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Haven't seen this on here but apologies if it's already been aired.
Anyway, the new Saracen Ariel is looking pretty sweet to me. It'll be interesting to see what they come up with for a 160mm too...
I would.
The original Ariel didn't stand out in the crowd of mid travel trail bikes. Rode well though so great to see some progression, bringing Saracen back to a 'would like to have' Brand.
Ooh I like. There are some right deals around on the old one too...
[url= http://www.bikeradar.com/mtb/gear/article/saracen-bikes-2012-first-look-31051 ]Bit more info here on 2012 Saracen[/url]
£2,999.99 for the Ariel 162, with the same shock, a Fox 36 Float FIT RLC fork and a 1x10 Shimano drivetrain with E*thirteen LG1+ chainguide.
First production trail bike I've seen with 1x10 I think. They're certainly nailing their colours to the mast!
more here - http://www.pinkbike.com/news/2012-Saracen-Ariel-Prototype.html
a mate has just built one up. looking forward to giving it a good testing!
Shame that ball burnished finish in the pink bike photos is just for the prototype.