Sold Dawes Super Galaxy Touring Bike Reynolds 853

[PeterPerfect]

Selling my lovely Dawes Super Galaxy touring bike.

Reynolds 853 frame.

The frame measurements are:

Seat Post tube = 50 cm measured from centre of the bottom bracket to the top of the seat post tube.

Top tube = 55 cm measured centre to centre.

Head tube = 13.5 cm.

It's set up in the pictures as I ride it. I am 5 feet 8 inches tall with a 29 inch inside leg.

3 x 9 speed.

Shimano Tiagra shifters, Shimano Deore derailleurs, Shimano Deore LX hubs, WTB 700c rims.

WTB touring saddle.

Rear rack takes up to 35 kg.

Schwalbe 700 x 32c touring tyres.

Two bottle cages and braze-ons for a third. Also has braze-ons for a front rack.

Double sided flat pedals. SPD on one side, flat on the other.

In lovely condition. Just had new rear pads.

Rolls and handles really well.

Collection only from the GL2 area of Gloucester.

£450

 

[PeterPerfect]

I have a spare set of flat pedals if the buyer would prefer them.

 

[PeterPerfect]

This is the more modern geometry for the Dawes Galaxy range rather than the older style straight top tube. The bike is 2007.

Advertised it in my LBS. Owner is a good mate of mine so hopefully may find a new owner soon.

 

[fiveSixteenths]

Hey Peter, that’s super nice!
Will message my daughter, this might be what’s she’s looking for.

 

[PeterPerfect]

Hey Peter, that’s super nice!
Will message my daughter, this might be what’s she’s looking for.

Thanks for that. I'd do a good deal on it.

 

[fiveSixteenths]

Thanks for that. I'd do a good deal on it.

Cheers, will get right back. Hope all’s good with you? Will be taking the Thorn on a small bike packing adventure soon

 

[PeterPerfect]

Cheers, will get right back. Hope all’s good with you? Will be taking the Thorn on a small bike packing adventure soon

Obviously went to the right man.

Looks pretty good to me.

Just shows that starting off with a quality frameset pays dividends.

 

[fiveSixteenths]

Quick question - tyre sizes. Is there room to go bigger than 32’s?
Am not so familiar with the clearances on this
Really very interested by the by!

 

[PeterPerfect]

Hi. Yes there is. 35c with mudguards. That's pretty much what the mudguards on it will accommodate. My m8 has the same model. He has different shaped mudguards and uses 38c on his but that would be the limit be thinks.

 

[fiveSixteenths]

Hi. Yes there is. 35c with mudguards. That's pretty much what the mudguards on it will accommodate. My m8 has the same model. He has different shaped mudguards and uses 38c on his but that would be the limit be thinks.

Be right back