Touring Bikes

The legendary Galaxy features another legendary tube set from Reynolds 631. The forks use triple butted chromoly blades that make for a smooth but reliably strong ride for the longest journeys. Equipped with 27 speed Shimano Deore gears with bar end shifters, Shimano cantilever brakes, Tubus Logo carrier, Alex double wall eyeleted rims, Shimano hubs and Schwalbe tyres. The Galaxy is a great touring bike and the best known for a good reason.

Bike Features

• Frame: Reynolds 631 double butted main tubes
• Forks: Triple butted chromoly blades
• Gears: Shimano Deore 27 speed with Dura-Ace bar end shifters
• Chain set: Shimano 48/38/28
• Brakes: Shimano alloy cantilever
• Wheels: Alex XT19 eyeleted with Shimano hubs
• Selle Italia FLX saddle
• Schwalbe marathon tyres
• SKS mudguards
• Tubus rear carrier
• 2 bottle cages
• Cork handlebar tape with gel

About Touring Bikes

If you are looking for a work hours to carry you from one end of a country to the other then a touring bike is where your search should be focused. Touring bikes are specifically designed to be comfortable, easy to ride and robust enough to take miles and miles of riding. They can also make for excellent commuter bikes thanks to their strong frames and high quality components. Touring bikes really are the speciality of Dawes and the Galaxy series is world renowned and still stands strong in a world of carbon. This year Dawes have revised every frame in the touring range to perfect the geometry and include smaller size frames to suit the smaller rider.

• Frames
  Touring bikes are expected to cover thousands of miles in their lifetime. This is why Dawes use only the best materials for their frames. The majority of Dawes touring bikes use the world renowned Reynolds.
• Wheels
  Wheels are a key factor on a touring bike as these are the part of the bike that keep you rolling. This is why Dawes fit high quality double wall rims, quality hubs and the highest quality tyres, Schwalbe that come with puncture protection.
• Accessories
  When touring across countries it is vital to be able to carry equipment and essentials. Dawes fit high quality rear carriers to all their touring bikes as well as full mudguards to keep you clean and dry.

Dawes Super Galaxy Bike Specification