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2024 Ari

Empire Elite

A carbon frame endurance bike with upper mid-range components and sram rival hydraulic disc brakes.
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Manufacturer Price

$3,599
FrameCarbon
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 12 Electronic
GroupsetRival AXS
Power MeterRival AXS
BrakesSRAM Rival Hydraulic Disc
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Ride Feel

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Rider Position
relaxedaggressive
Terrain
smoothrugged
Empire Elite
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

40 mph

Empire Elite

39 mph

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Spec Level

Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

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Sizing
XS

5'1" – 5'6"

SM

5'4" – 5'9"

MD

5'7" – 6'0"

LG

5'10" – 6'3"

XL

6'0" – 6'5"

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Rider Fit Notes
  • 5'10", size MD, Just right
Reviews
Rider Notes
Empire Elite rider review

Apr 2025 · Brian Dwyer

Love this bike. It's light and the gearing is perfect for my hilly area. I upgraded to the Zipp 303 carbon wheels 32mm with tubeless. For the money

Highs
  • Price, weight, features such as power meter, electronic gearing, disc brakes included

Lows
  • Don't love the color options.

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

Ari Empire Frameset - Monoform™ CleanCast™ Carbon, Road-disc tuned, 12x142 rear thru axle. Frame Defense Tech derailleur hanger. Max tire clearance 32c

BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

Tire Clearance32c

ColorsBlack; Two Tone Blue

Fork

Ari Empire Monoform™ CleanCast™ Carbon, 12x100 Thru Axle, Internal Brake Routing

Shock

N/A

Bottom Bracket

SRAM DUB BB86

Headset

FSA SRS 1.5/1.5

Stem

Ari 3D forged 31.8mm alloy, 7 degree, 4-bolt bar clamp (customized sizing through Ari Custom Setup)

Handlebar

Ari Road Alloy Compact. 31.8 diameter, 75mm reach, 120mm drop, 16-degree flare

Saddle

Selle Italia X3 Boost

Seatpost

Ari Carbon Dual Bolt, 27.2

TypeRigid

Pedals

Available Separately

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM Rival AXS, 12-speed, 36T Max

Front Derailleur

SRAM Rival AXS, Braze-on

Crank

SRAM Rival AXS w/ Power Meter, DUB

Power Meter

SRAM Rival AXS w/ Power Meter, DUB

Shifters

SRAM Rival AXS 2x12

Cassette

SRAM XG-1250, 10-36T

Chain

SRAM Rival, 12-Speed

Brakes

SRAM Rival Hydraulic Road Disc, Centerline Rotors: 160mm/160mm

TypeSRAM Rival Hydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

DT Swiss E 1800

Spokes

DT aero comp® wide straightp, DT new aero® straightpull

Front Hub

DT Swiss 370 Ratchet LN 18

Rear Hub

DT Swiss 370 Ratchet LN 18

Tires

Maxxis High Road 32c Tubeless Ready

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