85 Saracen conquest....what have i started!.....Finished!

[Guinessisgoodforyou]

Amazing to have you here on the forum with 1st hand knowledge.......thaks for sharing! Was that ATB stripped and sprayed a Ritchey?

I have a slightly weird one, I thought it was a Saracen Conquest, but aparently might be a Citybike, has drum brakes instead of cantis...mid 80's (rear hub os '85 code)., its very beaten up on the paint, but a nice thing..if a bit big for me.....any thoughts?


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That's lovely.

 

[Saracengirl]

Amazing to have you here on the forum with 1st hand knowledge.......thaks for sharing! Was that ATB stripped and sprayed a Ritchey?

I have a slightly weird one, I thought it was a Saracen Conquest, but aparently might be a Citybike, has drum brakes instead of cantis...mid 80's (rear hub os '85 code)., its very beaten up on the paint, but a nice thing..if a bit big for me.....any thoughts?


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I’ve copied these photos. I’m talking to my dad tomorrow. I’ll get what info I can for you if that’s ok?

 

[Tootyred]

That yellow frame is exactly the deatil im interested in. It appears on the 84 and before bikes, then is replaced the a more normal bridge. Those bikes all seemed to carry suntour kit.

85 on, its swapped to shimano m700 ( like mine in black) and the bridge changed...

Internet wisdom was that this was the mark of knights construction......so very interested to know the truth.

 

[Synthiaks]

I’ve copied these photos. I’m talking to my dad tomorrow. I’ll get what info I can for you if that’s ok?

Thank you, that would be wonderful.....no rush!

Think tyres are original...certainly vintage.....few other pics

 

[Tootyred]

Interesting to know as mine still has the original tyres (not fitted) they were Hutchinsons......as per the 85 spec on the advert.

 

[legrandefromage]

Bicycle tyres do last if looked after

I have two bikes with tires that are still in regular use that are now over 30 years old

Tires tyres tire'sis what I say!

 

[Tootyred]

Yes. The Hutchinsons are still very usable, just not very grippy tyres! Few light cracks, but very rideable still.

I think its mainly down to storage conditions.

 

[Chdot]

Fabulous thread, fabulous bike restoration project with amazing detailed progress report AND outcome.

ALSO really good that someone with firsthand knowledge of the ‘origin story’ is willing to post.

The history of Saracen has been stated - and corrected - before.

”The following additional information was received from Elaine Dunn (Staples) on 6 October 2010 – Alvin has modified the page to take account of this:“

https://www.classiclightweights.co....amptonknight-cycles/#body_content_section_ten
Now it looks like there will be extra details and answers to Retrobikers questions!

Thanks to all involved.

One minor detail to be corrected is that Richard is Nick Crane’s cousin - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nicholas_Crane

 

[TobyOakes]

I believe this is a Saracen Sherpa from 1984? (my guess)
Just wondering what this is worth.
I am in the middle of doing a quick restore back to rough original.
The paint isn't in the best of condition however the headset, bb and running gear are immaculate .

Thanks for your help

 

[raidan73]

I believe this is a Saracen Sherpa from 1984? (my guess)
Just wondering what this is worth.
I am in the middle of doing a quick restore back to rough original.
The paint isn't in the best of condition however the headset, bb and running gear are immaculate .

Thanks for your help

If you post it up here https://www.retrobike.co.uk/forums/the-one-and-only-how-much-is-my-xyz-worth-forum.78/ I'll delete this post for you.