Inspection
Frame condition
Inspect the frame, fork, welds, and high-stress areas for cracks, dents, or prior repairs.
Specialized
2018 Specialized Ariel Elite Carbon
Value Guide market data · 2018 Specialized Ariel Elite Carbon
12-month trend
7%
Direction and magnitude, not judgment
vs. category average
5%
Drops faster than category avg
Price over time - 2018 Specialized Ariel Elite Carbon
Values based on actual sales data. Enter your bike's specifics to get a precise valuation.
All Ariel model years
2019$1,116 - $1,296▼ 25% vs. 20182018$1,488 - $1,728Currently viewing2017$1,395 - $1,620▼ 6% vs. 2018
2016$1,116 - $1,296▼ 25% vs. 2018
2015$1,116 - $1,296▼ 25% vs. 2018
2014$921 - $1,069▼ 38% vs. 2018
2013$1,116 - $1,296▼ 25% vs. 2018
2012$614 - $713▼ 59% vs. 2018
2011$921 - $1,069▼ 38% vs. 2018
2010$670 - $778▼ 55% vs. 2018
2009$539 - $626▼ 64% vs. 20182018 Ariel Elite Carbon lineup
Overview
About this bike
2018 Specialized Ariel Elite Carbon value depends on condition, original build, frame material, service history, and current buyer demand.
Specifications
Frameset
- FRAME
- Specialized FACT 9r carbon, Fitness Geometry, internal cable routing, integrated headset, flat mount disc, rack mounts, Plug + Play fender mounts
- FORK
- SR Suntour NCX w/ Specialized Fitness Brain technology, 60mm of travel, 1-1/8" steerer, 12mm thru-axle, fender mounts
Drivetrain
- Groupset
- Shimano SLX
- FRONT DERAILLEUR
- microSHIFT XCD, 31.8mm clamp, 10-speed
- REAR DERAILLEUR
- Shimano SLX, Shadow Plus, SGS cage, 10-speed
- SHIFT LEVERS
- microSHIFT, Flow Set Control, 10-speed
- CASSETTE
- Sunrace, 10-speed, 11-40t
- CHAIN
- KMC X10, 10-speed w/ Missing Link™
- CRANKSET
- FSA V-Drive, 2-piece
- CHAINRINGS
- 44/32T, alloy outer ring, steel inner ring
- BOTTOM BRACKET
- 68mm, BSA
- Rear Cogs
- Sunrace, 11-40t, 10-speed
- Shifters
- Flow Set Control
Brakes
- REAR BRAKE
- TRP Flow Set Control, hydraulic disc, resin pads, flat mount, 140mm rotor
- FRONT BRAKE
- TRP Flow Set Control, hydraulic disc, metallic pads, post mount, 160mm rotor
- Brake Levers
- Tektro Flow Set Control, hydraulic disc; Front: 160mm; Rear: 140mm
Cockpit
- SEAT BINDER
- Included w/ frame
- STEM
- Specialized Flowset, integrated, 3D forged alloy, 4-bolt, 12-degree rise, 31.8mm clamp
- HANDLEBARS
- Double-butted alloy, 9-degree backsweep, 31.8mm
- GRIPS
- Specialized Body Geometry Women's Flow Set Control grips, lock-on
- SADDLE
- Specialized Aldia Comp, hollow Cr-Mo rails
- SEATPOST
- Alloy, 2-bolt, 25mm offset, 27.2mm
- Handlebar
- Specialized, double-butted alloy
Wheels & Tires
- RIMS
- 700C disc, 24mm rim depth, 23mm internal width, 32h
- FRONT HUB
- Alloy, 12x100mm thru-axle, 6-bolt disc, sealed bearing, 28h
- REAR HUB
- Alloy, 135mm QR, 6-bolt disc, 11-speed freehub, loose ball bearing, 28h
- SPOKES
- Stainless, 14g
- FRONT TIRE
- Trigger Sport Reflect, 60 TPI, wire bead, 700x38mm
- REAR TIRE
- Trigger Sport Reflect, 60 TPI, wire bead, 700x38mm
- INNER TUBES
- Presta, 48mm valve
- Hubs
- Front: Axis Sport Disc; Rear: Shimano, loose ball bearings, 11-speed, 135mm axle, 28h
Pedals
- PEDALS
- Specialized Fitness platform, alloy
Frame sizing
XS4'10"-5'2"
S5'2"-5'6"
M5'6"-5'10"
L5'10"-6'2"
XL6'2"-6'6"
M highlighted as most common resale size. Sourced from catalog metadata.
Geometry
- Stack
- Varies by size
- Reach
- Varies by size
- Wheelbase
- Varies by size
Industry standard. Sourced from catalog metadata.
What to check when buying used
Inspection
Drivetrain wear
Check chain stretch, cassette teeth, chainrings, and shifting under load before negotiating price.
Inspection
Wheel condition
Inspect rims, hubs, spokes, and bearing play; ask about the tire age and any prior wheel rebuilds.
Inspection
Service history
Ask for service records covering bearings, brakes, drivetrain, and any frame or fork warranty work.