IT’S TIME TO GO FULL ENDURO. THE ARIEL 60 IS READY FOR WILDERNESS EPICS, BIKE PARK LAPS AND CAN TEAR IT UP BETWEEN THE TAPES AS WELL, OBVIOUSLY.
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DESCRIPTION
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.
Smoothing the trail with 160mm of travel is a Fox Float X Performance shock and Marzocchi Bomber Z1 fork.
Shimano's latest Deore groupset has received rave reviews, featuring all of the versatility of the higher-tier components, it was an easy choice. We've even upgraded the rear mech to an SLX model, which keeps shifting across the 11-51 cassette smooth, even under pressure.
A 30mm rim is a must for enduro and the DT Swiss E532 is resilient and gives a great ride feel. Maxxis Minion DHRII tyres are the standard choice, and will easily setup tubeless. You'll just need to add tape, valves and sealant.
RaceFace provide the bar and stem which has a healthy 35mm diameter and the KS Rage is our dropper of choice.
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.
Please note - the Saracen Ariel does not come supplied with pedals. Add some from our gear store!
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DETAILS
- Variant: Small
- Weight: 16.0 kg
Series 3 custom butted 6013
ALUMINIUM FRAME
160mm
FRAME TRAVEL
160mm
FORK TRAVEL
Mullet or 29'' - adjustable link included
WHEEL SIZE
Marzocchi Bomber Z1
FORK
Fox Float X Performance
SHOCK
1 x 12 Shimano Deore/SLX
DRIVETRAIN
Full Specifications
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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
160mm
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FORK: MARZOCCHI BOMBER Z1
Travel
160mm
Technology
Tapered steerer / rebound adjust / sweep adjust grip damper
Axle
15x110 Boost
Rake
44mm
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REAR SHOCK: FOX FLOAT X PERFORMANCE
Adjustment
Air damper / rebound adjust / 2 position adjust
Length / Stroke
230 x 65
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CHAINSET: SHIMANO DEORE
Model
FC-M6130
Chain Ring
32T
Crank Length
170mm / 56.5mm
- BOTTOM BRACKET: SHIMANO BB52 73MM
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SHIFTERS: SHIMANO DEORE
Model
M6100 Rapidfire Plus 2-way release
Speed
1x12 speed
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REAR DERAILLEUR: SHIMANO SLX
Model
M7100 SGS Shadow Plus
Speed
12 speed
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CASSETTE: SHIMANO DEORE
Model
M6100
Speed
12 speed
Ratio
10-51T
- CHAIN: KMC X12
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BRAKES: SHIMANO DEORE
Model
BR-M6100
Brake Type
Hydraulic two piston
Rotor Size
203/203mm
- BRAKE LEVERS: SHIMANO DEORE
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HUBS: 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
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RIMS: DT SWISS E532
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
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TYRES: 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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HANDLEBARS: RACEFACE CHESTER 35
Width
780mm
Rise
35mm
Bar Bore
35mm
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STEM: RACEFACE CHESTER 35
Length
40mm
Rise
0 degree
Clamp
35mm
Type
Ahead
- HEADSET: PRESTINE PT-F13
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SEAT POST: KS RAGE I
Routing
Internal
Size
30.9mm
Travel
170mm, 150mm on size small
Lever
Westy remote
- SADDLE: SARACEN CUSTOM CRMO MTB
- GRIPS: ODI ELITE MOTION
- EXTRAS: CUSTOM FRAME PROTECTION KIT
- COLOUR: ORANGE
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Please be advised that this sizing chart is designed as a rough guide to help you select the size you require. Although height is one key factor on choosing the correct size bike, there are others which are discussed in our in-depth size guide feature.
Geometry
- 1251MM
- Wheelbase
SEAT TUBE |
360mm |
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TOP TUBE |
603mm |
FRAME REACH |
455mm |
FRAME STACK |
618mm |
HEAD TUBE |
105mm |
HEAD ANGLE |
64.6° |
SEAT ANGLE |
76.5° |
CHAINSTAY |
440mm |
BB DROP |
27mm |
WHEELBASE |
1220mm |
STAND OVER |
735mm |
SEAT TUBE |
410mm |
TOP TUBE |
624mm |
FRAME REACH |
480mm |
FRAME STACK |
623mm |
HEAD TUBE |
110mm |
HEAD ANGLE |
64.6° |
SEAT ANGLE |
76.5° |
CHAINSTAY |
440mm |
BB DROP |
27mm |
WHEELBASE |
1247mm |
STAND OVER |
735mm |
SEAT TUBE |
460mm |
TOP TUBE |
652mm |
FRAME REACH |
505mm |
FRAME STACK |
636mm |
HEAD TUBE |
125mm |
HEAD ANGLE |
64.6° |
SEAT ANGLE |
76.5° |
CHAINSTAY |
440mm |
BB DROP |
27mm |
WHEELBASE |
1278mm |
STAND OVER |
736mm |
SEAT TUBE |
510mm |
TOP TUBE |
680mm |
FRAME REACH |
530mm |
FRAME STACK |
650mm |
HEAD TUBE |
140mm |
HEAD ANGLE |
64.6° |
SEAT ANGLE |
76.5° |
CHAINSTAY |
440mm |
BB DROP |
27mm |
WHEELBASE |
1310mm |
STAND OVER |
736mm |