I think the re-launched Saracen brand is well on it’s way to being a success; I was ear-wigging a couple of people discussing the fact that the current Myst seemed like desirable, good value DH bike, as opposed to a halfords special – These are DHers mind, sat chatting atop 3-4K+ Intense/Commencal/Santa Cruz/etc – managing to appeal to this (Very image/brand conscious?) group and I think saracen as a brand are starting to put the past ~10 years behind them…
I also see a few more ariels out on the trail is an indicator that perhaps a few people are giving Saracens trail bike a whirl (it compares well to a 5 or Alpine 160 in the VFM stakes?), still not seeing as many of their HTs out and about though, but I guess that’s where the have far more competition to contend with in terms of british brands offering well thought out HTs…