Dave Yates project
- Thread starter Mike Muz
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After what seems like ages, I got the frameset yesterday, and home today.
The eBay photos didn't do it justice. I was thinking of going for a pale blue/white Banesto team colour respray, but having seen it in the flesh now, I'm warming to the Cadbury's Dairy Milk colour.
IMG_6306 by Mike Murray, on Flickr
IMG_6307 by Mike Murray, on Flickr
Lugs are really nice, too
IMG_6308 by Mike Murray, on Flickr
IMG_6312 by Mike Murray, on Flickr
IMG_6310 by Mike Murray, on Flickr
I MAY have a go at lug lining. :shock:
Not sure what to do about these though. Any ideas?
IMG_6315 by Mike Murray, on Flickr
Proper metal
IMG_6316 by Mike Murray, on Flickr
Not weighed it yet, but it feels quite light.
I think it's going to be a retromod, as the wheels I have available are modern. Want to build a lightweight bike if I can. Having weighed a few bits recently, it's going to be a real mix of components.
Looking for stem/bar recommendations, as well as pedals, seatpost and saddle.
Maybe carbon stem/bars, if there's much weight to be saved there. Not going to be throwing the bike around, so maybe an option. If a silly one!
Mike
Mike
After what seems like ages, I got the frameset yesterday, and home today.
The eBay photos didn't do it justice. I was thinking of going for a pale blue/white Banesto team colour respray, but having seen it in the flesh now, I'm warming to the Cadbury's Dairy Milk colour.
IMG_6306 by Mike Murray, on FlickrIMG_6307 by Mike Murray, on FlickrLugs are really nice, too
IMG_6308 by Mike Murray, on FlickrIMG_6312 by Mike Murray, on FlickrIMG_6310 by Mike Murray, on FlickrI MAY have a go at lug lining. :shock:
Not sure what to do about these though. Any ideas?
IMG_6315 by Mike Murray, on FlickrProper metal
IMG_6316 by Mike Murray, on FlickrNot weighed it yet, but it feels quite light.
I think it's going to be a retromod, as the wheels I have available are modern. Want to build a lightweight bike if I can. Having weighed a few bits recently, it's going to be a real mix of components.
Looking for stem/bar recommendations, as well as pedals, seatpost and saddle.
Maybe carbon stem/bars, if there's much weight to be saved there. Not going to be throwing the bike around, so maybe an option. If a silly one!
Mike
Mike
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I’ve done a little bit of shopping today!
As a result, I have some carbon I want to strip ropey looking lacquer from, as well as getting some anodising done.
Can anyone advise as to how and where please?
Oh, and if you have a pair of 7400 aero levers going spare, please let me know.
Thanks
Mikey
I’ve done a little bit of shopping today!
As a result, I have some carbon I want to strip ropey looking lacquer from, as well as getting some anodising done.
Can anyone advise as to how and where please?
Oh, and if you have a pair of 7400 aero levers going spare, please let me know.
Thanks
Mikey
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Good choice! Doesn't look like it needs painting.... Mess with the stem all you like, waiting to see what it is and what you do to it. I've seen a few threads on anodising recently, over in the MTB section I think. You're going to get me motivated to build my Yates again soon!
Good choice! Doesn't look like it needs painting.... Mess with the stem all you like, waiting to see what it is and what you do to it. I've seen a few threads on anodising recently, over in the MTB section I think. You're going to get me motivated to build my Yates again soon!
