Go full enduro.
The Saracen Ariel 60 Elite has been built for Enduro racing. Fast, light and comfortable enough to ride all-day.
Saracen Ariel 60 Elite
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£4,399.99
£3,739.99
Saracen Ariel 60 Elite
Go full enduro.
Our flagship enduro bike, the Saracen Ariel 60 has been built to take on the wildest wilderness epics, bikepark laps and can of course get competitive between the tapes.
At the heart of the all-new 160mm suspension platform is our series 3 custom-butted and hydroformed 6013 aluminium frame.
It's enduro-ready and while we might not have an EWS race team, we do have Matt Walker from the Madison Saracen Factory Racing Team.
Matt is a man who knows how to ride a bike way past the capabilities of mere mortals. The first time he rode the Ariel 60, we saw the bike shiver a little as he approached because it knew things were about to get serious.
The testing instructions were simple: we wanted him to ride this bike as hard as he goes on his Myst but with one difference he'd be pedalling back up the hills too.
Now it's Matt's favourite bike to jump on, with a steep seattube and efficient suspension design helping on the way up. On the way back down, it's a riot.
It's also easy to get the right fit on an Ariel 60. That's because it features size specific wheels, with small and medium bikes in the 29/27.5 mullet setup, and the large and extra-large sizes 29er models.
But what if you change your mind faster than the bike industry about which wheelsize is best?
We thought of that already. Whichever Ariel 60 you choose, we've included additional push links, that you can swap out and see if the grass really is greener. All you'll need is the right size rear wheel.
The good news continues when you take a look at the spec sheet for our Elite model, which comes with a wish-list of components.
That starts with the suspension, with a Fox Factory 38 with Kashima Coat, and a DHX2 Factory shock. There's every adjustment you'll ever need to get your setup dialled.
Shimano XT has long been the benchmark for performance and durability on the trail, and we've got the complete groupset here including the brilliant four-piston brakes, which allow for one finger control on almost any descent.
The gold standard of enduro rims, the 30mm wide DT Swiss EX511 gives the Maxxis Minion DHRII tyres the perfect profile and both are tubeless ready. You'll just need to add tape, valves and sealant.
Completing the package is a carbon RaceFace Next R handlebar and matching aluminium stem, both in 35mm diameter. The KS Lev Integra dropper post makes this bike ready for business and party at a throw of the southpaw lever.
When it comes to the details, there is internal routing for everything including a dropper post - room for a 550ml bottle, superboost spacing for additional clearance and big bearings which last longer and are commonly available should you need to refresh them
Dominate the hills
Featuring top notch suspension with 160mm travel, designed perfectly for taking it fast downhill.
Make your mark
Equipped with full Shimano Deore XT M8100 groupset. The benchmark for high performance and proven durability on the trails. Reliable shifting. Superior braking. Intuitive maintenance. XT is the performance workhorse you can count on.
Brake Type :
Hydraulic Disc
Frame Material :
Alloy
Bottom Bracket :
Shimano BB-MT800 / 73mm
Wheel Size :
29 inch
Brake Levers :
Shimano M8100
Intended Use :
MTB
Brakes :
Shimano M8120 203/203mm
Cassette Freewheel :
Shimano M8100 / 12 speed / 10-51T
Chain :
KMC X12
Chain Set :
Shimano XT FC-M8130 / 34T / 170mm / 56.5mm CL
Fork :
Fox 38 Factory / 160mm travel / tapered steerer / HSC LSC HSR LSR Adjust / Grip 2 Damper / 15x110 Boost / 44mm Rake
Handlebars :
Raceface Next R Carbon 35 / 780mm Wide / 35mm Rise / 35mm Clamp Diameter
Headset :
Prestine PT-F13
Hubs :
Shimano HB-M8110 32h 15 x 110 Front / Shimano FH-M8130 32h 12 x 157 Rear / Centre-Lock rotor fixing
Rear Derailleur :
Shimano XT M8100 / 12 Speed
Rear Shock :
Fox DHX2 Factory / HSC / LSC / HSR / LSR / 2 position adjust / SLS Spring / 230 x 65
Rear Suspension Travel :
160 mm
Rims :
DT Swiss EX 511 / 32H / 29"" Front / 29"" Rear (Sizes LG / XL) 29"" Front / 27.5"" Rear (Sizes SM / MD)
Saddle :
Saracen Custom CrMo MTB
Seat Post :
KS LEV Integra / 150mm travel (125mm on S size) / internal cable routing / 30.9mm / Southpaw Remote
Shifters :
Shimano XT M8100 / 1 x 12 Speed
Spokes :
Double-butted stainless steel
Stem :
Raceface Turbine R 35 / 40mm / A Head / 0 Degree Rise / 35mm Clamp
Tyres :
Maxxis Minion DHRII / EXO / TR / 29 x 2.4 Front Rear (Sizes LG / XL) / 29 x 2.4 Front / 27.5 x 2.3 Rear (Sizes SM / MD)
Frame Shape :
Crossbar
Gender :
Mens, Womens
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Please be advised that this bicycle size chart is only a rough guide to help you select the correct frame size. We would always recommend visiting your local dealer to get measured and sized correctly, as although height is used, there are other factors which help determine the best frame size for you.
Geometry
| Frame Seat Tube | 460 |
|---|---|
| Frame Top Tube | 652 |
| Frame Reach | 505 |
| Frame Stack | 636 |
| Frame Head Tube | 125 |
| Frame Head Angle | 64.6 |
| Frame Seat Angle | 76.5 |
| Frame BB Drop | 27 |
| Frame Wheel Base | 1278 |
| Fork Offset | 43 |
| Fork Travel | 160 |
| Standover | 736 |
| Frame Seat Tube | 410 |
| Frame Top Tube | 624 |
| Frame Reach | 480 |
| Frame Stack | 623 |
| Frame Head Tube | 110 |
| Frame Head Angle | 64.6 |
| Frame Seat Angle | 76.5 |
| Frame BB Drop | 27 |
| Frame Wheel Base | 1247 |
| Fork Offset | 43 |
| Fork Travel | 160 |
| Standover | 735 |
| Frame Seat Tube | 360 |
| Frame Top Tube | 603 |
| Frame Reach | 455 |
| Frame Stack | 618 |
| Frame Head Tube | 105 |
| Frame Head Angle | 64.6 |
| Frame Seat Angle | 76.5 |
| Frame BB Drop | 27 |
| Frame Wheel Base | 1220 |
| Fork Offset | 43 |
| Fork Travel | 160 |
| Standover | 735 |
| Frame Seat Tube | 510 |
| Frame Top Tube | 680 |
| Frame Reach | 530 |
| Frame Stack | 650 |
| Frame Head Tube | 140 |
| Frame Head Angle | 64.6 |
| Frame Seat Angle | 76.5 |
| Frame BB Drop | 27 |
| Frame Wheel Base | 1310 |
| Fork Offset | 43 |
| Fork Travel | 160 |
| Standover | 736 |
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