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Galaxy Twin (2009-2010), RRP £1899.99

Dawes says

The Galaxy Twin is a touring specific tandem. Based on the original Galaxy bicycle but with all the things you need for when two s company. The Galaxy Twin has an alloy frame, drop front bars and a suspension seat post for the rear rider. Also equipped with Truvativ Firex Gigapipe cranks, 27 speed Shimano XT rear mech and Shimano cantilever brakes. For added security when loaded a secondary Quad mechanical disc brake is fitted on the rear. Just as you d expect from a tourer, the Galaxy Twin is fitted with two pannier racks and front and rear mudgaurds making it the ideal tandem for those long rides.

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About this bike

Type	Road / Racing
Gender/Age	Tandem
Production years	2009-2010
RRP	£1,899.99
Sizes	Front 19" Back 16.5", Front 21" Back 17" (Frame size guide)
Colours	British racing green
Frame type	Tandem
Frame material	Aluminium
Frame description	Dawes Alloy tandem geometry
Gears	27
Wheel Size	700

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The Dawes bicycle brand offers you the unique blend of British heritage and outstanding performance. It all started in 1906 when Charles Dawes went into business in a partnership known as Humphries & Dawes with the Humphries side of the business making motor cycles. Always operating from the Birmingham area, the company still has a limitless passion for quality,service and cycling. The 2009 range delivers cycling excellence from its core of experienced, knowledgeable staff and excellent network

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Specifications

Braking

Brake Calipers	Shimano BR-R550 cantilevers with rear disc
Brake Levers	Shimano BL-R400 with alloy lever on stoker

Drive

Bottom Bracket	Part of chainwheels
Cassette (Rear Cogs)	Shimano CS-HG50-9 11-32T
Chain	KMC Z-51 & CN-HG53
Crank	Truvativ Firex Front:36T 175mm, Rear 48/36/26T 170mm
Pedals	Alloy clipless

Gearing

Derailleur Front	Shimano Deore
Derailleur Rear	Shimano Deore XT
Gears	27
Shifter(s)	Shimano SL-BS77 27 speed

General

Grips	Front: Black cork Rear:Kraton comfort
Handlebar	Front: Alloy road bar Rear: steel riser
Headset	Ahead 1.1/8"
Mudguards / Fenders	Chromoplastic
Rack / Pannier carrier	Alloy
Rigid Forks	Hi-tensile steel tandem specific
Saddle	Dawes sports touring
Seat Post	Front: alloy 28.6mmx450xx Rear: 30.4mmx450mm
Stem	Front: alloy quill Rear: Adjustable alloy
Weight	21.3kg

Wheels

Hub Front	Alloy 48 hole QR
Hub Rear	Alloy cassette disc 48 hole QR
Rims	MT-26 Double wall alloy with CNC sidewall
Spokes	14G stainless
Tyres (Front & Back)	Kenda K-197 with K-shield 700x32c
Wheel Size	700

UK warranty

Register your bike within 14 days of purchase, online or via post, or the warranty is void. Registration proof is required when the original owner makes the claim. All warranties are valid from the date of purchase. Rigid steel and titanium frames and forks are guaranteed for 5 years; Rigid alloy frames and forks, 3 years; Carbon fibre frames and forks, suspension frames, paintwork, decals original parts, suspension forks and rear suspension units, one year. Parts from other brands are covered by their original warranty.

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