IF DOUBLE-DOWNCOUNTRY WAS A THING, THIS WOULD BE THE BIKE. WELL IT IS A THING NOW, SO GET ON BOARD BECAUSE THIS IS A RIDE YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS. THE ARIEL 30 RALLIES UP, DOWN AND EVERYWHERE IN BETWEEN.
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DESCRIPTION
- Frame
- Series 3 custom butted 6013 aluminium
- Frame Travel
- 130mm
- Fork Travel
- 140mm
- Wheel Size
- Mullet or 29" - adjustable link included
- Fork
- Fox 36 Performance Elite
- Shock
- Fox Float DPS Performance Elite
- Drivetrain
- 1 x 12 Shimano XT
Explore the Ariel 30 Elite's Unmatched Features and Benefits
If double-downcountry was a thing, this would be the bike.
Well it is a thing, so embrace it, you’re going to love it. The Ariel 30 rallies up, down and everywhere in between.
From the local loam, to trail centres and natural stuff that a bike with this little travel should have no right being interested in, this is the one that can do it all.
At the heart of it is our all-new, custom-butted and hydroformed 6013 aluminium frame.
Designed and developed with the help of Matt Walker from our Madison Saracen Factory Racing Team, you know it's been put through the wringer and is built to last and go fast.
Every Ariel 30 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 wheel size is best?
We thought of that already. Whichever Ariel 30 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.
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: Large
- SKU: RN23720LG
SKU: RN23720LG
Variant: Large
Series 3 custom butted 6013
ALUMINIUM FRAME
130mm
FRAME TRAVEL
140mm
FORK TRAVEL
Mullet or 29'' - adjustable link included
WHEEL SIZE
Fox 36 Performance Elite
FORK
Fox Float DPS Performance Elite
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
130mm
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FORK: FOX 36 PERFORMANCE ELITE
Travel
140mm
Technology
Tapered steerer / GRIP2 damper / low and high speed compression, low and high speed rebound
Axle
15x110 Boost
Rake
44mm
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REAR SHOCK: FOX FLOAT DPS PERFORMANCE ELITE
Adjustment
Air damper / rebound adjust / 2 position compression
Length / Stroke
210 x 50
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CHAINSET: SHIMANO XT
Model
FC-M8130
Chain Ring
34T
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
M8120
Brake Type
Hydraulic four piston
Rotor Size
203/180mm
- 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 EX511
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 36
Width
780mm
Rise
20mm
Bar Bore
35mm
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STEM: RACEFACE TURBINE R 35
Length
40mm
Rise
6 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
Westy remote
- SADDLE: SARACEN CUSTOM CRMO MTB
- GRIPS: ODI ELITE MOTION
- EXTRAS: CUSTOM FRAME PROTECTION KIT
- COLOUR: YELLOW
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168
170
172
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178
180
182
184
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188
190
192
194
196
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 |
598mm |
FRAME REACH |
455mm |
FRAME STACK |
595mm |
HEAD TUBE |
100mm |
HEAD ANGLE |
65.0° |
SEAT ANGLE |
76.5° |
CHAINSTAY |
440mm |
BB DROP |
30mm |
WHEELBASE |
1210mm |
STANDOVER |
732mm |
SEAT TUBE |
410mm |
TOP TUBE |
625mm |
FRAME REACH |
480mm |
FRAME STACK |
604mm |
HEAD TUBE |
110mm |
HEAD ANGLE |
65.0° |
SEAT ANGLE |
76.5° |
CHAINSTAY |
440mm |
BB DROP |
30mm |
WHEELBASE |
1239mm |
STANDOVER |
732mm |
SEAT TUBE |
460mm |
TOP TUBE |
653mm |
FRAME REACH |
505mm |
FRAME STACK |
618mm |
HEAD TUBE |
125mm |
HEAD ANGLE |
65.0° |
SEAT ANGLE |
76.5° |
CHAINSTAY |
440mm |
BB DROP |
30mm |
WHEELBASE |
1270mm |
STANDOVER |
731mm |
SEAT TUBE |
510mm |
TOP TUBE |
682mm |
FRAME REACH |
530mm |
FRAME STACK |
632mm |
HEAD TUBE |
140mm |
HEAD ANGLE |
65.0° |
SEAT ANGLE |
76.5° |
CHAINSTAY |
440mm |
BB DROP |
30mm |
WHEELBASE |
1302mm |
STANDOVER |
731mm |
