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Thanks! And yes, those parts really made it stand out. Sadly now sold due to other projects and lack of space.

This one is from 1985, so maybe not the very first, but I have it with the written receipt for my Dawes Ranger from that year - and I still have the bike!

Ahh, thanks, didn't realise that. It's up for £650 - not sure how to modify or add to the original post, so hope that will do!

Getting very tight for space these days, so I have decided to offer my refurb'd Dawes Ranger for sale. It's only done a few miles since it was finished and is now listed on eBay here, if anyone's interested: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/266423432732 Original forum post, with photos, from earlier...

Getting very tight for space these days, so I have decided to offer my refurb'd Dawes Ranger for sale. It's only done a few miles since it was finished and is now listed on eBay here, if anyone's interested: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/266423432732

Thanks greencat, appreciate the love! :)

Here’s some photos of my recent ’85 Dawes Ranger refurb. Not one for the purists, this, as I decided to ditch certain original parts to make it a bit more enjoyable to ride and fun to use. Hence refurb rather than restoration. I’ve owned it from new (still have the receipt!) although it’s done...

AdhocName submitted a new resource: Dawes Ranger Flier 1985 - Scan of original Dawes Ranger flier from the mid 80's. Read more about this resource...

Found the original Dawes Ranger flyer that tempted me to save up for my very first 'mountain bike'!

Refurbished 1985 Dawes Ranger

Showing its age!

Lots of cleaning ahead

Frame and fork stretch for modern hubs

Frame and fork stretch for modern hubs

Finished! Beach / Town cruiser style