Ari Bikes Release Their New Downhill Bike - The Ari Bikes Superior Peak.
Overview
Ari Bikes have just released their new downhill bike, the Ari Bikes Superior Peak. Endless adjustibility looks to be this bikes specialty with the ability to go full 29" or mullet, change up the chainstay lengths, bottom bracket heights, head tube angles, and suspension kinematics. That means you can quickly change the Superior Peaks personality for Downhill racing, bike park, or freeride style riding. Shorten up the chainstay making the bike more poppy and playful, or lengthen it up for more stability. Make the kinematics more progressive for big jumps or keep things linear for steep chunky loose terrain giving you maximum traction. There is even a removable brace in the seat stay that gives the option to opt for more flex in the rear end. Remove it for more traction in muddy, wet conditions, or add the brace to stiffen the rear end for park laps, freeride sessions and rough tracks. This looks like an awesome choice for riders that want a big travel bike but don't want to be forced into one riding discipline that so many downhill bikes are built for.
Development
The Superior Peak started as a passion and learning project for the in-house design team. It also filled the need created by the Ari Factory Racing gravity team and Ari’s freeride athletes, Kurtis Downs and Kyle Strait. Over the last year, Ari athletes and racers have helped refine the Superior Peak to what it is now. Those refinements have paid off with freeride event wins at Proving Grounds, overall series win at the Big Mountain Downhill, Dark Fest Best Trick, and will be ridden by Kyle Strait at the 2024 Red Bull Rampage in Ari’s home state of Utah. With this rider feedback, development, and winning results helping to prove the design and capability of the Superior Peak, it’s a serious contender for those looking for a fun, balanced, and durable downhill bike for bike park laps, racing, or desert freeride trips.
Frame Details
-63.5 Degree Head Angle (in stock setting)
-445-451 mm chainstay length
-83mm english thread bottom bracket
-148mm Rear Dropout
-200mm Post Mount brakes
-1.5/1.5” headtube is compatible with reach or angle adjust headsets
-UDH derailleur hanger
-GA Links for adjustable geometry
-2 front shock mounts for adjustable leverage rate
-Hidden front triangle brace for stiffness
-Frame mounted fork bumpers
Made to Huck
Engineered to endure the harshest conditions, Superior Peak features a robust
aluminum alloy frame and CNC’d linkage to handle anything you throw at it.
Build Specs & Pricing
Superior Peak Comp - $4499
Fork: RockShox Boxxer
Shock: RockShox Vivid
Drivetrain: SRAM GX DH
Wheels: DT Swiss F 1900 Classic
Brakes: TRP DH-R Evo
Tires: Maxxis Assegai/DHR II - DH Casing
Superior Peak Elite - $6499
Fork: RockShox Boxxer Ultimate
Shock: RockShox Vivid Ultimate DH
Drivetrain: SRAM X0 DH
Wheels: DT Swiss FR 1500 Classic
Brakes: SRAM Maven Silver
Tires: Maxxis Assegai/DHR II - DH Casing
Superior Peak Frameset - $1999
Fork: RockShox Boxxer Ultimate (Available Separately)
Shock: RockShox Vivid Ultimate DH
Optional Build Spec Customizations
29/29 or 29/27.5 wheel options
Fox suspension option
O-chain device add on
Sizing and Geometry
The Superior Peak will come in 3 sizes. 1, 2, 3.
Be sure to head over to Ari's website to check out all the details and geo chart. This one looks like a good time for sure!
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