The Ari Explorer Peak is one of the hottest new e-bikes of the last year or two. It initially debuted under the Fezzari name before the Ari rebranded, but has already been widely reviewed. It has earned a lot of praise for its big battery and strong motor, as well as its progressive geometry. It’s available in in two builds with an entry price of $5,499 (currently on sale for $4,499). This is an image-heavy First Look to share the goods on this excellent bike while the sale is still on, and a full review will follow mid winter.
Ari Explorer Peak Comp Build Features:
- Frame: Ari Explorer Peak Carbon frame with UDH derailleur hanger
- Fork: Ari Racing Design Explorer Peak Carbon, tapered steerer, 150×15 mm thru-axle, 180 mm post mount
- Motor: Shimano EP6 mid-drive motor
- Battery: Darfon 720 Wh integrated battery
- Shimano CUES SL-U6000-11R shifter with RD-U6000 rear derailleur
- Crankset: SAMOX E-Fat Bike crank, Shimano interface
- Cassette: Shimano CS-LG400-11, 11–50T, 11-speed
- Brakes: TRP Slate EVO hydraulic disc brakes
- Brake Rotors: 180 mm front / 180 mm rear
- Rims: Sun Ringle Mulefut SL 80 mm, 27.5″, 32h, tubeless ready
- Hubs: Sun Ringlé SRC, 150×15 mm front / 197×12 mm rear, e-bike specific
- Tires: Maxxis Colossus 27.5×4.5, EXO casing, tubeless ready
- Headset: Cane Creek 40 ZS56/ZS56 sealed cartridge bearings
- Seatpost: TranzX JD-YS105J dropper post (travel varies by frame size)
- Wheel Size: 27.5″
- Frame Sizes: Small, Medium, Large, X-Large
- MSRP: $5499 (currently $1,000 off!)
In for review and ready to explore:
Late in November (while the PNW still had snow and not mud!), a big, glorious package from Ari arrived on my porch. It was the Ari Explorer Comp, which I’m sharing today through a First Look. This is an ultra beefy, do-it-all e-fat bike that’s capable of crushing virtually any terrain. My first impressions are really good. I rode this bike on snow and then wet fall trails with lots of roots and rocks. The traction is incredible, and the assist is simultaneously powerful and easily adjusted to suit the trail.
Over the next few months, I’ll be testing this in the PNW primarily for snow fat biking, but you can (and I will, if I get the chance) take this on mud, sand and trails. Here’s some shots and snippets on the bike to whet your appetite. Stay tuned for that review in 2026.
