2025 Ari Signal Peak: XC Weight Meets Trail Bike Performance

pretty sweet looking xc bike with that Ari!

I put the Epic, Scalpel, and Spur in the top list for XC/ Downcountry bikes. However, given that the Signal Peak can be customized right from the factory, the Signal Peak might belong on the top list as well.

Ari needs to get rid of that kink in the top tube. I can't unsee it - swoopy looking bikes are out in 2025.

I really like the New Epic 8 set up with the Rock Shox 3p set up 120 front and rear Travel.

Good review! You hit a lot of aspects of how the bike felt while riding. 👍

Very nice, most riders don't realize how lighter weight is more fun and responsiveness. Been to the Trek shop, i can't see paying 8k+ for a cross country/trail bike that weighed almost 30 lbs including pedals!

Looks like a ibis Exie

Looks like a great bike. I have never ridden a flex stay prior. How does it compare to say the Exie which has a DW link?

Enjoyed the video. I have been looking at the signal peak bikes. My wife and I currently own the polygon d7se. She has been looking at the Canyon Lux as well. These bikes seem to be in the same category for riding. Although the Ari and Canyon might be lighter. We dont race nor do crazy downhill riding. East Tn offers alot more rocky, rooty uphill switchback riding for the areas we ride. Just curious if we should go with more of a trail bike or simply stick with the lighter bike with similar specks?

Great review, most of the American xc/down country reviews are more based on the descending i think that this gave my a well rounded perspective

Similar geo to the 2019 Trance 29 trail bike

Stop saying $5999.99 !! Just say $6K.