Opening Dawes - Neo Commuter
Bike
A 1980/90s steel frame Dawes Lightweight.
Mens steel frame Road Bike. 60cm.
Frame
Steel, Reynolds 503.
Green and white fade paint with matching fork.
Conversion
Bought as a flat bar fixie.
Converted to a 2x7 steel commuter.
Components
Shimano integrated brake levers.
Shimano Sora Rear Derailleur (7s)
Low-end Band on Front Derailleur (Nice one needed for another project)
Tektro 359 Mid reach dual pivot brakes front and back.
Alu Drop bar, black tape.
Quill stem
Non-Shimano SPD clip pedals.
Bottle cage - Pink.
27.2mm Silver seat post.
Fabric Line Black Saddle.
Campagnolo Viloce Crank (52/39)
mounted on Ultegra hubs. (XxY)
28mm Commuter Tyres.
Mud guard.
Story
This bike was my first fixie. Bought off a gentleman who lived on the top of a hill in Bath and decided gears was a good idea.
I loved the frame, the colour, the fix. I rode it like this for a long time.
I broke Yellow, had picked up Danger, and it was these parts that got moved around to build my favorite steel commuter.
This bike has had it all, 32mm gravel tyres, the worst brakes I've ever ridden, wobbly handlebars and it's been ridden on many an adventure, in both fixed and freedom modes. Came along on the Dog Packing Weekend, Birthday Adventures and rolled all the way to Luxembourg.
This is the bike that shows it's not how good the components are, it's how well they've been put together,
Description
The bike is in average, road soiled, dinged , perfectly shifting, responsive riding order.
It has been built from the frame up, well selected and compatible components.
Rides smoothly, is light and perfect for commuting, street cruising and path bruising.
This bike isn't for sale, but if you really like it, send me a message.
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