Touring Bikes

The Nomad is a brand new model to the Dawes range. It has been specifically designed to be hard wearing and low maintenance making it perfect for those Lands End to John O' Groats rides or more exotic cycling holidays. This bike is by no means short of spec. With its double butted Reynolds 631 frame with internal cable routing, Shimano Alfine 11 speed internal hub gears, Alex double wall rims, Schwalbe Marathon tyres, Ergon grips and bar ends and Tubus front and rear carriers it is ready to carry those essentials. This really is an all-round touring machine.

Bike Features

• Frame: Reynolds 631 double butted main tubes with internal cable routing
• Forks: Triple butted chromoly blades
• Gears: Shimano Alfine 11 speed hub gear
• Chain set: Shimano Alfine 45T
• Brakes: Shimano BR-M432 alloy V-brakes
• Wheels: Alex XT16 eyeleted
• Dawes Tour Gel saddle
• Schwalbe Marathon tyres
• SKS mudguards
• Front and rear carriers
• 2 bottle cages
• Ergon grips

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 Nomad 26" Bike Specification