Saracen - Recoil
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downhillbeast said on 22 November 2009

hey man, nice rig - I have the same one but mine has all the standard components - I am looking to get some of those forks - they look sweet man but do they fit directly on or do i need to buy any other components ? thanks barrington (:

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salarsatti123 said on 27 August 2009

awww bro very nice!!!

fox40dan replied... on 27 August 2009

cheers man!

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guinness said on 29 July 2009

nice ! especially the forks !
i have the same, in silver, and i was just wondering wher u got the forks from...was it a mate.
i have seen the same ones , and the cheapest I could find was £349 lol

guinness replied... on 4 August 2009

really ?!?
i got told tht if i went higher, it would snap lol
but if u are sure then i mighnt as well buy forks with that amount of travel =)
thanks again.

fox40dan replied... on 3 August 2009

170 and there amazing! never had a problem wat so ever, and i have droped 6 feet with them, no probs at all

guinness replied... on 3 August 2009

whats the travel on them forks because I got advised to not go higher than 130 mm ?

guinness replied... on 31 July 2009

yeh, most of the propper forks, with the two things raised from the forks all the way to the handlebar, are bolt through.
but my local bike shop owner, knows steve peat ( lmao ) so he is ringing him up for me to asl for sum recomendations

guinness replied... on 31 July 2009

yeh, most of the propper forks, with the two things raised from the forks all the way to the handlebar, are bolt through.
but my local bike shop owner, knows steve peat ( lmao ) so he is ringing him up for me to asl for sum recomendations

fox40dan replied... on 31 July 2009

sorry man, i have no idea, it took me a few months 2 fine them, as i have no bolt wheels, i just looked up ebay for ages

guinness replied... on 31 July 2009

u wouldnt happen to want to sell em ??
lol, only joking
I am really finding it hard to find ones that are quick-release, cos most of the prooper free rider forks are bolt through. Do u have any recomendation for websites with cheap forks on ?

fox40dan replied... on 30 July 2009

that is mint!

guinness replied... on 29 July 2009

lol, am not that lucky, so i am buying the Marzocchi 888 VF 2005 forks :D and a dmr handlebar ( red to go with the " LE " on the frame )

guinness replied... on 29 July 2009

lol, am not that lucky, so i am buying the Marzocchi 888 VF 2005 forks :D and a dmr handlebar ( red to go with the " LE " on the frame )

fox40dan replied... on 29 July 2009

i got the forx for 90 on ebay

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dirtjumper21 said on 12 July 2009

sweat bike m8

dirtjumper21 replied... on 12 July 2009

sorry thats ment to be 10/10

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chris.vincent3 said on 4 April 2009

Nice bike mate :)

I got the same bike in silver :( looks sweet in white!

fox40dan replied... on 3 June 2009

cheers man, i love it!

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johnlukewalsh said on 4 March 2009

one word beast

fox40dan replied... on 4 March 2009

cheers man

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freddieking said on 4 March 2009

thats the nuts would you sell it ?

fox40dan replied... on 4 March 2009

i would but i dont have a job at the mo and i am still riding everyday and if i had no bike i would be lifeless

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downhillrob said on 3 February 2009

Nicccceee. i'm bout to do up ma saracen cuz d standerd wheels n forks aren't very gd tbh .im gna get a fsa stem ,marzocchi triples rims n tires. do ya no the meusurements(cant find em anywhere) (like if 2.5's il fit and will does it have a 1.5" steerer) p.s do ya no if ders a way 2 extend the crankarm 2 get more travel outo it??? even if i have 2 get a new rear shock and maybe swing-arm.tah

fox40dan replied... on 7 March 2009

its the standard size, i dont no exctly but u can find out easy on the net

downhillrob replied... on 6 March 2009

i mean swing arm lol if anynows the steerer tube size pleaseee tell me! once again nice bike!

fox40dan replied... on 20 February 2009

nope just got a new shock

downhillrob replied... on 18 February 2009

thanks and did ya just buy a new shock or the carank arm etc too??? really nice bike does saracen proud

fox40dan replied... on 5 February 2009

well im not sure on the meaurements, but i got more travle by buying a biger shock, its 200mm, and has one me wonders

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DanielL326 said on 16 January 2009

gd bike m8

fox40dan replied... on 20 January 2009

cheers man!

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swany said on 13 January 2009

hi
i am thinking of getting one of these ju8st wondering if it is quite decent bike with all the standard components on. also how much was the shock because i am going to upgrade it as i get better because im only 13. cheers ps the bike looks awsome by the way!!!

fox40dan replied... on 18 January 2009

well the bike as standerd is ok, the forks r pants thats y i got the triples, but i only spent £90 on them and the shock was £50 and u need 2 change ur stem, apart from that mine is standerd, and wheels need changing, as the ones u get standed always pinch ur inertube and u need 2 change them all the time, i had 2 change them 3 times in 1 day, but ur looking at about £100 EACH! but i spennt about £900 on the hole thing and its better than some of the big name bikes i have riden, norco,orange, santa cruz...... i love it and will never get rid of it, and cheers 4 the rate!

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guy123 said on 8 January 2009

BEAST!! lol sweet bike!

rate mine pleasee

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boabthestrobe said on 13 November 2008

Looks like you have pimped the factory model right up mate! Is there a reason you choose the recoil as your starting point? I have one in my workshop and I'm not overly impressed with it in its standard form. What upgrades have you made and how much did it cost?

boabthestrobe replied... on 14 November 2008

Nice one mate. I ride a pimped up Saracen myself and I recon the frames solid. They can certainly take a power of abuse.

fox40dan replied... on 14 November 2008

well i chose it coz it was cheep and strong, and all i have done 2 it was get some new peds, forx, and a new shox and it is one of the best bikes i have riden, i have been on and had a few big, like my mates orange 223, and it feels hrible compaired 2 myn, and same gos 4 santa cruz, but the only bike i can compair it 2 is the iron horse suday world cup, but with a little less travel on the back, but 2 me it is amazing! and i have spent about 350 4 the frame, 100 on the forx, 50 on the shox 100 on the wheels 20 on the peds 30 on the stem 30 on the bars and 40 o the breaks, so id say about £750 on the hole thing, and i use it every day and it has never gone wrong, apart from a few punchers, and i went 2 my local trak and proper fucked up a norco aline, but my bike never gose rong, so i cant complain!

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downhilldude15 said on 18 October 2008

nice bike (:

plz rate my Team saracen frenzy Or my norco sasquatch (:

fox40dan replied... on 19 October 2008

cheers man

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BLAKEYRTTS said on 4 August 2008

look's cool mate

fox40dan replied... on 4 August 2008

chhers man!

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TomosParry said on 14 July 2008

Nice Bike, Love the forks!!!

fox40dan replied... on 14 July 2008

thanks man!

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ArwelWaun said on 28 June 2008

nice bike
nice forks;)

fox40dan replied... on 29 June 2008

cheers man!

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tjllanrug said on 28 June 2008

nice bike ! those forks looks mean man !

fox40dan replied... on 28 June 2008

cheers man! not many ppl say that about it cuz it saracen!
but its the best dh/fr bike i have ever had!

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jake00d said on 27 June 2008

triple crank, no bash ring? c'mon man get that sorted

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fox40dan said on 27 June 2008

awsome bike! wow!

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saracen recoil, marzocchi drop off triples, fox vanila rx.

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