The Empire is the do-it-all road bike.
20.5%
Lateral Stiffness
Efficient Power Transfer
Empire has evolved from our previous gen road bike. Experience a 20.5% better head tube lateral stiffness allowing more confident cornering and better sprinting power. Ride with 15.3% more efficient rear wheel power transfer and a 3% stiffer bottom bracket. Efficiency = Power.
Damping Construction
860 Grams
UCI Certification
Because of Monoform™ construction, vertical flexing seat stays, and 27.2mm seat posts, high speed road vibration is significantly reduced, making it the most comfortable road bike you’ll ride.
An Adaptable Ride
Get tires up to 32c, which means more comfortable rides on all road conditions, and up to 3 cages in the front triangle for more hydration or your tool kit.
King of the Road.
Full Carbon & Endurance Design.
Strength through technology.
By using Monoform™ construction – a true 1-piece mold – there is no bonding, no dead spots, and no frame alignment issues. The Empire even passed XC mountain bike standards during testing.
Beautiful on the inside and out.
CleanCast™ manufacturing results in carbon walls that are consistently uniform, free from joints, creases, excess resin, and wasted material.
Keeping it simple.
By streamlining the conventional manufacturing process, we have significantly decreased the likelihood of errors. There's no need for pre-bond machining since there's no bonding required. The absence of bonding eliminates the necessity for bond curing. Additionally, secondary alignments are no longer needed. As a result, we achieve enhanced frame strength and consistency.
Weightless Innovation
The Empire is an incredibly light bike with a frame weight starting at an just 815 grams. It's fork starts at 392 grams. Light and strong, the Empire will get you KOM in no time!
Go ahead, take it for a spin.
Full Carbon & Endurance Design
"The Empire SL will leave you happily exploring for endless miles."
"The Empire SL will leave you happily exploring for endless miles."
"I was unable to feel any downside compared to competitors’ bikes costing thousands more."
"Given the lightweight Monoform construction, we think the pricing is more than justified if that is the range you are going after."
"Thoughtful details like full internal cable routing and 32mm tire clearance make the Empire a legit contender..."
"The Empire SL Team Edition Shimano features a premium carbon fiber frame and components that make the entire bike very light and easy to handle and accelerate.
"With new buyers, the brand will go through an extensive fit process before sending the bike so that it’s ready to rock."
"I realized how deeply in touch Ari is with what riders want and what the industry needs."
"As you go to purchase your next bike, I encourage you to give Ari a look."
I’ve put about 300 miles on my new Empire Elite and I couldn’t be happier. The set up is perfect for hilly New Hampshire. And the light carbon components are a blessing going up those hills. All this with electronic shifting and a power meter for a super low price. I don’t know why anyone would pay more. This bike is a joy to ride.
I recently received my Empire Sport. I ordered this to mix up my ultra marathon training. I am 6'1" and have stayed away from cycling due to never being able to get comfortable on a bike. There was always neck pain or lower back pain on any bike that I tried. I wanted a decent bike, but for training and not racing, I did not want or feel that I needed to spend money on a very high end bike. After my first ride, I am very impressed. This bike is comfortable, and I even extended my first "test" ride because it felt so good. It feels like way more than an entry level bike. It is nice. Way better than a "decent" bike. It feels fast and smooth. All components work well. This is by far a much nicer bike than anything I have ever ridden. It has me considering signing up for a race or two...
Bought this in June 2024. Overall bike is great. Frame fits and rides nicely along with most of the components. But the wheels have been a complete disaster. Otherwise a five star review. Got them in tubeless mode. After first or second ride, went to the garage for another ride and the tire was flat. Tried to pump them up, but air immediately leaked out. Seems the air was leaking from the tape area around the spokes. Pulled the tire off and all the spoke holes were cupped in full of dried sealant. So much for going tubeless. Decided put tubes in since I wanted to ride. Spent 2 hours trying to reseat the tires and could not get them on. Finally gave up and took the wheels to LBS to get them on. Mechanic with gorilla hands was able to get the first tire on, but then had to use a Kool tire lever to get the second on. Not a simple job. Bought my own Kool tire levers to have on hand for the next time. Next time came much quicker than expected. Not sure cause of flat, but went to change tire and actually broke the first Kool lever trying to get the tire back on. Luckily I bought two. Was able to get it on finally. Got another flat two weeks ago. Stopped to fix it and saw that a spoke had broken also. Had to call my wife to come get me. Luckily just a few miles from home. And this is just a summary of the problems I have had with them.
Basically tires and wheels should not be this much trouble and changing tires should be a rather simple chore. I have now been stranded on two rides now and needed to call for a ride due to these wheels. Just put in my order for a pair of Hunt wheels to replace them and the Alex rims are going in the trash.
I've put about 1,500 miles on my Ari Empire Pro, and it’s exceeded my expectations. No other brand offers this level of quality at Ari’s prices. The SRAM Rival eTap groupset provides smooth, reliable shifting that has truly enhanced my rides. One standout feature is the 32c tires paired with DT Swiss wheels, which add noticeable comfort on rough roads and make the bike feel like it’s floating. The handling is excellent and ideal for riders who want a comfortable, mile-crushing experience. The relaxed geometry and 23-point setup meant it arrived 90% dialed in, so I was ready to start riding comfortably from the start. If you’re looking for a bike that lets you put in serious miles without feeling stiff or sore afterward, this is an ideal choice. Ari’s selection is impressive, and my Empire Pro has been a joy to ride—it makes me want to ride even more. It’s hands-down the best investment I’ve made in cycling, perfectly blending value, performance, and comfort.
I have the Empire Sport, and this bike is fantastic! I love everything about this bike, its comfortable for long days pedaling, its fast, and its smooth! I just completed a 70 mile ride on my empire sport, and legit felt ready to do 70 more! The only issue I had with this set up, was that when I brought it for a pre-event tuning, there were issues with the stock cables and how they were run... I opted to upgrade to the stainless steel cables (less than $100 with labor) and this bike got even better! I love it so much, I just ordered my wife one too so we can pedal together, and if they made one my son could ride, I'd buy that one too!
Empire Pass
3,248ft Elevation Gain
Renowned for its challenging nature, the southern approach to Empire Pass stands out as one of Utah's toughest climbs. Notably, it has hosted professional cyclists during events like the 2012 Tour of Utah, when it was also utilized for the ascent.
Save up to 40% Buying Direct
Bigger savings and perfect fit.
We sell directly to you, the rider. This gives you unique advantages like getting your Empire custom fit to your body measurements, big savings on cost, and direct communication with us.
Lifetime Warranty
A warranty that lasts a lifetime.
We tested the Empire 130% above industry standards. We want you to ride with the peace of mind knowing that this bike performs at an elite level, always. Your bike comes backed with a Lifetime Warranty. Ride it on your own trials for 30 days and if it’s not the best bike you’ve ridden, you can return it.
Geometry
Wheel Size
Units
| XS | S | M | L | XL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top Tube | 510 | 530 | 550 | 570 | 590 |
| Seat Tube | 452 | 482 | 513 | 541 | 564 |
| Chainstay | 410 | 410 | 410 | 410 | 410 |
| Head Angle | 71° | 71° | 71° | 71° | 71° |
| Seat Angle | 75° | 74.5° | 74.5° | 73.5° | 73.5° |
| Head Tube | 115 | 130 | 160 | 180 | 200 |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 271 | 271 | 271 | 271 | 271 |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 62 |
| Wheelbase | 975 | 990 | 1002 | 1014 | 1024 |
| Fork Offset | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 |
| Standover height | 726 | 751 | 776 | 810 | 829 |
| Stack | 518 | 533 | 563 | 582 | 603 |
| Reach | 371 | 382 | 388 | 397 | 405 |
What’s my frame size?
Your height will determine a general recommended frame size. Occasionally, based on other body measurements, you may feel more comfortable on a different size. We recommend completing the 23-Point Custom Setup when completing your order.
Recommend a frame size for meBuild Specs
Each Ari bike is built with the best components in a given category so you get the most bang for the buck. Each model has different build specs to choose from usually ranging in good, better, best order.
Comparison TableBuild Level
Specifications
build
Sport
price
$1,899.00
$0.00
frame
Ari Empire Frameset - Monoform™ CleanCast™ Carbon, Road-disc tuned, 12x142 rear thru axle. Frame Defense Tech derailleur hanger. Max tire clearance 32c
fork
Ari Empire Monoform™ CleanCast™ Carbon, 12x100 Thru Axle, Internal Brake Routing
rear shock
N/A
drivetrain
Shimano Tiagra 2x10
wheels
Alex ATD500 alloy 28 hole
brakes
Tektro MD-C550 Mechanical Road Disc, Rotors: 160mm/160mm
sizes
S,M,L,XL
headset
FSA SRS 1.5/1.5
shifters
Shimano Tiagra
front derailleur
Shimano Tiagra
rear derailleur
Shimano Tiagra
cassette
Sunrace CSMS1 11-34t 10-speed
crank
FSA Omega, Mega Exo, Alloy
chainrings
FSA Omega 48/32T
bottom bracket
FSA BB86
chain
KMC X10 NP/GY, 10-Speed
handlebars
Ari Road Alloy Compact. 31.8 diameter, 75mm reach, 120mm drop, 16-degree flare
stem
Ari 3D forged 31.8mm alloy, 7 degree, 4-bolt bar clamp (customized sizing through Ari Custom Setup)
tape/grips
Ari Cork
saddle
Selle Italia X3 Boost
seatpost
Ari Carbon Dual Bolt, 27.2
pedals
Available Separately
rims
Alex ATD500 alloy 28 hole
hubs
Bear Pawls Road Disc
spokes
2.0mm (14g) stainless
tires
Maxxis High Road 28c Tubeless Ready
tubes
700x28 Presta Valve (Tubeless setup available at Checkout)
*Specs are subject to change. Any substitutions will be comparable or better.
Spec Comparison
Common Questions*
Do you offer financing?
Yes, at checkout there are several options available for financing.
Who is this bike for?
A cyclist with a keen interest in cycling, prioritizing speed, efficiency, and long-distance riding. This person might be an enthusiast or competitive cyclist who values the lightweight frames, thin tires, and aerodynamic positioning offered by road bikes to maximize performance on paved surfaces. The Empire is a fantastic commuter bike on top of being a full-fledged race bike.
How long will it take to arrive?
Estimated lead times are listed under each model's size in the bike builder. Times may vary a little based on current conditions, frame size, color, and availability.
What are the headset dimensions?
The Standardized Headset Identification System (SHIS) is IS56 / 28.6 | IS56 / 40(45°). This is used with the 1.5”/1.5” headtube. We have chosen to use the FSA SRS headsets for simple, clean cable management. FSA ACR is also compatible if the matching stem is also used.
What are the dimensions of the front hub and fork axle?
The front hub is 100mm x 12mm. The axle dimensions are M12 x 120mm long x 14mm thread length x 1.50mm thread pitch.
How are the cables routed?
All cables are routed through the headset. We have chosen to use the FSA SRS headsets for simple, clean cable management. This also helps keep the cables out of the way if you install a handlebar bag.
What is the biggest tire size it can accommodate?
700x32c front and rear
How much weight is saved with the SL frame?
250 grams size medium.
What are the dimensions of the front hub and fork axle?
The front hub is 100mm x 12mm. The axle dimensions are M12 x 120mm long x 14mm thread length x 1.50mm thread pitch.
Will this bike make me faster?
Press Fit 86.
What about service?
You can work directly with us, one of our recommended shops, or work through your local shop.
What is the guarantee?
It comes with a 30 Day Love it or Return it Guarantee.
How will it arrive?
All Ari bikes go through our Custom Setup process, making sure the bike is fit and tuned specifically to you. They are test-ridden before delivery. If your bike is shipped to you, it’s still tuned and ready to ride and requires just a few minutes of assembly.
What is the warranty?
Each frame comes with a Lifetime Warranty. Ari branded frames come with a transferable warranty as well.
How does transferable warranty on Ari bikes work?
Ari branded frames come with a transferable frame warranty available to the second owner. The second owner can receive a one-year frame warranty from the date they purchase the bike from the original owner. Warranty only transfers once. All Ari bikes must have the transfer documented from the original owner to the new owner here in order to qualify for a transferable warranty.