2015 Saracen Tuff trax comp headed to scrap saved

[trxrincon]

Hey Folks, I dunno if this will be of any interest but I couldn’t let this bike go to scrap as I like a project, I had some bits in the shed too so that helped. It was an ex hire bike that had a pretty tough life but as I say I like a project. Drivetrain was all pretty warm and needed replacing, luckily I had cassette and a new chain in the shed. I bought a new Bb as the bearings in the original was completely gone, I got some new tyres and brakes too.

First couple of picture is how I was given it and others are how it is now.

It’s going to be used as my work bike. Still needs a few bits doing too.

Cheers

Another before picture

 

[greencat]

Nice work. Great to see a Saracen put back in use regardless of the vintage.

 

[trxrincon]

Nice work. Great to see a Saracen put back in use regardless of the vintage.

Thank you, I know she’s not old nor mega spec but I couldn’t let it go to scrap. This is my first Saracen and it does nicely for a work bike. Still needs odds and ends doing

 

[Guinessisgoodforyou]

That's turned out nice. Good to see it not scrapped

 

[trxrincon]

That's turned out nice. Good to see it not scrapped

Thanks, she still needs a few bits but getting there. It rides and stops now which is an improvement to when I got it!

 

[trxrincon]

Another before picture, I couldn’t attach it for some reason.

 

[Splatter Paint]

Good stuff!

 

[trxrincon]

Good stuff!

Thank you. I had to save it.

 

[trxrincon]

Next bit to be fitted, I think the current mech has taken a knock and doesn’t shift very well. So!

 

[trxrincon]

Well, I thought I’d put a few pictures of Victor as I call him ( one foot in the grave-as it was in poor state when I got it) up from a small ride after fitting the rear mech. I’ve never been great with tuning gears but think I’m getting there now,