skysoclear
Retro Newbie
Hi there!
I'm new and have acquired a Dawes Super Galaxy Tandem. Looking to get it back to original spec - so trying to piece together what that is!
Here's what I know so far:
- I think it's around 1988
- I don't know what kind of steel has been used?
- I have an original Shimano Deore front cantilever brake - will source a rear to match
- It has dia-compe break levers. Not sure if this is original?
- It did have an Aria brake (I discovered this last night - so excited!). Not sure what the original brake lever would have been?
- Stronglight cranks
- Shimano Deore front-derailleur looks original
- 3 x 6 speed on the rear cassette
- I'm not sure about gear shifting. It has mounts for downshifts, but I've seen similar bikes with bar end shifters?
- It has a Nitto Technomic stem on the rear. I'm sure it originally had one on the front too
- Looks original Suzue hubs - assuming original rims too.
So my investigation starts:
- What was the original spec?
- Is it a 1988 bike?
- Was it originally matt/semi-sheen black?
What I want to do:
- Find out the original parts and start collecting them off eBay.
- I want to get the frame stripped over winter. There's some rust on the bottom tube around the cable guides which I want to eradicate. There's also a ding in the top tube. Usefully, there's a plentiful supply of Super Galaxy decals, so I'd get a respray. The current paint job is a matt black - not really sure that is original?
- Rebuild the bike and ride into next year!
Finally - this isn't a bike made for two. It's a bike made for four! I'm getting a follow-me device on the rear to accommodate a child's bike and have a bobike rear seat already setup.
I'm new and have acquired a Dawes Super Galaxy Tandem. Looking to get it back to original spec - so trying to piece together what that is!
Here's what I know so far:
- I think it's around 1988
- I don't know what kind of steel has been used?
- I have an original Shimano Deore front cantilever brake - will source a rear to match
- It has dia-compe break levers. Not sure if this is original?
- It did have an Aria brake (I discovered this last night - so excited!). Not sure what the original brake lever would have been?
- Stronglight cranks
- Shimano Deore front-derailleur looks original
- 3 x 6 speed on the rear cassette
- I'm not sure about gear shifting. It has mounts for downshifts, but I've seen similar bikes with bar end shifters?
- It has a Nitto Technomic stem on the rear. I'm sure it originally had one on the front too
- Looks original Suzue hubs - assuming original rims too.
So my investigation starts:
- What was the original spec?
- Is it a 1988 bike?
- Was it originally matt/semi-sheen black?
What I want to do:
- Find out the original parts and start collecting them off eBay.
- I want to get the frame stripped over winter. There's some rust on the bottom tube around the cable guides which I want to eradicate. There's also a ding in the top tube. Usefully, there's a plentiful supply of Super Galaxy decals, so I'd get a respray. The current paint job is a matt black - not really sure that is original?
- Rebuild the bike and ride into next year!
Finally - this isn't a bike made for two. It's a bike made for four! I'm getting a follow-me device on the rear to accommodate a child's bike and have a bobike rear seat already setup.