Saracen Ariel 2010 Mountain Bike
First images that hit the net of the Saracen Ariel 2010 were prototypes, but we have a snap shot of the finish product. The Saracen Ariel 2010 Mountain Bike is used for trails, plus features 140mm of travel. Featuring CNC machined linkage, helping the bike become lighter and yet stiff, tapered head tube, and Fox front and rear suspension. Pictured above is the top of the line Saracen Ariel 2010 Mountain Bike, known as the Ariel 3. This particular model uses a Shimano XT drivetrain, Syncros DS28 rims, Maxxis Larsen TT high roller tires, and Race face evolve chainset. Retail price is around $4,000 USD.
The Ariel 2 retails for about $3,000 USD while the Ariel 1 is $2,500 USD. Each of the Saracen Ariel 2010 Mountain Bike was designed in Britain, but manufactured in Taiwan, and as of now we have a couple months to wait before purchasing, while the line is releasing April 2010.
Its a pity MTB elitists dont give Saracen a look in. They make some beautifully engineered MTBs and once long ago were up there with the best but time has dusted over the brand and they became lost in the all American assault.
Hopefully the new Zen and Ariel series will invite customers who are serious about their craft and realize that not all that is best is American!