Recent content by johncocker

Just a couple of photos of the old girl in her former glory - alas the same can't be said about me! This one's on the top of Snowden after a long gruelling ride up the toursit track - the next one is on the first major trip out - on the Pennine Way. You'll notice my friend's Overbury Pioneer.

thanks legrandefromage - what a wonderful bike (Konagliders) - I've always loved my Saracen but didn't realise the Conquest had an earlier history - do you know when was the Conquest first released?

Konaglider - I'm intrigued it looks every bit a Saracen, so why is it branded 'Evans' - must be one of the best preserved Conquests around - very envious!

Came across a Saracen brochure and price list from Jan 1985. It appears that they were from a few months before the Conquest was released - from what I can remamber I bought my Conquest in Summer - but alas 25 years ago is a long time ago....

Dendy - not a brilliant photo but here's another one - now with it's original Blackburn rack - I'll post others when the sun comes out! Thanks silverclaws - I fully agree - was very tempted but you're right and it's good to know they're all my scratches!

Thanks dendy - great that people appreciate good old British quality! Here's a bigger photo - will try and post another later

Here's a bike that's seen quite a bit of riding in the British hills - usually with full camping gear attached - along with a friend with his Overbury's Pioneer. Bought this Saracen Conquest back in 1985 for a ride along the Pennine Way from that point on I was hooked. The bike's been over...