Is a Dawes Galaxy worth £1200 ? Hoping to start a bit of touring,

[PpPete]

Thy used to do a Lady Galaxy...(in the old 531 days) Early ones were a conventional step-though frame, but I think they went to a "Mixte" frame style later on. If anyone wants to part with a 19" one - let me know, friend of ours has one and is so fond of it she wants to buy another as a spare.

Unfortunately this one is too big for her.


I've not seen any Lady Galaxy models recently, so I guess they stopped making them.

Fortunately both my wife and daughter can handle a conventional men's frame in 21" size so long as stem is short enough.

 

[Arch]

When my frame was at Bike Rescue being powder coated, apparently they had several people say "oh, a small Galaxy, is it for sale?" I'm afraid I don't even know what frame size it is, I just know I can ride it. How do I measure it?

(It's probably a touch big for me, I have little to no clearance over the top tube, but I'm not parting with it)

 

[Davidc]

I saw an advert today saying that Dawes own website sales were 20% off 2009 list at present so the Galaxy would be a lot off.

Earlier in the year I bought a Horizon 2008, hardly used, for a lot less than the 09 price (even with 20% off). I'm unlikely to do much real touring on it - more probably lengthy day rides -but so far I'm very pleased with it. It might be worth a look.

I also looked at the Ridgebacks before I bought the Dawes Horizon, and nearly bought the Voyager which seems well spec'd. Probably would have got it if I'd been able to find one I could test ride.

 

[Wally]

Where did you see that ad, David?

 

[Davidc]

Where did you see that ad, David?

in Cycle (CTC rag)

 

[postman]

My Galaxy 2004 cost £560 from Spa Cycles.The new prices are quite something.

 

[HelenD123]

in Cycle (CTC rag)

Spa Cycles were also advertising reductions on their Dawes bikes in there.

 

[fossyant]

The reason for the big price increase is the weakness of the pound, and components are mainly Japanese.

 

[Mortiroloboy]

Check out the Thorns at SJS, well worth considering.

Especially if you have a steerer tube spacer fetish.

 

[Spinners]

The sizing guide is a bit confusing on the Dawes website. I'm 5ft 8, and the 54 is too big for me.

I'm also 5'8" and tried the 54cm Super Galaxy at Spa Cycles back in May. I went up and down the street a couple of times and the fit was perfect with my hands feeling so comfortable on the STI hoods (I'm normally a Campag man) so it might be worth giving one a test ride. I think the shortish stem (when compared to my 120mm stem on my road bike) brings the cockpit closer.

I do think they should do a smaller size though!

 

[phil_hg_uk]

I am 5'7" and I have a 52cm Ultra Galaxy I have fitted a short stem and it fits me fine. I think that if Dawes have stopped making the smaller frames they have lost their marbles.

I for one will be looking at a Hewitt next time, cheaper and built to fit you with any options you want.

 

[Richard Smith]

For some reason my local bike shop here in Norfolk is selling a new 2009 galaxy for £800 assembled and £760 from a box. Ive inspected it thoroughly and have sought other opinions - all seems genuine. The shop is aware of this reasonable price. Seems bit of a bargain, but still trying to justify to myself in spending £800 instead of a more sensible £500.

 

[HelenD123]

For some reason my local bike shop here in Norfolk is selling a new 2009 galaxy for £800 assembled and £760 from a box. Ive inspected it thoroughly and have sought other opinions - all seems genuine. The shop is aware of this reasonable price. Seems bit of a bargain, but still trying to justify to myself in spending £800 instead of a more sensible £500.

I'm surprised Dawes will let them sell it boxed. I thought one of the points of only selling them through touring specialists was that they would be set up properly.

 

[Wally]

I thought Dawes must have told their dealers to only sell at RRP, as everywhere I look sell at the same price.

 

[Garz]

I'm surprised Dawes will let them sell it boxed. I thought one of the points of only selling them through touring specialists was that they would be set up properly.

Maybe but if its surplus stock and the shop wants to clear em..