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    Shafer Elite2026 Ari
    Recommended
    MSRP
    $3,999
    Where to Buy
    $3,999

    At Ari

    Category
    		Gravel
    Weight
    		2.1 lbs (frame)
    7.2
    Frame
    		Carbon
    		Carbon
    Wheels
    		Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    		700c
    		SRAM Rival Hydraulic Disc
    		Rival XPLR AXS
    Drivetrain
    		1 × 13 Electronic
    Power Meter
    		Rival AXS
    Brand Site

    aribikes.com

    Summary
    		The Ari Shafer Elite is a carbon frame gravel bike with upper mid-range components and sram rival hydraulic disc brakes.

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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Rider Position
    relaxedaggressive
    Terrain
    smoothrugged
    Shafer Elite
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    Gear Range

    A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

    Lowest gear

    (climbing)

    35 mph

    Shafer Elite

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Spec Level

    Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

    Geometry
    Specs
    Shafer Elite2026 Ari
    Frame

    Shafer 3.0 SL Carbon, 68mm English Threaded BB, 12x142mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc, UDH dropout, Cache downtube storage. Max tire clearance 58c.

    BB Standard: BSA, 68mm, Threaded

    Hanger Standard: UDH

    Colors: Rootbeer Metallic; White Fleck Gold

    Fork

    Shafer 3.0 SL Carbon, 12x100mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc, dynamo routing. Max tire clearance 58c.

    Shock

    N/A

    Bottom Bracket

    SRAM Dub English BSA

    Headset

    FSA SRS 1.5

    Stem

    ZIPP Service Course 31.8mm alloy, 6 degree, 4-bolt bar clamp (customized sizing through Ari Custom Setup)

    Handlebar

    ZIPP Service Course SL 70 XPLR Alloy. 31.8 diameter, 70mm reach, 115mm drop, 11-degree flare

    Saddle

    WTB Gravelier Medium Steel

    Seatpost

    Ari Carbon Dual Bolt, 27.2

    Type: Rigid

    Pedals

    Available Separately

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SRAM Rival XPLR, Direct mount, 1x13

    Front Derailleur

    N/A

    Crank

    SRAM Rival XPLR AXS Power Meter, DUB, Wide 1x13, Alloy

    Power Meter

    SRAM Rival XPLR AXS Power Meter, DUB, Wide 1x13, Alloy

    Shifters

    SRAM Rival HRD E1, 1x13, Hydraulic

    Cassette

    SRAM XG-1351 XPLR E1, 13-speed, 10-46T

    Chain

    SRAM Rival Flat top E1, 13-speed

    Brakes

    SRAM Rival HRD Shift-Brake System, SRAM Centerline 180mm Rotors

    Type: SRAM Rival Hydraulic Disc

    Wheels
    Rims

    WTB Speedterra i25 700c, 28 hole, Disc, Tubeless Ready

    Spokes

    Stainless, black, with brass nipple

    Front Hub

    WTB Frequency Sealed Bearing Disc, 100x12mm thru axle, 28 hole, center lock

    Rear Hub

    WTB Frequency Sealed Bearing Disc, 142x12mm thru axle, 28 hole, center lock, XDR

    Tires

    Schwalbe G-One RS Pro, V-Guard, ADDIX 700x55c, , Tubeless Ready

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