Jono Jones' Saracen Ariel 60 for Ard Rock Enduro shows trend-setting suspension tech isn't everything

Jono Jones' Saracen Ariel 60 for Ard Rock Enduro shows trend-setting suspension tech isn't everything

We take a closer look at Jones' Masters-winning bike

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Jono Jones won the Masters race at Ard Rock Enduro this weekend, riding his Saracen Ariel 60 and narrowly beating Adam Brayton with a time of 19:09.95.

The time saw him finish in sixth place overall, with William Brodie winning after finishing nearly a minute faster in 18:15.76.

Jones was aboard his Ariel 60 for the race instead of his signature Ariel 80, with the course seemingly not suited to the 180mm-travel bike.

We caught up with him before the race to see what he was running.

Jono Jones' Saracen Ariel 60

Jono Jones with his Saracen Ariel 60
Jones rides a size-large frame. Nick Clark / Our Media

As the name suggests, Jones' Ariel 60 has 160mm of rear-suspension travel, although it shares the same basic frame as his signature Ariel 80 except for the linkage.

Jono Jones with his Saracen Ariel 60
The decals on the Fox 38 are in keeping with the rest of the bike. Nick Clark / Our Media

That number is matched up front, with Jones' bike featuring a relatively standard, Kashima-free Fox 38 Performance Elite with 160mm of travel.

Jono Jones with his Saracen Ariel 60
Despite using a Performance Elite fork, it's all Factory in the back. Nick Clark / Our Media

Jones has a Factory DHX2 coil shock in the frame, making good use of the travel on offer.

Jono Jones with his Saracen Ariel 60
Shimano's XTR Di2 M9200 is fully wireless. Nick Clark / Our Media

Elsewhere, Jones has specced Shimano's wireless XTR Di2 M9200 groupset, including the brakes.

The bike sits on DT Swiss EXC 1200 wheels, with Jones choosing Maxxis Minion DHR II tyres for the front and rear for the race.

Jono Jones with his Saracen Ariel 60
The stanchion of the dropper is a nice change from the black we've become accustomed to. Nick Clark / Our Media

Interestingly, a PRO Tharsis 160mm dropper post sits in the frame, which features a brushed forged-aluminium finish.

Jones also uses a PRO Tharsis stem, saddle and handlebar, with the latter featuring ODI grips.

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