85 Saracen conquest....what have i started!.....Finished!

Yes....considering where it started....very happy.

As for the ride, ive only done 6 miles on it... :LOL:

The springy brooks seat is going to take some getting the hang of....its a bit disconcerting at first...
 
Yes....considering where it started....very happy.

As for the ride, ive only done 6 miles on it... :LOL:

The springy brooks seat is going to take some getting the hang of....its a bit disconcerting at first...
I was going to ask! Fancy one but the single rail modern version for my klunker funker..

Cracking job a mechanical beauty 🤩 done that proud chap 👍

Await pics racked up and at the top of mountain now !
 
Well.....I've done it now.....stuck it into BOTM!

Doubt many will really "get it".....its probably too old for most people and not enough trick parts and carbon for the rest..... although I sincerely hope people will see it for the pivotal moment in MTB in the UK it really was.

You allowed to vote for your own bike :LOL: ?
 
Heres a spec sheet for those interested. The bikes entirely stock with the exception of the SR seatpost, Hutchinson tyres and pedals (all of which i have here). Oh and the chain and cables....


Frame: 1985 Saracen Conquest Reynolds 531....lloyds decals

Fork: as above

Headset: Tange Levin
Stem: Nitto MT 1
Handlebar: Sakae MT 22.2 clamp
Grips: Saracen

Brakes: Shimano MC-70 M700 Deerhead
Brake Pads: Shimano M700 Deerhead
Brake Cables: Shimano SLR
Cantilever cable hangers: Suntour
Brake Levers: Shimano M700 Deerhead

Shifters: Shimano M700 Deerhead
Front Derailleur: Shimano M700 Deerhead
Rear Derailleur: Shimano M700 Deerhead (Super plate version)
Derailleur Cables: Shimano SIS
Cassette: Shimano 600 series 14-32 6 speed
Chain: Sram 730
Cranks: Shimano 600 Ex series triple FC-6206 (as supplied with Deerhead )
Crank Bolts: Shimano
Chainrings: Shimano Biopace 28-38-48
Chainring bolts: Shimano
Bottom Bracket: Shimano SS 124mm Square taper
Pedals: Suntour XC11 Bear trap (as specified for the Cranes by Saracen....replacing Shimano multi use items

Rims: Araya 26"
Hubs: Shimano Sealed
Nipples: ACI
Spokes: ACI double butted
Tyres: IRC Mythos
Tubes: Continental tour

Saddle: Brooks B66
Seatpost: SJS generic 26.4
Seatpost Binder: Shimano Deore

Weight: Very
 
Fantastic work. Looks brilliant
 

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