This tiny yellow
Dawes Galaxy can often be spotted downtown where I always say hello. It's a tiny bike, as you can see from how short the headtube is, it's almost too short to allow those elegant lugs.
The bike is essentially original and in very good shape. I don't know if the bulb horn was stock on a Galaxy, somehow I think that was added!
My handbuilt Dawes shares many of these same components, despite being a later non-Galaxy model (probably a double five). Mine also
originally had engraved drop handlebars, though mine were not as fancy as these beautiful bars.
Here you can see the older-style
Dawes torch headbadge (which
my mother's bike also sports), and the Galaxy's original fork. I adore the gold swirling edge on that badge.
My lugs are more elaborate, but I have a similar headset (and need to replace it).
A cute, cheerful vintage bike for sure!
This tiny yellow Dawes Galaxy can often be spotted downtown where I always say hello. It's a tiny bike, as you can see from how short the headtube is, it's almost too short to allow those elegant lugs.
My handbuilt Dawes shares many of these same components, despite being a later non-Galaxy model (probably a double five). Mine also originally had engraved drop handlebars, though mine were not as fancy as these beautiful bars.
It adds a nice touch of springtime, and when she's ready to move on the flowers come right off.
This photo of the bikes in the grass may be my favorite, just because it reminds me of lounging on a warm summer day. Happy bikes, happy day.
How very civilized he looks with his classic bicycle, displaying true masculine cycle chic.
