IF THE ARIEL 60 IS FULL ENDURO AND THE 60 PRO IS FULLER ENDURO, THE ARIEL 60 ELITE IS MAX ENDURO; THE HARDCORE RACE BIKE OF YOUR DREAMS.
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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.
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.
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: 15.75 kg
Series 3 custom butted 6013
ALUMINIUM FRAME
160mm
FRAME TRAVEL
160mm
FORK TRAVEL
Mullet or 29'' - adjustable link included
WHEEL SIZE
Fox 38 Factory
FORK
Fox Float DHX2 Factory
SHOCK
1 x 12 Shimano XT
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: FOX 38 FACTORY
Travel
160mm
Technology
Tapered steerer / HSC LSC HSR LSR adjust / Grip2 damper
Axle
15x110 Boost
Rake
44mm
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REAR SHOCK: FOX DHX2 FACTORY
Adjustment
HSC LSC HSR LSR adjust / 2 position adjust / SLS spring
Length / Stroke
230 x 65
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CHAINSET: SHIMANO XT
Model
FC-M8130
Chain Ring
32T
Crank Length
170mm / 56.5mm
- BOTTOM BRACKET: SHIMANO BB-MT800 73MM
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SHIFTERS: SHIMANO XT
Model
M8100 Rapidfire Plus 2-way release
Speed
1x12 speed
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REAR DERAILLEUR: SHIMANO XT
Model
M8100 SGS Shadow Plus
Speed
12 speed
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CASSETTE: SHIMANO XT
Model
M8100
Speed
12 speed
Ratio
10-51T
- CHAIN: KMC X12
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BRAKES: SHIMANO XT
Model
BR-M8120
Brake Type
Hydraulic four piston
Rotor Size
203/203mm
- BRAKE LEVERS: SHIMANO XT
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HUBS: KT
Front
Sealed Bearing 32H
Rear
Sealed Bearing 32H
Brake Fitting
Centre-lock
Front Axle Type
15 x 110 Boost
Rear Axle Type
12 x 157 SuperBoost
Hole
32H
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RIMS: DT SWISS EX 511
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 NEXT R CARBON
Width
780mm
Rise
35mm
Bar Bore
35mm
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STEM: RACEFACE TURBINE R 35
Length
40mm
Rise
0 degree
Clamp
35mm
Type
Ahead
- HEADSET: PRESTINE PT-F13
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SEAT POST: KS LEV INTEGRA
Routing
Internal
Size
30.9mm
Travel
170mm, 150mm on size small
Lever
Southpaw remote
- SADDLE: SARACEN CUSTOM CRMO MTB
- GRIPS: ODI ELITE MOTION
- EXTRAS: CUSTOM FRAME PROTECTION KIT
- COLOUR: PURPLE
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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 |
STANDOVER |
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 |
STANDOVER |
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 |
STANDOVER |
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 |
STANDOVER |
736mm |