Delano Peak

The Ari Delano Peak is a mid-travel trail bike designed for riders who prioritize agility and engagement over raw downhill plowing. Built around a carbon frame with 135mm to 142mm of rear travel and a 150mm fork, it occupies the versatile middle ground of the modern mountain bike spectrum. The bike is built for the active rider who enjoys generating momentum by pumping through undulations and popping off trail features. While it handles technical descents competently, its true identity lies in its lively character and efficient climbing posture. It suits the everyday mountain biker looking for a single, well-rounded machine capable of tackling long alpine ascents, tight singletrack, and occasional bike park laps without feeling sluggish or over-biked.

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Build

Size

Stack	621.8mm
Reach	483.3mm
Top tube	613mm
Headtube length	115mm
Standover height	751mm
Seat tube length	445mm

Fit and geometry

The Delano Peak utilizes a modern but moderate geometry package that avoids the extreme long-and-slack trends of gravity-focused bikes. A steep seat tube angle—measuring nearly 78 degrees—is central to the bike’s fit, placing the rider in an upright, forward-biased posture. This positions the hips directly over the bottom bracket, creating a highly efficient pedaling stance that prevents the front wheel from wandering on steep, technical climbs.

Handling is defined by a relatively short rear center, with chainstays measuring 433mm across all sizes. This compact rear end makes it exceptionally easy to lift the front wheel for manuals or quick line adjustments. Up front, the 65.4-degree head tube angle strikes a deliberate balance. It provides enough stability to navigate steep chutes safely while keeping the steering sharp enough to weave through tight switchbacks without feeling lethargic. A flip-chip allows for minor geometry adjustments, though the overall fit remains centered and intuitive, requiring very little learning curve for riders transitioning from older trail bikes.

Builds

Ari offers the Delano Peak in four distinct builds, all utilizing the same carbon frame and a 150mm-travel fork. The lineup begins with the Comp, which delivers a reliable entry point featuring DVO suspension, a Shimano Deore 12-speed drivetrain, and TRP Slate EVO brakes. Stepping up to the Elite build introduces significant performance upgrades, swapping to Fox Performance Elite suspension, a full Shimano XT drivetrain, and more powerful TRP DH-R EVO PRO four-piston brakes.

The upper half of the ladder shifts to SRAM’s wireless electronic drivetrains and Fox Factory suspension with Grip X2 dampers. The Pro model features an X0 Eagle Transmission and SRAM Maven Silver brakes, offering massive stopping power and high-end alloy Crankbrothers wheels. At the top, the Team build spares no expense, outfitting the frame with an XX Eagle Transmission, SRAM Code Ultimate Stealth brakes, and Crankbrothers Synthesis Enduro Carbon wheels. Across the lineup, Ari's direct-to-consumer model yields a component specification that rivals significantly more expensive bikes, though riders should note the frame lacks internal downtube storage found on some competitors.

Comp

$4,099

ARI2747B

Elite

$5,199

ARI2748B

Pro

$5,999

ARI2749B

Team

$8,999

ARI2751B

Reviews

Testers consistently praise the Delano Peak for its energetic trail manners and exceptional value. The consensus points to a highly capable climber that rewards an active riding style. Reviewers highlight the bike's agility, noting that it is "super nimble, poppy, and playful" (YouTube) when navigating tight terrain or generating speed through rollers. The TetraLink suspension provides excellent traction on technical ascents, and testers note that on descents the bike "picks up speed quickly" (Outdoorgearlab). However, multiple reviewers observed that the active rear end requires frequent use of the shock's compression switch to maximize efficiency on smooth fire roads.

When pointed downhill, the bike maintains its lively persona. It encourages riders to jump and flick the rear end rather than simply absorbing impacts. While it manages rough sections competently, critics note a tradeoff at terminal velocity, observing that the chassis can feel "less planted than some burlier trail bikes" (Mymountainbikes) when charging through high-speed chunk.

Despite this upper speed limit, the bike's versatility remains its strongest asset. Testers report that it bridges the gap between cross-country efficiency and enduro capability, with one long-term reviewer noting it even "handled that stuff really well" (YouTube) during bike park laps. Across the board, the Delano Peak earns a reputation as a sensible, highly engaging trail bike that delivers premium ride quality without the boutique price tag.