
Velopedia Bicycle Archive
2015 Specialized ARIEL ELITE DISC
City/Commuter bicycle from the Velopedia specification archive.
- Original MSRP
- $950.00
- Sizes
- XS, S, M, L XL
- Colors
- Satin Black/Cyan/White
- Archive ID
- 1580977
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| Frame Construction | Specialized A1 Premium Aluminum, Women's Fitness Geometry, women's double-butted tubesets, w/ fender/rack braze-ons, forged dropouts, kickstand mount |
|---|---|
| Frame Material | Aluminum |
| Fork | Custom 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 Material | Suspension |
Drivetrain
| Component Group | Shimano mix |
|---|---|
| Shifters | Shimano Deore Rapidfire Plus, 10-speed, w/ optical display |
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Deore, top swing, dual-pull |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Deore Shadow, 10-speed |
| Crankset | Custom Samox, forged alloy, 2x10, w/ chainguard, 44/32t |
| Bottom Bracket | Square taper, cartridge bearings |
| Rear Cogs | Shimano, 10-speed, 11-36 |
| Chain | KMC X10, 10-speed, reusable Missing Link |
| Pedals | Light alloy, loose ball, w/ reflectors |
Brakes
| Brakes | Shimano BR-M355, hydraulic disc, dual piston, Centerlock rotor |
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Cockpit & Contact Points
| Headset | Ahead, semi-integrated, loose ball, 8mm cone spacer |
|---|---|
| Handlebar | Specialized flat, 6061 double butted alloy, 9-degree backsweep, 31.8mm |
| Stem | Specialized 3D forged alloy, 4-bolt, 6-degree rise, anti-corrosion hardware |
| Saddle | Body Geometry Women's Riva Sport Plus, steel rails, 155mm |
| Seatpost | Specialized alloy, 2-bolt, 15mm offset, 27.2mm |
Wheels & Tires
| Hubs | Specialized Hi Lo disc, alloy double-sealed, ground race, QR, 32h, Specialized Hi Lo disc, alloy, double-sealed, loose ball bearings, QR, 32h |
|---|---|
| Rims | 700c disc, alloy double-wall, pin joint, 32h |
| Spokes | Stainless, 14g |
| Front Tire | Specialized Trigger Sport, 60TPI, wire bead, BlackBelt protection, 700x38c |
| Wheel Size | 700c |
Specifications are presented as a reference. Components may vary by market, size, production run, or later manufacturer revisions.

