Specialized Ariel Sport Disc Step Through Womens 2015 - Hybrid Sports Bike

The womens specific Ariel Sport Disc Step Through lets you go anywhere from tarmac to dirt track, gravel paths and even light trails.  It’s this versatility matched with the super affordable price which makes the Ariel so popular with female riders.

At this price the Ariel Sport Disc comes well within Cycle to Work thresholds - and makes an ideal commuter bike.

Frame & Fork

This model comes with a step through frame, meaning the top-tube is much lower than you find on standard women’s bikes.  Being able to easily step through the frame and mount the bike gives you a more confident position on the frame - especially for beginner riders.

At the heart of the hybrid sports bike is a light and strong aluminium frame with rack and mudguard mounts so you can carry your ride essentials.

The Sport Disc also features a custom SR Suntour NEX fork with 63mm of front suspension, so when you do go off-road your ride is still smooth and comfortable.  Hydraulic lockout allows you to fix the suspension in place when you’re back on the road so you can really put the pedal down.

Geometry has been carefully designed for a precise fit right out of the box thanks to a short reach and stack, size specific cranks and women’s specific components like the grips and saddle.  All of this comes together into a superbly comfortable womens bike at great value.

Components

At this price point its good to see Shimano front and reach mechs for long-lasting durability and efficient performance.  This model Specialized Ariel comes with hydraulic disc brakes for improved stopping power in all conditions and terrain - ideal for off-roading especially, and also commuting.

700c rims keep you rolling smoothly, whilst reinforced rims prevent buckling and deforming over continued use.

This is a truly impressive womens specific all-purpose hybrid bike at an affordable price.

The Specialized Ariel Sport Disc Step Through Womens 2015 Features are:

Frame: Specialized A1 Premium Aluminium step through, smooth welds, forged dropouts, w/ mudguard/rack braze-ons, kickstand mount, internal light cable routing

Fork: Custom SR Suntour NEX, w/ custom SBC Multi-Circuit Damping, alloy lowers, custom coil spring weights, Hi-Ten 28mm stanchions, 1-1/8" steerer, hydraulic lockout w/ preload adjust, disc mount, 63mm travel

Headset: Ahead, semi-integrated, loose ball, 8mm cone spacer

Bars: Specialized, low rise, double butted 6061 alloy, 9-degree backsweep, 5-degree upsweep, 15mm rise, 31.8mm

Stem: Specialized 3D forged alloy, 4-bolt, 6-degree rise, anti-corrosion hardware

Speed: 27

Front Mech: Shimano M390, top swing, dual-pull

Rear Mech: Shimano Alivio Shadow, 9-speed, SGS cage

Chainset: Forged alloy, 9-speed, square spindle, w/ chainguard 48/36/26

Bottom Bracket: Square taper, cartridge bearings

Cassette: Shimano, 9-speed, 11-34

Chain: KMC X9, 9-speed, reusable Missing Link

Front Brake: Tektro Auriga, hydraulic disc, resin/metallic pads, tooled women|s reach adjust

Rear Brake: Tektro Auriga, hydraulic disc, resin/metallic pads, tooled women|s reach adjust

Rims: 700c disc, alloy double-wall, pin joint, 32h

Front Hub: Specialized Hi Lo disc, alloy double-sealed, ground race, QR, 32h

Rear Hub: Specialized Hi Lo disc, alloy, double-sealed, loose ball bearings, QR, 32h

Spokes: Stainless, 14g

Tyres: Specialized Trigger Sport, 60TPI, wire bead, BlackBelt protection, 700x38c Front Specialized Trigger Sport, 60TPI, wire bead, BlackBelt protection, 700x38c Rear

Seatpost: Specialized alloy, 2-bolt, 15mm offset, 27.2mm

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