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Old 10-09-18, 08:34 AM
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Originally Posted by WizardOfBoz
That's a 1937 Dawn Safety Tourist, no? The frame angles on that thing are really low! How much does it weigh?
https://www.gracesguide.co.uk/File:Im1937Ral-p011.jpg
Nope. 1937 Tourist. A Dawn anything would have 26" wheels, my bike has 28" wheels. The angles have been measured at 66º parallel. I've never weighed it, but it's up there! You don't really feel the weight too much when you're riding though, because it just rolls once it's up to speed.

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