm88mm85mm
Wheelbase1090mm1096mm1111mm1115mm
Geometry

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