Dawes Kingpin

[KoffMixtures]

New to the forum.
Don't do facebook, so the relevant content is denied to me, which is why I'm here.
Elsewhere, I've mentioned my burgeoning KP/20 involvement.
I've just acquired (collecting them tomorrow) a bunch of bikes, including what appear to be two K18 'juniors'.
Can't find minimal info about them online; are they scarce?
Are these worthy of interest to the Dawes oficionadoe's here?
Or are they junk; which would be a shame.

 

[EltonFrog]

New to the forum.
Don't do facebook, so the relevant content is denied to me, which is why I'm here.
Elsewhere, I've mentioned my burgeoning KP/20 involvement.
I've just acquired (collecting them tomorrow) a bunch of bikes, including what appear to be two K18 'juniors'.
Can't find minimal info about them online; are they scarce?
Are these worthy of interest to the Dawes oficionadoe's here?
Or are they junk; which would be a shame.

KP18 is the children's version the Dawes Kingpin. Not crap, but not a big demand for them. Completists might like them.

You're missing an a very active FB group for the Kingpin and the R20.

 

[roadrash]

Join face book and only use it for what you want , you control IT , rather than the other way round, it doesnt have to be all pics of someones dinner and similar shyte

 

[KoffMixtures]

When I first went online, 10 years ago, Facebook looked to be an ideal place for interacting with folk with similar interests.
Unfortunately I was shut down by several viruses.
Twice had to get expensive 'professional' help to regain access to my device.
Advice? Don't use Facebook!

Disable 'off-facebook activity' in your FB settings.

 

[EltonFrog]

When I first went online, 10 years ago, Facebook looked to be an ideal place for interacting with folk with similar interests.
Unfortunately I was shut down by several viruses.
Twice had to get expensive 'professional' help to regain access to my device.
Advice? Don't use Facebook!

Highly unlikely that FB had anything to do with viruses, but I wont get into it here, 'cos I can't be arsed.

 

[EltonFrog]

@roadrash Have you still got that nice KP?

 

[Ming the Merciless]

Unfortunately I was shut down by several viruses.

Advice, stay off those dodgy websites.

 

[roadrash]

@roadrash Have you still got that nice KP?

This one

I have yes.

 

[DCLane]

@KoffMixtures - someone on the Facebook Dawes Kingpin group in Sheffield's looking for one in green as well.

 

[KoffMixtures]

Ming, no dodgy websites, just 3 trusted individuals I've known all my (long) adult life.

DCLane, I passed on a nice green un in St. Neots last week for £36.

 

[KoffMixtures]

The junior KP-18's have already become parts donors for my latest project....a mono wheel trailer.
As I got 7 bikes for the price of one, that doesn't strike me as a major sacrifice.
If anyone is interested I could present a build log.

Edit: Build log first post now in 'projects' thread.

 

[roadrash]

interested

 

[FrankCrank]

Thought I'd add this in here rather than starting a new thread.

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AE24S6RXLnU

For all you KP fans, Rowan over at Velocipedium has just loaded a review of his.
I've yet to own one, but have several R20 variants, so look forward to his upcoming comparison video.

 

[dicko]

An excellent bicycle. I rode to work every day five miles each way to the centre of Bournemouth. I rescued mine from second hand shop, sprayed it a gold colour and with white saddle, handlebar grips and chrome mudguards it was the business. Handled superb in city traffic too.

 

[figbat]

I recently sold mine, but did appreciate it while I had it. I feel they just have more about them than the R20 (including a proper headset bearing).