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2015 Specialized Ariel Disc

Velopedia Archive ID 1052276

Overview

Model year2015
BrandSpecialized
ModelARIEL DISC
Bicycle typeCity/Commuter
Archive ID1052276
Original MSRP$600.00
ColorsGloss Dirty White/Pink/Charcoal, Gloss Emerald/Charcoal/White
SizesXS, S, M, L XL

Frameset

Frame constructionSpecialized A1 Premium Aluminum, Women's Fitness Geometry, women's double-butted tubesets, w/ fender/rack braze-ons, forged dropouts, kickstand mount
Frame materialAluminum
ForkCustom SR Suntour NEX, w/ custom 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
Fork materialSuspension

Drivetrain

Component groupCommuter mix
ShiftersShimano Acera, 8-speed
Front derailleurShimano FD-M191, top swing, dual-pull
Rear derailleurShimano Altus, 8-speed
CranksetForged alloy, w/ chainguard, 48/38/28t
Bottom bracketSquare taper, cartridge bearings
Rear cogsShimano, 8-speed, 12-32
ChainKMC X8, 8-speed, reusable Missing Link
PedalsComposite platform, w/ reflectors, 9/16"

Brakes

BrakesTektro Aries, mechanical disc, organic pads

Cockpit & contact points

HeadsetAhead, semi-integrated, loose ball, 8mm cone spacer
HandlebarSpecialized riser, alloy, 8-degree backsweep, 4-degree upsweep, 25mm rise, 25.4mm
StemSpecialized, forged alloy, 4-bolt, 10-degree rise
SaddleBody Geometry Women's Riva Sport Plus, steel rails, 155mm
SeatpostAlloy, 2-bolt, micro-adjust, 12.5mm offset, 27.2mm, anti-corrosion hardware

Wheels & tires

HubsSpecialized Hi Lo disc, alloy double-sealed, ground race, QR, 32h, Specialized Hi Lo disc, alloy, double-sealed, loose ball bearings, QR, 32h
Rims700c disc, alloy double-wall, pin joint, 32h
SpokesStainless, 14g
Front tireSpecialized Trigger Sport, 60TPI, wire bead, BlackBelt protection, 700x38c
Wheel size700c

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on October 3, 2026.