Originally Posted by
thebulls
If you're talking about the Dawes Galaxy, I think it should be fine as long as the components are reliable enough and the frame is sound. Lots of randonneurs are happy to ride Rivendell lugged frames, and there is basically little difference between the materials used in those frames and the materials used in something like a Dawes Galaxy (Reynolds 531, if I recall). The Dawes' geometry should work nicely for randonneuring.
Cool - yes, it's the Galaxy (not the FG Galaxy) that I'll be riding. Being that the only original parts are the frame, forks and stem (everything else was replaced with new) I'd reckon I'll be OK. Thanks for the clarification.