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chrisv40
 Post subject: 1993 Saracen Traverse
PostPosted: Sat Jan 22, 2011 9:18 pm 
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I got this from Lewis1641 a fair while back but the rear wheel needed rebuilding which was very kindly done for me by Fluffychicken and a great job he has done thanks Ben :D

Anyway its all back together now and ready for its 1st ride.

The bike is completely original even the tyres are the original Z Max's and the Ritchey grips are in great condition.

Wont bother with a spec list as everything is the same as the 93 catlalogue scan except the ano bolts.

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longun
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PostPosted: Sat Jan 22, 2011 9:35 pm 
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looks sweeeeeeeeeeeet dude,can you ever leave the bolts polished tho,always anno,no wonder i cant find any,youve bought them all lol


like it :D 8)
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oldave
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PostPosted: Sat Jan 22, 2011 9:43 pm 
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That is really nice - and a lovely colour!
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lewis1641
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PostPosted: Sat Jan 22, 2011 10:08 pm 
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Great to see it again chris. Are you planning on riding the tyres? I took them off so as not to wear them. I know its a bit geeky but once they're gone they're gone.

I really hope you like the bike. Well i kinda hope you don't seeing as i've claimed first dibs!
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hydorah
 Post subject: niiiice
PostPosted: Sat Jan 22, 2011 11:27 pm 
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Fairly obviously, I really like that

PROPER Saracen, great to see, particularly in original spec and paint!
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dendy
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PostPosted: Sat Jan 22, 2011 11:42 pm 
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Really nice 8)
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FluffyChicken
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PostPosted: Sun Jan 23, 2011 4:20 pm 
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well i eventually got the wheel rebuilt
you need a link to its fame in a certain catalogue.... of course now with a better stem ;)
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brocklanders023
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PostPosted: Sun Jan 23, 2011 7:22 pm 
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Very, very nice. I'm feeling the love for Saracen today. :D
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coomber
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PostPosted: Sun Jan 23, 2011 10:00 pm 
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It is such a nice frame, remember this first time around.

Those forks are immense as well, never come up for sale anywhere either so pretty rare.

Classic colour and shares a lot the same as my kili, so obviously I think its the bees knees.

Have you ridden it much yet? Wondering what you think of it given you have a fair few bikes to compare to.
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chrisv40
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PostPosted: Sun Jan 23, 2011 10:33 pm 
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Thanks for all the reply's, I had intended to get out for a short ride on it this morning but other stuff got in the way.

Not had a Saracen for a long while now and I'm really looking forward to getting out on it and seeing how good the ride is. Its a smaller frame than my bike of choice (Univega) so it might feel a bit nimbler.

Chris you will be pleased to know my box of ano bots now nearly empty :lol:

If you need some I use a shop in Scotland but I cant link to it now as my laptop is shafted and I'm borrowing the wife's.
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Easy_Rider
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That is gorgeous :D 8)
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Andy B
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PostPosted: Sun Jan 23, 2011 11:25 pm 
Moderator /Lincs, E & S Yorks Deputy AEC
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chrisv40
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PostPosted: Sun Mar 13, 2011 5:42 pm 
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Finally took this out for its first ride this afternoon but due to having man flu it was only a local road ride.

The bike fits and feels just perfect for me and I can't wait to get out on a proper ride on it.

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FluffyChicken
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How close to 25.5lb is is ?
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It just looks spot on, geometry-wise.
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