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Dawes Super Galaxy Question.

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  1. I'm new to touring bikes and planning a big tour, have a quick question.
    Just been offered a Dawes Super Galaxy
    He thinks it around ten years old.
    Waiting for pictures to be sent.

    He says:
    Incl bike fully built as is,with 1 front pannier bar bag incl map
    pouch,2 x rear panniers all carradice super c (black) and lowe alpine
    ra[FONT= arial]in cover and brooks b 17 (as new) I'd have to get 900 euro no less.[/FONT]

    Its immaculate all round.

    Hardly used by the look of it

    Front sti shifters are badly scratched,and its a triple with
    everything working perfect, its basically ready for touring right now
    except for some lights

    Tyres are as new schwalbe marathons

    Wheels are handbuilt double butted spokes

    Titanium screws used where possible for weight reduction

    Stem is 110mm quill type

    2 x water carriers with screws for a 3rd on underneath

    Waiting on pictures, but to me it sounds quite expensive for a 10 year old bike €900 ($1202) even with upgrades and bags.
    Am I right or wrong??

  2. I'm thinking you're right about the price, although it may be a nice bike. Nothing about the frame, but perhaps you're already familiar. Had to laugh about the titanium screws for weight reduction. We're talking about loaded touring here, are we not? Think Diet Coke with a double cheeseburger and jumbo fries!

  3. Yeah taught the Titanium screws was a little bonkers!! Waiting on photos but I'm skeptical.

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