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Climbing Everest. Sounds mad, right? The rules are dead simple: pick some hill—any hill—and ride up and down until you’ve clocked 8,849 meters of climbing. That’s Everest’s height, in case you’re wondering. No cheats. No dodgy shortcuts. Just you, your legs, and a stupid amount of suffering. Up, down, repeat. Did I mention you start hating your own existence about...

Ever wondered about what spending a day riding bikes in the business is like? Saracen Shred Sessions are focused on efforts to get out on all of the trails. That’s exactly like the experience of top-end Saracen bikes. These sessions involve much more than that. It is not only just like a demo day. They're a chance to test Saracen...

Long-Term First Impressions: Saracen Ariel 60 Pro Video editor and mountain biker Kyle Dewick kicks off a long-term test of the Saracen Ariel 60 Pro — our aggressive, mixed-wheel enduro bike. With 160mm of travel, a bombproof alloy frame, and a dialled spec list, this bike is built to go big and stay planted. From first rides to suspension tweaks,...

By now, you’ve probably seen the radical new paint jobs on our limited edition Saracen Myst full suspension downhill mountain bikes, but where did the inspiration come from? There’s more to this one than meets the eye—read on to find out the full story behind the look that’s been lighting up the downhill scene. Designing the Future of Full Suspension...

Introducing the Updated Saracen Myst – Now with LTD Series Colourways We’re stoked to officially launch the updated Saracen Myst – now available with all-new LTD series colourways and loaded with cutting-edge tech, including the brand-new FOX DHX2 coil shock. Whether you're charging down the steepest World Cup tracks or lapping your local black runs, the Myst is built to...

The first stop on our Saracen Shred Sessions kicked off, deep in the heart of North Wales at one of the UK’s most iconic bike parks—Antur Stiniog. Nestled among the rugged beauty of the slate mines, this venue provided the perfect backdrop for a day of riding, testing, and good vibes. We rolled out our full demo fleet, giving riders the...

Meet Fin and Ren a.k.a Twins Go Biking — the unstoppable duo tearing up the trails since the age of three! If you’ve been around the UK bike park scene, chances are you’ve spotted two fearless young shredders absolutely sending it — that’s Fin and Ren, better known as Twins Go Biking. These twin brothers have been riding since they could...

In the latest episode of his GastoVlog, Adam takes us on an icy adventure as he introduces the Saracens Myst to the trails of Innerleithen. The cold weather only intensified the already technical terrain. But that didn’t stop Adam from pushing the limits! Innerleithen's rugged trails proved to be the perfect proving ground for the Myst, making for one wild,...

Saracen is excited to announce that Adam Brayton will be joining the team for the 2025 season. A well-known name in downhill mountain biking, Adam has been competing at the highest level since 2008. His early success, including a notable 6th place finish at Champery in his first season, set the stage for what has been an incredible career. Now,...

Saracen is excited to announce that Dan Bateson is returning to ride for the brand in 2025! A true jack-of-all-trades and master of all, Dan Bateson is a local Freeride and Downhill legend, known for his big sends and viral clips. Having ridden Saracen bikes since he was just a 15-year-old kid at Chicksands Bike Park, the brand is beyond...