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Ariel 30

4/5
Reviewers liked
  • Deep, plush and active rear suspension
  • very manoeuvrable and nimble frameset
Watch out for
  • Marzocchi Bomber Z2 fork can’t keep up with the back end
  • lower-tier KMC chain

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Expert reviews

Expert review · 21 Nov 2025

BikeRadar

Reviewed at £2,500
4/5
“The Ariel 30 is a blast to chuck about, but the fork is a little basic and a purer DH focus means it’s less well-rounded than rivals”
  • +Deep, plush and active rear suspension
  • +very manoeuvrable and nimble frameset
  • −Marzocchi Bomber Z2 fork can’t keep up with the back end
  • −lower-tier KMC chain
Mick Kirkman · Read the full review ↗