Saracen have been doing extensive testing on a prototype 140mm full suspension bike, the Ariel. The above shot was taken in Hawaii where the Ariel had just completed a descent from the top of a volcano finishing in a tinsel factory on the beach.When asked how the Ariel had performed the rider was only able to utter the word 'Rad!', and perform the above ninja dance move.Big headtube, bolt-thru forks, uppy-downy seatpost, 140mm of travel, looks fun to us.A custom tuned Fox Float RP23
I’d go for no more than 160mm as it will slacken things off too much. With 160 you could build a mini-mega bike by putting the ISCG mounts to good use.
Sizes – 15″ 17″ 19″…
Frame only – maybe and its only a mybe at present!
Interesting!
What is the maximum fork length? work with a 160mm fork?
Frame only option?
Sizes? – how small does it go?
I’d go for no more than 160mm as it will slacken things off too much. With 160 you could build a mini-mega bike by putting the ISCG mounts to good use.
Sizes – 15″ 17″ 19″…
Frame only – maybe and its only a mybe at present!
hmm, very interesting
be interested to see final prices, options and sizing (Centre to Top?) when its all confirmed…