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Post by brianbutler on Oct 9, 2020 19:25:35 GMT
Today's ride was a late 60's Dawes Galaxy with updated running gear. Plain gauge Reynolds 531 is a stiff ride indeed.
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Post by franco on Oct 10, 2020 8:25:06 GMT
Very nice Brian. Always had a hankering for a Dawes Galaxy, as much to see how the touring geometry feels with the longer chainstays etc.
Interesting point about the plain gauge 531. I had an old Ernie Clements 12 Speed and whilst it was 531 it was quite a stiff ride, perhaps that was plain gauge. At the time I remember preferring the bikes I had that were made from Reynolds 501.
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Post by Jem on Oct 10, 2020 11:11:56 GMT
A friend has an 1980's model Galaxy , fine looking bike and had a ride on it. Enjoyable.
I love that colour scheme Brian.
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Post by brianbutler on Oct 10, 2020 11:27:31 GMT
Very nice Brian. Always had a hankering for a Dawes Galaxy, as much to see how the touring geometry feels with the longer chainstays etc. Interesting point about the plain gauge 531. I had an old Ernie Clements 12 Speed and whilst it was 531 it was quite a stiff ride, perhaps that was plain gauge. At the time I remember preferring the bikes I had that were made from Reynolds 501. The 18-inch chain stays do provide plenty of room for panniers but I would need a lot of clamps to outfit this bike for touring. There is not a single eyelet or braze-on to be found on this vintage. |
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Post by triitout on Oct 11, 2020 0:13:14 GMT
I love the yellow bar tape and have it on my magenta and yellow 1987 Centurion Ironman Expert. I just can't keep it looking clean after 1 season.  |
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