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@LaserFrennox
So I’ve been intending on building up a geared commuter-esque/gravel/touring build from an old mountain bike for a while but the right incentive to start was never really there. Enter stage Left: 199(5?) Saracen Hardtrax in around my size! A good friend I rode with in Manchester was giving it away and I couldn’t pass up the opportunity.
The paint is a bit rough and ready but I feel like that’s perfect for what it’ll be built up as. If it’s already battle-scarred, I can’t be too upset when I inevitably dink it with a D lock. I also feel like it adds to the charm a little bit. I also knew absolutely nothing about the frame when I first got it but it seems perfect for a modern update.
Next job was to find a fork. I wanted v brake mounts to keep it simple and really wanted mudguard mounts, but I found this trials fork for cheap on Ebay and couldn’t pass it up. I love the look of the segmented rigid forks. The disc brake mount is an added bonus as future-proofing(??) I guess.
Got some crankarms and a chainring (that is far too nice for this build) stashed away until I have the money for a BB. Hopefully it won’t be too long before it looks like I’ve got some progress.
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