The Ariel is really starting to make waves, not only in the UK, but also in other countries. Received this email from the guys at Back Country, Italy  http://www.backcountry.it/ regarding a new test on mtb-forum.it http://www.mtb-forum.it/saracen-ariel-3/ 10521 Ariel on Test "Really excellent review... it's long and all in Italian. I can translate if you want! But the conclusion paragraph basically says: The Ariel3 is a great choice for those looking for an all mountain pedalability, at the level of performance that racers would appreciate in an "enduro" category. All offered at a decent price thanks to a well thought out spec that does not compromise anything in terms of performance and reliability. Good on the climbs but it excels on the most steep and technical descents, where the weight, geometry and fork all help. The design features, especially with regard to functional details, would not look out of place on some of the more famous brands. Ultimately it was the pleasant discovery of a new brand and the confirmation that it is a well designed and modern bike." Really cool review and glad not only us Brits are loving the bike. Cheers Wildman