I’ve got 2 vintage mtbs (saracan tufftrax and trek 912) that were at some point >20 years ago overshadowed and forgotten when a newer shinier model came along - ooh those v brakes look like a good idea...wow carbon pace 32 suspension forks - I can ride down anything now!

They’re now in such a poor condition, that to renovate would require a comprehensive strip and rebuild with newer components.

So does anyone know of any bike project workshops in NE Wales/Cheshire/ Merseyside area?

Alternatively- they’re going free to anyone on here. I just can’t bring myself to put them in a skip.

Rich

Bren project in Chester will be worth a shout (I’m guessing they’re closed at the moment)
http://www.brenproject.org.uk/bren-bikes/

Talk to nearby co-ops. They’ll either restore it or strip it for useful bits. My locals are always begging for donations and generally they’re projects very much worth supporting. Always had great help and advice at the co-ops I’ve visited at home and on tour.

Worst case, they’ll generally have some good ideas what to do with a totaled bike. They’re always desperate for more bikes.

Thanks both
I’ll start with the Bren project.