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  Inspired by Saracen’s legendary Mountain Bike heritage, the Levarg range brings a dose of that trail-shredding spirit into the gravel world. This gravel beast isn't just about cruising down dirt roads; it’s designed to embrace the wild side and tackle whatever rugged terrain you throw at it. With the same technical prowess that crafted the World Cup-winning Myst and...

Still Shredding: The Saracen Ariel 60 Elite After a Year on the TrailsOver a year in, the Ariel 60 Elite still feels like fresh kit. Built for real-world riders, it delivers bombproof performance without flashy gimmicks. With a proven build kit, impressive long-term reliability, and a price drop to £3,499.99, it’s one of the best-value trail bikes around. Whether you’re...

Hardline doesn’t make exceptions. It doesn’t care about reputation or past wins. It’s just raw, unforgiving terrain, and Adam Brayton is ready to face it directly. With a box-fresh Saracen Myst X frameset in the stand and the toughest course of the year ahead, Adam is putting together the bike he’ll need to tackle it. There’s no fanfare. Just tools,...

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,...

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...

Ever wondered what it takes to conquer the legendary Fort William World Cup downhill track? It’s a course that strikes fear into even the most seasoned riders, with its brutal rock gardens, towering drops, and heart-pounding descents. This iconic track is where skill, grit, and engineering excellence collide—and for the first time, MBUK’s Tom Marvin decided to take it on....

If I didn’t get sent fancy bikes to test all the time, it’s the kind of bike I can see myself buying and really enjoying.

Pinkbike tester Seb Stott has been riding our new Ariel 80 for the past couple of months and has praised it as a great value and highly versatile rig that can go beyond the bike park.