Dawes Galaxy

Posted: January 22nd, 2012 ˑ Filled under: Bike, Cycling ˑ  No Comments

My current touring bike of choice is a 1984 Dawes Galaxy upgraded with modern componentry.

I originally purchased the bike on eBay early 2011 however it wasn’t really in the best state of repair. It came mostly complete but some of the components were quite old. The bike is hand built in Birmingham, England at the Dawes factory and it was quite a high-end machine in its day.

Condition wise it’s pretty excellent for its age. There’s been paint touch-ups on the frame and I’ve filled in with paint some of the decal tears but aside from this there’s no rust or dings.

Anyway, after a few hundred £ later here’s the current spec:

  • Frame:  Reynolds 531ST lugged steel frame with forged dropouts.
  • Forks: Reynolds 531ST steel forks.
  • Wheels: Mavic Open 4CD rims with Malliard hubs and QR scewers.
  • Headset: Hatta Swan (I think this is original).
  • Brakes: Weinmann Vainqueur 999 centre-pulls with Tektro Aero levers.
  • Mudguards: SKS Chromoplastics.
  • Stem: 70mm GB forged alloy threaded.
  • Bars: GB ‘randonneur’.
  • Bell: Velo Orange Japanese brass bell.
  • Saddle: Brooks B17 Special.
  • Front Derailleur: Shimano Sora.
  • Rear Derailleur: Shimano Deore.
  • Shifters: Shimano 105 7-speed indexed.
  • Freewheel: Shimano HyperGlide 7-speed 12-28
  • Chain: Shimano HG-40.
  • Chainset: Spa Cycles XD-2 Touring Triple with Sugino 165mm cranks.
  • Bottom Bracket: Shimano UN-54.
  • Pump: Zefal HPX-3
  • Pedals: MKS Sylvan Touring with MKS steel toeclips and Condor cycles leather toe-straps.
  • Seatpost: 27.0mm Kalloy microadjustable.
  • Rack: TorTec Expedition.
  • Bar Tape: Fizik M-Tec.
  • Various NOS Shimano and Weinmann components i.e brake hangers and straddle cables.

My 1984 Dawes Galaxy lightweight tourer.