QUICK HITS
• 170mm TetraLink Suspension
• 29” or MX Wheels
• Bosch CX Gen 5 Drive Unit
• 100Nm, 750W Peak
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ABOUT THE ARI TIMP PEAK 2.0
What is the Ari Timp Peak 2.0 designed to be?
The Timp Peak 2.0 is Ari’s full-power, long travel premium eMTB and is really designed to be just about anything you want it to be. There’s the Bosch CX Gen 5 drive unit; a CleanCast carbon fiber frame with lots of geometry adjustability; and 170mm travel on both ends, and the ability to run MX (mixed) or dual-29” wheel setups.
What eBike Drive System Does The Ari Timp Peak 2.0 Use?
Ari moved to the Bosch Performance Line CX Gen 5 system for the new Timp Peak 2.0. This can be powered by either a 600Wh or 800Wh battery, which is easily removable from within the downtube of the frame. They are charged by the 4A Bosch charger, with 5 hour and 7 hour charge times respectively.
The Bosch CX Gen 5 drive unit currently provides 85Nm Torque and 600W Peak Power, though users have the ability to increase this to 100Nm and 750W Peak with the Flow App.
The Bosch eBike system uses their Smart System, with the LED System Controller integrated into the top tube, and a wireless Mini Remote on the handlebar to choose the riding mode and use the Walk mode. The Ari Timp Peak 2.0 doesn’t come with a Kiox display as standard.
The Bosch Flow App allows riders to connect to the Smart System on the CX Gen 5 drive unit. With the Flow App, riders can tune the different power modes; plot and track rides; diagnose any faults and track and lock the bike in case of theft.
What are the details of the Ari Timp Peak 2.0 frame?
The Ari Timp Peak 2.0 frame uses their CleanCast carbon fiber to deliver a stiff and light frame overall.
Every size frame features room for a large water bottle or the Bosch PowerMore Range Extender, and has a tool mount. The battery can be dropped straight out the downtube, thanks to the removable fiber reinforced Nylon guard. This requires undoing a few different bolts, taking a couple of minutes once the technique has been practiced.
There are two flip chips: one on the chainstay pivot near the axle, and one on the seat stay pivot. The chainstay chip adjusts between a high bb and short chainstay or low bb and long chainstay setting. The seat stay chip tweaks between a high bb and steep head angle or low bb and slack head angle setting.
If riders are looking to further customize geometry on their Timp Peak 2.0, the frame utilizes ZS56 headset size, so a number of adjustable headsets can be found for reach and angle adjustabiliy.
Cable routing is internal through ports in the side of the head tube, with fully molded routing to make maintenance easier and reduce the likelihood of rattling or snagging.
Lifetime warranty is offered by Ari for the original owner, with the second owner receiving a year warranty.
How much suspension travel does the Ari Timp Peak 2.0 have, and with what linkage?
The Tetralink four-bar suspension system used on the Ari Timp Peak 2.0 delivers 170mm of rear wheel travel. This is paired with a 170mm fork.
What are the stand-out geometry figures on the Ari Timp Peak 2.0, and what can you adjust?
The geometry on the Ari Timp Peak 2.0 is highly adjustable. We’ll focus on the setting that we settled on for our preferences – the low BB and long chainstay setting with a pair of 29” wheels.
Here, the stand out geometry figures are a 63.6° Head Angle, 77.6° Effective Seat Tube Angle, 340mm bottom bracket height and 443mm chainstay length.
Our size Large had a 480mm reach and 641mm stack height.
What Ari Timp Peak 2.0 build specs are offered, and how can you buy one?
Ari sells their bikes direct-to-consumer from their website. This is done in a bid to cut out the middleman, passing on cost savings to the customer. Thanks to this, they can deliver impressive value, which does seem to be shrinking a bit lately as tariffs and price changes continue to happen.
The Timp Peak 2.0 is available in a choice of builds from the $6,699 Comp to the $10,799 Team. We were provided with the $8,295 Pro build, to which we fitted the Forge And Bond 30 EM wheels, which Ari offers as an optional $1,050 upgrade. At $9,345, this spec tipped the scales at 49.4lbs (22.4kg).
Hit the spec list to learn about the components fitted.
THE DIRT
Setting Up the Ari Timp Peak 2.0 | Following our initial rides with the stock mixed-wheel setup we were provided on the Timp Peak 2.0, we made the switch to a dual-29” setup. We found that the 27.5” wheel out back and the accompanying shorter chainstays left this Ari feeling a little unwieldy when climbing steeper terrain. Additionally, the bottom bracket was fairly low slung, and moving to the 29” rear wheel helped to provide a little more clearance for technical climbing.
Otherwise, all of our testers agreed that the Ari Timp Peak 2.0 was an easy bike to hop on to and go. We experimented with suspension setup and found the 28-32% sag range offered a good blend of characteristics. With up to 35% sag, there were no quirks in the suspension performance, giving a wide tuning window. To ensure there was enough support though, we preferred slightly less sag, which prevented the bike from feeling sluggish.
How Did The Bosch CX Gen 5 eBike System Perform?
As one of eight Bosch Performance Line CX Gen 5 bikes featured in this year’s eMTB Shootout, we became very familiar with this drive system. We were lucky to test a beta version of the updated Bosch software with the increased torque and power, and new eMTB+ mode. While the increased power and assistance was welcomed for hot-lapping smoother and steeper climbs, we had some concerns. The increased power and eagerness of the eMTB+ mode made the system harder to control for the most technical climbs – think high-consequence technical moves on cliffside rock ledges. We found the extended boost to be a little unwieldy at times in its standard setting, and will likely opt to dial back the dynamic assistance of the eMTB+ mode for our preferences towards technical climbing. What is nice however, is just how tunable the Bosch power is, how sensitive and impressively it responds to torque and cadence and the traction control it delivers. Overall, it’s one of, it not our favorite drive system out right now.
We appreciate Ari’s decision to offer the choice of 600Wh or 800Wh batteries. This way, each rider can select their preference in the trade off of handling dynamics vs range. We tested the bike with both batteries, and appreciated the reduced overall weight of the 600Wh unit. That said, the Timp Peak 2.0 still performed well with the larger 800Wh battery fitted.
How Did The Ari Timp Peak 2.0 Climb?
There were two different tales when talking about the climbing performance of the Ari Timp Peak 2.0, depending on the rear wheel size selected. We found the reduced ground clearance and more rearward weight bias of the 27.5” rear wheel setup to be tricky to manage at times. In technical terrain, pedal strikes were more frequent. And on the steepest pitches, we struggled to keep weight on the front wheel. That said, for pedaling up a fire road and more straightforward singletrack, the 27.5” rear wheel wasn’t an issue.
In the dual-29” guise, climbing was a more pleasant experience all round. More clearance and a more centered weight bias made technical and steep climbs easier. With plentiful grip from the Tetralink suspension and solid power from the drive unit, the Timp Peak 2.0 came alive uphill with the larger rear wheel.
How Was The Ari Timp Peak 2.0 On The Descents?
Going downhill, Ari’s updated Timp Peak was a more comfortable and capable descender than the previous generation, by quite some margin. The sensitivity has been elevated, giving a more planted and stable machine. In fact, it was one of the more plush and muted rides we tested this year. Of course, this comes with some drawbacks to the support and liveliness of the bike in less rough and rowdy terrain. But it’s typically easier to increase support through extra damping than it is to obtain comfort from an unforgiving suspension platform. So, we commend Ari for making this move.
Combining the suspension tuning options with the adjustability of the geometry, we were able to make a notable change to the handling of the Ari. The new Timp Peak 2.0 could be a more supportive machine that came close to matching the playful character of the old bike, or a planted and stable descender that far exceeded the OG’s downhill prowess. With the dual 29” wheels and the longest flip chip setting, it was a certified ripper across the spectrum of downhill trails. At times there was a feeling of a more rearward weight bias even in the longer chainstay setting, which aided elements like front wheel lifting at the expense of ultimate confidence in the front tire traction. But this weight bias was never unmanageable.
Finish And Value On The Ari Timp Peak 2.0
It seems that with every bike Ari releases, they take another step towards matching the quality of the established premium brands. For the new Timp Peak 2.0, the overall finish quality has taken another step in the right direction, and it’s a high quality machine overall. From fully guided internal cables through to some neat paint, it’s a well crafted bike. The only complaint was the lack of mud flap over the main pivot area, which leaves this area susceptible to mud buildup and scarring from stones.
As for value, Ari’s direct-to-consumer model continues to deliver an impressive overall package for the money. Whether it was the carbon wheel-equipped 29” setup or alloy mix-wheeled setup, the $9,300 and $8,200 respective price tags both ranked extremely highly in terms of bang-for-buck.
The Wolf’s Last Word
Ari’s updated Timp Peak 2.0 has taken the downhill performance and overall quality to a new level. With more adjustability and a better drive unit, plus a host of improvements, it’s safe to say they’ve elevated the bike from what was already a stellar baseline. A ripper on the descents, a comfortable climber, and with a solid value proposition, the Timp Peak 2.0 is a killer machine all round.
Who Is The Ideal Ari Timp Peak 2.0 Rider?
Our crew would recommend the Ari Timp Peak 2.0 to just about any rider with terrain or aspirations to justify a 170mm travel eMTB. The adaptability and value proposition make it a bike that we’d imagine most aggressive eBikers will enjoy.
Price: $6,699 (Comp) – $10,799 (Team)
Website: Aribikes.com
About The Pack
During the production of our 2025 eMTB Shootout, we had the Ari Timp Peak 2.0 tested under 8 different riders and compared to the other 11 bikes. The Loam Wolf crew spans heights from 5’10” to 6’2” (177cm to 189cm), and weights from 160lbs to 220lbs. For this year’s test, we also included one of our supporting members, Leonard Johnston from Indiana. His “real world eMTBer” insight was invaluable to us as we evaluated the performance of each of these eBikes.
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