Touring Bikes

Ladies Version. The ladies frame is specifically adapted for improved stand over clearance while still maintaining the handling characteristics of the gents version.

The KaraKum features a lightweight alloy frame and chromoly fork. Distinctive because of its butterfly handlebars it offers unrivalled comfort with multi riding positions on those long tours. A roll call of quality components consist of Shimano Deore 27 speed gears, Shimano hubs, Shimano V-brakes, Schwalbe Silento II tyres and an ultra comfy Dawes Gel saddle.

Bike Features

• Frame: Dawes 6061 alloy
• Forks: Chromoly blades
• Gears: Shimano Deore 27 speed with rapidfire shifters
• Chainset: Shimano 48/38/28
• Brakes: Shimano alloy V-brakes
• Wheels: Alex Ace 19 eyeleted with Shimano hubs
• Dawes Tour Gel saddle
• Butterfly handlebars
• Alloy front and rear carrier
• Chromoplastic mudguards
• Suspension seat post and adjustable stem

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 Karakum Bike Specification