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Your No-Nonsense Trail Weapon If you think hardtails are just entry-level rides or “second bikes”… think again. The Saracen Mantra range is built to challenge everything you know about simple, stripped-back mountain bikes. Designed for speed, engineered for stability, and dialled for pure fun on the trail—Mantra doesn’t just keep up, it pushes you to ride harder. This is a...

Aston Hill is coming back—and we couldn’t be more excited. Saracen, Shimano and Madison are proud to announce a major new partnership with Aston Hill Bike Park, working together to restore one of the South’s most iconic mountain bike venues. Once the region’s premier downhill spot, Aston Hill is now set to return stronger than ever. Rebuilding a Classic With...

  Inspired by Saracen’s legendary Mountain Bike heritage, the Levarg range brings a dose of that trail-shredding spirit into the gravel world. This gravel beast isn't just about cruising down dirt roads; it’s designed to embrace the wild side and tackle whatever rugged terrain you throw at it. With the same technical prowess that crafted the World Cup-winning Myst and...

Hardline doesn’t make exceptions. It doesn’t care about reputation or past wins. It’s just raw, unforgiving terrain, and Adam Brayton is ready to face it directly. With a box-fresh Saracen Myst X frameset in the stand and the toughest course of the year ahead, Adam is putting together the bike he’ll need to tackle it. There’s no fanfare. Just tools,...

Climbing Everest. Sounds mad, right? The rules are dead simple: pick some hill—any hill—and ride up and down until you’ve clocked 8,849 meters of climbing. That’s Everest’s height, in case you’re wondering. No cheats. No dodgy shortcuts. Just you, your legs, and a stupid amount of suffering. Up, down, repeat. Did I mention you start hating your own existence about...

Ever wondered about what spending a day riding bikes in the business is like? Saracen Shred Sessions are focused on efforts to get out on all of the trails. That’s exactly like the experience of top-end Saracen bikes. These sessions involve much more than that. It is not only just like a demo day. They're a chance to test Saracen...

The first stop on our Saracen Shred Sessions kicked off, deep in the heart of North Wales at one of the UK’s most iconic bike parks—Antur Stiniog. Nestled among the rugged beauty of the slate mines, this venue provided the perfect backdrop for a day of riding, testing, and good vibes. We rolled out our full demo fleet, giving riders the...

In the latest episode of his GastoVlog, Adam takes us on an icy adventure as he introduces the Saracens Myst to the trails of Innerleithen. The cold weather only intensified the already technical terrain. But that didn’t stop Adam from pushing the limits! Innerleithen's rugged trails proved to be the perfect proving ground for the Myst, making for one wild,...

After 14 incredible years, 24 riders, 67 World Cup podiums, 4 World Championships, 15 National Champions, over 300 races, and countless crashes, the time has come to say goodbye to Madison Saracen. It’s been one hell of a ride. From our humble beginnings as underdogs to standing tall as World Champions, the journey has been filled with unforgettable moments, incredible...

Ever wondered what it takes to conquer the legendary Fort William World Cup downhill track? It’s a course that strikes fear into even the most seasoned riders, with its brutal rock gardens, towering drops, and heart-pounding descents. This iconic track is where skill, grit, and engineering excellence collide—and for the first time, MBUK’s Tom Marvin decided to take it on....