robgraham61
New Member
HI Guys,
I'm thinking about buying one of these bikes and as a complete novice to touring I was hoping to get some feed back from the more experienced folk in here. I'm hoping to find a bike for long distance rides which is also capable of carrying enough load to be self supported.
Dawes Sardar Bike (2008) Frame: Alloy expedition frame
Gears: Shimano Deore LX 27 speed
Fork: Steel rigid
Headset; Black 1 1/8 A-head
Hubs; 36 hole Shimano M580 alloy black
Rims; 36 hole double wall alloy
Stem; Alloy 1 1/8 matt black with polished top cap
Handlebar; Alloy MTB riser bar in black
Brakes; Shimano M-431 V-brake
Derailleurs; Shimano M580 front & rear
Crankset; Truvativ Isoflow 44/32/22 175mm crank
Extras; 3/4 length mudgaurds with QR,Alloy carrier with straps, kick stand, alloy bottle cage.
Sizes: 18" 20" 22"
Weight; 15.5kg
Colour: Gloss black
I'm thinking about buying one of these bikes and as a complete novice to touring I was hoping to get some feed back from the more experienced folk in here. I'm hoping to find a bike for long distance rides which is also capable of carrying enough load to be self supported.
Dawes Sardar Bike (2008) Frame: Alloy expedition frame
Gears: Shimano Deore LX 27 speed
Fork: Steel rigid
Headset; Black 1 1/8 A-head
Hubs; 36 hole Shimano M580 alloy black
Rims; 36 hole double wall alloy
Stem; Alloy 1 1/8 matt black with polished top cap
Handlebar; Alloy MTB riser bar in black
Brakes; Shimano M-431 V-brake
Derailleurs; Shimano M580 front & rear
Crankset; Truvativ Isoflow 44/32/22 175mm crank
Extras; 3/4 length mudgaurds with QR,Alloy carrier with straps, kick stand, alloy bottle cage.
Sizes: 18" 20" 22"
Weight; 15.5kg
Colour: Gloss black