2007 Dawes Super Galaxy for sale

[gareth01244]

I am looking to sell my Dawes Super Galaxy in order to fund a new build, The bike is in fantastic condition and has unmarked paintwork. The bike has had little use from its previous owner and I bought it to use as a winter bike but have decided that its to good to abuse in that way. Its a 56 and fits me well at 6ft, the frame is Reynolds 853 and its running Tiagra sti shifters along with xt triple chainset and rear mech. The bike has recently had a gear service and is in perfect working order, the Shwalbe 32c Marathon tyres are also in excellent condition. The bike comes complete with a new Brooks B17 saddle( can swap out for the original Selle Italia that it came with and adjust the price accordingly) Although this is a 2007 model it is the same colour and near identical spec of the 2015 model and it could easily pass for new such is the condition of the bike. The bike is fitted with SKS mudguards.I have removed the rear pannier rack but will refit prior to sale. The bike is fitted with an NVO adjustable stem(think its 100cm) and I have a 90mm spare one I will include in the sale.
Asking £535.

 

[steveindenmark]

Super looking bike.

 

[uphillstruggler]

I wish I had room

 

[further]

I wish I had money

 

[Nibor]

Bargain that cost you more than that for the frameset

 

[mythste]

Gorgeous. Cannot justify. Probably.

 

[cuberider]

That's a classy bike

 

[Brandane]

Now that is one nice bike; just what I "need" to go for a long wander in the spring. Before I get too excited though, you say it's a 56cm frame. I had a look at the Dawes spec for that model year and it says the Super Galaxy came in a 54, 57, and 60cm size. If it's a 57 then I could be tempted but would need to raid the piggy bank before I make any rash commitment. A 54 would be too small.

Edit... Is this the same bike that was being sold by @JPBoothy last autumn? If so then it is the smaller frame. Or is it just a coincidence that there are 2 mint 2008 Super Galaxys knocking around the Chester/Cheshire area? Still interested if it's the 57cm....

 

[Accy cyclist]

That's a classy well looked after bike! If i was into touring i'd have it.

 

[Pjays666]

What a lovely bike. Just what im looking for unfortunately i am only 5 ft 9 and so need probably 48 in frame.

 

[Pjays666]

Should read 48 cm frame. Gutted just what i want.

 

[Brandane]

What a lovely bike. Just what im looking for unfortunately i am only 5 ft 9 and so need probably 48 in frame.

5'09" and a 48cm frame; are you sure about that?
I am only 3" taller and I ride a 58cm frame.
Given that the smallest Galaxy frame they do is 54cm, you might want to look at their sizing guide.

 

[Pjays666]

5'09" and a 48cm frame; are you sure about that?
I am only 3" taller and I ride a 58cm frame.
Given that the smallest Galaxy frame they do is 54cm, you might want to look at their sizing guide.

It was my local bike shop that said I needed that size. My road bike is a giant defy 2014 and that is a M if that helps. I could use the advice.

 

[vickster]

The confusion is as ever because manufacturers use different parts of the frame to size their bikes. The Galaxy 48cm version has a 55.6cm horizontal TT which might be ok for a 5'9 rider. It's the seat tube which is the 48cm bit

http://dawescycles.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Touring-Geometries.pdf

There doesn't appear to be a 56cm, other than the 53cm which has a 56.8cm TT

@Pjays666 i don't think Chester where the bike is is a million miles from Burnley, go have a look at it if the seller is happy with that

 

[gareth01244]

I have found this article which has the sizing and geometry for a 2007 model, might help answer a few questions.
Seems like the frame sizes altered in later years
www.ctc.org.uk/file/member/200803062.pdf