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ABOUT THE ARI NEBO PEAK PRO
The Nebo Peak was Ari’s first SL offering in the eMTB space. It rides on 140mm of TetraLink Suspension, paired with a 150mm fork for snappy, playful, and agile handling. 29” wheels front and rear are paired with Fazua’s Ride 60 for an efficient ride, and modern trail geometry makes the Nebo Peak a solid all round rig.
DRIVE UNIT AND ELECTRONICS | The Ari Nebo Peak is equipped with a Fazua Ride 60 drive unit, which saw some updates for 2025. Fazua’s Ride 60 still delivers 60Nm of torque and delivers 450W of peak power, but now it does so with a 480Wh battery. The battery is fixed inside the Nebo Peak’s downtube and requires removing the motor to access it.
Fazua’s Ride 60 continues to use an LED display located in the top tube of the Nebo Peak. The display has five lights indicating battery life — each light represents 20% battery — and differentiates riding modes with different colors. These modes are controlled by Fazua’s ring controller on the handlebars. The controller also activates the BOOST and WALK functions.
Popping up the front of the display reveals a USB-C port, allowing you to charge devices and connect the bike to a computer for troubleshooting. Fazua also has an app allowing riders to customize power modes and check the (numbered) battery life.
FRAME AND FEATURES | Across all builds of the Nebo Peak, Ari uses carbon fiber in frame construction. The Nebo Peak has the title of Ari’s lightest e-bike as a result, and it also looks damn good. The paint on the bike Ari sent is white and raw carbon, and the attention to detail is excellent.
Ari designed the Nebo Peak with the lowest standover height and a substantial seatpost insertion. Longer travel dropper posts make it easier to maneuver, especially on steep terrain. Geometry is adjustable via Ari’s GA-Link flip chip. This affects the headtube angle, chainstay length and bb height. Along with changing the geo settings, this flip chip also allows the Nebo Peak to be ridden as a mullet.
It is also a very quiet bike. The chainstay and seatstay have rubber protectors keeping chain noise to a minimum. Ari also uses fully guided cable routing, which prevents rattling. And, along with downtube protection near the bottom bracket, Ari also includes downtube protection closer to the headtube to prevent rub from tailgate pads when shuttling.
SUSPENSION | Ari uses a four-bar suspension system that they have dubbed TetraLink. This delivers 140mm rear wheel travel, which is paired to a 150mm fork. The Nebo Peak receives custom tuned rear shocks to optimize performance with the suspension platform.
GEOMETRY | Ari designed the Nebo Peak with modern geometry that, while relatively moderate, fits the characteristics of the bike well. While it doesn’t boast the “slackest” or “longest” this or that for smashing the gnarliest of trails, Nebo Peak’s geo keeps things snappy and playful.
Nebo Peak is available in sizes Small to X-Large. Our size Large had a 480mm reach, which was paired with a 622mm stack height. The chainstays are the same 434.6mm across all sizes unless you run the GA-Link flip clip in the longer setting, which extends them to nearly 440mm. In short, the wheelbase was a compact 1,239mm.
The key angles are a 65° HTA and a 77.5° effective STA. While the stack is pretty low on sizes S–L (611-622mm), it jumps significantly to 652mm on a size XL. The bottom bracket height is relatively moderate at 345mm, with a 28.2mm BB drop across all sizes.
Our numbers reflect the Nebo Peak in the shorter, steeper geometry setting. Flipping the GA-Link to the “long” setting will do just that — make the bike longer in the rear and slacker, though shortening the reach by nearly 6mm.
BUILD SPECS | Ari offers the Nebo Peak as a frameset option, along with four other builds — Comp, Elite, Pro, and Team. Ari was kind enough to send us their Elite v1.5 build, which included a strong list of components, leaving us very pleased. At retail this is an $8,599 build.
Suspension is taken care of by Fox’s Performance Elite-level units, with a Fox Float X shock paired to a 150mm Fox 36 fork with the GripX2 damper. The brakes were TRP’s new Evo Pro with 203mm rotors front and rear, and the drivetrain was SRAM GX AXS Transmission with 160mm Praxis alloy EC-6 cranks.
Crankbrothers handle the wheels on the Elite v1.5 build, with alloy Synthesis Enduro wheels, 28-hole front, 32-hole rear. These were wrapped in series sponsor Schwalbe’s Magic Mary and Albert control rubber. The stem and handlebars are handled in-house by Ari, while the grips are ODI Elite Pros and the saddle is an Ergon SM10. Lastly, the dropper post is TransX with travel adjust and a length tailored to each rider through the Ari Custom Setup.
Our size Large Ari Nebo Peak Elite v1.5 weighed in at 44.3 lbs (20.1kg) with the Schwalbe control tires fitted.
THE DIRT
SETUP | The Ari Nebo Peak was an easy bike to set up. Being that Ari is a consumer-direct brand, they’re well versed in delivering bikes that can go from box to trail quickly and easily. Packaging and pre-assembly was solid, so putting the bike together and getting it on-trail was quite easy. Sometimes we’ve found that derailleurs don’t come “clocked” in the correct position on many of our test bikes, but it seems we’ve had a good streak of Ari test bikes showing up genuinely ready to ride.
Similarly, the suspension setup on the Ari Nebo Peak was pretty user-friendly. While some bikes can take a lot of guessing and checking to really get you the best feel on trail, the Nebo Peak offered a solid ride with a “close enough,” setup. We absolutely encourage you to take time and maximize the performance, because it will make a difference. But it’s nice that you won’t have to worry about a large performance drop off just because your shock air pressure is off by a few PSI.
ELECTRONICS AND INTEGRATION | Unchanged from last year, Ari specs the Nebo Peak with a Fazua Ride 60 drive unit. This year it featured the updated 480Wh battery, over the outgoing 430Wh unit. This eBike system provides one of our favorite feelings in the SL eMTB category as it offers a wide power band and is very quiet. Unfortunately, it seems Fazua have had a number of reliability issues. While they seem to have a solid inventory to replace or repair sensors or parts, it’s still a concern on an otherwise awesome bike and motor. Sadly, during our testing, about three days before we finished the shootout, our drive unit began intermittently shutting off and remained that way despite our efforts of cleaning all sensors, checking wire connections, and anything else we could try.
Fazua have updated their Ring Controller, which has slightly improved our team’s feedback on the unit. However, it’s still not our favorite power control module in the eBike space, when compared to TQ, Bosch and others. We also felt the simple LED display, while effective, lacks some of the details that many eMTB riders are now accustomed to seeing. Viewing battery percentage or smaller increments to display battery life would be much appreciated without having to pull out your phone.
DRIVE UNIT RANGE TEST RESULT | We compared drive unit performance and efficiency with a standardized test. We created a 13-mile, 1,300-foot elevation “Battery Efficiency Loop” and rode every bike in its highest assist mode until the loop was done. Our test rider, Travis, is 193lbs and was diligent about his efforts and physical state for each ride.
The Fazua Ride 60 system completed the loop in 01:01:37 (3rd/8), and used 384Wh of its 480Wh capacity (80%). This placed it 2nd highest in terms of energy used, and 7th in capacity remaining (predicted range: 16.3 miles, 1,630 feet).
CLIMBING | Our crew enjoyed climbing the Ari Nebo Peak a lot, for numerous reasons. The updated shock spec compared to last year’s test bike made it more comfortable on square-edge obstacles, both up and down the mountain. Whether technical climbing or spinning away up smoother access roads, this light eBike was happy to get up the hill. In fact, it was one of our fastest bikes on the battery range test loop. We attribute this to the efficient suspension platform, low weight and general handling confidence the bike provides.
The geometry and low weight had this electric mountain bike cornering tight switchbacks and hopping up steps more like a non-E bike than some of the heavier and more sluggish bikes on test. It was a very natural and fun machine, without a doubt.
DESCENDING | Just like last year’s model, the Ari Nebo Peak is likely our favorite lightweight eMTB for flow trails, jump lines or other active trails. Quick direction changes and pumping undulations highlight how lively and exciting the handling of this bike are. This lightweight eBike had our entire group smiling, pushing the speed limits of the trail and yanking for gaps every time. The blend of agile geometry with the supportive suspension platform made this bike a true weapon when we wanted to squeeze out as much speed as possible on flow trails and while linking up tighter corners.
The Nebo Peak excelled on flatter terrain, loved linking corners and getting airborne or ripping berms. However, if you regularly ride very steep trails or high speed terrain, it might not be the ticket. The 65-degree head angle and shorter 434.6mm chainstays could have you feeling a bit less composed than some more enduro-biased 140/150mm bikes on test.
This is understandable based on the geometry of this bike, and we’re not mad about it because this gave the bike an edge over those longer, slacker 140/150 bikes on lots of trails. We are big fans of buying bikes that suit your terrain and riding style. So, while we may not pick this e-bike to slay BC black diamond chutes, it would likely be a very high option for flatter trails, flow tracks and lots of mixed-use trails that are narrow and require nimbleness and maneuverability.
FINISH AND VALUE | Compared to last year’s shootout, it seems the value proposition for many brands have taken a hit, and Ari is no exception. Last year’s test bike retailed for $7,999 and was on sale for nearly $1,000 off during our test. It came with Rock Shox Ultimate (top tier) suspension and SRAM’s XO Eagle drivetrain, whereas this year’s bike has Fox Performance Elite and SRAM GX drivetrain. While the parts aren’t necessarily a downgrade in terms of actual performance, they are definitely a lower tier-level of product and the price for this bike is now $8,599. Some of our testers actually preferred the switch to Fox suspension over last year’s bike, while others had no preference either way.
Again, Ari is not the only brand who has seen price increases, and compared to some bikes whose prices have gone up $1,000, it seems that this could just be the economy and other global factors beyond the bike brand’s control. Nevertheless, it’s something we have to talk about as product testers, as we compare all the bikes in our group review.
Moving away from economics, inflation, tariffs and pricing, the Nebo Peak is absolutely beautiful! Without a doubt, it was one of the most talked about and ogled over paint jobs in the test. All the riders had something positive to say about the two-tone, raw carbon and clean white finish. While paint is only skin deep, the other aspects of the frame are competitive with many other brands. Cable ports and management, frame protection and hardware all show that Ari have paid attention to the details and the bike is well thought out.
COMPARISON AND RANKING?
Just like last year, the Ari Nebo Peak ranked high, and on certain trails was the class leader for lightweight eBikes. It is an incredibly fun and fast trail-duty SL eMTB. Overall it’s one of our favorite lightweight eMTBs, however the Fazua drive unit worries are something we can not ignore.
We reached out to Ari and asked them about this concern and what consumers could expect for support and here is their comment:
“We are really sorry to hear about this issue. We have an amazing team that will get you and any customer back up and running right away. Rest assured, a resolution would be quickly found for any Nebo Peak owner. We stand behind our products and support customers above all else.
Fazua also has a US support line both shops and consumers can call to discuss any issues – Fazua support line: 800-346-0211″
The Wolf’s Last Word
If you’re willing to ride a Fazua-equipped Lightweight eMTB like so many other riders are doing, this is bike is a ton of fun. It is a beautiful machine that loves fast, flowy terrain, navigating tight trails and getting airborne. However, if you’re a rock smasher, looking for a short travel enduro SL eBike with slack geo and a planted feel, and don’t want to risk drive unit reliability, this probably won’t be your pick. 
Price: $8,599
Weight: 44.3 lbs
Website: Aribikes.com
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