Dave Yates Vulcan E-stay – Finished!

[ratcapa]

Re: Dave Yates Vulcan E-stay

Very nice but then you already know that.

Not sure about the pedals though - ok they were the ones available at the time but they are great lumpen things when compared to later versions.

I will probably change them for a more modern pair when I ride it, but for now as they are period spec then they'll stay...

I'd go for period flats and toe clips but its your bike (for now!! Where do you live again Gio?) and its brilliant so why change anything.

 

[Giom6]

Re: Dave Yates Vulcan E-stay

Very nice but then you already know that.

Not sure about the pedals though - ok they were the ones available at the time but they are great lumpen things when compared to later versions.

I will probably change them for a more modern pair when I ride it, but for now as they are period spec then they'll stay...

I'd go for period flats and toe clips but its your bike (for now!! Where do you live again Gio?) and its brilliant so why change anything.

That would be telling

 

[sinnerman]

Re: Dave Yates Vulcan E-stay

A long awaited outing of a very special British bike for me.

Gio, im so glad your pleased with it, the paint work really does look classy, and very very well finished, and the pictures really don't capture the essence of how cool and understated the paintwork really is.

The "Vulcan" another class much understated and under estimated Uk E-Stay taking on the might of the rest of the world.

These handbuilt bikes really are special, especially given how few there were on the great scheme of things.
And came in a variety of options with tubesets from Tange, Columbus and Reynolds.

This being one of the very First after the "Prototype".

Great work on the headset and forks Gio, I know how important it was for you to tackle that job yourself.

The Spec Choices and quality of components are as always top notch on your builds, and this is no Exception.

I eagerly await the finished build and finding out how you find it to ride when compared to some of your other builds.

 

[sinnerman]

Re: Dave Yates Vulcan E-stay

What does really impress me with the frame builders, is the way each builder had his own "take" on how best to tackle the frame build.

I think the E-stay frames are the Best to demonstrate this too, looking at each builder each one had there own idea on how best to build the frame and overcome certain problems as they saw them.

 

[Giom6]

Re: Dave Yates Vulcan E-stay

Thanks Carl, always nice to get your input on the thread.

And a very big thank you for doing a lot of the donkey work with Garry.

Do you know how many Yates e-stays were built?

I did debate whether to go for Mag 21's but it was pretty impossible to find any in the condition I wanted with the steerer I wanted. After seeing it with the RC35's on it there was only one choice.

With the rest of the build the components picked themselves really. The finish of the M900 just suits that paint work a treat.

I can't wait to get it finished either then I'll let you know how it rides.

 

[sinnerman]

Re: Dave Yates Vulcan E-stay

Thanks Carl, always nice to get your input on the thread.

And a very big thank you for doing a lot of the donkey work with Garry.

Do you know how many Yates e-stays were built?

I did debate whether to go for Mag 21's but it was pretty impossible to find any in the condition I wanted with the steerer I wanted. After seeing it with the RC35's on it there was only one choice.

With the rest of the build the components picked themselves really. The finish of the M900 just suits that paint work a treat.

I can't wait to get it finished either then I'll let you know how it rides.

mate it was a pleasure to help. Especially given the frame.

Frame amounts, I was told less than 20 in the Tange Tubset, coming down in numbers from there as the frame design became older with other tubesets being used.

Sadly there was no concrete record as such just a builders memory after 20 odd years.

It still amazes me how little emphasis was put on the remote possibility of the History element in the future by English builders. It just reinforces the Bespoke build to my mind. Could you imagine Yeti not having an accurate count.

I honestly wish they would all write a book........lol.

Im with you on the Pace fork mate, and another top job done there too.

 

[My_Teenage_Self]

Re: Dave Yates Vulcan E-stay

Just Stunning.

Aside from the frame being (obviously) gorgeous, the build itself is perfect.

 

[Giom6]

Re: Dave Yates Vulcan E-stay

mate it was a pleasure to help. Especially given the frame.

Frame amounts, I was told less than 20 in the Tange Tubset, coming down in numbers from there as the frame design became older with other tubesets being used.

Sadly there was no concrete record as such just a builders memory after 20 odd years.

It still amazes me how little emphasis was put on the remote possibility of the History element in the future by English builders. It just reinforces the Bespoke build to my mind. Could you imagine Yeti not having an accurate count.

I honestly wish they would all write a book........lol.

Im with you on the Pace fork mate, and another top job done there too.

I guess the bespoke part is the important word here. They were only small businesses at that time (I'm presuming) so I guess they didn't really think about it. I bet they were just happy to be putting the bikes out there with their names on them.

Still, a simple record wouldn't have taken much :?

It would be nice to see if there are any others lurking around here...

 

[Coleman]

Re: Dave Yates Vulcan E-stay

Wow - that is special indeed - good work!

I had you down for either m900 or Record OR

RC35s are a great choice too. Can't see any issue with the pedals - m737s are the original and best IMO - only way to go on this build.

 

[legrandefromage]

Re: Dave Yates Vulcan E-stay

Was the Dart out in '92?

I remember the now rarely seen 'Smoke' Smoke' combo...