Wednesday, 18 February 2026

 Another up on my original Dawes Kingpin.

Back in May 2012, when I bought my Kingpin, it was a rusty, tatty mess — and the dealer sticker was torn, scratched, and missing a fair chunk of itself. A while back I sent a friend a member of the Dawes Kingpin Facebook group, a photo of what remained of the original sticker and asked if, using magic and witchcraft, he could recreate it.

A little later, two waterslide transfers arrived in the post. Today, I finally fitted one.

So, after nearly 13 years, four donor bikes, and many monies, the Kingpin is finally finished.

BTW. W.V. Fish in Sidmouth, the bike shop from where it was bought was until quite recently still in business 

Before and after photos.


Original Dealer Decal


 New dealer Decal