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2024 Ari

Shafer Elite

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

$3,999
Weight2.6 lbs (frame)  
FrameCarbon
SuspensionRigid
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 12 Electronic
GroupsetRival XPLR AXS, Rival AXS
BrakesSRAM Rival Hydraulic Disc
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Rider Position
relaxedaggressive
Terrain
smoothrugged
Shafer 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)

35 mph

Shafer Elite

36 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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Reviews
Bikerumor
3rd Gen Ari Shafer Gravel Bike Gets Huge Tire Clearance, Adds In-Frame Storage, Drops Weight

Oct 2025 · Jeremy Benson

Ari Bikes gives the Shafer 3.0 the modern gravel treatment with clearance for massive tires, in-frame storage, and some minor geometry tweaks.

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

Ari Shafer Gravel Frameset - MonoForm™ CleanCast™ Carbon, 12x142 rear 12x100 front thru axles. UDH derailleur hanger. Max tire clearance 50c.

BB StandardBSA, 68mm, Threaded

Hanger StandardUDH

Tire Clearance50c

ColorsLime Splash; Fog Grey

Fork

Ari Racing Design Gravel Disc, 12mm thru-axle, Carbon fiber design with Road-Damping Technology, Full carbon construction, carbon tapered steerer tube, 50c tire clearance, 50mm offset, 1 1/8-1.5 taper, internal routing

Shock

N/A

Bottom Bracket

SRAM Dub English BSA

Headset

FSA SRS 1.5

Stem

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

Handlebar

Ari Gravel Alloy. 31.8 diameter, 70mm reach, 120mm drop, 18-degree flare

Saddle

Selle Italia X3 Boost

Seatpost

Ari Carbon Dual Bolt, 27.2

TypeRigid

Pedals

Available Separately

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM Rival AXS XPLR, 1x12

Front Derailleur

N/A

Crank

SRAM Rival, DUB, Wide 1x12 Alloy

Shifters

SRAM Rival eTap AXS 1x12 Hydraulic

Cassette

SRAM XG-1251 XPLR, 10-44T

Chain

SRAM Rival Flat top 12-speed

Brakes

SRAM Rival AXS Hydraulic Disc, SRAM Centerline 160mm Rotors

TypeSRAM Rival Hydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

Fulcrum Rapid Red 900, Tubeless Ready

Spokes

Rounded, J-Pull

Front Hub

Fulcrum Aluminum

Rear Hub

Fulcrum Aluminum

Tires

Maxxis Rambler 45c, Tan Wall, EXO Tubeless Ready

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