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 almost hesitate as he rolled in — as if it knew things were about to get serious.
The testing brief was simple: ride it as hard as he rides his Myst, but 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 and efficient suspension design helping on the way up, and plenty of capability on the way back down.
It’s also easy to get the right fit on an Ariel 60, thanks to size-specific wheel setups. Small and medium bikes use a 29/27.5 mullet configuration, while large and extra-large sizes run full 29er wheels.
But what if you change your mind faster than the bike industry decides on the ?best? wheel size?
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 out the trail is a Fox Float X Performance shock paired with a Marzocchi Bomber Z1 fork, delivering 160mm of composed travel.
Shimano’s latest Deore groupset has earned strong reviews for its reliability and performance, and we’ve paired it with an SLX rear derailleur to keep shifting smooth across the wide 11?51 cassette, even under load.
A 30mm internal width DT Swiss E532 rim provides a strong, compliant platform for Maxxis Minion DHRII tyres, which are tubeless ready — just add tape, valves and sealant.
RaceFace supply the bar and stem with a modern 35mm clamp diameter, while the KS Rage dropper post is our choice for quick, confident saddle adjustment.
When it comes to the details, there’s internal routing for everything — including the dropper post — room for a 550ml bottle, superboost spacing for extra clearance, and large bearings designed for long service life and easy maintenance.
Please note - this bike does not come supplied with pedals. Choose some here!
| Frame Size | SMALL | MEDIUM | LARGE | X-LARGE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stem Length plus Reach | ||||
| Frame Seat Tube | 360 | 410 | 460 | 510 |
| Frame Top Tube | 603 | 624 | 652 | 680 |
| Frame Reach | 455 | 480 | 505 | 530 |
| Frame Stack | 618 | 623 | 636 | 650 |
| Frame Head Tube | 105 | 110 | 125 | 140 |
| Frame Head Angle | 64.6° | 64.6° | 64.6° | 64.6° |
| Frame Seat Angle | 76.5° | 76.5° | 76.5° | 76.5° |
| Frame Chainstay | 440 | 440 | 440 | 440 |
| Frame BB Drop | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
| Frame Wheel Base | 1220 | 1247 | 1278 | 1310 |
| Fork Offset | ||||
| Fork Travel | ||||
| Standover | 735 | 735 | 736 | 736 |
| Stem Length | ||||
| Handle Bar Width |
| Frame Size | SMALL | MEDIUM | LARGE | X-LARGE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stem Length plus Reach | ||||
| Frame Seat Tube | 360 | 410 | 460 | 510 |
| Frame Top Tube | 603 | 624 | 652 | 680 |
| Frame Reach | 455 | 480 | 505 | 530 |
| Frame Stack | 618 | 623 | 636 | 650 |
| Frame Head Tube | 105 | 110 | 125 | 140 |
| Frame Head Angle | 64.6° | 64.6° | 64.6° | 64.6° |
| Frame Seat Angle | 76.5° | 76.5° | 76.5° | 76.5° |
| Frame Chainstay | 440 | 440 | 440 | 440 |
| Frame BB Drop | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
| Frame Wheel Base | 1220 | 1247 | 1278 | 1310 |
| Fork Offset | ||||
| Fork Travel | ||||
| Standover | 735 | 735 | 736 | 736 |
| Stem Length | ||||
| Handle Bar Width |
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