Dawes Diploma

[mjr]

I think it comes under the latter category! View attachment 131432

Yep. I've got one of those. Same brand. It survived exactly one ride (the ride home!) before being replaced, currently with a fully sprung Lycett clone that cost me £4. I'd recommend it as a good upgrade.

 

[wheresthetorch]

Yep. I've got one of those. Same brand. It survived exactly one ride (the ride home!) before being replaced, currently with a fully sprung Lycett clone that cost me £4. I'd recommend it as a good upgrade.

Thanks for the tip. Having seen the price of used Brooks saddles I'll have a look at Lycett.

 

[mjr]

http://www.laxzo.com/bicycle-classic-retro-style-saddle-black-with-suspension-spring-18592-p.asp looks like a good clone from an online shop I've used a few times.

My favourite roadster currently has a Dawes Grand Tourer on it, which may be more appropriate. Retail for about £20.

 

[wheresthetorch]

Slow progress as funds allow, but new Dawes saddle and grips in situ.

 

[wheresthetorch]

Got the new pedals on now:

 

[mjr]

I like most of what you've done with it, but I dislike metal pedals. The originals were more my sort of thing, letting me wear sneakers without holing my sole.

 

[wheresthetorch]

I like most of what you've done with it, but I dislike metal pedals. The originals were more my sort of thing, letting me wear sneakers without holing my sole.

Yes, fair comment. I'm sort of aiming for the 'sporty gentleman's tourer' look, and they seemed to fit. But to be honest, I'm making it up as I go along!

Thinking shiny pump and canvas tool bag next. Also need a classic style water bottle - handlebar or down tube mounted, do you think?

 

[mjr]

Thinking shiny pump and canvas tool bag next. Also need a classic style water bottle - handlebar or down tube mounted, do you think?

Has to be handlebar-mounted for such a bike, doesn't it? And as close to the stem as possible.

 

[wheresthetorch]

Has to be handlebar-mounted for such a bike, doesn't it? And as close to the stem as possible.

Yes, I was thinking something like this:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/331645083319

 

[mjr]

Yes, I was thinking something like this:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/331645083319

Yep. It's often out of stock. I'm currently bludgeoning my way through a cork to put a straw in a budget shop silver alu bottle instead of the plastic screw cap.

 

[wheresthetorch]

Yep. It's often out of stock. I'm currently bludgeoning my way through a cork to put a straw in a budget shop silver alu bottle instead of the plastic screw cap.

That sounds like a good plan <sidles off to Millets>

 

[mjr]

That sounds like a good plan <sidles off to Millets>

It's really not. Cork is surprisingly difficult to cut neatly without breaking...

 

[raleighnut]

It's really not. Cork is surprisingly difficult to cut neatly without breaking...

Demijohn airlock cork anywhere near the right size?

https://www.balliihoo.co.uk/bored-cork-bungs-to-fit-standard-1-gallon-demijohn-pack-of-5-p-402.html

 

[mjr]

Demijohn airlock cork anywhere near the right size?

https://www.balliihoo.co.uk/bored-cork-bungs-to-fit-standard-1-gallon-demijohn-pack-of-5-p-402.html

Nope. I had some of those around so tried it. They're about 4-6mm too wide for most drinks bottles I've seen.

I've seen a comment somewhere about glueing the ends of the cork, drilling it, then cutting the glue off... that's my next attack...

 

[wheresthetorch]

Nope. I had some of those around so tried it. They're about 4-6mm too wide for most drinks bottles I've seen.

I've seen a comment somewhere about glueing the ends of the cork, drilling it, then cutting the glue off... that's my next attack...

Let us know how you get on!