Saracen Kili Pro

A British Mountain Bike Icon

The early 1990s marked a defining period for mountain biking. The sport was growing rapidly, technology was advancing, and British brands such as Saracen were producing some of the most desirable bikes of the era. Sitting near the top of the range, the Kili Pro combined race-ready performance with the distinctive character that made Saracen a household name among UK riders.

This project began with a simple aim: to create the ultimate expression of a 1990s British mountain bike while remaining true to the spirit of the original machine

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The Restoration

The frame was refinished in a deep black inspired by the original catalogue specification. To complement it, we sourced and restored a collection of period-correct components that represented the pinnacle of mountain bike technology at the time.

A rebuilt set of Pace RC35 forks and a Shimano XTR M900 groupset formed the centrepiece of the build, while restored XTR hubs and subtle anodised details paid tribute to the customisation culture of the era.

Every component was individually assessed, restored or replaced, resulting in a bike that performs as impressively today as it would have done over thirty years ago.

The Result

The finished Kili Pro captures the spirit of British mountain biking's golden age. Mechanically renewed and visually faithful to its roots, it stands as both a rideable machine and a celebration of one of the most influential periods in mountain bike history.

More than thirty years after it first left the showroom, this Saracen is ready for its next chapter.

Close-up of a black mountain bike with purple accents, front suspension fork, and knobby tire, set against a dry, grassy outdoor landscape.
Close-up of a mountain bike's front suspension fork with purple cables and a black frame, outdoors with a blurred background of dry grass or dirt.
Close-up of a mountain bike's drivetrain, showing the crankset, chain, rear wheel, and a purple pedal on a dirt trail with grass and trees in the background.
A black and purple mountain bike with yellow accents, set on dry grass with a rocky hillside and trees in the background.
A black and purple mountain bike standing on a grassy field with rocks and a tree in the background under a cloudy sky.
Close-up of a mountain bike handlebar with Controltech branding, purple brake cables, and a purple grip, set against a dirt trail background.
Close-up of a mountain bike front wheel with black spokes, a carbon fiber suspension fork, and a Shimano XTR front hub on a dirt trail.
Front view of a mountain bike on a dirt trail with rocky background, featuring purple cables, black and silver suspension fork, and purple handlebar grips.
Close-up of a mountain bike's crankset, chain, and purple pedal, with a black chainstay protector and tire visible.

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