Dawes Galaxy - Good, Bad and Pretty Ugly

[ScottS]

If you're going to split it I would be interested in the mechs. PM me if you do.

I currently have another of the Suntour VX rear mechs sat in my workshop, I do have a Raleigh front mech very similar to the Suntour fitted to the Dawes also sat spare, along with a set of Suntour Power shifters, if you were interested in the set I will give them a good clean and get some photos for you.

 

[howlindawg]

I think I'd try a Mavic 600 series bottom bracket in this situation.
It's probably your best bet at distributing the load away from the damaged area.

 

[dirttorpedo]

Re:

If you're going to split it I would be interested in the mechs. PM me if you do.

I currently have another of the Suntour VX rear mechs sat in my workshop, I do have a Raleigh front mech very similar to the Suntour fitted to the Dawes also sat spare, along with a set of Suntour Power shifters, if you were interested in the set I will give them a good clean and get some photos for you.

I am. I've seen a number of Raleigh badged Suntour mech's on eBay so I suspect there is a good chance the Raleigh front is actually a Suntour. I have a set of Suntour friction downtube shifters so don't know if I need the Power Shifters. Are they an upgrade from the typical Suntour friction unit?

 

[ScottS]

Completely forgot about this thread/the mechs I was going to photograph. I will get on that this weekend.

The frame has now been stripped and welded, BB may need refacing so will be getting on that soon. Any suggestions for paint, I was thinking Hammerite direct to rust as I can't warrant a powder coat. Hammerite also seem to do some decent colours that last a while.

 

[Dare]

Pics or it didn't happen

 

[howlindawg]

I wouldn't use hammerite for a bicycle frame.
It tends to be a relatively thick coating and can take weeks to cure properly.

Kurust, followed by etch primer and rattle can finish would work.
Or if you don't want all the prep effort, a wrinkle finish paint can look good in an industrial kind of way.

 

[johnggold]

Re: Hammerite

I have used Hammerite on bicycle frames for years. If you need to wait weeks for it to dry you aren't using it properly.

I use Hammerite on heavy old bikes. I recently restored an old 60's Royal Enfield frame. It was very pitted, but Hammerite in just a couple of coats made it look great, and by the time I added a basket and panniers, and custom decals it looked every bit the rustic ride to the allotment it was built for.

Hammerite is a great way to learn how to paint. You can hide every mistake, which is not so easy when you have to spray multiple coats of enamel.

 

[ScottS]

Re:

Thought I'd update this, may even add some photos later.

I've finally finished the bike, BB shell welded, new cables, everything degreased, new bar tape, new chain, god-awful Hammerite paint job.

Now on the lookout for a set of panniers and a rack but the frame doesn't seem to have mounting eyelets on the rear triangle, which is strange for a tourer but anyway.

This is the first bike I've ever owned where the seat post isn't at the minimum insertion point, which is great.

 

[The History Man]

Have you thought about carradice and support? Very retro. Oh and 65 is a nice size for us normal people.

 

[avalonian]

"Now on the lookout for a set of panniers and a rack but the frame doesn't seem to have mounting eyelets on the rear triangle, which is strange for a tourer but anyway."
These might work,they are available from SJS in Bridgwater
https://www.rosebikes.co.uk/article/tub ... Gwod0tIJtw