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Specialized Ariel; Virtually NOS, Mint Condition; Women’s Medium - $400 (Colorado Springs)
Lynn Ave near S. Corona St & Lynn Ave
bicycle type:
hybrid/comfort
frame size:
Women's Medium
wheel size:
700C
bicycle frame material:
aluminum
suspension:
suspension fork (hardtail)
brake type:
v-brakes
condition:
like new
make / manufacturer:
Specialized
model name / number:
Ariel
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• ONE OWNER (My sister-in-law)
• MSRP in 2013 (year of purchase): $580, not including the rear rack, handlebar basket, white handlebar bar ends, and computer (speedometer/odometer)
• MILEAGE: Approximately 60 miles, always during dry weather on Colorado Springs bike trails and lanes
• STORAGE: Always in climate-controlled garage
• MECHANICAL CONDITION: Perfect
• COSMETICS: Incredibly close to perfect. Please see photos. There were only 2 small round paint chips, one 2mm in diameter, the other 1mm in diameter. The 2mm one is on the non-drive-side chainstay, and the 1mm one is on the drive-side chainstay. I touched up both, and they are virtually nondetectable from a distance of 3 feet. Photos 1 through 36 were taken after the touchup. Photos 37 through 42 have blue arrows showing the before and after touchup. Craigslist, however, allows a maximum of just 24 photos. Thus, I highly recommend going to my Flickr photo album (link will follow) where you can view all 42 photos of this bike, taken from almost every angle. And, as a bonus, the Flickr app provides outstanding photo clarity through its exemplary zoom function. The link follows:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/188038177@N07/albums/72177720330217659/
• STRUCTURAL CONDITION: Completely sound (no cracks, no dents, no gauges, fully intact welds)
• CONDITION OF TIRES: Excellent (supple rubber tread, no dry rot or damage)
• PEDALS ARE BRAND NEW. Their toe clips can be easily removed if desired.
WHAT HAS BEEN DONE on the Bike Other than Installation of Accessories
• Frame: Meticulously cleaned and polished
• Shifters (on the handlebars): Meticulously cleaned (flushed) and lubed
• Derailleurs: Meticulously cleaned and lubed
• Chain: Meticulously cleaned and lubed
• Brake Calipers and Levers: Meticulously cleaned and lubed
• Hubs: Opened them up, removed old grease, applied fresh grease, and of course properly reassembled and adjusted them. There was no damage to the bearings, cups, and cones, and no dirt or other contaminants present, but it was time to replace the old grease.
• Crankset: Removed it to properly check the condition of the bottom bracket, which proved to be in excellent condition. Then cleaned the crank and chainrings before reinstalling them.
• Forks and Headset: Checked for proper adjustment and functionality. No changes are needed. I applied a lubricant specifically designed to enhance the smoothness of the stanchions.
• All bolts are tightened to manufacturer specifications.
WHAT IS NEW (meaning totally new, never used):
• Not much here. Just the PEDALS, REAR BRAKE CABLE, and BATTERIES (for the computerized speedometer/odometer). But, hey! That is due to the bike’s virtually new condition.
WEIGHT AS BUILT with rear rack, front basket, pedals, bottle cage, and speedometer/odometer:
• 34 pounds, 7 ounces
YEAR OF PRODUCTION: 2013
ABOUT ME:
I love working on bicycles, stripping them down, checking all components, replacing anything needed, adjusting all needing adjustment, thoroughly cleaning, lubing, and detailing them, thus bringing them to optimal, showroom condition.
I'm an old guy who has solo bicycle toured all over North America, road raced for only 14 months but was one of 45 racers invited to the 1975 U.S. Pan Am trials, one of about 100 invited to the 1975 U.S. National Championships, and one of 45 invited to the 1976 U.S. Olympic trials, where I completely flubbed, of course! Most important, I'm detail oriented and willing to spend as much time as is required to bring a bicycle to a level that a buyer would be proud to show off and ride. I can't say that I make money doing this. But I do have fun!
SPECIFICATIONS:
FRAME AND FORK
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:
• SR Suntour NEX i, w/ alloy lowers, custom coil springs, Hi-Ten 28mm stanchions, V-brake mounts, 60mm travel
COMPONENTS
COMPONENT GROUP:
• Commuter mix
SHIFT LEVERS:
• Shimano Acera, 8-speed
FRONT DERAILLEUR:
• Shimano FD-M191, top swing, dual-pull
REAR DERAILLEUR:
• Shimano Altus, 8-speed
CRANKSET:
• SR Suntour, Forged alloy, w/ chainguard, 48/38/28 teeth
REAR COGS (Cassette)
• Shimano Hypergluide, 8-speed, 12-32 teeth
CHAIN
• KMC X8, 8-speed, reusable Missing Link
BRAKE LEVERS:
• Alloy for V-brake system
BRAKE CALLIPERS:
• Die-cast alloy V-brake, 60mm pads
BOTTOM BRACKET:
• Square taper, cartridge bearings
BB SHELL WIDTH:
• 68mm
PEDALS:
• Brand New Composite platform, 9/16"
SEATPOST:
• Alloy, 2-bolt, micro-adjust, 12.5mm offset, 27.2mm, anti-corrosion hardware
SADDLE:
• Body Geometry Women's Riva Sport Plus, steel rails, 155mm
HANDLEBAR EXTENSIONS:
• Generic (white); easy, secure, adjustable mounting system
HANDLEBARS:
• Specialized riser, alloy, 8-degree backsweep, 4-degree upsweep, 25mm rise, 25.4mm
HANDLEBAR STEM:
• Specialized, forged alloy, 4-bolt, 10-degree rise
Headset
• Ahead, semi-integrated, loose ball, 8mm cone spacer
WHEELS
WHEEL SIZE:
• 700c
HUBS:
• Double-sealed, Loose ball bearings, QR, 32h
RIMS
• 700c, alloy double-wall, CNC sidewalls, pin joint, 32h
TIRES
• Specialized Trigger Sport, 60TPI, wire bead, ‘BlackBelt’ protection, 700x38c
SPOKES
• Stainless, 14g
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