Joined: Nov 2008
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From: New York Metro Area
Bikes: ,77 kabuki DT, '76 & '81 Fuji Americas, '87 Simoncini, '91 Fuji Saratoga, '99 Bianchi Alfana1 Fuji Royale,
Dawes Realm Rider... Ivandarken: "Any info would be greatly helpful."
Post some pictures. Dawes did make very nice "trekking" bikes. I liked my Dawes. It came with a straight gauge Reynolds 531 frame, Benelux deraileurs, Weinmann brakes, Brooks leather saddle, Williams crank set, GB engraved bars and stem, contoured brake hood covers, fenders, a Miller generator set, and a nice rear rack. It was heavy, but had a very solid feel to it when you rode it. Replaced it with a Fuji, which I set up similarly to the Dawes. Sounds like you got a pretty good deal. Check the internet, there is a good deal of information on them.
Here is a picture of the 1955 Realm Rider: