2012 Dave Yates 853 Custom Build

[jimplops]

Really loving the shape and all the little details, and you just can't beat the buzz of riding a frame that's been built round you its like putting on your fav comfy trainers.

 

[yo-eddy]

Nice piece of kit, found the time to get her dirty already?

 

[Andy B]

Nice piece of kit, found the time to get her dirty already?

The time for mud is drawing near

 

[elPedro666]

Are you bringing this to the Peaks Andy?

 

[Andy B]

A couple of dirty pics of the Yates...

In action

Thanks to whoever took this pic!


Yates Peaks Air by Andy B72, on Flickr

Dirty girl


dirty yates2 by Andy B72, on Flickr

Dirty girl close up


dirty yates by Andy B72, on Flickr

 

[elPedro666]

Looking exactly how it should Great to see it getting thrashed at the Peaks!

 

[IbocProSX]

Very nice, lovely bike and a I like your parts pick too.


But how are those Charge tyres holding up in real life riding conditions?

Enjoy!!

 

[elPedro666]

Very nice, lovely bike and a I like your parts pick too.


But how are those Charge tyres holding up in real life riding conditions?

Enjoy!!

Oh no, what have you gone and said?! He bloody loves 'em, he'll be at it for aaaaaages now...

 

[Andy B]

Re:

Very nice, lovely bike and a I like your parts pick too.


But how are those Charge tyres holding up in real life riding conditions?

Enjoy!!

Oh no, what have you gone and said?! He bloody loves 'em, he'll be at it for aaaaaages now...

The Charge tyres are pretty damn good in dry/damp conditions

The sidewalls are a little thin so maybe not the best tyre for rocky trails but it keeps the weight down

Anyhoo there have been a couple of changes to the bike since my last post in this thread

1) I have fitted a Gravity Dropper Classic Multi seatpost

2) I have gone tubeless with Schwalbe tyres (Black Shark Mud up front, Nobby Nic Evo out back)

The weight is now 25.5lbs

Sorry but no pics for now, you'll have to wait until after the weekend

 

[elPedro666]

Dropper posts are the best thing to happen to bikes since grippy tyres but wot no Splashbacks?! :?