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 rider who knows how to push a bike far beyond the limits of most 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 brief was simple: we wanted him to ride it as hard as he rides his Myst, with one difference — he’d be pedalling back up the climbs too.
Now it’s Matt’s favourite bike to jump on, with a steep seat tube angle 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 thanks to size-specific wheels. Small and medium bikes use a 29/27.5 mullet setup, while large and extra-large sizes run full 29er wheels.
But what if you change your mind faster than the bike industry decides on wheel size standards?
We thought of that too. Whichever Ariel 60 you choose, we’ve included additional push links so you can swap them out and experiment. All you’ll need is the correct size rear wheel.
Smoothing the trail with 160mm of travel is a Fox Float X Performance shock and Marzocchi Bomber Z1 fork.
Shimano’s latest Deore groupset delivers versatility and performance, and we’ve upgraded the rear mech to an SLX model for smooth shifting across the 11?51 cassette, even under pressure.
A 30mm rim is a must for enduro, and the DT Swiss E532 delivers durability and great ride feel. Maxxis Minion DHRII tyres are the go-to choice and are easily set up tubeless (you’ll just need tape, valves and sealant).
RaceFace supply the bar and stem with a 35mm diameter, and the KS Rage is our dropper of choice.
When it comes to the details, there’s internal routing for everything — including a dropper post — space for a 550ml bottle, superboost spacing for additional clearance, and large bearings for long-lasting durability and easy servicing.
Please note - this bike does not come supplied with pedals. Choose some here!
| Frame Size | MEDIUM | LARGE | X-LARGE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stem Length plus Reach | |||
| Frame Seat Tube | 410 cm | 460 cm | 510 cm |
| Frame Top Tube | 624 cm | 652 cm | 680 cm |
| Frame Reach | 480 cm | 505 cm | 530 cm |
| Frame Stack | 623 cm | 636 cm | 650 cm |
| Frame Head Tube | 110 cm | 125 cm | 140 cm |
| Frame Head Angle | 64.6° | 64.6° | 64.6° |
| Frame Seat Angle | 76.5° | 76.5° | 76.5° |
| Frame Chainstay | 440 cm | 440 cm | 440 cm |
| Frame BB Drop | 27 cm | 27 cm | 27 cm |
| Frame Wheel Base | 1247 cm | 1278 cm | 1310 cm |
| Fork Offset | 43 cm | 43 cm | 43 cm |
| Fork Travel | 160 cm | 160 cm | 160 cm |
| Standover | 735 cm | 736 cm | 736 cm |
| Stem Length | |||
| Handle Bar Width |
| Frame Size | MEDIUM | LARGE | X-LARGE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stem Length plus Reach | |||
| Frame Seat Tube | 410 | 460 | 510 |
| Frame Top Tube | 624 | 652 | 680 |
| Frame Reach | 480 | 505 | 530 |
| Frame Stack | 623 | 636 | 650 |
| Frame Head Tube | 110 | 125 | 140 |
| Frame Head Angle | 64.6° | 64.6° | 64.6° |
| Frame Seat Angle | 76.5° | 76.5° | 76.5° |
| Frame Chainstay | 440 | 440 | 440 |
| Frame BB Drop | 27 | 27 | 27 |
| Frame Wheel Base | 1247 | 1278 | 1310 |
| Fork Offset | 43 | 43 | 43 |
| Fork Travel | 160 | 160 | 160 |
| Standover | 735 | 736 | 736 |
| Stem Length | |||
| Handle Bar Width |
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