Sam Makes Bikes
Purple Rain
Purple Rain
Based on a Dawes Shadow frame from c. 1988 this bike has undergone a pretty extensive renovation and a bit of a glow-up. Stripped of original parts and reassembled with a refurbished drive chain and higher quality parts it’s ready to get out and conquer the roads.
The colour is a statement piece with matching tyres and silver components. But mechanically it rolls well too.
Key Components:
- Shimano 2x8 groupset for tackling Scotland's hills.
- Dirt Harry finger pull brakes for riding comfort.
- New purple tyres and fresh inner tubes for smooth rolling.
Riding Style: Balanced - use the drop bars if you want extra power, but flat bar brake levers give you braking control without an aggressive riding position
Size and Fit: Small - Best for people between 160cm - 168cm - Seat tube length 53cm
Frame: This Dawes frame was taken back to basics, repainted, and primed by hand.
New Vs Old: Most components on this bike have been replaced with higher-quality versions, we just weren’t happy with the original parts it came with. The bones of this bike are the same, but we’ve built the rest up from scratch.
Interested? Contact us to arrange a test ride, and we’ll come to you.