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Ariel 30 Elite
A 29″ / 27.5″ aluminum frame full suspension trail bike with high-end components.
Manufacturer Price
£3,999($5,291)| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 130 / 140mm |
| Fork | Fox Performance Elite Float 36 |
| Shock | Fox Float DPS Performance Elite |
| Wheels | 29″ / 27.5″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | XT |
| Brakes | Shimano XT Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
5'0" – 5'8"
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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
| Frame | SERIES 3 CUSTOM BUTTED AND HYDROFORMED 6013 ALLOY FRONT TRIANGLE AND SWINGARM. 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: 130mm. BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded Color: Yellow. |
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| Fork | FOX 36 PERFORMANCE ELITE. Travel: 140mm. Technology: Tapered steerer / GRIP2 damper / low and high speed compression, low and high speed rebound. Axle: 15x110 Boost. Rake: 44mm. Travel: 140mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | FOX FLOAT DPS PERFORMANCE ELITE. Adjustment: Air damper / rebound adjust / 2 position compression. Length / Stroke: 210 x 50. Travel: 130mm |
| Bottom Bracket | SHIMANO BB-MT800 73MM. |
| Headset | PRESTINE PT-F13. |
| Stem | RACEFACE TURBINE R 35. Length: 40mm. Rise: 6 degree. Clamp: 35mm. Type: Ahead. |
| Handlebar | RACEFACE NEXT R 36. Width: 780mm. Rise: 20mm. Bar Bore: 35mm. |
| Saddle | SARACEN CUSTOM CRMO MTB. |
| Seatpost | KS LEV INTEGRA. Routing: Internal. Size: 30.9mm. Travel: 170mm, 150mm on size small. Lever: Westy 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-M8130. Chain Ring: 34T. Crank Length: 170mm / 56.5mm. |
| Shifters | SHIMANO XT. Model: M8100 Rapidfire Plus 2-way release. Speed: 1x12 speed. |
| Cassette | SHIMANO XT. Model: M8100. Speed: 12 speed. Ratio: 10-51T. |
| Chain | KMC X12. |
| Brakes | SHIMANO XT. Model: M8120. Brake Type: Hydraulic four piston. Rotor Size: 203/180mm. Type: Shimano XT Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | SHIMANO XT. |
| Rims | DT SWISS EX511. 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 | KT. Front: Sealed Bearing 32H. Rear: 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: Sealed Bearing 32H. Rear: 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). |
First added May 19
Last updated June 20