1989 Saracen Limited Edition Mountain Bike

[Wozza007]

I have one of these bikes in working condition that I bought brand new and just working out what to do with it. Are these bikes worth any money ? A friend wants an old station bike and has asked to use it, but don't know what to say.

 

[Magpiegifts]

Can you upload some photos?

 

[MR OX]

A station bike is a sad end for any cycle

 

[Wozza007]

Can you upload some photos?

Sorry I didn't have it stored here so it took me a day or two to get the photos. Ignore the un-retro attachments like mudguard and bike rack

 

[brocklanders023]

The special editions were usually previous year frames built up to get rid of. Looking at this it's a 1989 Traverse frame sold in 1990 with new paint and decals. Front forks are bent so that's a problem and they don't usually sell for much so probably worth £50.

 

[Wozza007]

Thanks Brocklander, you may well be right about the model as I have the original brochure and price list somewhere in the house. It may well be a 1990 traverse Limited edition, that rings a bell. As I paid around £599 and all the good working high spec components on it made me think it would be worth a bit more. The cables run through the frame and it has some other nice hand made features.

 

[brocklanders023]

Yeah, the 89's were nice frames and well built but unfortunately don't sell for much these days, especially with damaged forks. If you split it for parts you'd probably get nearer £100 as the black crankset would be sought after but after that it's all kit that can be bought easily and cheaply. I'm about to sell a M550 LX groups and don't expect to get much for it as everyone wants DX/XT/XTR.