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How do I identify the exact model of my Dawes?

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  • Started 12 years ago by DaveC
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  1. DaveC
    Member

    I bought the bike Second hand at Christmas from a friend and its always had a Reynolds 853 sticker on. Then when searching for others on Ebay I only found 531 for the 'plain' Galaxy doe to the decal. So I looked at 853 and found lots of new Ultra and Super Galaxy. Can anyone help me ID my model please? I'm thinking about its value for the insurance. I don't want to undervalue the bike.

    Cheers,
    Dave C

    Posted 12 years ago #

  2. kaputnik
    Moderator

    According to a bit of Googling, if you find the serial number, the last 2 digits should be the year the frame was made. That might help you work out if it's Super or Ultra.

    I think from the Dawes website, they use the same frame, but the Ultra has a higher-spec drive train (Deore XT and Sugino cranks) than the Super (Deore LX).

    Othere things that might help determine the age are if it has a straight top-tube or compact.

    Posted 12 years ago #

  3. DaveC
    Member

    Cheers Kaputnik, I also found this 190569867640 on ebay, which is the frame I have. Other Dawes I've seen have the skinny diagonal tubes, and appear to be pre 2003. My model is very similar but has the older quil type stem.

    Posted 12 years ago #

  4. DaveC
    Member

    2005 apparently, according to the last owner...

    Frame: Compact geometry 853 tig welded steel touring frame - Gears: 27 speed Shimano XT gears - Chainset: Shimano Octalink Chainset - Brakes: Tektro Oryx brakes - Wheels: Shimano Deore LX front and rear hubs -

    Posted 12 years ago #

  5. kaputnik
    Moderator

    2005. A fine vintage

    Posted 12 years ago #

  6. DaveC
    Member

    Well after some interweb reading the late 90's were rubbish as their frame biulders all retired, and they had probs finding good alternatives. Then later on they appear to have used more and more Reynolds 531, so your right, ~2005 does appear to be a good vintage. Might not be so keen to sell now.

    Posted 12 years ago #

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