Purple to Gold Dawes Kingpin

In my last post I mentioned that I bought a purple Dawes Kingpin, well here it is customised. See photos below. The frame has been powder coated metallic gold. 

I also rebuilt the wheels using the original hubs, which I refurbished with new bearings and grease, and rims with new black spokes, spoke nipples and new tyres. 

I also replaced the chain set with a new Sturmey Archer chain set, pedals, chain and rear cog. 

I painted some of the bright work, brake levers and callipers mat black to tie in the gold/black/chrome effect. I also added a new black Selle Italia saddle, black decathlon handlebar grips along with  inner and outer brake and gear cables. The bell came from an old Dawes Diploma bike I bough and moved on. All the original fitted parts that were kept were thoroughly cleaned, polished and refurbished. 

I think the overall effect is quite contemporary. It rides very well and is much lighter than my other shopper bikes. 

 I recently added a Selle Italia leather saddle bag. 

 UPDATE: I have ridden this bike a few times, unfortunately last time I rode it it got damaged by falling over, it is not a pristine as it was. Still looks cool though. 

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