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

Period saddle fitted, mmmm, looks heavy let's hope it's comfortable or it could end up being Selle Italia gel flow SLR

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What's your thoughts please

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Found this bike today at Brassworks Bicycle Company, Gateshead, it's for sale £450 56cm, looks very nice,original paint 07812949420

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Would be nice if you could get happy with a more classic saddle I reckon. I spent most of the '80s/90s riding round on either Turbo or Rolls saddles before realising there were saddle shapes that were more kind to my rear. Now using a Concor Supercorsa and very happy. Still a classic but nicer shape and less heavy looking. (I also tried a Flite but it didn't agree with my sit bones. Shame, nice looking saddle.)

I have not tried the saddle out yet. It just looks too big. My regular saddle is a selle italia gel slr with a slot in it. And i find them very comfortable .

Spotted on my ride today at Capheaton, Northumberland

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Broom wagon,

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If you've never seen this little silent french movie about a tour de France rider being kidnapped by the mafia you must get it. Really cheap on ebay

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Vive le France

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Love the Citroen HY van

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Vive le France

It should be la France. :)

I stand corrected monsieur, perhaps it was the predictive text that let me down, lol

Anyone got any previous knowledge of Dave Yates M Steels builds? I have a 531c frameset from 1985. Its had a cheapo single colour respray and no decals so it doesn't look too cool. I've been using it as a winter trainer so haven't bothered too much about kitting it out with any decent components. Its my first steel road frame so i cant compare it to anything else in terms of feel. Tbh i would say handling wise it was a bit underwhelming. Maybe due to geometry?

Anyway, opinions on whether i should get rid for something more exciting or is it a keeper to hang some decent components from?

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Any opinions on the aboves geometry? Was this the default racing geometry of the mid 80's? I can't make up my mind if its a bit too relaxed to be considered 'racer' or not.

I'm no expert but I would say racer, no eyelets for mud guards etc,ok mine is a bit tighter but there is not much in it

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Spotted at Kirkley Cycles Cafe / Northumberland

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My 1980's M. Steel

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If you don't know what a THANKFUL VILLAGE is google it, great bit of English history to be proud of

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Selling my Potential Dave Yates here:

https://www.lfgss.com/conversations/306147/#comment13684526

@HarmanMogul Who did you speak to at Condor? i have had trouble trying to nail down if its one of his with them.

Donkis knob on ebay, 13 /6 17

My dave Yates columbus max. Think it's a diabolo and has a road runner painted on the top tube

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