Originally Posted by Ivandarken

Thanks Sixty-Fiver for that info... I had never seen one.

So... on Friday just as I was leaving work I checked Craigslist and found a listing for a "vintage English 10 speed". It was at the top of the list, being listed moments earlier. I called the guy and made plans to drive out to the suburbs right away. He wanted $40.00 for it.

When I got there he had already received numerous emails about the bike and had then done some research online. I said "I'll give you the forty bucks for it" and he said "I'll just bet you will".

So what I got was a nice (I am really guessing 60's) Dawes "Realm Rider"

It is candy apple red with really nice blue and ivory decals... and the nicely lugged steel frame is 9/10. The rims are shot, and the tires are brittle, but otherwise it is in remarkable shape.

Is anyone here familiar with Dawes? I would post photos but my camera is at work and I have already stripped it down for a full cleaning. Any info would be greatly helpful.