FAQ
This section covers most of the topics we get asked however if you want to know something not covered here then get in touch.
Can I see a Vulture MkII in person before buying a frameset?
Yes though we don’t always have an example built up for test rides but you’re always welcome to pay a visit to see a frameset in person or collect a frame you’ve purchased. Contact Tim to arrange an appointment.
Do you ship to the EU? If so, how long does it take?
Yes we do. Not that much has changed since the UK left the EU aside from how goods exported and duty is paid for, the details of which are on the EU & International page. Delivery now takes between 4 and 6 days depending on location. Sometimes delivery can be faster if you live in or near a major city.
What’s the waiting time for a frameset?
There’s no waiting/lead times for steel framesets which are kept in stock here at Fearless HQ and ready to ship. If we’ve run out of a particular size in a particular colour then it’ll will be mentioned on the purchase page.
I’ve seen photos of a frameset without the bolts. Do you supply all the bolts?
Yes. The Vulture MkII frameset comes with all the bolts, 30 in total! Racks, carriers and mudguards will sometimes require specific lengths so it’s best to use the bolts supplied by the manufacturer.
Do framesets come with a headset?
Not currently though we may offer build kits including headsets in the future. We recommend the following headsets for the Vulture MKII when fitting the supplied Adventure fork:-
Hope ‘Pick & Mix’
top cup- Type 1 or ‘HSC1’
lower cup- Type B or ‘HSCB’
Superstar Components
Top Cup- Type 1- EC34
Lower cup- Type B – ZS44/30
Cane Creek 40 Series
Top Cup – EC34/28.6/H16 BAA0083K
Lower cup – ZS44/30 BAA0573K
Other manufacturers make the correct headsets also. When fitting the supplied steel fork you’ll need a EC34/28.6 top cup and a ZS44/30 lower cup
EC stands for ‘External Cup’ and ZS stands for ‘Zero Stack’
The first number is the internal diameter of the headtube.
The second figure is the diameter of the fork steerer tube so 28.6mm shaft, 30mm at the crown race.
If fitting an aftermarket tapered 1 1/8″ – 1.5″ carbon fork you’ll need a EC34/28.6 top cup and an EC44/40 lower cup. So if you’re swapping the stock steel fork for a tapered steerer carbon fork you only need to buy a lower cup.
Will my frameset need much preparation before building it up?
The build quality of our frames is top notch and we’ve had a lot of praise from bike mechanics where customers have opted to take their framesets to a reputable bike shop for assembly. Frame alignment is perfect and we went the extra mile to ensure contact areas of the frame were masked during painting so free from paint build up. Tolerance critical parts such as flat mount calipers can be installed without further frameset preparation. All frames are checked over, paint masking material removed before shipping and cable routing is clean, logical and straight forward. We want the experience of building up and maintaining your Fearless to be as fun and hassle free as the riding.
Maintenance & Care
Can you supply retouching paint?
The Vulture MkII has a tough powder coat finish which contains an amount of plastic making it much harder wearing than standard liquid paint but cannot be retouched as easily. Ride your Fearless regularly for a few years and if it’s looking scruffy then take it to a professional finishers that paints bicycle frames. Most respectable finishers will provide decal application as part of their respraying service. The decals used on Fearless frames are wet transfer types and have a limited shelf life so unfortunately we cannot keep theses in stock, however we’re happy to supply the digital artwork for decal printing. Decals are usually applied before a final layer of clear coat lacquer.
What warranty do you offer?
The terms of our warranty can be found here.
I’ve lost my axles. Can you sell me some?
We don’t keep enough spare axles in stock to sell them separately as they’re paired with the framesets we sell and there’s already an abundance of high quality aftermarket axles available. The Vulture MkII Steel frame & fork requires axles with the following dimensions:-
Front- 12x125mm, 1.5mm thread
Rear- 12x170mm, 1.5mm thread