emulsifier12
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Hi
I have just picked up a Dawes Touring frame on ebay for £11-50. It is a steel frame reybolds 531 I think... not too sure??? The frame includes fork, stem and handle bars and the original triple 26, 36, 46 crank set. It is in fantastic condition.
Basically I need the following:
Wheels 700c x 100mm front and 700c x 130mm rear (measured the drops front and back)
Breaks - Cantilever or V brake
Seat Post (25.8mm) and Seat
Gear levers and brake levers - eg Shiano 105's
Rear casette x 8 speed.
Front and rear derailers
Cabling
Downtube Cable Stop Adjusters / bosses.
I would like to change the crankset to a double 42 / 52 with 8 gears at the back.
Could someone who has some knowledge of Dawes tourers tell me how old this frame is.
I want to change the downtube shifters to ones on the handlebars.
I would like some help and advice with components and things to use. I would like to build this up as a solid weekend road bike that is quicker than my current bike. I weigh 18 stone and have mutilated the back wheel on my claud butler urban 100.
Any suggestions on possible setups and components?
Thanks in advance for your help.
I have just picked up a Dawes Touring frame on ebay for £11-50. It is a steel frame reybolds 531 I think... not too sure??? The frame includes fork, stem and handle bars and the original triple 26, 36, 46 crank set. It is in fantastic condition.
Basically I need the following:
Wheels 700c x 100mm front and 700c x 130mm rear (measured the drops front and back)
Breaks - Cantilever or V brake
Seat Post (25.8mm) and Seat
Gear levers and brake levers - eg Shiano 105's
Rear casette x 8 speed.
Front and rear derailers
Cabling
Downtube Cable Stop Adjusters / bosses.
I would like to change the crankset to a double 42 / 52 with 8 gears at the back.
Could someone who has some knowledge of Dawes tourers tell me how old this frame is.
I want to change the downtube shifters to ones on the handlebars.
I would like some help and advice with components and things to use. I would like to build this up as a solid weekend road bike that is quicker than my current bike. I weigh 18 stone and have mutilated the back wheel on my claud butler urban 100.
Any suggestions on possible setups and components?
Thanks in advance for your help.