1990 Saracen Tufftrax: single speed

I originally bought this bike on eBay a few years ago for £50. I collected it in Portsmouth and was impressed with its condition and original parts. After riding it for a bit I quite liked it, but then found a 1990 Traverse Comp and decided I wasn't really going to ride it much more - so I offered it up on here. Fellow Saracen-head Dan (dw_uk2000) came and collected it and that was that.......until a few months ago when he kindly offered the frame as karma. Remembering it's amazing paint job, my desire to build a single speed mtb (I've never even ridden one before), and my unquenchable desire for low end 87-90 Saracens (I'm not alone....) I snapped it up.

Being single speed the build was quite quick - and I had a few spare Saracen parts lying around. A bit of a clean and t-cut and the frame came out shining. The first spin today brought a massive smile to my face

Hope you like it...

1990 Saracen Tufftrax by rodders., on Flickr

1990 Saracen Tufftrax by rodders., on Flickr

1990 Saracen Tufftrax by rodders., on Flickr

1990 Saracen Tufftrax by rodders., on Flickr

1990 Saracen Tufftrax by rodders., on Flickr

1990 Saracen Tufftrax by rodders., on Flickr

1990 Saracen Tufftrax by rodders., on Flickr

1990 Saracen Tufftrax by rodders., on Flickr

1990 Saracen Tufftrax by rodders., on Flickr

1990 Saracen Tufftrax by rodders., on Flickr

1990 Saracen Tufftrax by rodders., on Flickr

Frame: 1990 Saracen Tufftrax Tange MTB Triple Butted Cromoly in Pink (Magenta! haha)

Fork: Saracen Direct Drive

Headset: Shimano 400 LX
Stem: Saracen Cromoly Pipe Stem with Pulley
Handlebar: Saracen Big Bulge Alloy
Grips: Tioga Biogrip II

Brakes: Shimano Deore DX (MT62)
Brake Pads: Kool Stop Thinline
Brake Cables: Shimano M System
Cantilever cable hangers: Ultimate Machine Co
Brake Levers: Shimano Deore XT (M732), 2 Finger
Bar Ends: N/A

Shifters: N/A
Front Derailleur: N/A
Rear Derailleur: N/A
Derailleur Cables: N/A
Cassette: Shimano DX Single Speed Cog - 16T
Chain: Sram PC870
Cranks: Shimano Deore DX (MT62)
Crank Bolts: Unknown
Chainrings: Salsa Single Speed - 36T
Chainring bolts: Brev M
Bottom Bracket: Shimano UN55
Pedals: Shimano Deore XT with Tioga Power Clip Toe Clips and Saracen Straps

Hub Skewers: Unknown
Rims: Wolber Saracen Special Double Skin Hard Black Anodised
Hubs: Shimano Exage
Nipples: Unknown
Spokes: Unknown
Tyres: Schwalbe City Jets (26 x 1.95)
Tubes: Continental

Saddle: Saracen Mountain
Seatpost: Unknown
Seatpost Binder: Unknown

Weight: :facepalm:

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Lovely mate

I had one as mint as that and always regret selling it!

I might have to look out for a pair of those Tioga power clips in yellow :facepalm:

Thanks dude

I was lucky to get this frame back tbh.

Get some power clips - they are POPPING!

Looks great, glad it's gone back to a good home.

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Thanks dude - and huge thanks for the karma. Top man

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looks really nice, favourite era of Saracen, looks so clean

Can help but notice that your cantilever brake pad clamps are on backwards...... I actually think it looks great, but was this intended?

RBG

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retrobikeguy":3aw6xo1s said:

Can help but notice that your cantilever brake pad clamps are on backwards...... I actually think it looks great, but was this intended?

RBG

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Haha no

It was late! On reflection though they do actually look good. Something about the symmetry of the bolts. Maybe it'll catch on

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Really tidy