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Specialized Ariel Sport Disc '12

Specialized Ariel Sport Disc '12

  • The Specialized Ariel ride-anywhere concept is significantly upgraded with this Sport Disc model.
  • Tektro Draco hydraulic disc brakes.
  • Shimano Acera 3x9 Rapidfire gearing.
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    Specialized Ariel Sport Disc

    This is the Specialized Ariel upgraded with hydraulic disc brakes, Shimano Acera 3x9 Rapidfire gearing and SR SunTour SR forks with lockout.

    Upgrades from Specialized Ariel

    • With the Specialized Ariel Sport Disc, the Tektro brakes have been upgraded to hydraulic disc brake level so they are more powerful and efficient than the standard Ariel's V-brakes.
    • Moving the brakes from the mud and rain-attracting wheel rims to the relatively clean hubs makes for an improvement in the brakes’ all-weather all-conditions performance. Disc brake pads are much harder so they last much longer. So do the rims now that they are no longer worn down by the brake pads. The benefits of hydraulic disc brakes is that they are mechanically more efficient, while hydraulic hoses, unlike cables, are not prone to fraying, rusting, kinking and breaking.
    • A dial atop the SR SunTour fork leg makes it easy to lock out the suspension, for instance when you’d prefer rigid fork-like bob-free efficiency on the uphills.
    • Shimano Acera 3x9 Rapidfire gearing is even slicker and more positive than Shimano 3x8 EZ Fire.

    Same as Specialized Ariel

    The suspension forks and the tyres define the Ariel as Specialized's go-anywhere bike for women. Specialized Borough 700x45 tyres are faster than MTB knobblies but have enough bite to offer traction in loose conditions. The SR fork is perfect for entry level trail centre use. Specialized’s own Body Geometry saddle and grips ensure comfort wherever you ride. As with the whole Ariel family, eyelets for fitting mudguards and rack ensure functionality.

    '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 an A1 Premium Aluminium frame with women's recreational geometry, Tektro Draco hydraulic disc brakes, and a 75mm-travel SR Suntour fork for a plush ride.'
    Specialized.

    Women's Bike Sizing Guide.

    FRAME Step-Through A1 Premium Aluminium w/ smooth welding, women's recreational geometry and tubesets, fender and rack braze-ons, forged dropouts, and kickstand mount
    FORK SR Suntour SF11-NVX-DS-MLO, alloy lower, 28mm stanchions, coil spring, mechanical LO, custom women's coil spring, 75mm travel
    HEADSET FSA Ahead, 1-1/8" cold forged Cr-Mo cups, loose ball
    STEM Melt-forged alloy, 4-bolt, 20º rise, 25.4mm clamp
    HANDLEBARS Alloy riser bar, 8º backsweep, 6º upsweep, 25mm rise, 25.4mm
    GRIPS Women's Body Geometry Contour
    FRONT BRAKE Tektro Draco hydraulic disc brake, dual piston, 160mm rotor
    REAR BRAKE Tektro Draco hydraulic disc brake, dual piston, 160mm rotor
    BRAKE LEVERS Tektro Draco hydraulic disc brake, dual piston w/ women's shorter reach levers
    FRONT DERAILLEUR Shimano M390, 31.8mm clamp, top-swing, dual-pull
    REAR DERAILLEUR Shimano Acera, 9-speed, top normal
    SHIFT LEVERS Shimano SL-M390, 9-speed, Rapidfire
    CASSETTE Shimano 9-speed, 11-32t
    CHAIN KMC X-9, 9-speed, reusable Missing Link
    CRANKSET SR Suntour, 9-speed, square spindle, w/ chainguard
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