The Bike

The Bike

The bike I’ll be using is a Dawes Galaxy Plus, a steel-framed touring bike.

It’s not a lightweight by any means but will be able to cope with the miles, the terrain and especially the load.

Weight: 13.7kg unladen
Frame size: 57cm/
Frame: Reynolds 631
Forks: Reynolds 520 Chromoly blades
Headset: Cane creek 1.1/8" A-head
Shifters: Shimano ST-4500 27 speed STI
Rear Derailleur: Shimano RD-M531SGS
Front Derailleur: Shimano FD-4503BS
Chain: Shimano HG53
Freewheel: Shimano CS-HG50 11-32T
Front Hub: Shimano HB-M12PA 36H QR
Rear Hub: Shimano FH-MC18AZ 36H Silver QR
Rims: WTB Dual Duty XC 700c with CNC sidewall
Spokes: 14G stainless
Tyres: Schwalbe Marathon, Kevlar guard 700x32c
Chainwheel: Shimano FC-M533-SK 48/36/26T
Bottom Bracket: Shimano BB included in Chainwheel
Brakes:Oryx Cantilver
Brake Levers: Shimano BL-R600
Handlebar: Kalloy Alloy drop bar, silver anodised
Stem: NVO forged alloy
Seatpost: Kalloy alloy silver 27.2mmx300mm
Saddle: Selle Italia FLX Eleganza leather/gel stitched
Grips: Velo black cork
Pedals: Shimano PD-M505R SPD
Mudguards: SKS Chromoplastic
Carrier: Tubus cargo