For Sale: Bargin pub bike

************+SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD *****+

Well not the whole bike...

• 1950s (?) Dawes Frame (55cm I think, but with an old school ridonkulos tt length)
  
• Seatpost
  
• Saddle
  
• stem
  
• crankset + peddals
  
• probably the bars and brake lever
  
• probably not the long drop brake
  
  

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The Good:
Almost new smooth shimano BB
Almost new TA 1/8 chainring
Clearances to rock massive tyres and mudgaurds
120mm rear spacing
Sturdy frame, looks beaten, lovely patina, gives that brilliant stiff yet supple compliant direct energy transfer that only a steel frame with lazy geo can give

The Bad:
The headset is shit, but its been regreased and tbh how much to you care?

In summary once you've got wheels on it its an amazing bike. A joy to ride, probably the most perfect balance of function and form that has ever been.

Based on todays inflated prices offers starting around £200.