Bikepark specialist, the wildest of the Ariel family of mountain bikes
Fun first and 27.5 for life, our take on a park bike is designed to thrive at every UK centre and even the Alps.
Our all-new, custom-butted and hydroformed 6013 aluminium frame has been put to the test by bottom-out king Matt Walker and survived to make it into production. Every millimetre of the 180mm of travel is designed to work hard, whether that's taking out rock chatter and braking bumps, sending the jump line or holding on for traction in loose turns.
You'll never feel short changed on travel when charging through boulders thanks to the RockShox Zeb up front, while out back the Marzocchi Bomber CR coil deals with the aftermath. Shimano's new Deore drivetrain gives wide-range, 11-51 gearing with an upgraded SLX rear mech. Stopping duties are handled by the ever capable two-pot Deore brakes, matched to a 203mm rotors for added bite. The DT Swiss E532 rims are enduro ready, with a 30mm internal providing plenty for the 2.4 Maxxis Minion DHRII tyres to fill out onto. Both are tubeless ready - just add tape, valves and sealant.
SIZING -
- Small: 154-173cm
- Medium: 169-181cm
- Large: 177-187cm
- X-Large: 185-197cm