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Ariel 50E Elite
A 29″ / 27.5″ aluminum frame full suspension enduro e-bike with high-end components.
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£6,999($9,260)| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 150 / 160mm |
| Fork | Fox Factory Float 38 |
| Shock | Fox DHX2 Factory |
| Wheels | 29″ / 27.5″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | XT |
| Motor | Shimano 500W 85Nm mid-drive |
| Battery | 720Wh |
| Brakes | Shimano XT Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
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Dec 2024 · Hannah Dobson
Saracen Ariel 30 Elite is yet another Ariel model from Saracen that looks the absolute bee’s knees. Literally. How does this yellow zinger handle the trails? Sometimes you get on a bike and find a …
Jun 2023
We get to grips with the Saracen Ariel 30, a great mountain bike by a British brand making something of a resurgence
Jun 2022 · Alex Evans
Head angle, tyre choice and battery capacity are the Ariel’s most limiting factors
Well-specced
Easy to set up
Great for blasting around trail centres
Out of its depth on steep, technical trails
Small battery capacity frustrating
Lightweight tyres easy to puncture
Geometry tweaks would improve ride massively
Mar 2021 · Guy Kesteven
Saracen’s new flagship enduro bike has top-spec and World Cup DH DNA but does that show through on the trail?
Awesome fork
World Cup proven suspension
Speed happy reach
Sorted angles
Rock-solid frame
Excellent value kit
Wheel switch links included
Precarious ride height
Overlong seat tube on large
Fragile EXO tires
Heavy for price
The coil is rider weight-specific
Short dropper
Pro is better for practical value
Mar 2021 · Seb Stott
Did someone say freeride? The new Saracen 80 rolls on 27.5" wheels and has 180mm of travel.
Rear suspension is supple and predictable, allowing you to look further ahead and ride faster
Very well priced for the kit and performance on offer
Could use a lockout on the climbs
Still no room for a water bottle
| Frame | SERIES 3 CUSTOM BUTTED AND HYDROFORMED 6013 ALLOY FRONT TRIANGLE AND SWINGARM. Design: Integrated battery and motor mount / Integrated charger port. Headtube: ZS44-ZS56 tapered headtube. Bearings: 37mm main pivot bearings / 28mm linkage bearings. Linkage: Convertible CNC linkage included for both mullet and 29er setups. Suspension: Signature TRL suspension design. Cable Routing: Internal. Axle: 12 x 157mm SuperBoost dropout system. Rear Travel: 150mm. BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded Color: Black. |
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| Fork | FOX 38-E FACTORY. Travel: 160mm. Technology: Tapered steerer / HSC LSC HSR LSR adjust / Grip2 damper. Axle: 15x110 Boost. : 44mm. Travel: 160mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | FOX FLOAT DHX2 FACTORY. Model: HSC LSC HSR LSR adjust / 2 position adjust / SLS Spring, weight by size: Small 400lbs, Medium 425lbs, Large 450lbs, XLarge 475lbs. Adjustment: 230 x 65. Travel: 150mm Spring Type: Coil |
| Bottom Bracket | BSA, 73mm, threaded |
| Headset | PRESTINE PT-F13. |
| Stem | RACEFACE TURBINE R 35. Length: 40mm. Clamp: 0 degree. Type: 35mm. : Ahead. |
| Handlebar | RACEFACE NEXT R CARBON 35. Width: 780mm. Rise: 35mm. Bend: 35mm. |
| Saddle | SARACEN CUSTOM CRMO E-MTB. |
| Seatpost | KS LEV INTEGRA. Size: Internal. Length: 30.9mm. : 150mm, 125mm on size small. : Southpaw remote. Type: Dropper |
| Grips | ODI ELITE MOTION. |
| Rear Derailleur | SHIMANO XT. Model: M8100 SGS Shadow Plus. Speed: 12 speed. |
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| Crank | SHIMANO XT. Model: FC-M8150. Chain Ring: 34T. Crank Length: 165mm. |
| Shifters | SHIMANO XT. Model: M8100 Rapidfire Plus 2-way release. Speed: 1x12 speed. |
| Cassette | SHIMANO DEORE. Model: M8100. Speed: 12 speed. Ratio: 10-51T. |
| Chain | KMC E12. |
| Brakes | SHIMANO XT. Brake Type: BR-M8120. Rotor Size: Hydraulic four piston. : 203/203mm. Type: Shimano XT Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | SHIMANO XT. |
| Rims | DT SWISS HX 531. Hole: 32H. Size: 29'' Front / 29'' Rear (Sizes Large / XL) 29'' Front / 27.5'' Rear (Sizes Small / Medium). Tubeless Ready: Yes. |
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| Spokes | DOUBLE-BUTTED STAINLESS STEEL. |
| Front Hub | SHIMANO. Front: SLX HB-M8110 32H. Rear: SLX FH-M8130 32H. Brake Fitting: Centre-lock. Front Axle Type: 15 x 110 Boost. Rear Axle Type: 12 x 157 SuperBoost. Hole: 32H. |
| Rear Hub | SHIMANO. Front: SLX HB-M8110 32H. Rear: SLX FH-M8130 32H. Brake Fitting: Centre-lock. Front Axle Type: 15 x 110 Boost. Rear Axle Type: 12 x 157 SuperBoost. Hole: 32H. |
| Tires | MAXXIS MINION DHRII. Model: EXO TR. Size: 29 x 2.4 Front & Rear (Sizes Large / XL) / 29 x 2.4 Front / 27.5 x 2.3 Rear (Sizes Small / Medium). |
| Motor | SHIMANO STEPS. Model: Shimano EP-800. Assistance: Up to 25Km/h. |
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| Battery | DARFON. Model: fully integrated. Power: 720Wh. |
| Charger | DARFON. Model: UK Charger. |
First added November 8
Last updated April 13
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