SARACEN ARIEL 152

SARACEN HAVE GONE back to the drawing board for the 2014 Ariel, retaining the playful yet aggressive ride feel that won previous incarnations a loyal following, while acknowledging that the modern trail bike landscape has shifted once more. The result is a much more refined-looking frame complete with this year’s must-have 650b wheels.

With a carbon swingarm, a balanced 150mm of travel front and rear (courtesy of a Kashima-coated Fox Float 34 fork up front and Float X shock out back) and a component list that reads like it should be a lot of fun out on the trail, the Ariel 152 looks set to be a popular addition to the trail bike market.

PRICE: 5140$

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