Saracen Trekker '88.

[rupeww]

I had some problems with gears, it turns out the middle ring is worn and the chain was skipping when I applied my immense power!

So I am going to make some modifications now which will make it less original but more usable.

Also I have a charity bike ride next saturday (road) so I am going to modify the bike for that, watch this space............purists look away!

 

[chrisv40]

Somehow missed your thread until now and I've just read right through it.

You've done a fantastic job on that, it looks like new in the pics.

 

[rupeww]

Thank you! I am very pleased with it. Not quite the same as the trekker I had in '89 but a good replica for now.

I think the pictures above show it in pretty much original spec, (ignore the change to 7 speed) but the saddle is newer and maybe a couple of other bits.

It is now going to get some changes because I want to use it a bit more, then at a later date I can change it all back to original if I want to. We'll see, still not totally sure what to do with it, still looking for an 19 inch version!

Just as a reminder (from the saracen lovers thread) here is the picture of my '89 Trekker XT limited edition. I gues it was made up from left over frames and sold due to adddition of all XT components. This was officially the best (most versatile) bike I ever owned!!

 

[rupeww]

Note the Scott AT4 bars for future reference!!

In 1990 I had already bought this trekker but was away in Alaska for three months bagging some first ascents in the foolishness of my youth!

Anyway we called in at a sports shop somewhere, probably Anchorage, and I spotted these handle bars in the bike section. I had never seen anything like them before so I bought them, nearly $100 I remember! I had to leave the packaging because I had very limited luggage space. I never saw another set in the UK except for a kiwi guy I met who was travelling the world on a bike with AT4's on it. My treker (and bars) was stolen in 1991 I think.

Anyway, thanks to GT Steve I now have another pair of Scott AT4s (in the box with $89 price tag on) and I thin they are going to get aired on this bike at the weekend.

 

[Augustus]

So so cool. Looking good now it's rebuilt.

Here's mine and my friend Tom's in 1988.

 

[rupeww]

Yes, I remember seeing those pictures on the saracen lovers thread. Great pair of bikes, in 19inch as well!!!! What happend to them I wonder, stolen?

 

[daj]

That really is superb, The hard work has paid off with terrific results

Be one for Leckhampton hill?

 

[tangent]

Trekkies!

Ah splendid...great to see this, and also those vintage pics also.

My Dad & I started out on Christmas day 1988 on the first of many mtb.adventures on these excellent, excellent bikes!...

FYI there's a review of the bike in MBUK Vol 1. No. 3
(Overburys v. Saracen v. Scott)

 

[rupeww]

That really is superb, The hard work has paid off with terrific results

Be one for Leckhampton hill?

Might be scary for some of the drop offs, you know the one I mean

 

[daj]

I closed me eyes most of the time I was there!!