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2026 Saracen

Ariel Junior - Red

A 24″ aluminum frame mountain youth bike with upper mid-range components and shimano deore hydraulic disc brakes.

Manufacturer Price

£1,899($2,555)
FrameAluminum
SuspensionFull, 120 / 120mm
ForkX-Fusion VELVET
ShockX-Fusion
Wheels24″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 11
GroupsetGX, NX
BrakesShimano Deore Hydraulic Disc
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Gearing

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Lowest gear

(climbing)

19 mph

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Highest gear

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Sizing
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4'1" – 4'10"

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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. Suspension: Signature TRL suspension design. Cable Routing: Internal. Axle: 12 x 142mm dropout system. Rear Travel: 120mm.

BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

ColorBlack.

Fork

X-FUSION VELVET RL2. Travel: 120mm. Technology: Tapered steerer / rebound adjust / RL2 damper / Lockout. Axle: 15x100. Rake: 41mm.

Travel120mm

Shock

X-FUSION 02 PRO R. Adjustment: rebound adjust. Length / Stroke: 190 x 40.

Travel120mm

Bottom Bracket

SRAM BSA 73MM.

Headset

PRESTINE PT-F13.

Stem

SARACEN. Length: 45mm. Rise: 6 degree. Clamp: 31.8mm. Type: Ahead.

Handlebar

RACEFACE RIDE. Width: 740mm. Rise: 25mm. Bar Bore: 31.8mm.

Saddle

SARACEN CUSTOM CRMO MTB.

Seatpost

RACEFACE CHESTER. Size: 30.9mm. Length: 325mm.

TypeRigid

Grips

ODI ELITE MOTION.

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM NX. Speed: 11 speed.

Crank

SRAM NX 1X X-SYNC. Chain Ring: 30T. Crank Length: 155mm / 49mm.

Shifters

SRAM GX-E. Speed: 1x11 speed.

Cassette

SRAM POWERGLIDE 1130. Speed: 11 speed. Ratio: 11-42T.

Chain

SRAM PC 1110.

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

JALCO HD-490. Hole: 32H. Size: 24''. Tubeless Ready: Yes.

Spokes

DOUBLE-BUTTED STAINLESS STEEL.

Front Hub

PROMAX. Front: DR-921 sealed bearing 32H. Rear: DR-961SRS sealed bearing 32H. Brake Fitting: 6-bolt. Front Axle Type: 15 x 100. Rear Axle Type: 12 x 142. Hole: 32H.

Rear Hub

PROMAX. Front: DR-921 sealed bearing 32H. Rear: DR-961SRS sealed bearing 32H. Brake Fitting: 6-bolt. Front Axle Type: 15 x 100. Rear Axle Type: 12 x 142. Hole: 32H.

Tires

MAXXIS MINION DHRII. Size: 24 x 2.3.

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First added May 19

Last updated June 7