Specialized Ariel Womens Hybrid Bike 2015

Specialized Ariel Womens Hybrid Bike 2015

Want the speed of a road bike with the comfort of a mountain bike? Well the Specialized Ariel Womens Hybrid Bike 2015 may be just what you need. New for 2015, this is a fast, women's specific hybrid bike with a lightweight A1 Premium Aluminium frameset with Women's Fitness Geometry and Die-cast alloy V-brakes that provide solid and assured stopping power.

60 millimetre travel is provided through the SR Suntour NEX Fork for a comfortable and vibration dampening ride. The hydraulic lock out function is a clever addition for those fast road rides where you want all the power you produce being directed into the road.

The addition of the Shimano Altus 8-speed rear derailleur provides plenty of options, whether you are storming down a descent or tackling your local hill, this should provide you will plenty of options to keep you moving at a good pace.

Specialized components finish this fantastic hybrid bike off. Specialized Trigger Sport tyres offer grip, roll well and are durable. Being 700x38c they also give the rider plenty of comfort, whether riding round to your local shop or heading out on an epic sportive or organised ride.

Women's Body Geometry XCT Lock On Grips and the Body Geometry Riva Sport Plus Saddle both add to the Ariel's comfortable ride and provide support to the rider in all the crucial areas.

A great hybrid bike designed specifically for the woman who wants a stylish, practical and affordable bike for everyday use.

Available in a dynamic colour scheme with Specialized graphics and in a range of sizes.

Features

• Strong and lightweight A1 Premium Aluminium frame
• Women's Fitness Geometry
• Rack and mudguard mounts
• Custom SR Suntour NEX 63mm-travel fork with Multi-Circuit Damping and hydraulic lockout
• Specialized Trigger Sport, 700x38c tyres provide grip, durability and good rolling resistance
• Women's Body Geometry XCT, lock-on grips offer good handling and comfort
• Die-cast alloy V-Brakes provide powerful braking and are lightweight
• Shimano Altus, 8-speed rear derailleur for rapid and accurate shifting
• Body Geometry Women's Riva Sport Plus saddle features generous padding for all-day comfort

Specification

• FRAME Specialized A1 Premium Aluminium, Women's Fitness Geometry, women's double-butted tubesets, w/ mudguard/rack braze-ons, forged dropouts, kickstand mount

• FORK Custom SR Suntour NEX, w/ custom SBC Multi-Circuit Damping, alloy lowers, custom coil spring weights, Hi-Ten 28mm stanchions, hydraulic lockout w/ preload adjust, V-brake mount, 60mm travel

• HEADSET Ahead, semi-integrated, loose ball, 8mm cone spacer

• STEM Specialized, forged alloy, 4-bolt, 10-degree rise

• HANDLEBARS Specialized riser, alloy, 8-degree backsweep, 4-degree upsweep, 25mm rise, 25.4mm

• GRIPS Specialized Body Geometry XCT Women's, lock-on, closed end

• FRONT BRAKE Die-cast alloy V-brake, alloy adjuster housing, 1 pc. 60mm pads

• REAR BRAKE Die-cast alloy V-brake, alloy adjuster housing, 1 pc. 60mm pads

• BRAKE LEVERS Die-cast alloy

• FRONT DERAILLEUR Shimano FD-M191, top swing, dual-pull

• REAR DERAILLEUR Shimano Altus, 8-speed

• SHIFT LEVERS Shimano Acera, 8-speed

• CASSETTE Shimano, 8-speed, 12-32

• CHAIN KMC X8, 8-speed, reusable Missing Link

• CRANKSET Forged alloy, w/ chainguard

• CHAINRINGS 48/38/28

• BOTTOM BRACKET Square taper, cartridge bearings

• PEDALS Composite platform, w/ reflectors, 9/16"

• RIMS 700c, alloy double-wall, CNC sidewalls, pin joint, 32h

• FRONT HUB Double-sealed, QR, 32h

• REAR HUB Double-sealed, QR, 32h

• SPOKES Stainless, 14g

• TYRES Specialized Trigger Sport, 60TPI, wire bead, BlackBelt protection, 700x38c

• INNER TUBES Standard, Schrader valve

• SADDLE Specialized Body Geometry Women's Riva Sport Plus, steel rails, 155mm

• SEATPOST Alloy, 2-bolt, micro-adjust, 12.5mm offset, 27.2mm, anti-corrosion hardware

• SEAT BINDER Alloy, 31.8mm

Please note: Image shown for representation of colour way only, specification subject to change at any time. Bicycles do not come with pedals unless otherwise specified.