2016 Saracen Kili Flyer Elite

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Rokan14 (Jun 30, 2015 at 8:25)

As great as the bike is, I'm more exited about the tires its rocking. *Drooling*

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jamescmy (Jul 1, 2015 at 14:51)

Exactly! A few pros have been using them (Aggy, Berrecloth) and I get more and more desirous of them every time I see them.

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simooo (Jul 1, 2015 at 22:09) (Below Threshold)

They don't fit on a modern bike though, they look terrible.

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ledg (Jul 1, 2015 at 13:37)

Will you sell spares for it? Or will you just fob people of like you do with your other models. I'd never buy saracen. The company is a joke. My 2010 frame is scrap as they still don't.have the bushes in stock after 8 months of waiting.

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anyexcusetoride (Jul 1, 2015 at 14:40)

A friend was in a similar position with a pivot sleeve in a 2014 rear triangle that had become unbonded from the frame... possible to buy a new rear triangle, no it was not.

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ryanme (Jul 1, 2015 at 14:51)

Personally I dont find dealing with saracen/madison/sportline a problem at all, have sorted out relevant spares for my customers a number of times!

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rotary (Jul 1, 2015 at 14:59)

Had a bad experience dealing with madison myself when I had an issue with my Ariel. Customer service left much to be desired.....

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ryanme (Jul 2, 2015 at 2:40)

did you go via a bike shop or yourself?

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ledg (Jul 2, 2015 at 2:49)

I've tried both. My local bike shop who I am also good friends with has setup an email alert for when the parts come in stock. He hasn't had any emails from them. I email saracen and they told me they would be in stock in 2 weeks. That never happened. I also check their website regular and they are always out of stock. I'd never have bought it if I'd realised it didn't use normal bearings I could buy from anywhere.

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Brooks-Cycles (Jul 2, 2015 at 4:11)

You really can't fault Madison/Sportline at all. They warranty and replace anything wrong with there frames usually within a week! (To the original owner of course)

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ledg (Jul 2, 2015 at 5:58)

well if you can get me one one of these:

ARIEL Norglide/pivot full service kit 2010/2011 model only (i need the bolts as well as the norglide bushes)

I can't seem to get it.

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midschool (Jul 2, 2015 at 0:59)

No size info, no geometry info, and no pricing. How are people supposed to decide if this bike is for them without that info?

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km79 (Jul 2, 2015 at 5:52)

"We’ve focused the Kili Flyer to just one outstanding Limited Edition bike for 2016"

Not limited enough! That frame colour and tyre combo looks rank.

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davidbrent (Jul 1, 2015 at 13:41)

skinwall tyres on a bike for the UK? how long will they stay looking like that even after being cleaned???

there is plenty on great tyres which are just plain black

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davidbrent (Jul 1, 2015 at 13:42)

the rest looks good though!

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Matt76 (Jul 2, 2015 at 0:18)

Nice to see a condom manufacturer has branched out into making bike components.

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planetxboy (Jul 2, 2015 at 1:06)

I love my 2014 Ariel but ill never buy saracen again because of the constant play in the bushings. I have to change the norglide bushings literally every few weeks and its never completely gone.

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sq225917 (Jul 2, 2015 at 4:44)

Why don't they just state the carbon they use, T600, T700, T800, T1000 or correct HM spec. 24T is meaningless, it's not a designation from Toray. is it to hide the fact they are using the lowest spec IM carbon?

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Shredder-boy (Jun 30, 2015 at 13:04)

Nice! I want one! Bet it will cost a bit though

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Kustomango (Jun 30, 2015 at 13:53)

o.k saracen, you now have my attention...
how much do you want for this British beauty?

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oxocube1 (Jul 1, 2015 at 13:47)

Looks to be set at £3,699 for the bike and £2000 for the frame w/shock.

www.bikeradar.com/mtb/news/article/saracen-2016-range-highlights-44649

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broadyvrs FL (Jul 2, 2015 at 2:45)

who decided on the paint job, ZEE GERMANS!!!!!!!

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Downhill1Enduro1James1 (Jul 1, 2015 at 13:29)

And this beast will be available to buy soon from www.Valleycycles.co.uk

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DJTC (Jul 1, 2015 at 22:45)

the most beautiful bike i have seen in a very long time. does seem like a great spec for england and for me. i want one.