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Old 06-11-11, 12:29 PM
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Dawes Project

Howdy Hybrid lovers. I'm in need of a more aerodynamic bike for long rides in Scotland but I don't have the cash for a Carbon Body Racing Bike. Now my question is has anyone tried to turn a Dawes Mirage into a tourer?

I know it seems a big risk since it's Dawes Entry Level Bike from 06' but I don't want to spend 1k or more on a new bike. The bike is Aluminum Framed with Steel Forks and is quite aerodynamic even though you sit quiet high. It weighs 13.1kg as far as the spec list goes.

I was thinking of changing the gears, front forks, brakes, pedals and seat post. Anyone done this? IS it worth it. I don't mind spending a little bit of cash. I can sell the parts to other Dawes owners who have the same bike. (The bike is well used but in top condition).
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By the time you spend all that money you could have bought the bike you really wanted in the first place. Good luck
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We need a picture, all I know about Dawes bikes is they have a long bicycle building history.
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After looking at the 2010 Dawes catalogue; I would suggest the following:
* drop bars - if yours has linear pull (aka V brakes) you will need to get compatible levers: Cane Creek, Tektro and possibly others offer V brake compatible brake levers.
* you will probably need something like this: https://www.amazon.com/Origin8-Thread...891621&sr=1-56
* you will also need different shifters, and adapting the revo to drop bars is _______
* if you want more than 7 gears in the rear, you'll need a new hub - usually cheaper to get a whole wheel - with a cassette mount.
* which leads to a new rear derailluer
* and a cassette - SRAM are good and reasably priced with a nice selection.

the fork and seat post don't even make the 2nd cut of upgrades......

why change the brakes? If they are V-brakes as shown in the 2010 brochure, keep them - you will not find more effective brakes.

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