Early Saracen Lovers Anonymous......

[retroJIM]

Weren't they originally all M550 LX except for the Deore thumbies and levers? Really like them bitd, couldn't decide between one of these and a grey Clockwork.

That's what I thought, but the wheels are Alivio too. Maybe the original owner "upgraded"

 

[Licko]

Hope I’m in the right place. My next door neighbour asked me if I wanted an old bike frame before he took it to the dump. I said I’d have a look, with very low expectations. Tuns out it’s a 1987 Kili Flyer, almost complete, just missing wheels and with a rubbish saddle fitted. Obviously I said I’d save him a trip to the tip and take it off his hands. Anyone know where I can get a spec list so I can source appropriate wheels?

 

[legrandefromage]

the internet says.....

https://www.retrobike.co.uk/gallery2/d/114182-2/Saracen_1987.pdf

Shimano Bicycle System Components (August 1988) - scan 27

1989 was one of Shimano’s classic model years. The range is compact and understandable and all the ‘name’ groups are not only technically best in class, but also have a clean and purposeful look. ...

www.disraeligears.co.uk

Saracen Kili Flyer 87

Thought I'd better get this up. It's the rare colour with just the stem in the catalogue. Pretty sure it's the original paint but for some reason without any decals except on the headtube - even the 531 one is missing. Perhaps to deter theft? It's an original saracen rack on the back - the...

www.retrobike.co.uk

 

[Licko]

Yes, That’s the one! As far as I can work out, it had Deore MT60 hubs and the rear was Uniglide 6 speed 126mm OLD. The rear dropouts measure 120mm so I‘m not sure if it’s been bent in slightly.

 

[Edwoodwoodwood45]

Nice old saracen I'm a big collector of them