Review of Islabikes Luath 24 and Dawes Espoir 3000
The CTC did a review of the Islabike and Dawes in September 2011. The article gives both bikes a favourable review, but the Isla comes out on top.
Interesting point for me was about the frame size. Looking at the bikes you would think the Espoir would suit a smaller rider, as the frame is dropped more than the Luath. However CTC reckon that because of the length and the bottom bracket height you need to be taller to ride the Dawes.