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Re: Thread resurrection I recently finished building this Schwinn cruiser. Chicago built frame from 1975. Brought over by my brother to the UK where they are quite rare. Was rather rusty so I had it blasted and powdercoated. I added some Schwinn decals last week, no pics of that yet

Re: First proper ride this evening. I got home from work early and it was lovely and sunny, so off I went.

Re: Finally finished it! :D Rigged for night time use.

Re: Here are my 2. '96 approx BackTrax '91 approx TuffTrax or it could be an Eiger. I built both of these starting with the frames. I spent a while slowly acquiring parts and added them as and when. The TuffTrax started as a rusty white frame without any decals. I have posted it...

Re: Some more progress. Needs a front derailleur. But I have ridden it :D

Re: Beginning to wish I had done this as a single speed tbh. But I have got the parts now for 3 x 7 speed now.

Re: Slow progress made so far.

Re: I think that style logo makes it 1991 onwards. But I'm no expert.

Re: That strange square section with the Saracen logo

Re: Thank you

Re: Powder coated, still in bubble wrap.

Re: Ok got the frame back from the powder coaters. Looks good I think. Nice finish. Pics and progress to follow.

Re: Interesting. Thanks for the reply. The frame is now at my local powder coaters for a shot blast and refinish. I chose a sort of light green colour ( I think) Let's see how it looks when I get it back.

Re: I have a feeling you are right, it's not something really nice, like a Kili It feels quite heavy to me. But I am a newbie when it comes to old MTBs. ( if that makes sense Lol)

Re: Thanks Coomber. I have added the information you suggested in my first post.

Just acquired this Saracen frame. Around 1990 ish I think. Looks a bit rough I know but I plan to refinish it. Has the rear brake line routed through the top tube. And the short cross piece between the seat stays is square section and has the Saracen name on it. I don't know which exact...

The tyres are great. They work well in mud and sand, not noticeably heavy and look good. They are very knobbly and a bit noisy in the road but I like them.

Another pic during a muddy ride this evening.

Re: 1996 SARACEN Backtrax Thank you. Tyres are Filmer 45309, 26x1.95

Re: 1996 SARACEN Backtrax Another pic during a ride the other day.