If double-downcountry was a thing, this would be the bike. 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.
The 130mm of travel is provided by a Fox DPS Performance air shock featuring three position settings, with Marzocchi's Bomber Z2 fork up front owning every black run you dare take.
Shimano's fresh Deore groupset has already earned acclaim for its brilliant shifting, with the SLX rear mech covering every ratio of the super-wide 10-51 cassette. Stopping is handled by the ever reliable two piston Deore callipers.
DT Swiss M442 rims are built to last and feature a 22.5mm internal, approved for up to 2.5-inch tyres. We've chosen unflappable Maxxis Minion DHRII rubber which, along with the rims are tubeless ready - just add tape, valves and sealant.
SIZING -
- Small: 154-173cm
- Medium: 169-181cm
- Large: 177-187cm
- X-Large: 183-197cm