Will a Czar frame work on a Saracen Flea 1?

Question

I have a Saracen Flea 1 at the moment and was wanting a Czar. I can't afford the bike but i can afforf the frame. Will it work if i swap the Saracen frame for the Czar frame?

Thank You

Answer 1

Depends which model year, I guess.  First, check out the rear spacing to make sure your hub will fit.  120mm?  130mm?  135mm?   Mind the brake mounts, too, if you want discs.   New cables/housing are probably a good idea, but sometimes the length/routing will be the same and you can use your old ones.  The bb's should both be normal euro threaded, and your old headset will install into the Czar.  The only other thing that might give you trouble is chainline, but you can adapt to that if it's an issue.   Everything else should transfer over just fine, although if the geometry is different you may want to change your stem.  

I'm not familiar with the Saracen trials frames, so this is just general info, but I don't think there'd be any troubles.   Just be sure to study the new frame carefully before you buy and think it all through.  

Hope this helps you out....build up that Czar!   :o)