For Sale: Dawes Londoner Mixte / Reynolds 531c

This is a true London classic.

Dawes Londoners were built as light weight touring bikes, under licence from Dawes by the long since closed Covent Garden Bikes based on 1950’s designs. They typically used standard Reynolds 531 steel tubes although this one must have been a special one - it’s of the 531st variety.

It was given a complete makeover by our friends at Union Cycle Works. You can read more about this here:
http://www.unioncycleworks.org.uk/stories/page/lucys_londoner

The result is a super light comfortable bike with classic styling – perfect for just about everything that doesn’t involve any big hills.

We’ll be sad to see her go, but times move on and new bikes await …

Available for test rides by appointment - followed by cash exchanges - at Bermondsey High Street or the nearby the mighty Peckham Rye.

Specs below and more pictures here: https://plus.google.com/photos/108857449384036740643/albums/6028968196851251041

• 19” Reynolds 531st Dawes Londoner Mixte frame. Original Navy paint work, a bit scratched but very well loved.
  
• Velo Orange Wheels, headset and VO Porteur handlebars
  
• Single speed flip flop hub with a choice of 12 or 14 tooth freewheels
  
• Shimano Cantilever brakes with Tektro leavers
  
• Worn but comfy vintage brown suede Selle Italia saddle (less likely to get nicked than a Brooks)
  
• Mounts and clearance for mudguards and a rack
  
• Skinny, strong and speedy, whitewall BLB Black Mamba tyres - 700x23c
  
• Brown Brooks Plump Leather Grips
  
• “Drillium” crank by Stronglight
  
• Copper Crane Bell
  
  
  

**No splits / cash is king / Was £350 ... Now £275 / Donation to the forum **