Dawes found! But what model is it?

rupeww · Sep 10, 2011

I have had a little go with the paint stripper and it turns out its a Dawes Escape.

Unfortunatly the piant stripper has dissolved one of the decals already! but it doesnt seem to effect the original paintwork.

I found this link which shows what the frame should look like

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VINTAGE-DAWES-MOU ... 3899972638

rupeww · Sep 10, 2011

Its missing the reynolds sticker but it should be "500" tubing.

Is that good? I dont know much (anything) about Reynolds tubing, but I remember 531 being good and 501 being jeans!

onza100 · Sep 10, 2011

I think its below 501

rupeww · Sep 10, 2011

Please can someone take this frame off my hands before I clean the rest of the paint off!

Seriuously its going in down the tip soon as I need an excuse to go and look for another bike, its free to anyone who wants it.

rupeww · Sep 10, 2011

onza100":2x863qhd said:
I think its below 501

That means its pants then!

michael franks · Sep 10, 2011

Amazingly well done - I can't believe the difference in the 'before' and 'after' pics. Good work!

rupeww · Sep 11, 2011

Part cleaned frame.............

XTSTIMAN · Sep 12, 2011

I love that lugged fork, is it a 1 1/8 and the same as the one on yours?

May be tempted with that!

retrobate · Sep 14, 2011

Dawes

I think reynolds 500 is plain gauge cro mo.

theredchili · Sep 20, 2011

Great job so far Rupe, is the original paint on the frame still good underneath?

Look forward to seeing it if you dont skip it !

Dawes found! But what model is it?

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