1988 Saracen Blizzard
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A couple of shots from yesterday's ride in the Forest of Dean.
Also fitted a Saracen Mountain saddle which arrived from Saracen Steve a couple of days ago.
I am really impressed with my latest Saracen. It rides brilliantly even if the wheelbase is a bit long. The high front end is really similar to the position on my modern bikes and despite being a bit heavy, makes for a good comfortable all day ride bike.
I'm on the look out for another one of a similar vintage now...
Also fitted a Saracen Mountain saddle which arrived from Saracen Steve a couple of days ago.
I am really impressed with my latest Saracen. It rides brilliantly even if the wheelbase is a bit long. The high front end is really similar to the position on my modern bikes and despite being a bit heavy, makes for a good comfortable all day ride bike.
I'm on the look out for another one of a similar vintage now...
DeletedUser006
Old School Grand Master
Looking good Paul, you mention long wheel base , wait till you ride that 91 trekker, long it ain't 
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Funny you mention that James. I almost had that 91 Trekker Hydrotech complete and was going ride it on Saturday. I was missing an inner chainring though. (not that I ever use them but it would look odd without it)
I did however manage a very short test ride around the block on Friday afternoon. The wheelbase is pretty short but the stem is ridiculous. My arms were so far over the front wheel that I felt like Graeme Obree.
I'm not sure that I'm going to get on with it...
I did however manage a very short test ride around the block on Friday afternoon. The wheelbase is pretty short but the stem is ridiculous. My arms were so far over the front wheel that I felt like Graeme Obree.
I'm not sure that I'm going to get on with it...
Paul
For the rust - try
http://www.bilthamber.com/corrosion-treatments/deox-gel
degrease as much as possible first, then apply in a lump and it should take back to bare metal (even quite pitted steel comes fairly smooth) - may take a couple of goes.
It's much much better than converters - kurust, etc.
That makes me wish I'd ridden the courier at FOD - mind you i wouldn't have got my special award
And
For the rust - try
http://www.bilthamber.com/corrosion-treatments/deox-gel
degrease as much as possible first, then apply in a lump and it should take back to bare metal (even quite pitted steel comes fairly smooth) - may take a couple of goes.
It's much much better than converters - kurust, etc.
That makes me wish I'd ridden the courier at FOD - mind you i wouldn't have got my special award
And
SaracenSteve
Old School Hero
Looks great with the original saddle. if you are looking for another saracen similar vintage i can really recommend the 88 trekker.
steve
steve
