retroroadlover24
Retro Newbie
Hello this is my first post on retro bike so do bare with if I seem a bit foreign!
I acquired a 1981 Dawes Galaxy bike (see attached photos) last week and have found a decent amount of rust especially around the BB shell area. The previous owner had it resprayed 10 years ago and I am fairly sure the decals are not original. I really like the glossy brown paint job and am gutted it's probably going to have to go.
It is a 531 frame so would be a shame to strip it for parts, however it only cost me £50 so not the end of the world if it was the only option....
I already have enough bikes of which I adore so keeping it is not really an option. My main concern is not losing any money while preferably seeing someone enjoy the bike!
The way I see it, this can go 3 ways:
I am at a loss as to what to do here! Any advice or suggestions are welcome, as well as questions about the bike. Cheers!
I acquired a 1981 Dawes Galaxy bike (see attached photos) last week and have found a decent amount of rust especially around the BB shell area. The previous owner had it resprayed 10 years ago and I am fairly sure the decals are not original. I really like the glossy brown paint job and am gutted it's probably going to have to go.
It is a 531 frame so would be a shame to strip it for parts, however it only cost me £50 so not the end of the world if it was the only option....
I already have enough bikes of which I adore so keeping it is not really an option. My main concern is not losing any money while preferably seeing someone enjoy the bike!
The way I see it, this can go 3 ways:
- Strip the bike for parts and sell the frame.
Strip the paint off the frame and re-spray/restore (possibly with addition of drop sti shifters?)
Clean it up as it is and sell it on.
I am at a loss as to what to do here! Any advice or suggestions are welcome, as well as questions about the bike. Cheers!