I've had my Dawes Galaxy which I bought s/h from a CTC member for a couple of years now, with a selection of nice but reliable parts. Here it is when last rideable on a short tour:
But for the last year it had been sitting out of action with a cracked headtube. About 5 months ago I got Ryan at Oak Cycles to repair it, which he did brilliantly - thoroughly recommended, since when it has been languishing ontop of the wardrobe awaiting funds to get it powdercoated at Armourtex.
I dropped it in yesterday, the chosen colour being RAL 6035 with a pearl gloss Lacquer.
Now i just have the task of cleaning the box of parts - all in a fairly sorry state - so I can stick it all together once the frame is done. The build will involve all the previous bits (full list to come), plus new consumables - tape, pads, cables etc... and possibly some Nitto noodle rando bars.
I've had my Dawes Galaxy which I bought s/h from a CTC member for a couple of years now, with a selection of nice but reliable parts. Here it is when last rideable on a short tour:
But for the last year it had been sitting out of action with a cracked headtube. About 5 months ago I got Ryan at Oak Cycles to repair it, which he did brilliantly - thoroughly recommended, since when it has been languishing ontop of the wardrobe awaiting funds to get it powdercoated at Armourtex.
I dropped it in yesterday, the chosen colour being RAL 6035 with a pearl gloss Lacquer.
Now i just have the task of cleaning the box of parts - all in a fairly sorry state - so I can stick it all together once the frame is done. The build will involve all the previous bits (full list to come), plus new consumables - tape, pads, cables etc... and possibly some Nitto noodle rando bars.