Dawes Catalog of about 1972 — Get Your Pleasure out of Dawes: Chevron, Galaxy, Celeste, Star Celeste, Double Five, Flambeau, the Kingpins, Newpin, Zipper and Kingpin 18

Dawes Cycles’ oblong catalog of sports, small-wheel and children’s bicycles, from Wharf Road, Tyseley: eight stapled pages. It prints no date; a car in one photograph carries a registration issued from August 1971.

— Page 1 (front cover) —
Get your
pleasure out of
DAWES

[A photograph of a man astride a white drop-handlebar bicycle, two girls and a woman with small-wheel bicycles carrying plaid bags and a map spread on the grass, under the title in black and red and white letters. A fourth small-wheel bicycle stands at the left; creases have cracked the ink at the top right corner.]

— Page 2 —

[A full-page photograph of two young men on a misty heath holding a gold Dawes Chevron with blue mudguards and a red Dawes Galaxy with chrome mudguards, a rear carrier and a bottle. The frame decals read “Chevron” and “DAWES” on the gold frame and “GALAXY” (only partly resolved) and “DAWES” on the red one; the page has no printed lettering.]

— Page 3 —
Chevron
Model 20 – left
Frame sizes 19½”, 21″, 22½” and 23½”. Lightweight tubes, feature cut Continental lugs. All the usual brazed on fittings. Modern oval section fork blades.
Top quality chrome plated high pressure 27″ pattern sided steel rims (26″ on 19½”), with light race hubs, rustless 14G steel spokes, amber sided High Pressure Michelin ’50’ tyres (or Road Racing). Simplex or Huret 5-speed derailleur 14-28T freewheel. Swiss Weinmann alloy side-pull brakes with racing levers and hoods and sleeves. Embossed Maes pattern 15/16″ alloy racing bars in GB alloy stem (All-rounder optional). Racing saddle with plastic top on sprung frame. Alloy inflator. Mudguards in contrasting colours or stainless steel half guards.
Finish : Flamboyant Blue or Gold with contrasting panels.

Galaxy
Model 30/10 – centre
Frame sizes 21″, 23½” or 25½”. Reynolds 531 frame tubes in feature cut Continental lugs. All the usual brazed on fittings. Modern rake 2¼” offset oval section fork blades are brazed into forged crown and solid fork ends.
Weinmann alloy rims with large flange quick release alloy hubs, rustless spokes, spoke disc. Amber sided High Pressure Michelin ’50’ tyres. Simplex Prestige 10-speed derailleur gear. 3-pin chainset with fluted cranks, 14-28T freewheel cluster. Weinmann Vainqueur 999 centre-pull alloy brakes with hooded racing levers and additional touring levers to enable brakes to be applied when holding on top of bars. Choice of Ventoux, Randonneur or Maes bars in GB metric alloy stem (All-rounder optional). Brooks B15N or quilted plastic saddle. Steel racing pedals fitted with toeclips and straps. Bottle and carrier fitted to down tube. Rear pannier carrier, 5/32″ headset. Drilled axle.
Finish : Blaze or Leaf Green, with contrasting panels and bands and Dawes Glisten or coloured mudguards. Chrome plated front and rear ends and fork crown.

Celeste
Model 24 – right
The foundation of the Celeste model is the bronze welded frame, built of high carbon tubing and fitted with chromium plated head motifs. These have been granted a British patent.
Bronze welding is the strongest form of joint, being extensively used in the manufacture of aeroplanes and racing cars where the highest stresses are experienced.
The frames are produced in sizes 19½”, 21″ and 22½”.
Wheels are built with interlaced rustless spokes for greater rigidity and shod with amber sided High Pressure Michelin ’50’ tyres (or Road Racing). Maes alloy handlebars with light alloy GB stem and Weinmann brakes with PVC hoods and new Dawes lever sleeves. Simplex or Huret 5-speed gears are fitted. New type quilted saddle gives greater comfort.
Finish : Groovy Green, Blaze, Yellow, or Poppy Red with contrasting panels and Dawes Glisten or coloured guards.

Red Feather
Model 18 – not illustrated
18½” genuine miniature brazed up 70° × 72° angle Sports Frame, 24″ Endrick rims with small flange steel hubs. 14G steel spokes. Track nuts to spindles. 24″ × 1⅜” Sports tyres with tough tread. Simplex or Huret 5-speed gear, 40T ½” × 3/32″ best quality chrome steel chainset 14-28T freewheel cluster. Weinmann alloy side-pull brakes, Mini Maes alloy handlebars (or All-rounder type) in short extension alloy stem.
Finish : Gold or Red, both with contrasting panels and mudguards.

[The Dawes Celeste in green with maroon mudguards, photographed held by a young man on a gravel heath, beside a ruled box of colored panels describing the Chevron, Galaxy, Celeste and Red Feather models. A thin faint curved line, probably a hair on the scanner glass, runs from “Ventoux,” to “quilted” in the Galaxy text without hiding any letter.]

— Page 4 —

[Two young men in a wood with a red Dawes Star Celeste, its name on the top tube, and a blue Dawes Double Five with ruby mudguards and a bottle, photographed. The page carries no printed lettering; the facing page names the bicycles at left and center.]

— Page 5 —
Star Celeste
Model 24S – left
The new Star Celeste bronze welded cycle is produced in sizes 19½”, 21″ and 22½” to the same high standard as the Celeste model but fitted with Weinmann 999 Vainqueur centre-pull brakes with PVC hoods and Dawes new sleeves.
There is a choice of Huret or Simplex 5-speed gear with 14-28T block and amber sided High Pressure Michelin ’50’ tyres (or Road Racing).
A new quilted saddle completes the specification.
Finish: Poppy Red, Groovy Green, Blaze or White enamel finish with suitable centrestrip panels together with Dawes Glisten or coloured guards.

Double Five
Model 27/10 – centre
A new model produced with Continental lugs in sizes 21″, 22½” and 23½”, chromium plated front fork ends and crown built as a high grade sports and touring cycle.
Simplex Prestige 10-speed ensemble which is light yet virtually unbreakable in conjunction with fully detachable 40/50T chainwheel set and14-28T block giving gears from 38 to 96.
Large spoke disc.
Light alloy rims on alloy large flange hubs with interlaced 14 gauge spokes provide responsive wheels which are shod with amber sided High Pressure Michelin ’50’ tyres (or Road Racing).
A quilted top saddle is fitted, as is a bottle and cage, while you have a choice of Maes or Randonneur handlebars in GB metric stem.
Braking is by Vainqueur centre pull brakes with white hoods and sleeves.
Finish: Pacific Blue with Ruby panels or Beech Brown with contrasting panels and Dawes Glisten or coloured guards to make a smart cycle which will take you anywhere.

Flambeau
Model 26 – right
A high quality,bronze welded,high carbon steel frame is the sound foundation for this smart model. Sloping fork crown of immense strength and sleek appearance adds to the attractive styling.
Offered in sizes 21″ and 22½” only, it is fitted with 3 pin detachable chainwheel, Simplex or Huret 5-speed with 14-28T block. Large spoke disc.
Weinmann alloy rims and amber sided High Pressure Michelin ’50’ tyres increase the liveliness. The Weinmann centre-pull brakes are fitted with quick release perforated levers and hoods. New style saddle of most modern styling adds to the comfort.
Finish: Brilliant Silver with contrasting Ruby panels and guards, or Aquamarine with contrasting panels and guards.

AND WHEN YOU’VE BOUGHT THAT NEW BICYCLE –WHY NOT JOIN THE CYCLISTS’ ASSOCIATION? The CTC will protect you on the road, insure you,obtain compensation if you are involved in an accident, and offer expert advice to help you increase your ‘out-of-Dawes’ pleasure.
WRITE FOR MEMBERSHIP DETAILS to CTC, 69 Meadrow, Godalming, Surrey.

The right is reserved to adjust prices if necessary and substitute fitments of similar value when shortages would otherwise delay delivery.

[A young man in a wood with a silver Dawes Flambeau with ruby mudguards, photographed, beside the descriptions of the Star Celeste, Double Five and Flambeau in blue, yellow and pink headed panels. Below them a CTC membership notice in magenta italics and a note on prices and fitments.]

— Page 6 —

[A young woman with a brown Dawes Kingpin Shopper, its front basket full of groceries and a tartan bag on the rear carrier, and a man riding a dark red Kingpin 500B with a white rear bag, in two photographs. A second rider is in the background of the left photograph; the page carries no printed lettering, and the facing page keys the two bicycles as far left and left.]

— Page 7 —
Crown Kingpin
Model KP500C – not illustrated
This is the deluxe version of our Kingpin and stands head and shoulders above our competitors. In addition to the features of the 3-speed model KP500B, it is fitted with the finest saddle produced anywhere, the seat of which is filled with foam in manufacture – not foam covered. Deluxe bag fitted with carrying handles and quick release enables the user to instantly detach it to carry into house or shops.
Stainless steel highly polished rims and mudguards will retain their brilliance indefinitely. Reflector pedals.
Finish : Flamboyant Blue, Leaf Green or new Beech Brown with matching Dawes pattern chainguard.
You cannot buy a better small wheeler.
See separate price list for dynamo lighting sets and optional extras.
Kingpin Shopper
Model KP500S – far left
Specification is same as KP500C but here we have incorporated a front carrier and quickly detachable shopping basket which the lady of the house can instantly fit to fill with the family shopping in addition to using the rear bag.
Finish : Colours as Model KP500C.
See separate price list for dynamo lighting sets and optional extras.
Kingpin 500B
Model KP500B – left
The small wheel cycle which has set the standard and is still the leader in style and finish. Shod with 500A Michelin White-wall semi-balloon tyres for comfort, it is still further improved now with the addition of the more resilient saddle.
Sturmey-Archer 3-speed gear as standard. Large capacity bag and prop-stand are standard fitments, as are quick releases to head and seat for rapid adjustment to suit almost any member of your family of either sex.
Finish : Aubergine, Flamboyant Blue, Leaf Green, Blaze or Red, while mudguards are of light rustless Feran material.
See separate price list for dynamo lighting sets and optional extras.
Folding Kingpin
Model KP500BH – right
This is the hinged version of the model KP500B described left. Fitted with 3-speed but without bag it can, in a few seconds, be folded and stowed in a car boot, or in a flat, boat, or any other place where space is at a premium. Just as quickly it can be opened up and put to the same use as the other famous Kingpins. The immensely strong forged steel hinge should not be confused with cheap unreliable pressed hinges.
Finish : Leaf Green enamel with polished rustless Feran guards.
See separate price list for dynamo lighting sets and optional extras.
Newpin
Model 20A – not illustrated
A simple inexpensive small wheeler, fitted with single speed and 20″×1⅜” tyres. Bright aluminium chainguard.
Finish : Flamboyant Blue (No carrier or bag on this model )
An ideal general runabout for young persons from 9 to 90 !

[The Dawes Crown Kingpin, Kingpin Shopper, Kingpin 500B, Folding Kingpin and Newpin small wheel bicycles described in pink, yellow and blue panels, with a photograph of a man lifting a folded Folding Kingpin into a car trunk. The folded green machine has white tires and polished mudguards; a woman, a child and parked cars stand behind it.]

— Page 8 (back cover) —
Zipper
Model ZA
The Zipper by Dawes is a fine Hi-Riser fun-bike fitted with drag type studded oversize tyres, 16″×1¾” front and 20″×1¾” rear, on special wide section rims. Car type valves enable you to check your tyre pressures at local garages, 45lb. p.s.i.
Wide chrome plated fenders. Chrome plated spoke disc.
The super banana saddle is fitted to adjustable extended chromium Sissybar, while the large size Hi-Rise handlebars are fully adjustable to suit a wide variation in riding positions and arm lengths. A prop-stand is fitted as standard.
Three reflectors fitted for added safety and large Weinmann brakes are the ‘Tops’ in braking.
Finish : Groovy Green, Blaze, Yellow or Poppy Red.
Zipper 3-speed Model ZB – left
The 3-speed model incorporates the newest stickshift console with T-type selector and numbered gear indicator The ideal fun-bike with adjustments for a wide age range.
Finish : Colours as Model ZA.
Kingpin 18
Model KP18 – far left
To suit boys and girls and even small adults with a height between 4′ and 5’2″.
Has a 14″ robust frame and fork with 18″ all white tyres. Adjusts by quick release lever and clamp to fit inside legs 22″–30″.
Two alloy brakes. Hi-Lo handlebar with coloured grips in adjustable stem. Dawes chainguard. New comfort saddle. White rubber pedals. Ball bearings throughout.
White pump and mudflap. White PVC coated rear carrier with lamp bracket, fitted with large bag. Prop-stand extra if needed.
Finish : Six new ‘with-it’ colours : Red, Blue, Aubergine, Blaze, Groovy Green or Leaf Green. All with contrast mudguards and chain cover.
Model KP18AW
3-speed gear and folding prop-stand are fitted as standard on this particular model.
Finish : Colours as Model KP18.
Dawes Cycles Limited
WHARF ROAD, TYSELEY, BIRMINGHAM, B11 2EA
Telephone: 021-706 1691/3
Telegrams : CHADAW BIRMINGHAM
Designed by McConnells (Midlands) Ltd., Derby. Printed in England

[The Dawes Zipper high riser and Kingpin 18 children’s bicycles, photographed with a boy on a green Zipper and a girl on a red Kingpin 18 beside a puddle and a wooden fence, with their descriptions and the maker’s address. The Kingpin 18 carries a plaid bag on its rear carrier and the Zipper’s frame bears a ZIPPER transfer.]