Dawley T16 12

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ThomDawley
6/6/2025 1:56am
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Brand
Model
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Parts

Frame
Dawley
T16
Custom size: Reach 438mm, Stack 625mm, Seat Tube 388mm
Frame: Dawley T16. Misc: Custom size: Reach 438mm, Stack 625mm, Seat Tube 388mm
Rear Shock
RockShox
Deluxe Ultimate C2
115psi
Rear Shock: RockShox Deluxe Ultimate C2. Misc: 115psi
Fork
Cane Creek
Helm MKII Air
130mm (still has North Carolina air in it).
Fork: Cane Creek Helm MKII Air. Misc: 130mm (still has North Carolina air in it).
Headset
Other
Rideworks ZS44/ EC44
UK made
Headset: Other Rideworks ZS44/ EC44. Misc: UK made
Handlebar
Deity
Racepoint 35
25mm rise
Handlebar: Deity Racepoint 35. Misc: 25mm rise
Stem
Deity
Copperhead
35mm
Stem: Deity Copperhead. Misc: 35mm
Grips
Deity
Slimfit
Grips: Deity Slimfit
Brakes
SRAM
Level Ultimate
Brakes: SRAM Level Ultimate
Shifters
SRAM
AXS Pod Rocker
Shifters: SRAM AXS Pod Rocker
Rear Derailleur
SRAM
GX AXS T-Type
Rear Derailleur: SRAM GX AXS T-Type
Cranks
SRAM
XX Eagle Transmission
Cranks: SRAM XX Eagle Transmission
Chainrings / Sprocket
SRAM
XX Transmission
34t
Chainrings / Sprocket: SRAM XX Transmission. Misc: 34t
Bottom Bracket
SRAM
DUB 73mm BSA
Bottom Bracket: SRAM DUB 73mm BSA
Chain
SRAM
GX T-Type
Chain: SRAM GX T-Type
Cassette / Rear Cog
SRAM
XS 1297
Cassette / Rear Cog: SRAM XS 1297
Pedals
Deity
T-Mac
Pedals: Deity T-Mac
Front Rim
Hunt
Proven Race XC UD
Front Rim: Hunt Proven Race XC UD
Rear Rim
Hunt
Proven Race XC UD
Rear Rim: Hunt Proven Race XC UD
Hubs
Hunt
Proven
Hubs: Hunt Proven
Spokes
Other
Proven Carbon
Spokes: Other Proven Carbon
Front Tire
Schwalbe
Wicked Will
Front Tire: Schwalbe Wicked Will
Rear Tire
Schwalbe
Wicked Will
Rear Tire: Schwalbe Wicked Will
Saddle
Nukeproof
Vector DH
Saddle: Nukeproof Vector DH
Seatpost
RockShox
Reverb 175
Seatpost: RockShox Reverb 175
Seatpost Clamp
Deity
Seatpost Clamp: Deity
General Info

General Info

Model Year
2025
Model Year:
2025
Intended Use
Trail / All-Mountain
Intended Use:
Trail / All-Mountain
Weight
30 lb 9 oz (13,863 g)
Weight: 30 lb 9 oz (13,863 g)
Additional Info

I make these at Dawley Bikes, this is my own bike with a slightly lighter but trail-ready build. I know the black/ silver thing has kinda been done to death but I’m stoked on it. 

Additional Info:

I make these at Dawley Bikes, this is my own bike with a slightly lighter but trail-ready build. I know the black/ silver thing has kinda been done to death but I’m stoked on it. 
ThomDawley
6/6/2025 1:56am
690 of 18418
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justwan naride
5 months ago

I'm 5'4" and this looks fantastic for both short after work blasts and all day epics. If the geo posted in geometrygeeks is correct then it's pretty much my idea of the perfect XC/light trail bike. Great job!

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ThomDawley
5 months ago

Cheers yeah that’s exactly what I use mine for. It’s a really quick and efficient bike on the pedals. But also a lot of fun at our local mini bike park! Looks like they have the geo correct. I’ve since steepened the seat angle a tad because it just wants you to attack on the pedals all the time.

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edwardyoon
10 months ago

Beautiful!  And how did you manage to make it so light?!!  My Helm-forked aluminum-framed Canfield Tilt weighs in at 33.1 pounds!

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ThomDawley
10 months ago

Cheers! I imagine the Canfield frame is about the same weight as my T16, so it’s just part selection I reckon. I’ve got some really nice wheels and tyres that drop a fair bit (and make it accelerate like a rocket). With a more ‘standard’ trail wheelset and rubber my T16 would likely come in closer to 33. 

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edwardyoon
10 months ago

Thank you for the explanation.  I can't remember seeing a more beautiful full-suspension bike.  Love the clean lines and the steel-tubing aesthetic.  Thank you for sharing.

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Big Bird
10 months ago

Gorgeous hard tail lines.

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iceman2058
10 months ago

Bike of the Day June 6, 2025!

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