It's definitely seen some miles. My friend bought it new in 1996, rode it for a while then gave it to his brother who used it on a turbo trainer i believe. He was going to rebuild it but has a bad back so gave it to me today.
This bike in the photo is a Dawes Stratos (531), it was originally...
Hi everyone,
I've rebuilt a couple of road bikes over the years and was just given to me by a very good friend a 1996 Paul Donohue with Reynolds 531c tubing and Shimano 105 (1055) groupset. The components are in excellent condition and just need a general clean but the frame has suffered what i...
Hi, I'm after a Raleigh Triathlon, 23/24" frame or incomplete bike to restore. Will also consider Criterium, Record Ace etc from same era, but would prefer 531 tubing. I'm based in Darlington, north east UK.
Lee :D
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Thanks Stew, he's wanting £150 for the blue bike and £89 for the white bike. I'm really holding out for a Raleigh Triathlon, either complete or parts missing.
Hi guys,
I popped into a shop today in Darlington looking for another project bike and found these two Peugeot's. I can't find much info on them, can anyone help? Frames are both Carbolite 103.
Lee :D
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I used to look at these in the Raleigh shop in Darlington when I was 12/13 years old. I would love to restore one, I've got a Dawes Stratos that I've rebuilt and currently have a Raleigh Corsa which is in bits!
Took a picture of the bottom bracket. Made in Worksop, January, 1985. What is the going rate for a painted frame? I understand that the colours are decals apart from the short section from the head tube.
Thanks Maca,
This was the last one I did
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I won't be going too mad, strip down, new paint and decals and clean the components. I would love some deep dish alloys like campagnolo vento or similar.
Hi everyone,
I just picked this up today, I've been after one for ages! :D
It is a one owner bike and seems to be totally original apart from the saddle. I'm going to restore it over the next few months and can't wait to get started.
Lee :D
Hi everyone, i've nearly finished my first road bike restoration. The Dawes was originally given to me by my father-in-law to use. I decided to strip it and have it repainted. Whilst the frame was away i searched for Shimano 600 components to go with the existing front & rear mechs and downtube...
Hi, I'm 95% through my Dawes Stratos rebuild and I'm after a vgc front 36 hole Shimano 600 hub model no. 6207. Any help greatly appreciated.
Regards
Lee
Hi everyone.
I was given a Dawes Stratos by my father-in-law a couple of years ago. I have stripped it down with a view to either restoring it or having it painted another colour. It has Reynolds 531 tubing and a part Shimano 600 groupset, front and rear derailleurs and down tube shifters. I'm...
Hi. Yes the seat height is set up for me, i took it to my local bike shop and bought a longer seat post. I was told the rear wheel needs some attention so i will replace both with a new set from Shimano, probably R500's? There is a local sprayer who can do a nice paint job for me and i've...
Thanks for the welcome. It does need a bit titivation as the spokes are corroded and the frame decals are worn and peeling. I would love some Reynolds 531 decals if i can find them too.