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@cryptthing
Hi all, literally just built this beauty up to accept that it’s sadly a tad too small for me 🥲
I bought this in mint condition from a chap selling it on behalf of his 90 year old friend. He got it for his 60th birthday and hardly rode it (and only ever in the dry)!
It’s from the early 90’s, near the end of Dawes production when (as far as I’m aware) they still actually handmade steel frames in the UK using traditional methods.
The paintwork is pristine and has a lovely richness to it. Photos don’t really do it justice. The gears are the original 3x8 Shimano setup in remarkably good condition - triples are cool again right? Rock solid Mavic touring wheelset wearing brand new Panaracer Gravelking SS Plus (38c).
I set about making some tasteful upgrades while keeping the original feel of the bike. The main change was going from the old (super low) drops to a relaxed upright position, for which I added the following parts:
Nitto B354 ‘Heron’ Bars
Nitto NTC-225 Technomic Stem (100mm)
Paul Love Levers
Velo Orange Thumbie Mounts
Ergon GC1 Biocork Grips
Spa Cycles ‘Esk’ Leather Saddle
Pedals aren’t included, but can source some flats if needed. Also, I’ve swapped the seatpost that’s in the images to one with less layback.
It also comes with the original pump that slots underneath the top tube.
Seat Tube: 53cm (ctt)
Top Tube: 56cm (ctc)
Bike is currently in Oxfordshire, but can be brought to London if anyone is interested.
£495£475£425Any questions, give me shout 👍
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