got my replacements last night and fitted them, i still have play in the linkage. going to talk to them later on, but if anyone picks this post up, can they confirm if they are having the same issue or not?
Sorry been fairly busy lately Dave, yes got my replacement as well, the play went away but after the first ride it came back 🙁 Will get back in contact with saracen.
Hello! Sorry for the resurrection, but what was the outcome? The bikes on the whole look amazing, but lack of 2014 27.5 reviews and the bushings instead of bearings is making me wary… Is the latter perhaps the cause for the slop?
Seems Saracen’s “lada” image remains intact if this thread is anything to go by
The Grapil didn’t work out too well for Madison either. Great bikes compromised by poor quality manufacture? It’s not like they’re cheap to buy either.
Just in case anyone else finds this thread as I did…I’ve had a couple of warranty issues with my 2014 Ariel 151, including suspension linkage play. The very helpful bloke at Sportline just sent me some new Norglide bushes – black, not the original cream ones which he said are the problem. The first set, replaced from new, lasted about a fortnight, the second set about three months. Be interested to hear updates from the previous posters.