Re: Claud Butler Majestique/ Ladydale, Dawes Galaxy mixte/..
I have for sale my Falcon Olympic lightweight ladies' tourer with 531 main tubes and a 21" frame (it actually measures about 20 1/2") dating from the early '80's. It has what were then considered wide ratio touring gears: 48/36 front rings with 14-28 on the rear, which will get you up most stuff, and Shimano 600 alloy derailleur. Brakes are alloy Weinmann centre pulls with dual levers. GB stem (and, presumably, handlebars). There is a high density foam sleeve on the handlebars (nicer than Grab-on) that now needs bar tape on top to smarten it up. Alloy wheels and hub (front is the original Normandy LF, rear is a later replacement). Tyres are 27 x 1 1/4, probably Michelin World Tour, still rideable but old. Saddle is a leather faced ladies Madison. Quill pedals. Chromoplastic mudguards.
There are threaded eyes for a pannier rack (shared with the mudguard stays which worked fine)
One of the really nice features of this bike compared to many apparently similar ladies (ie smallish) frames is that there is no toe overlap and the bottom bracket is nice and low.
The paintwork on Falcons always seemed to be a weak point and there is a lot of flaking/surface rust but the frame is straight. It is rideable as is but has not been ridden seriously in quite a while so needs a good going over before touring. The photos are 'as is' -you can see it needs a clean.
I am in Horsham, W Sussex. You are welcome to view or I will box it up if you arrange a courier.
£120
If you are interested in a bar bag I have one for sale separately.
Any questions, please ask.
