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1988 Saracen Kili Flyer
I picked this up as a complete and nearly completely original bike a couple of months ago. As you can see from the first photo it had been adapted to have a 'more comfortable' riding position.
The previous owner had bought it from a friend about twenty years ago and had been using it as her bike for going to the shops since then.
As such it was in pretty good condition, a bit grubby but mechanically sound apart from a dry and rattly bottom bracket.
As it arrived, complete with massive steerer tube extender and back swept bar ends.
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And after a full service, a refurbished BB, and new cables throughout.
The wheels and tyres have been borrowed from another bike in preparation for the Retrobike 'Day in the Peaks' ride. I'm rebuilding the originals.
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The first job was to fix the bottom bracket.
A selection of appropriate tools.
BB removed.
BB shell threads cleaned and chased with a BB tap.
Nice clean threads.
BB disassembled cleaned and inspected. One of the seals was missing, the source of the problem. Fortunately I had a spare one.
Ball bearings replaced and packed with high quality teflon based grease.
Reassembled, adjusted and tightened up properly.
Chainset all cleaned and refitted.
Drivetrain treated to a new chain in preparation for the Retrobike 'Day in the Peaks' ride. The bike came fitted with Deore MT-60 pedals but I've fitted some M737 SPDs for the ride.
Kili Flyer top tube decal detail. Nice bit of patina.
Tange Prestige double butted frame tubing.
Head tube badge decal.
Fastback stays and the original Saracen branded seat QR.
Shimano Deore MT-60 rear mech.
Shimano Deore MT-60 chainset with more or less intact decal.
Shimano Deore XT M730 u-brake. Original equipment on an otherwise fully Deore equipped bike. Shame it's hidden under the chainstays.
Limited edition black Deore MT-60 cantilever brake on the front.
Original bars, stem and I suspect the grips are too. The four finger MT-60 brake levers still have their original hoods.
The bar ends fitted for the Peaks ride and to help secure the grips a bit.
Shimano Deore MT-60 six speed thumbshifters. Just ace.
Saracen 'Mountain' saddle. The perfect finishing touch to any late 1980's Saracen.
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Finally, here is a scan from issue one of MBUK showing the 1988 Saracen range and pricing.
We still need to track down a copy of the 1988 catalogue for the archive.
I picked this up as a complete and nearly completely original bike a couple of months ago. As you can see from the first photo it had been adapted to have a 'more comfortable' riding position.
The previous owner had bought it from a friend about twenty years ago and had been using it as her bike for going to the shops since then.
As such it was in pretty good condition, a bit grubby but mechanically sound apart from a dry and rattly bottom bracket.
As it arrived, complete with massive steerer tube extender and back swept bar ends.
---------------------------------------------
And after a full service, a refurbished BB, and new cables throughout.
The wheels and tyres have been borrowed from another bike in preparation for the Retrobike 'Day in the Peaks' ride. I'm rebuilding the originals.
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The first job was to fix the bottom bracket.
A selection of appropriate tools.
BB removed.
BB shell threads cleaned and chased with a BB tap.
Nice clean threads.
BB disassembled cleaned and inspected. One of the seals was missing, the source of the problem. Fortunately I had a spare one.
Ball bearings replaced and packed with high quality teflon based grease.
Reassembled, adjusted and tightened up properly.
Chainset all cleaned and refitted.
Drivetrain treated to a new chain in preparation for the Retrobike 'Day in the Peaks' ride. The bike came fitted with Deore MT-60 pedals but I've fitted some M737 SPDs for the ride.
Kili Flyer top tube decal detail. Nice bit of patina.
Tange Prestige double butted frame tubing.
Head tube badge decal.
Fastback stays and the original Saracen branded seat QR.
Shimano Deore MT-60 rear mech.
Shimano Deore MT-60 chainset with more or less intact decal.
Shimano Deore XT M730 u-brake. Original equipment on an otherwise fully Deore equipped bike. Shame it's hidden under the chainstays.
Limited edition black Deore MT-60 cantilever brake on the front.
Original bars, stem and I suspect the grips are too. The four finger MT-60 brake levers still have their original hoods.
The bar ends fitted for the Peaks ride and to help secure the grips a bit.
Shimano Deore MT-60 six speed thumbshifters. Just ace.
Saracen 'Mountain' saddle. The perfect finishing touch to any late 1980's Saracen.
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Finally, here is a scan from issue one of MBUK showing the 1988 Saracen range and pricing.
We still need to track down a copy of the 1988 catalogue for the archive.
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