Built for Downhill
If you fancy showing off your skills at the bike park, this is the perfect bike to show just what you can do! Ready to thrive at every UK centre or even the Alps.
Saracen Ariel 80 Pro
In stock
£3,499.99
Saracen Ariel 80 Pro
Let's get loose.
If you live for laps, destroy rear tyres and always send it sideways, you're going to want the Ariel 80.
Fun first and 27.5 for life, our take on a park bike is designed to thrive at every UK centre and even the Alps.
This thing loves to pop off lips, swing sideward and flick through trees. The bigger the grin on your face, the harder the Ariel 80 is going to work to keep it there.
Our all-new, custom-butted and hydroformed 6013 aluminium frame has been put to the test by bottom-out king Matt Walker and survived to make it into production.
Every millimetre of the 180mm of travel is designed to work hard, whether that's taking out rock chatter and braking bumps, sending the jump line or holding on for traction in loose turns.
The 80 Pro gets the perfect spec sheet for hard charging out on the trails. A Fox DHX2 Performance shock is matched to the Fox 38 Performance Elite fork, providing every adjustment you need and some you'll have to ask Jordi about to understand.
The latest Shimano SLX provides shifting, with an XT rear mech coving the 11-51 wide range cassette. Four-pot Deore brakes bring extra stopping power to the party.
The DT Swiss E532 rims are enduro ready, with a 30mm internal providing plenty for the 2.4 Maxxis Minion DHRII tyres to fill out onto. Both are tubeless ready - just add tape, valves and sealant.
A RaceFace 35mm finishing kit and dropper post from KS complete a spec sheet that has no weakness - and that's without mentioning the small details.
There's internal routing for everything - including a dropper post, superboost spacing for additional clearance and big bearings which last longer and are commonly available should you need to refresh them.
Just don't try and stick a 29er fork up front. You'll set off our inbuilt safety device that'll alert everyone on PinkBike to the crimes you're committing.
Pro Tested
The Ariel 80 Pro was put through thorough real-life testing by bottom-out king and Saracen Downhill Team Rider, Matt Walker.
180mm Travel
Suspension designed to work hard. The Ariel 80 Pro has a Fox DHX2 Performance shock, matched to the Fox 38 Performance Elite fork, providing every adjustment you need.
Brake Type :
Hydraulic Disc
Frame Material :
Alloy
Bottom Bracket :
Shimano BB-MT800 / 73mm
Brake Levers :
Shimano SLX M7100
Intended Use :
MTB
Brakes :
Shimano SLX M7120 203/203mm
Cassette Freewheel :
Shimano M7100 / 12 speed / 10-51T
Chain :
KMC X12
Chain Set :
Shimano SLX FC-M7130 / 32T / 170mm / 56.5mm CL
Fork :
Fox 38 Performance Elite / 180mm travel / tapered steerer / HSC LSC HSR LSR Adjust / Grip 2 Damper / 15x110 Boost / 44mm Rake
Handlebars :
Raceface Atlas 35 / 820mm Wide / 35mm Rise / 35mm Clamp Diameter
Headset :
Prestine PT-F13
Hubs :
Shimano HB-M7110 32h 15 x 110 Front / Shimano FH-M7130 32h 12 x 157 Rear / Centre-Lock rotor fixing
Rear Derailleur :
Shimano XT M8100 / 12 Speed
Rear Shock :
Fox Float DHX2 Performance / 2 position adjust / 250 x 70
Rear Suspension Travel :
180 mm
Rims :
DT Swiss E532 / 32H / 27.5"
Saddle :
Saracen Custom CrMo MTB
Seat Post :
KS Rage I / 170mm travel (150mm on S size) / internal cable routing / 30.9mm / Westy Remote
Shifters :
Shimano SLX M7100 / 1 x 12 Speed
Spokes :
Double-butted stainless steel
Stem :
Raceface Chester 35 / 40mm / A Head / 0 Degree Rise / 35mm Clamp
Tyres :
Maxxis Minion DHRII / EXO / TR / 27.5 x 2.4
Frame Shape :
Crossbar
Gender :
Mens, Womens
Wheel Size :
27.5 inch
150
152
154
156
158
160
162
164
166
168
170
172
174
176
178
180
182
184
186
188
190
192
194
196
198
200
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 | 410 |
|---|---|
| Frame Top Tube | 635 |
| Frame Reach | 485 |
| Frame Stack | 624 |
| Frame Head Tube | 125 |
| Frame Head Angle | 63.5 |
| Frame Seat Angle | 76.5 |
| Frame Chainstay | 438 |
| Frame BB Drop | 14 |
| Frame Wheel Base | 1268 |
| Fork Offset | 37 |
| Fork Travel | 180 |
| Standover | 739 |
| Frame Seat Tube | 360 |
| Frame Top Tube | 607 |
| Frame Reach | 460 |
| Frame Stack | 610 |
| Frame Head Tube | 110 |
| Frame Head Angle | 63.5 |
| Frame Seat Angle | 76.5 |
| Frame Chainstay | 438 |
| Frame BB Drop | 14 |
| Frame Wheel Base | 1236 |
| Fork Offset | 37 |
| Fork Travel | 180 |
| Standover | 738 |
| Frame Seat Tube | 360 |
| Frame Top Tube | 580 |
| Frame Reach | 435 |
| Frame Stack | 602 |
| Frame Head Tube | 100 |
| Frame Head Angle | 63.5 |
| Frame Seat Angle | 76.5 |
| Frame Chainstay | 438 |
| Frame BB Drop | 14 |
| Frame Wheel Base | 1207 |
| Fork Offset | 37 |
| Fork Travel | 180 |
| Standover | 738 |
| Frame Seat Tube | 460 |
| Frame Top Tube | 663 |
| Frame Reach | 510 |
| Frame Stack | 637 |
| Frame Head Tube | 140 |
| Frame Head Angle | 63.5 |
| Frame Seat Angle | 76.5 |
| Frame Chainstay | 438 |
| Frame BB Drop | 14 |
| Frame Wheel Base | 1300 |
| Fork Offset | 37 |
| Fork Travel | 180 |
| Standover | 739 |
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BIKE BUILD & DELIVERY: £50
Get your new bicycle or frame delivered straight to your door. Includes professional bike build, safety checks and pre delivery inspection, packing and shipment. We aim to get bikes despatched within 7 working days however this may vary during very busy periods. We use a premium two man delivery service to deliver all of our bikes and frames to ensure they arrive in the best possible condition. The courier will message you directly with updates on your order. Please note, a signature is required to confirm proof of delivery. Please note that free delivery on promotional items may be available. To confirm eligibility, please check the basket during the checkout process or call us on 0208 385 3400
RETURNS: We hope you’re happy with your purchase. If you’re not perfectly satisfied and the order was placed in the last 30 days, you can contact us to arrange a returns collection. We can only accept bikes or frames that have not been used or ridden. The original box and packaging should be used. Please read our full returns policy here.