2012 Specialized Ariel

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 features a A1 Premium Aluminum frame with women's recreational geometry, Body Geometry Women's Riva saddle, and a 75mm-travel SR Suntour fork for a plush ride.

• A1 Premium Aluminum frame with women's recreational geometry and tubesets for a lightweight and confidence-inspiring ride. Fender/rack braze-ons for versatility.
• SR Suntour 75mm-travel custom women's coil sprung fork with alloy lowers provides a capable and plush ride
• Durable, double-walled 700c alloy rims can handle varied terrain
• Specialized Borough XC Sport 700x45c tires roll fast, yet have enough bite for the trail
• SR Suntour 8-speed triple crankset gives her all the gears she needs for varied terrain, with a chainguard for added protection
• Shimano Altus 8-speed rear derailleur and Altus Rapidfire trigger shifters are a reliable combination
• Body Geometry Women's Riva 155mm saddle combines generous padding and durable scuff guards for all-day performance and comfort