For Sale: Dawes Londoner Mixte / Reynolds 531c

This is a true London classic.

Dawes Londoners were built as light weight touring bikes, under licence from Dawes by the long since closed Covent Garden Bikes based on 1950’s designs. They typically used standard Reynolds 531 steel tubes although this one must have been a special one - it’s of the 531st variety.

It was given a complete makeover by our friends at Union Cycle Works. You can read more about this here:
http://www.unioncycleworks.org.uk/stories/page/lucys_londoner

The result is a super light comfortable bike with classic styling – perfect for just about everything that doesn’t involve any big hills.

We’ll be sad to see her go, but times move on and new bikes await …

Available for test rides by appointment - followed by cash exchanges - at Bermondsey High Street or the nearby the mighty Peckham Rye.

Specs below and more pictures here: https://plus.google.com/photos/108857449384036740643/albums/6028968196851251041

• 19” Reynolds 531st Dawes Londoner Mixte frame. Original Navy paint work, a bit scratched but very well loved.
  
• Velo Orange Wheels, headset and VO Porteur handlebars
  
• Single speed flip flop hub with a choice of 12 or 14 tooth freewheels
  
• Shimano Cantilever brakes with Tektro leavers
  
• Worn but comfy vintage brown suede Selle Italia saddle (less likely to get nicked than a Brooks)
  
• Mounts and clearance for mudguards and a rack
  
• Skinny, strong and speedy, whitewall BLB Black Mamba tyres - 700x23c
  
• Brown Brooks Plump Leather Grips
  
• “Drillium” crank by Stronglight
  
• Copper Crane Bell
  
  
  

**No splits / cash is king / Was £350 ... Now £275 / Donation to the forum **

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what thread ends?
^^ threads just started give him a chance ffs

glws

Hi,

I'm sorry if I'm doing something wrong here, but why does the image I post keep changing to a URL tag?

Can anyone help?

Hi,

I'm sorry if I'm doing something wrong here, but why does the image I post keep changing to a URL tag?

Can anyone help?

Too big.

^ Nice one, DFP! Many thanks.

Smaller image inserted.

I hope the beautiful cat is included?

Tigger does live with us but like most cats he's a free spirit.

My best guess is that whilst he'll appreciate the compliment, he's unlikely to want to be part of the transaction. Sorry.

I've been asked a few questions on the size ...

It's suitable for someone around 5' 2 - 5' 6.

Sunday night price drop bump ...

Now £295.

Get'em whilst they're hot!

I'd love this for my mum, but it's a bit big. Nice bike though. Glws

Perfect for my girlfriend. Can we try out tomorrow. I live in new cross. Probably meet about 7pm?

Dawes Londoner, used a Galaxy frame IIRC, 531ST rather than 531C.

Hey OP? I have Pm'ed

what broadway said. it is 531st......its written on the Reynolds label, look closer......

Oh crikey, yes, it is an ST. Sorry.

I've edited the description.

Still unusual for a Londoner tho.

Sorry to be a dunce ... can I edit the title?

I think admins only can

Is this still available?

Still available so time for a price drop bump ... £275 ...

Check your PM

This still free?

I might be interested. Still free?

Hi, @TheRanger is having trouble logging on to the new forum, I think the bike is still available.