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Dawes Lightning 2300
Shimano 18 Speed Road Bikes with Carbon Forks
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Sizing | Specs | More Detailed Pics NOTE: Tires are Continental Ultra Race or Sport (There is No Choice)

Introducing the New 2011 Dawes Lightning 2300 with Carbon Fork
Handbuilt advanced engineered and lightweight Altair 1 aluminum compact frame. Shimano 105/Tiagra has 18 speeds, gives you some of the cutting edge tech of the top of the line Ultegra and Dura Ace without the budget biting price.

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Performance: The Carbon Fork is a high performance item that is normally only found on bikes starting at $900.

Comfort: Dawes Lightning 2300 can be set up for a comfortable upright position. Want to get more serious? Buy some clip-on aero bars and you have a lower position and a competitive racing machine while still having the low gears you need to flatten most any hill or mountain pass and headwind. | Clip-on Aero Bar Pictures (not included, we suggest purchase at www.bikeisland.com)

Versatile: Attach your own rear rack to the Lightning 2300's rear eyelets and grab your groceries while saving on gas

Guaranteed Fit* System
Dawes revolutionary fit system - choose the bike size that fits your height

most riders 4'11" to 5'3" choose XSmall/44c = standover 28"
most riders 5'4" to 5'6" choose Small/46c = standover 30"
most riders 5'7" to 5'9" choose Medium/50c = standover 32"
most riders 5'10" to 6' choose Large/54c = standover 32.5"
most riders 6'1" to 6'3" chose XLarge/58c = standover 33.5"

Then simply adjust the stem and seat height to your liking and ride happy.

Factory Direct Savings + FULL FACTORY WARRANTY
Your Factory Direct Price is only $599.95 with Ground Shipping Included in that price.

What does this bike compare to? Compare to the Trek 1.5 road bike. The Trek 1.5 has much lower level Shimano Sora parts that sells for up to $1200 plus local taxes. One would have to buy the Trek 2.1 for $1400+ to get the same level of Shimano components as this $599 Dawes Lightning 2300.

(Delivery in 5 to 7 days, not including weekends/holidays) CLICK HERE to see sample assembly instructions and a video CLICK HERE for your special price on the full Video DVD/CD and Folding Mini Tool Kit

Main Frame Precision Handmade Dawes Altair 1 Compact aluminum with traditional round down tube, Double water bottle mounts FEATURES Rear Eyelets so you can attach your own rear rack

Rear Triangle Dawes Altair 1 aluminum curved seat stay w/ rack mount, Dawes forged road dropout with replaceable derailleur hanger

Fork Dawes 1 1/8" steerer, Aero Road tapered Carbon Fiber legs

Crankset FSA Tempo Forged Aluminum Road 36/50T Chainring

Bottom Bracket Semi Cartridge Bearing ST

Pedals (FREE BONUS ROAD PEDALS (these are clipless pedals -not clip/strap)

Front Derailleur Shimano Tiagra series, 31.8mm for triple

Rear Derailleur Shimano 105 Road (better than the Trek 1.5 which sells for $900)

Shifters NEW Shimano Tiagra shifters integrated into brake levers, 18-speed Compact Drive

Cassette/Freewheel Shimano, 12-24T 9-speed

Chain KMC 9speed

Front / Rear Hub Quick Release Formula Aluminum Alloy Road, 36h / Formula Aluminum Alloy Cassette Road

Spokes 14G Stainless Steel, Custom Radial Lace front wheel

Rims Alex R500 Double Wall Aluminum, 700c clincher

Tires Continental Ultra Race or Sport (No Choice), 700 X 23c, Presta valve tubes (racing valve)

Brake Set Dual Pivot Forged Aluminum, Road Caliper, Polished Black finish

Brake Levers NEW Shimano Tiagra shifter/brake levers

Headset 1.125inch sealed bearing for threadless steerer

Handlebar Aluminum Alloy Road

Stem Dawes Road Aluminum, Removable Handlebar Clamp

Tape/Grip Custom cork wrap

Saddle Anatomical with Cro-Moly rails

Seat Post Dawes Comp Micro Adjust Aluminum, 27.2

Seat Clamp Ultralite alloy, 31.8mm, Lazer etched

Sizes XSmall, Small, Medium, Large, XLarge

Colors MatteBlack More Detailed Pics

Our low price is $599.95 plus FREE SHIP* (*SHIPPING GROUND to 48 States INCLUDED IN PRICE)
Compare to Trek 2.1 at $1400+

This bike comes up to 90 percent assembled. How much Assembly? CLICK HERE to see sample assembly instructions and a video (scroll to bottom). CLICK HERE for your special price on the full Video DVD/CD and Folding Mini Tool Kit

Shimano Tiagra/105
18 Speed Road Bikes

2011 Dawes Lightning 2300
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$599.95 (Compare at $1499)
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Guaranteed Fit System*
Lightweight Aluminum Frame

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Compare to Trek 2.1 at $1400+

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ALL BIKES SHIP FREE* GROUND 48 STATES Dawes Lightning 2300 Shimano 18 Speed Road Bikes with Carbon Forks Click on bike to view a larger photo

ALL BIKES SHIP FREE* GROUND 48 STATES
Dawes Lightning 2300
Shimano 18 Speed Road Bikes with Carbon Forks
Click on bike to view a larger photo