Saracen Trekker Comp 1989 Double U Brakes Finished pics!

Disco Drive · May 22, 2012

Very lucky to win this on Ebay after it was 'outed' on Retrobike (Many thanks Coomber!)

Couldn't believe how original it was when I unwrapped it :shock:
Farmer john Nephews
Saracen toeclips
Factory reflectors
Saracen/ Wolber rims
Original cassette
Shimano Rear mech guard
Bottle cage

O.k, it looked a bit of a pile when I first received it but after only 2 hours in the Sunshine workshops it looks pretty good?

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It needs a new headset as its pitted and sadly the L/H arm is cracked near the BB axle. Also need to source an original seat post and saddle (wish me luck!)

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player · May 22, 2012

Well done mate.You dont see many around.

Its a great feeling taking all the aftermarket tat off and and getting it back to norm

DeletedUser006 · May 22, 2012

Great work there, I love the green colour and especially the green bottle cage

Is this also a trekker comp ? Will say on the top tube after trekker by the yellow blob decal.

Mine was also missing the origami saddle and post, I bought 26.4 black alloy post from LBS and fitted rolls as a Saracen would be hard to find.

Will have to get this Saracen meet underway one day .......

Konaglider · May 22, 2012

Very nice! Don't worry too much about 'the right spec'', do make sure you ride it!

(I'd be up for a Saracen meet GM, commitments permitting.)

Disco Drive · May 22, 2012

It is a 'comp' yes

The 26.4 it has fitted looks a tad on the small side? Thought it might be 26.6 or 26.8? I've also been considering a Rolls as it really suits the bike.

xxnick1975 · May 22, 2012

There's a guy on eBay selling nos post modern posts in black in 26.4 for £10 posted. Pleased with mine. Trader name is Bankrupt-surplus, I'm not related by the way!

Woody · May 22, 2012

Who's a lucky boy ! I've got a soft spot for double U brakers ! Really pleased for you Disco drive. I'll join the double u-brake club one day. Enjoy it !

coomber · May 25, 2012

Love it.

Still top of my wanted list and its great it ended up on here with a real fan.

mrgoodcat · Jun 5, 2012

My first mountain bike in 1989, didn't have double u brakes though, just one on the rear and canti's on the front. Brings back a few memories.

guymuttley21 · Jun 5, 2012

Trekker comp

I bought one of these bitd. The frame is still too big for me now- resides in my dads garage alongside with a great condition Marin in the bright yellow.
Must get some pics on here.

Those cranks were prone to serious paint rub, double u brakes was great power and not in the wrong position at the rear too!

Nostalgic !

Saracen Trekker Comp 1989 Double U Brakes Finished pics!

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