Dave Yates built frames (inc Joe Waugh, custom Condor, Paris, Pearson...)

Mine: It'll be up for sale shortly as I just don't ride it any more....

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emphasized text I had a Dave built custom crit 531c bike in flam blue with white lug lining from 1985. It was stolen in 1999. :(

If I ever get enough money I'm taking his course and building myself a replacement.

I searched all over the U.K. In 1985 and found his bikes to look the best built. I still feel I was correct.

I need a 61cm track or a 62-63 Road frame if anyone ever wants to sell one. 531c or better. :)

My D Y, early 1990s. recently re-sprayed by Dave himself, not yet been on maiden voyage yet...

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P.S. Does anyone else out there use Suntour Command shifters? Wanted to try them as an alternative to ergo shifters/brifters etc. Plus an alternative to d/t shifters. Not 100% sure of positioning.

https://www.lfgss.com/conversations/286545/#comment12972303

@narcotitlan Start another thread?!

Your DY is nice!

Hiya
I shouldn't ask but:

Is it sold yet? If not:
What's the TT length, and what tubeset?

Ta

Thanks Skully, new thread started (link above)

Hi- It's not sold yet. I never got round to listing it, I've just not had the time....

TT is 57.5 cm and the tubing is 531C. It's a lovely bike- but I just don't ride it. Seems a waste to have it sitting in the garage unused.

Ideally looking to sell as a frameset, but having said that I do have all the parts as pictured above

It's a peach!

Yeah it is, bought from an old boy who'd had it custom built, in great condition for age. I also have a 753 Condor that might be Yates built. Unfortunately It got written off by Porsche.

Fucking Porsche drivers...

all good in the end, his insurance paid out for two replacement bikes. The same car was internet famous briefly when it looked like this:

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Hilarious.

Haha^ glad you posted all that @chrismcr. Sorry/glad to say your Yates is a little bit long in the TT for me, so I won't be making you an offer on it.

I'd actually rather have one of his tourers.

No worries, can take more pics if anyone else is interested...

There is a new resident at Jangle Towers:

Bar tape, tyres and saddle have all been put on notice.

Have also recently purchased a Dave Yates built Condor that's currently in the frozen north, awaiting collection.

Those colours are ... something else!!

That bar tape isn't really lary enough.

Nice!
Saw a nice Dave Yates also yesterday, red, my size, attached to a red car driven by some dude in his late forties.
Never to him at red light but didn't start a chat or said anything nice about his bike, was on motorbike, would not have made sense ...

That colour scheme is brilliant. Didn't you also buy that TVM Gazelle? If so, they'll make a nice colourful pair!

Yep, I love the paint.

Also, yes, I bought the TVM Gazelle - however I have subsequently been persuaded to move it on to a forumonger who will put it to better use than I.

Fair Play! Would have been nice to see the two together though :)

My brand new Yates Audax bike, collected 4 weeks ago

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Oh yes, oh yes (channelling Carl Cox) ! Just seen this. Let me know if you ever want to sell! Amazing paint!

Noted ;)