This week I’m joined by Saracen Brand Manager Andy Ayers, and the Madison Saracen Factory Race Team Manager Will Longden to chat all things Saracen. We find out a bit about the history of the brand and how Madison came to acquire the name. Andy tells us about how downhill racing quickly became a big part of the brand and Will takes us behind the scenes of their successes and future plans. From Manon taking the overall and world champs in the same season, through Danny’s incredible win in Snowshoe, to Matt Walker taking the overall in 2020. It’s been an impressive journey and they aren’t stopping yet. So hit play and have a listen to this episode with Will and Andy.

You can find out more about Saracen, and see their current range of bikes at saracen.co.uk.

Follow them on Instagram @saracenbikes and Facebook @SaracenBikes.

You can keep up to date with the Madison Saracen Factory Race team on Instagram @madisonsaracen and on Facebook @MadisonSaracen.

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We Are One Composites

This episode is supported by We Are One Composites. We Are One have been big supporters of what I’m doing from the start, and for that I’m really grateful. They also make amazing carbon fibre wheels which are hand made in Canada. I’m running their Faction 29er rims on my bike, and they look and feel amazing. They’ve managed to find the sweet spot between stiffness and compliance, making a wheel that tracks, but doesn’t feel harsh to ride.

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Saracen

You can find out more about Saracen and see their current range of bikes by heading to saracen.co.uk.

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