This is my 1995, Reynolds 501C, Dawes Giro 600 Audax bike. It was originally my father-in-law's until Alzheimers took hold and he was no longer able to ride. He was a member of the East Kent CTC and, once upon a time, we rode some centuries together and took some trips across the Channel to ride some randonees in northern France. You can't beat an organiser provided lunch stop of ham and cheese baguettes and bottles of Kronenbourg.
Originally it was Shimano RSX 7 speed equipped but I upgraded it this summer to 10 speed Tiagra shifters and a 105 long cage mech. I retained the RSX cranks and front mech but increased the rings from 46/36/26 to 48/38/30. I think the front mech may be a little wide for the 10 speed chain and it can throw the chain over the top ring occasionally. It is, however, a pleasure to ride and comes with memories attached.
Originally it was Shimano RSX 7 speed equipped but I upgraded it this summer to 10 speed Tiagra shifters and a 105 long cage mech. I retained the RSX cranks and front mech but increased the rings from 46/36/26 to 48/38/30. I think the front mech may be a little wide for the 10 speed chain and it can throw the chain over the top ring occasionally. It is, however, a pleasure to ride and comes with memories attached.