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2025 Saracen

Ariel 50E

A 29″ / 27.5″ aluminum frame full suspension enduro e-bike with upper mid-range components.
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Manufacturer Price

£4,999($6,726)
FrameAluminum
SuspensionFull, 150 / 160mm
ForkMarzocchi Bomber Z1
ShockFox Float X Performance
Wheels29″ / 27.5″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 12
GroupsetXT, SLX
MotorShimano 250W 60Nm mid-drive
Battery720Wh
BrakesShimano Deore Hydraulic Disc
SeatpostDropper
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Gearing

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Lowest gear

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28 mph

Ariel 50E

26 mph

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Sizing
SM

5'0" – 5'8"

MD

5'6" – 5'11"

LG

5'10" – 6'2"

XL

6'0" – 6'6"

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Reviews
Singletrack World
Editors’ Choice 2024: Saracen Ariel 30 Elite

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 …

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BikeRadar
Saracen Ariel 50E review

Jun 2024 · Luke Marshall

A versatile eMTB designed for all kinds of trail riding

Highs
  • Versatility is impressive

  • Older shimano e7000 motor still packs a punch

  • Engaging yet stable suspension

  • Good value

Lows
  • Tyres don t do the bike justice

  • Long chainstays might not suit the small frame size

  • Battery cover isn t robust

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The Gear Loop
Saracen Ariel 30 review: a good looking and confidence inspiring MTB

Jun 2023

We get to grips with the Saracen Ariel 30, a great mountain bike by a British brand making something of a resurgence

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Geometry
Specs
Build
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 StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

ColorRed.

Fork

MARZOCCHI BOMBER Z1. Travel: 160mm. Technology: Tapered steerer / rebound adjust / sweep adjust grip damper. Axle: 15x110 Boost. : 44mm.

Travel160mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

FOX FLOAT X PERFORMANCE. Model: Air damper / rebound adjust / 2 position compression. Adjustment: 230 x 65.

Travel150mm

Bottom Bracket

BSA, 73mm, threaded

Headset

PRESTINE PT-F13.

Stem

RACEFACE CHESTER 35. Length: 40mm. Clamp: 0 degree. Type: 35mm. : Ahead.

Handlebar

RACEFACE CHESTER 35. Width: 780mm. Rise: 35mm. Bend: 35mm.

Saddle

SARACEN CUSTOM CRMO E-MTB.

Seatpost

KS RAGE I. Size: Internal. Length: 30.9mm. : 150mm, 125mm on size small. : Westy remote.

TypeDropper

Grips

ODI ELITE MOTION.

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SHIMANO SLX. Model: M7100 SGS Shadow Plus. Speed: 12 speed.

Crank

SHIMANO XT. Model: FC-E8000. Chain Ring: 34T. Crank Length: 165mm.

Shifters

SHIMANO DEORE. Model: M6100 Rapidfire Plus 2-way release. Speed: 1x12 speed.

Cassette

SHIMANO DEORE. Model: M6100. Speed: 12 speed. Ratio: 10-51T.

Chain

KMC E12.

Brakes

SHIMANO DEORE. Brake Type: BR-M6100. Rotor Size: Hydraulic two piston. : 203/203mm.

TypeShimano Deore Hydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

SHIMANO DEORE.

Wheels
Rims

DT SWISS H552. Hole: 32H. Size: 29'' Front / 29'' Rear (Sizes Large / XL) 29'' Front / 27.5'' Rear (Sizes Small / Medium). Tubeless Ready: Yes.

Spokes

DOUBLE-BUTTED STAINLESS STEEL.

Front Hub

KT. Front: DHLF1L2 sealed bearing 32H. Rear: DCR2S5 sealed bearing 32H. Brake Fitting: Centre-lock. Front Axle Type: 15 x 110 Boost. Rear Axle Type: 12 x 157 SuperBoost. Hole: 32H.

Rear Hub

KT. Front: DHLF1L2 sealed bearing 32H. Rear: DCR2S5 sealed bearing 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).

Electric Components
Motor

SHIMANO STEPS. Model: Shimano E-7000. Assistance: Up to 25Km/h.

Battery

DARFON. Model: fully integrated. Power: 720Wh.

Charger

DARFON. Model: UK Charger.

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