Dawes Duchess Ladies Heritage Bicycle

Description

This one’s a real gem — a 19-inch frame with 26-inch wheels, painted plum and purple, just like the original. I’ve got it in my garage in pencader, Carmarthenshire, and it’s been sitting there since I got it, mostly because I can’t ride it anymore due to a disability. It’s not really usable now, but it’s still in great shape — the basket, bag rack, and bell are all there, and it has Tektro dual pivot caliper brakes and Shimano 7-speed gears. I’ve been keeping it clean and stored well, so it’s not rusty or damaged. I’m not selling it for the ride, more for the nostalgia — it’s one of those bikes that meant something when I was younger. It’s worth about £225, but I’m just passing it along to someone who might actually want to keep it or use it. If you’re into vintage bikes or just curious about what these things were like, I’d be happy to chat.