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Oury grips fitted to our Dawes singlespeed project.

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Dawes singlespeed

Finally we found time to dust off the parts for our Dawes urban singlespeed project – a rescued-and-powdercoated 531 frame about to see some serious central London miles.

With that in mind, durability is key. The tough and wide Alexrims wheelset won’t be afraid of potholes and the odd kerb, while ever-reliable DiaCompe BRS101s (with Gold Finger levers) will help deal with surprise taxi doors and pedestrians.

Crankset and (not yet pictured) riser bars are BLB items, seatpost and stem are recycled and polished SR items from the shed. The brief was monochromatic aesthetic where possible, but we're wondering whether brown saddle and bar tape wouldn’t hurt – also picks out the check pattern on the sidewall of the Gatorskins.

We’re just waiting on the postman to deliver a chain, seatpost bolt and a lefthand brake lever to finish. And to wipe down some of those shed-soiled parts. More pics once it’s been for a ride.

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Headset fitted to our Dawes rebuild. Bottom bracket next.