In this section you can find some pointers on how to establish a year of build of your Dawes

Catalogues

The Catalogue Section, although far from Complete, is a valuable source of information

Head Badge Timeline

A timeline of Head Badges used by Dawes Cycles Ltd Birmingham 1926-2000

Serial Number Location

The Location of the Serial or Frame Number changed over the Years

Williams Chain Sets

Williams Chain Rings and Cranks were fitted to many English Bicycles till roughly 1965. As the cranks and rings are stamped with a Trademark and a Year Code, they can provide a good Guideline to the vintage of your Bicycle