Early Saracen Lovers Anonymous......

[player]

I used to put my tip top repair kit,house keys and some tyre levers in it bitd.

The keys would make a bloody racket

 

[Rodrigues]

Just picked up this 1990 tufftrax in glorious magenta. Needs a clean and service but it is just a seat post and saddle away from original spec. Chuffed.

 

[dw_uk2000]

Well done, lovely example.

Was watching that as would have looked great with my Traverse.

 

[coomber]

Another great saracen

 

[Rodrigues]

Thanks gents. This is going to be my pub / shopping bike. Currently putting together an 89 Kili Flyer Comp which is at Argos Racing for a new paint job. Will hopefully have it up and running by July.

Pastel turquoise and magenta side by side in the garage....I can hardly wait!

 

[Konaglider]

Quick pic of the '87 Trekker that 'went cheap' on ebay a week or so back.

No major worries with this, BB is shot and the paint/powder is very faded and 'dry' but apart from that all's fine. Mech's and shifters (deore) are in good shape as are the chainrings, very little wear really.
I don't think it's done that many hard miles considering its age, just stored poorly in its later life I'd imagine.

I've had the hubs apart and the front races are a little iffy but OK, the rear is fine.When I first got the bike I was pleased to see that the rear axle wasn't bent as I assumed it would be a freewheel type hub but infact it's a Deore Uniglide (only) hub, still smooth.

 

[1997BlackC5]

Just been hosed down after a blast around the Kent country side.

 

[1997BlackC5]

And this is what I bought for around £36 a couple of years ago before I rebuilt her into what you see in the above post. I know the Rufftrax is entry level, but stx & trigger shift upgrades make her a pleasure to ride.

 

[player]

I'd say a splendid job there mate

 

[Muddy paw]

That rufftrax looks real smart their mate ..