Dave Yates 853, 17.5 inch SOLD

[Reluctant]

Much though I absolutely love this bike, it isn't getting enough use, so I'm tentatively putting it on the market. Fillet brazed 853 throughout, including the rear stays, 1 1/8th headtube, 28.6 seat tube with 27.2 internal diameter.
Built in 2002 and optimised for a 100mm fork, V brake only. The only slight damage is a little ding under the downtube where the fork crown has swung around and hit - but it's very small - otherwise, structurally and cosmetically VGC. Dave Yates builds awesome bikes and his prices for an 853 build are currently over £1000!
It's still built and in one piece, I'll break it if anyone's seriously interested. Frame only at £300 or frame with the Fox Float and Race Face Thermo SP headset for £450. I'd really prefer it if it was collected from East Berks.

 

[NeilM]

I need another bike like a hole in the head...but a Yates 853 :twisted:

Could you tell me the C to C of the top tube please.

 

[Reluctant]

Hi Neil; top tube is 22 1/4" as a centre to centre horizontal or 21 5/8ths actual. Seat tube is 17 1/2 centre to top. It fits me perfectly and I'm 5 foot nine.

 

[NeilM]

All my bikes are around 17.5 to 18" and 22.25 to 22.5" in the top tube...and I'm 6'1" :shock:

I do tend to use 135mm stems though

 

[Reluctant]

135! Proper old skool! it sounds as if it might be ok for you. Let me know if you've got any more questions.

 

[Reluctant]

Provisionally sold to Mr. NeilM , pending payment.

 

[elPedro666]

What a beauty

I'm 5'8/9 and would say it's too short for me, funny innit?

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[kikaha]

is the fork sold too?

 

[Reluctant]

Frame, fork and headset all sold, thank you.