Until now, Ari’s budget lineup had multiple models sharing the same frame, but different names based on spec and travel. Now, their entry point into full-suspension trail bikes is fully updated with a shapely new frame and a single name – The Cascade Peak.
The new Ari Cascade Peak’s frame is air- and hydro-formed to delivery a stiff, responsive frame with modern aesthetics. It’s most noticeable at the top tube and head tube junction, but note the seattube’s bulge and shaping, too. That effort gives it a better second water bottle placement, letting you get two bottles on all frame sizes.
The extra shaping and butting also saves a claimed 250g over straight gauge round tubes.
It gets 135mm rear wheel travel, paired with 140mm forks. The suspension has their adjustable geometry GA Link, which can be used to convert it from a full 29er to a mixed wheel 29/27.5″ setup.
Standover height is lower, making it more maneuverable and allowing longer travel dropper seatposts.
It comes with UDH hangers and new epoxy-infused paint that’s tough and chip resistant.
2024 Ari Cascade Peak specs, geo & pricing
Cascade Peak Comp ($1,999)
- Suntour XCR 34/Raidon R
- Microshift Advent Drivetrain
- Tektro 4 Piston Brakes
- WTB i30 Wheels
Cascade Peak Elite | $2,499
- DVO Diamond D3/Opal T2
- Shimano CUES Drivetrain
- Tektro 4 Piston Brakes
- WTB i30 Wheels
Cascade Peak Pro ($2,999)
- DVO Diamond D1/Opal T2
- SRAM GX Eagle Drivetrain
- SRAM DB Brakes
- WTB i30 Wheels
Geometry is fully modern, getting Ari’s signature steep seat angle (78º) and slack head angle (65º), with about 20mm more reach than before. I’ve been riding the Pro model a bit, stay tuned for a review.