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Ari Bikes just unveiled an update to its flagship cross-country machine, the Signal Peak 3.0. This marks the third generation ( check out our Gen 2.0 review here ) of this ripper, and this update is all about modernization. The new frame has an all-new Tetra-Link Race Lite suspension platform, which offers more travel and improves pedaling efficiency. The Signal Peak 3.0 also shaves weight from the previous model. (Images: Jordan Villella/BikeRumor.com) But don’t let the flashy talk fool you. This bike (like many of the Ari designs) comes in a cascade of build and price options, starting at $3,799 for the Ari Signal Peak 3.0 Comp and topping out at $9,399 for the Ari Signal Peak Team.
We were lucky to get our hands on an Ari Signal Peak Team pre-launch to get some impressions and race this season. Let’s just say this bike has us very excited to race this spring. Ari Signal Peak 3.0 – What’s New?
Let’s start with what most XC racers love to hear: a drop in weight. The Signal Peak 3.0 gets a massive weight drop—305 grams lighter than the previous generation, a 14.3% reduction. A large frame now tips the scales at just 1732g, with complete builds starting at 24 lbs—including no proprietary parts and a threaded BSA bottom bracket for easy maintenance. Tetra-Link Race Lite Suspension
Ari redesigned its Tetra-Link platform to drop a […]
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