Saracen Ariel 50e or Whyte e160

phutureproof

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Jun 4, 2021
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Oxford
I’m 6’5”. I have no opportunity to try the bikes before buying.
The Saracen would likely be the top line ‘elite’ model, though the pro is also available in XL. It obviously has better spec and has the longer reach. It has a shimano motor rather than the Whyte’s bosch. In ‘elite’ it is also £1000 more expensive. But I’m only going to do this once, so perhaps that’s ok.
Any thoughts?
 

phutureproof

New Member
Jun 4, 2021
94
73
Oxford
I’m 6’5”. I have no opportunity to try the bikes before buying.
The Saracen would likely be the top line ‘elite’ model, though the pro is also available in XL. It obviously has better spec and has the longer reach. It has a shimano motor rather than the Whyte’s bosch. In ‘elite’ it is also £1000 more expensive. But I’m only going to do this once, so perhaps that’s ok.
Any thoughts?
I should add I am no ‘pro’ rider. A weekly xc ride and occasional longer day rides with my mates. But with such an investment I will hopefully do more!
 

fenwick458

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Oct 6, 2020
298
187
Cumbria
well thats a toughie.
really hard to say if you do need a "trendy" super long bike to do a weekly XC ride. you know it's a trade off between coming down and going up?
link to the geometry geeks comparison here
 

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