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Re: My frame was actually misaligned so i went for the slightly less refined method of a plank of wood. It took a while, but expanded the dropouts and realigned the frame well.

Re: Okay that's good. But lastly, is there any mechanical reason to change the crank set? I think i want a new one, but I'm guessing the rest of the conversion would actually work without changing it? Thanks for all your help again

I'm also unsure about the crank/bottom bracket conversion. I've found a tiagra gear set that i'm happy with and it comes with a matching bottom bracket. Will the bottom bracket fit my frame? If they're not universal, how can i tell which will?

Hello there, I'm looking to upgrade the gear set on my 80's Dawes Galaxy. I've found a tiagra gear set that i'm happy with and it comes with a matching bottom bracket. Will the bottom bracket fit my frame? If they're not universal, how can i tell which will? Thanks for any advice (i think i've...

Re: Re: very helpful, thanks!

Re: Re: Thanks! The RJ videos are fantastic. That's interesting about the cog spacing. Any idea if there would be the same problem if i converted to 3x8 speed instead?

Hi there, I'm converting the rear dropout on my dawes galaxy from 120mm to 130mm to support a tiagra groupset with a 9 speed cassette. I think I need a new wheel to do this, but i'm not quite sure what I should be looking for on eBay. Any advice on the specifications? (also if anyone has any...

Okay thanks!

Re: Re: You're right, it's very exciting! Okay I've seen a few dawes galaxy around. Thanks for the advice, i definitely want something compatible and good quality. So cantilever would be better than calliper?

haha, i may have used the word modern where i meant 'shiny' I think i'll go down that two bike idea. It seems surprisingly hard to find a bare frame. Thanks for the sizing tips as well!

I'm looking for a frame/fork set with a 60cm c-t. and top tube around 58cm. Late 80s onwards with 130mm rear gap for modern wheels, allen key recessed brake nuts and rear pannier rack eyelets. I like the idea of something Italian, but that's not essential. (I have a 35" inseam and I am 6'2"...

Hi guys, sorry, on review I'm looking for something with a 60cm c-t. I have a 35" inseam and I am 6'2", with a reach that is average for my height. Top tube around 58cm. 130mm rear gap for modern wheels

Looking for a steel road frame, between 58-60cm, with pannier rack eyelets, mid 80s onwards. Single colour. I love the idea of having an Italian brand, but that's not essential. Please let me know if you know of any frames that match the description. My budget is not huge. Thanks :)

Also I prefer a more relaxed riding position. At the moment I have an upwards angled stem to give that

Re: I'm fully recovered thank you! My helmet took almost the entire force and saved my body (save for a few bruised) and certainly saved my head! Just shows how essential a helmet is really. Okay that's a good idea. Also any specific questions I could answer that may help? I'm looking to get...