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2018 Specialized Ariel Elite Carbon

Reach 378 to 412 mm, stack 578 to 627 mm. The Ariel Elite Carbon build comes with microSHIFT XCD shifting and Specialized Sport Reflect tires.

Source: specialized.com. Checked .

Key facts

Model
Ariel
Model year
2018
Geometry labels
XS, S, M, and L
Drivetrain
microSHIFT XCD
Source
specialized.com
Checked

Geometry by size

2018 Specialized Ariel Elite Carbon geometry drawing, size SSide view of the 2018 Specialized Ariel Elite Carbon frame in size S, drawn to scale from its published geometry, with lettered dimension lines.J 1068A 390mmB 592mmJ 1068mmH 445mmK 65mmC 571mmD 70.0°E 73.0°F 125mmG 372mmL 732mm
Geometry drawing, size S, to scale.
2018 Specialized Ariel Elite Carbon geometry by size
MeasurementXSSML
Reach(mm)378390400412
Stack(mm)578592608627
Head tube angle(°)707070.570.5
Seat tube angle(°)73737373
Effective top tube(mm)555571586604
Chainstay length(mm)445445445445
Wheelbase(mm)1051106810781097
BB drop(mm)65656565
Standover(mm)698732769806
Seat tube length(mm)330372422472
Head tube length(mm)110125Not available95
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Stock build

10 parts

Suspension

Drivetrain

microSHIFT XCD
DerailleurFrom the manufacturer: Speeds 10
Shimano SLX
DerailleurFrom the manufacturer: Speeds 10
KMC X-10
ChainFrom the manufacturer: Speeds 10
Crankset

Wheels & Tires

TireFrom the manufacturer: TPI 60 TPI

Brakes

TRP Flow
BrakeFrom the manufacturer: Brake type hydraulic disc

Cockpit

Seatpost & Saddle

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Quick answers

Which size or configuration labels have geometry for the 2018 Specialized Ariel Elite Carbon?
Geometry is listed for XS, S, M, and L.
What are the reach and stack of the 2018 Specialized Ariel Elite Carbon in size M?
In size M, reach is 400 mm and stack is 608 mm.
What is the head tube angle of the 2018 Specialized Ariel Elite Carbon?
The head tube angle is 70.5 degrees in size M.
What does the 2018 Specialized Ariel Elite Carbon ship with?
The stock build includes SR Suntour NCX, microSHIFT XCD, Specialized Sport Reflect, and TRP Flow.
Which years of the Specialized Ariel are on Quiver?
Quiver has the Specialized Ariel for 2018, 2020, 2019, 2017, 2015, 2014, 2012, 2011, 2010, and 2009.

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