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Hello, I'm very sad to say it is that frame. An oncoming car turned across me on my commute, I went into the bonnet, bending the forks back and causing damage to the down-tube. Pretty frustrating state of affairs. As I said - I really liked how it rode which is why I'm keen to replace it with something similar. Keen to hear about what you've got If you'd trust me with another frame!
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Oh shit! Are you OK though? That's the main thing.
The dawes linear was dawes' top of the range frame back in the day. Its a raw/unpainted finish with decals lacquered over - original factory finish.
I have another Ribble(!) slightly smaller though (I think it's a 55cm) and built up as a geared 8 speed at the moment - I don't think I can bring myself to strip the group off it as it all rides amazingly.
Both are 653.
For a wildcard, I also have a Specialised Langster that I'm just finishing off...
Are you in Oxfordshire anytime soon? You're welcome to take a look otherwise I can send some photos at some point this week.
Kalkhoff
Ps - i've just recognised your username from Retrobike - I sold you the 653 frameset over the Christmas break last year... Was it the same frame that was written off? :(