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2026 Saracen

Ariel 30 - Red

A 29″ / 27.5″ aluminum frame full suspension trail bike with upper mid-range components.

Manufacturer Price

£2,499($3,353)
FrameAluminum
SuspensionFull, 130 / 130mm
ForkMarzocchi Bomber Z2
ShockFox Float DPS Performance
Wheels29″ / 27.5″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 12
GroupsetSLX, Deore
BrakesShimano Deore Hydraulic Disc
SeatpostDropper
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Handling
nimblestable
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Gearing

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Lowest gear

(climbing)

26 mph

Ariel 30 - Red

26 mph

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Spec Level

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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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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. 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 StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

ColorBlue.

Fork

MARZOCCHI BOMBER Z2. Travel: 130mm. Technology: Tapered steerer / rebound adjust / sweep adjust rail damper. Axle: QR 15x110 Boost. Rake: 44mm.

Travel130mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

FOX FLOAT DPS PERFORMANCE. Adjustment: EVOL air damper / rebound adjust / 3 position compression. Length / Stroke: 210 x 50.

Travel130mm

Bottom Bracket

SHIMANO BB52 73MM.

Headset

PRESTINE PT-F13.

Stem

RACEFACE CHESTER 35. Length: 50mm. Rise: 6 degree. Clamp: 35mm. Type: Ahead.

Handlebar

RACEFACE CHESTER 35. Width: 780mm. Rise: 20mm. Bar Bore: 35mm.

Saddle

SARACEN CUSTOM CRMO MTB.

Seatpost

KS RAGE I. Routing: Internal. Size: 30.9mm. Travel: 170mm, 150mm on size small. Lever: Westy remote.

TypeDropper

Grips

ODI ELITE MOTION.

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

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

Crank

SHIMANO DEORE. Model: FC-M6130. Chain Ring: 32T. Crank Length: 170mm / 56.5mm.

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 X12.

Brakes

SHIMANO DEORE. Model: BR-M6100. Brake Type: Hydraulic two piston. Rotor Size: 180/180mm.

TypeShimano Deore Hydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

SHIMANO DEORE.

Wheels
Rims

DT SWISS M442. 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: DHF122 sealed bearing 32H. Rear: DHR2S5 sealed bearing 32H. Brake Fitting: 6-bolt. Front Axle Type: 15 x 110 Boost. Rear Axle Type: 12 x 157 SuperBoost. Hole: 32H.

Rear Hub

KT. Front: DHF122 sealed bearing 32H. Rear: DHR2S5 sealed bearing 32H. Brake Fitting: 6-bolt. 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).

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Last updated June 7