1990 Saracen Eiger Comp "Gravel"

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I have not seen adjustable height cantis, htough if 700c wheels seemed more attractuve I would be inclined to rebuild on a hybrid frame like a Trek Multitrack or Marin Sausalito or similar, I think the 26" wheels will be the thing, maybe something without disc hubs and on lighter rims and folding tyres if the level of use justifies it later on though.
 
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Did 14 miles off road this morning on Oxfordshire's Strada Bianchi, The Ridgeway.
 

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A few more pictures from this morning. The n/w ring kept hold of the chain, had a couple of ghost shifts so a tweak maybe needed there but otherwise it was great.
 

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I found this Bontrager 70mm stem today which has shortened the reach a bit. I was thinking 80mm may be right but will give this a go.
 

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That looks great!
A very purposeful bike.
Love the colour and I bet at a glance people thinks it’s modern pretending to be retro!

I recon 80-90mm might be optimum length for looks and handling but see what is comfortable.

Great job!
 
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I took this out this morning and had a good ride on the downs and Ridgeway. The 70mm stem is an improvement, much better for the neck and shoulders!
 

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This is making me think a bit. I am riding this in preference to my '05 Giant Nrs. There are things I like about both but the simplicity of a rigid steel frame is the draw with this,it suits the chalk downland riding I have on the doorstep well. There are some shortcomings...the front brake is no more than ok and the rear brake is terrible, the frame is maybe a bit long and lofty by about a inch in either direction and shimergo 9 speed is a bit hit and miss. I can live with the size, I can sort a 10 speed gearset out for it but will have to experiment a bit with brakes!
 
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