Wanted Super Long Shot - Thorn Bicycle

[BiketoBasics]

Dawes Sardar 26" wheel tourer?

Hmmm. That looks interesting. I have heard of Dawes but not that model. There isn't much Dawes presence in Canada and even less here in this city. Is the Sardar a current or discontinued model?

 

[bikeworkshop]

Hmmm. That looks interesting. I have heard of Dawes but not that model. There isn't much Dawes presence in Canada and even less here in this city. Is the Sardar a current or discontinued model?

Early 2000s
Sold em new
Probably not exported much.

They went the way of all those great dawes bikes
They said:
"oh there's not enough demand for them "
This went all the way to the galaxy
"Oh It's not like it's a specialized"

https://forum.cyclinguk.org/viewtopic.php?t=41427

 

[BiketoBasics]

Early 2000s
Sold em new
Probably not exported much.

They went the way of all those great dawes bikes
They said:
"oh there's not enough demand for them "
This went all the way to the galaxy
"Oh It's not like it's a specialized"

https://forum.cyclinguk.org/viewtopic.php?t=41427

Ok, not much likelihood of finding one over here (just like the Thorn stuff).

 

[bikeworkshop]

You could possibly get a uk- market frame (like these are - there and much market for quality steel touring frames in the Americas then) posted surface for a surprisingly low price - it's probably worth a little research because of course the buyer can arrange postage, the sender just needs to stick the label on!

 

[BiketoBasics]

Being right next door to the USA (so to speak), there are some incredible bikes available down there. HOWEVER, with the exchange rate, then postage to the border, then arranging a private courier to pick it up and bring it across, plus duty charges, the fun is taken out of it.