My husband has a Dawes 10 speed racer which he bought new in 1980. It is in need of repair. We accept that technology has moved on etc but, for sentimental reasons, we would like to repair it rather that take it to the dump - what a waste of resources. A cycling work colleague has advised me that bearings are gone in the steering / handlebars and the rear wheel makes rather disconcerting noises on rotation. Our LBS is not interested in this type of project; they think we are mad to stick with it and advise us to buy a new bike. WE would be grateful if anyone could recommend a bike repair shop that would be committed to fixing an old machine and would do a good job that could be relied upon. We are in central southern England.
Yoyo
Yoyo