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RonnieOatmilk
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I actually picked up a cheap '93 Dawes Super Galaxy this year and am very happy with it.
It's meant to be a copy of the Raleigh Randonneur and it certainly looks it. I was admittedly not convinced that it was my dream brand, but the bike simply never disappoints. I can throw anything at it and the frame carries the load with ease. I am so impressed by it now that I can't imagine ever giving it up. The riding quality is wonderful - I remember somebody writing that his Bob Jackson tourer felt like a limousine and now I know what he meant. Also, 32mm tyres with mudguards have proven ample for me. Maybe its just because I always used Continentals that are slimmer that they claim to be, but these Vittoria Saffiro Pros are wide enough for me.
The bike was intended to be my winter and country ride bike, but I use it for all my city commutes now. Slowly changing out parts.
Here is an amazing Dawes Galaxy project I found on flickr. Astonishing transformation.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/neongrey/albums/72157695029298042/with/42198191464