as above I have a 1979 Dawes Echelon that I would like to update.
I have owned the bike from new, it was bought for me by my Mum as a replacement for a Galaxy that was stolen in Reading, bless her.
Apart then from the fact I really like the bike it does have a sentimental attachment too.
Back in the the day it was more of a sports bike than a tourer but I would
now like to turn it into a retro tourer and ideally with lower gearing.
I intend to upgrade the brakes from Weinmann side pulls to something centre pull, any suggestions on this would be welcome.
I also want to fit more modern wheels 700c size, I'm aware of the possible brake reach issue.
My main problems areas are the rear dropouts measured at 120mm and
the chainset.
I have been offered a nice set of hubs (126mm) that I will get built into wheels but I have no idea when it comes to a chainset, can anyone recommend a nice Campagnolo one that would be compatible with a 5 / 6
speed rear cluster and give touring ratios i.e 30-40-50 chainrings.
Thanks for any help,
James
I have owned the bike from new, it was bought for me by my Mum as a replacement for a Galaxy that was stolen in Reading, bless her.
Apart then from the fact I really like the bike it does have a sentimental attachment too.
Back in the the day it was more of a sports bike than a tourer but I would
now like to turn it into a retro tourer and ideally with lower gearing.
I intend to upgrade the brakes from Weinmann side pulls to something centre pull, any suggestions on this would be welcome.
I also want to fit more modern wheels 700c size, I'm aware of the possible brake reach issue.
My main problems areas are the rear dropouts measured at 120mm and
the chainset.
I have been offered a nice set of hubs (126mm) that I will get built into wheels but I have no idea when it comes to a chainset, can anyone recommend a nice Campagnolo one that would be compatible with a 5 / 6
speed rear cluster and give touring ratios i.e 30-40-50 chainrings.
Thanks for any help,
James