Dawes Galaxy 1970

[Carlton Flier]

To ease the pain of my Raleigh Magnum being pinched last weekend from Rufford Park I,v bought myself another racer/tourer project in the shape of a one owner 1970 Dawes Galaxy 531/ 23inch frame a couple of pictures of the bike before restoration starts

 

[Spokesmann]

Lots of potential. These aren't bad bikes at all, a few snotty types look down their noses at Dawes, more fool them.

Id be sorting that bar tape and bar/seat angles.

Good buy!

 

[Carlton Flier]

Lots of potential. These aren't bad bikes at all, a few snotty types look down their noses at Dawes, more fool them.

Id be sorting that bar tape and bar/seat angles.

Good buy!

Don,t worry these are the top of my to do list.You are also quite right there is nothing wrong with a Dawes Galaxy I,v had a couple of them in the past & was very sad when they were both sold to their new owners I still see one of them knocking about Town its still going strong. I always wanted another Galaxy but this time with a bigger 23inch frame so I bought this one when I saw it & it was a real bargain although a bit rough around the edges it will make a cracking bike once fully sorted out regards Carlton Flier

 

[Carlton Flier]

Lots of potential. These aren't bad bikes at all, a few snotty types look down their noses at Dawes, more fool them.

Id be sorting that bar tape and bar/seat angles.

Good buy!

Been busy doing the wheel bearings & fitting new tyres on the Galaxy plus loads of other little jobs binning the horrible black plumbers bar foam (why do people buy that rubbish) I,v also been replacing rusty bits/bobs,cleaning de-clagging the cassette & gears of years of road filth I,ll post some more pictures as the bikes gets some more NOS parts Carlton Flier

 

[Spokesmann]

Looking sexy!

 

[Carlton Flier]

Looking sexy!

Another picture now the bars have been re-done its getting there

 

[Spokesmann]

Still a nice looking machine, the only thing ID add would be a nice Brooks or maybe a Wrights saddle.

 

[Carlton Flier]

Still a nice looking machine, the only thing ID add would be a nice Brooks or maybe a Wrights saddle.

Out first thing this morning to try out the Galaxy since its re-build ready for the weekend. Everything works as it should & the only thing I,m changing for the moment will be the seat for a Wrights that I have in stock.

 

[PpPete]

My oldest son did his E2E last year on one of those... same colour, maybe a bit darker brown and with chrome forks.

Changed to Alhonga deep drop brakes (the old centre-pulls were never great) and so were able to change to 700c wheels when the old 27" started losing spokes.

Fab bikes ... my 1988 Galaxy is still my best bike.

 

[Spokesmann]

Those large flange hubs look particularly attractive on this machine, reminiscent of my Carlton Criterium.

 

[Carlton Flier]

My oldest son did his E2E last year on one of those... same colour, maybe a bit darker brown and with chrome forks.

Changed to Alhonga deep drop brakes (the old centre-pulls were never great) and so were able to change to 700c wheels when the old 27" started losing spokes.

Fab bikes ... my 1988 Galaxy is still my best bike.

Yes they are fab bikes & I can see why they have such a strong following I,v been out on mine tonight for a good long ride & I,m pleased to say nothing has fallen off or failed it works as it should so I,m quite happy with the quick rebuild results & all I,m going to do now is use it

 

[Carlton Flier]

Those large flange hubs look particularly attractive on this machine, reminiscent of my Carlton Criterium.

Looks like one even more so with a nice leather seat fitted

 

[Spokesmann]

Looks like one even more so with a nice leather seat fitted

Nice touch.