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2012 Specialized Ariel

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Overview

Brand
Specialized
Model family
Ariel
Model year
2012
Category
Hybrid · sport
Frame material
aluminum
Sizes
XS, S, M, L
Wheel size
700c

Drivetrain

Speeds
8
Groupset
Shimano Altus
Chainrings
3
Electronic
false
Total gears
24

Build

Fork
SR Suntour SF11-NVX-700C, alloy lower, 28mm stanchions, custom women's coil spring, 75mm travel
Stem
Melt-forged alloy, 4-bolt, 20° rise, 25.4mm clamp
Tires
Specialized Borough XC Sport, 60 TPI, wire bead, 700x45c
Brakes
Die cast, alloy "V" brake, 1pc. pad; levers: Alloy "V"-brake, two-finger, linear pull
Saddle
Women's Body Geometry Riva, 155mm width
Wheels
rims: Alex alloy 700c, double-wall w/ CNC side walls, pinned, 32h; front hub: 5mm QR, steel axle, loose ball, sealed, dual-lock nuts; rear hub: Double-sealed, dual lock nuts, 5mm QR; spokes: Stainless, 2.0mm (14g)
Cassette
Shimano 8-speed, 11-32t
Crankset
SR Suntour, 8-speed, square taper spindle, replaceable outer ring, w/ chainguard; chainrings: 48/38/28, w/ chainguard
Seatpost
Alloy, 2-bolt head, 12.5mm offset, 27.2mm
Shifters
Shimano M310, 8-speed, Rapidfire
Handlebar
Hi-Ten riser bar, 640mm wide, 35mm rise, 8° backsweep, 4° upsweep, 25.4mm
Rear derailleur
Shimano Altus, 8-speed, top normal
Travel front mm
75

Geometry

L
Reach mm: 418; Stack mm: 637; Chainstay mm: 455; Wheelbase mm: 1129; Head angle deg: 70; Seat angle deg: 73
M
Reach mm: 400; Stack mm: 627; Chainstay mm: 455; Wheelbase mm: 1109; Head angle deg: 70; Seat angle deg: 73.5
S
Reach mm: 383; Stack mm: 618; Chainstay mm: 455; Wheelbase mm: 1088; Head angle deg: 70; Seat angle deg: 73.5
XS
Reach mm: 363; Stack mm: 618; Chainstay mm: 455; Wheelbase mm: 1068; Head angle deg: 70; Seat angle deg: 73.5

Spec from Specialized's own model year archive (specialized.com/us/en/bikes/archive/2012, captured 2012-12). Colors: Gloss Black/White/Pink; Gloss Blue/White; Gloss White/Charcoal.

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