Here’s the word straight from Madison:

Here’s a little taster of the new Saracen Ariel 140mm trail bike we’ll be unveiling the covers from at our Icebike tradeshow at the end of the month.

Changes from the prototype you’ll have seen a few months back include the new 1.5”-1,1/8” tapered headtube and new CNC’d linkage which helps shed a bit of weight whilst helping stiffen things up at the same time.

More details of the linkage updates can be found here: http://www.saracen.co.uk/blog/?p=232

Pictured is the range-topping Ariel 3 @ £2599.99srp with XT drivetrain, Raceface Evolve chainset, Deore M595 disc brakes, Syncros DS28 rims, Maxxis Larsen TT/High Roller tyres Raceface Respond finishing kit and topped off with a Fi’z:k  Gobi XM saddle.   Below the Ariel 3 will sit the (yes, you guessed it J) Ariel 2 @ £2099.99srp and the Ariel 1 at a wallet friendly £1599.99srp. All bike are suspended front and rear by Fox. With QR15 forks on the Ariel 2 and 3.

The bikes are landing at the beginning of April.

For more details see www.saracen.co.uk

Jamie News