Dawes Galaxy Owners Unite!
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Thanks, I am going to see the bike tomorrow. I hope it turns out to be in good shape. I will do the best I can to look it over, and I might try to get some photos of it.
Alex
Thanks, I am going to see the bike tomorrow. I hope it turns out to be in good shape. I will do the best I can to look it over, and I might try to get some photos of it.
Alex
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(i dont know why the picture doesnt show up but just click it)
heres my 1966 galaxy
its got the 531 reynolds tubing.
"new shimano shifters" even though theyr not new thats just the name
rigida chrome rims made in france.
??sunshine hubs??-ive never heard of this make.
weinnman center pull brakes.
dia compe levers and pads.
super old brooks saddle.
GB hanbdle bars with awesome embroidered flowers and other designs.
stronglight cranks.
AFA pedals and accessories.
...thats about all i can remember
and i got it all for 12 bucks
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This is an older thread, but worth adding to for posterity. The 1950s/early 1960s Dawes Windrush was a predecessor to the Galaxy. I think the first year for the Galaxy was 1962, but could be off by a year or two. The Double Blue with Campagnolo deraileurs was above the Windrush in the Dawes model line-up at that time. The 1959/1960 Windrush came with a Reynolds 531 frame, Benolux deraileurs, Weinmann side pull brakes, Williams cottered steel crank, Rigida Chromolux steel rims, GB engraved alloy handlebars, white contoured brake hood covers and white lever covers, Brooks leather saddle, and a boss on the right fork blade where a head lamp bracket could be bolted on. The white plastic covers (brake levers, DT shifters) had the "Dawes" name on them. There where oiling ports on the bottom bracket and also on the head tube. Bike without add-ons probably weighed about 28 pounds (just guessing). The add-ons would include fenders, wire rack, and a Miller generator light set.
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This is an older thread, but worth adding to for posterity. The 1950s/early 1960s Dawes Windrush was a predecessor to the Galaxy. I think the first year for the Galaxy was 1962, but could be off by a year or two. The Double Blue with Campagnolo deraileurs was above the Windrush in the Dawes model line-up at that time. The 1959/1960 Windrush came with a Reynolds 531 frame, Benolux deraileurs, Weinmann side pull brakes, Williams cottered steel crank, Rigida Chromolux steel rims, GB engraved alloy handlebars, white contoured brake hood covers and white lever covers, Brooks leather saddle, and a boss on the right fork blade where a head lamp bracket could be bolted on. The white plastic covers (brake levers, DT shifters) had the "Dawes" name on them. There where oiling ports on the bottom bracket and also on the head tube. Bike without add-ons probably weighed about 28 pounds (just guessing). The add-ons would include fenders, wire rack, and a Miller generator light set.
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Thanks for the useful info--there seems to be not a whole lot known about the older Dawes models. My Double Blue appears to be from 1963 or so. I know it's supposed to be a fairly high-end model, but I've always been puzzled by the absence of chrome on the rear stays, when the lower-end Galaxies apparently WERE chromed. No Reynolds decal, either, or any trace of where one used to be. It has Campy NR derailleurs, which I suspect are an upgrade. Any idea what might have been on there originally? Gran Sport, maybe?
" Memory Lane! I had one of these new and still have it, though much has been changed. This was actually an 8-speed design with benelux touring wide ratio gears – problem was that when I was pedalling hard in low gears the rear wheel would regularly shift in its brackets and jam against the frame/mudguard. Only solved by a total refit with new gears and wheels. Recognise the gorgeous white brake and gear handle covers – they looked so cool in the bike shop! All the cables etc were white originally. Nice to see another Windrush in such good nick."
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Here's some very useful pics of headtube badges.
https://velobase.com/ViewBrand.aspx?B...9edad78&From=T
My Dawes Galaxy or Super Galaxy has the first badge pictured, oval badge, wreath and w/o torch. I actually lost track of which model it is.
It is a respray with a new rear brake bridge for 700c wheels & Tufo tubulars. Total Campy Record. Its a large frame (62 ish), ESSG fenders, Brooks Pro and weighs in at 25 pounds. 53/41 SR crankset with a seven speed 12 -28.
Here'a question re the frame: My Dawes has the Dawes encribed drop-outs front and rear. But It also has drop-out adjuster screws. I've not seen this detail on others. Does any else have the Drop-out adjusters?
Steve
https://velobase.com/ViewBrand.aspx?B...9edad78&From=T
My Dawes Galaxy or Super Galaxy has the first badge pictured, oval badge, wreath and w/o torch. I actually lost track of which model it is.
It is a respray with a new rear brake bridge for 700c wheels & Tufo tubulars. Total Campy Record. Its a large frame (62 ish), ESSG fenders, Brooks Pro and weighs in at 25 pounds. 53/41 SR crankset with a seven speed 12 -28.
Here'a question re the frame: My Dawes has the Dawes encribed drop-outs front and rear. But It also has drop-out adjuster screws. I've not seen this detail on others. Does any else have the Drop-out adjusters?
Steve
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Yes my Dawes has the Dawes scripted rear drop out with the adjuster screw. Can't say what model it is cause it came to me sans any decals except the Dawes handbuilt one on the downtube. Unfortunately, it doesn't have a Dawes fork, it came with a chrome akisu branded one, dated 1980.
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Really interesting...
Dawes are so interesting, but so frustrating....
Yours does look like an English, rather than a Taiwanese, or whatever, built machine.
In any case I would say that a proper Dawes can only ever be an English built machine.
(nothing what ever to do with me being English, you understand...)
Dawes are so interesting, but so frustrating....
Yours does look like an English, rather than a Taiwanese, or whatever, built machine.
In any case I would say that a proper Dawes can only ever be an English built machine.
(nothing what ever to do with me being English, you understand...)
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Seeing as this thread keeps popping it's head up I should get my Dawes on here for future reference.
It's a 1977 Galaxy GT in as found condition and still rides great. It was blue and the rear rim has been replaced but otherwise it's original. I have put off restoring it because the top tube is way to long for me so should be passed to a new owner.
It's a 1977 Galaxy GT in as found condition and still rides great. It was blue and the rear rim has been replaced but otherwise it's original. I have put off restoring it because the top tube is way to long for me so should be passed to a new owner.
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Here are some pics of my Dawes Galaxy frame . I bought the complete bike from the original owner. He bought it in 1972 in Bryan , Texas. Used it for daily transportation when he went to A & M. Maybe these will help folks to determine the year of their bikes. So, this headbadge, decals, lugs, ect are from a 1972 Dawes. This one will get a repaint and rebuild/ major upgrades towards a touring bike in the next couple of months.
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I bought a mid '80s Super Galaxy yesterday that the prior owner outfitted with a very nice grouping of Nuovo Record throughout, a nice Brooks B17, nice Honnjo fenders, and he threw in 3 wheel sets (all campy Record hubs) with it. I'm in the process of tearing it down to rebuild it with new calbles, grease, etc. It's Reynolds 531ST frame and fork. Should be a fantastic ride. It's dark maroon. Pics to follow.
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I briefly had a Super Galaxy frame several years ago, traded it off to get my PX-10.
I think I might eventually find myself one of the green 70's Galaxys with the contrasting lugs.
I think I might eventually find myself one of the green 70's Galaxys with the contrasting lugs.
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Here's a slightly more recent photo of my Dawes, with a few cosmetic updates from the previous as-found photos. It's a sweet-riding bike.
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[QUOTE=auchencrow;15238142]Yea to that^.
Lovely bike!
I have an early Galaxy which i am finding impossible to date other than generally 'mid 70's'. I've had a couple of very similar bikes before and looked at buying one new in the late 70's (ended up with a Carlton instead) and my recollection is that all were different in terms of decals, length of chroming on fork legs, etc. One particular variation i can recall is that some seemed to have the 'Galaxy' decal on the top tube whilst others did not and some seemed to have more fork rake than others...very strange! My bike has no top tube decal and fork rake more like a period 'racing' bike than a tourer....but is definitely completely original in both respects.....
My current bike is about 50% original...frame and forks, all paintwork, decals and chrome, bars, stem, seat and seat stem, brakes, headset... but the rest has been upgraded to higher quality parts from the early to mid 80's. It's a lovely bike to ride and much more lively than some newer Galaxies i have owned.
Lovely bike!
I have an early Galaxy which i am finding impossible to date other than generally 'mid 70's'. I've had a couple of very similar bikes before and looked at buying one new in the late 70's (ended up with a Carlton instead) and my recollection is that all were different in terms of decals, length of chroming on fork legs, etc. One particular variation i can recall is that some seemed to have the 'Galaxy' decal on the top tube whilst others did not and some seemed to have more fork rake than others...very strange! My bike has no top tube decal and fork rake more like a period 'racing' bike than a tourer....but is definitely completely original in both respects.....
My current bike is about 50% original...frame and forks, all paintwork, decals and chrome, bars, stem, seat and seat stem, brakes, headset... but the rest has been upgraded to higher quality parts from the early to mid 80's. It's a lovely bike to ride and much more lively than some newer Galaxies i have owned.
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Hi folks, just what the doctor ordered, a thread on dating Dawes I have just aquired one, I think its mid 60s - early 70s, not got any photos on me at the mo but i can post some soon along with the Serial Number. Hopefully one of you may be able to date / model it.....
Jim
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