Hacks / Bodges

https://bikepacking.com/gear/skateboard-front-rack/

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That looks like fun. I have the old deck and rack mounts, but where could I find one of these, or suggestions for alternatives?

https://www.rivbike.com/products/rack-hardware-diving-board-plate-front-taiwan

maybe this?

https://freshtripe.co.uk/velo-orange-rack-strut-large/

Yes that's not a bad call actually, could be bent in a vice and isn't too pricey. Thank you!
Edit: they say they don't have stock, which is a shame. Any other ideas? Cheers.

Saw this online somewhere

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Get yourself down to a B&Q.

They sell metal strip.

Put a 90deg bend in one end, measure how long you need, cut, assemble, mark only 1 hole position, drill, fit bolt.

Done.

bosh

I’ll bet your local will have a few of these lying around, wouldn’t hurt to ask.
Whups, meant for @souldoubt

Good idea, I'll ask around, failing that in the nature of hacks/bodges I'll figure something out. Thanks for input all.

DIY carbon repair on a cracked boardman Down tube now going 2 months strong

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SJS bound to have something like that.

I have searched SJS but didn't come up with anything. Maybe I was using the wrong search terms or something ? I'm not UTFS properly !

Rack Spares
Kit
Stay holder
Stays

I’d just browse through the rack spares section rather than try search for it but I’ve had a look and not much there right enough.

Lots with a 90deg twist to mount a rear rack to seat stays but nothing for a front rack.

These could probably work off you can put a bend in them.

https://www.sjscycles.co.uk/carriers-racks/thorn-4mm-stainless-steel-carrier-fittings-18cm-long/

Thank you @M_V and @MisterMikkel
Plenty of food for thought.

Or?
https://youtu.be/xFgprenQ7lI

Very smart. Would love to have a workshop and bits of metal etc, & welding gear and the skills of course !

Bought big tires for my mountain bike, then suddenly freaked out about the absence of "safety hook" (no idea how they are called) to my front (canti) brakes. I was hoping to eBay some basic black plastic thingy but didn't find anything (didn't look very thoroughly to be honest). So to keep my mind at peace, I made a hook out of a stainless steel spoke, with a bit of heat shrink sleeve.

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That’s ace, nice job

Surely with that style of “straddle” cable (where the cable goes from brake lever to the brake with the anchor bolt) there is no need for a safety hook? If the straddle cable was a more traditional one that goes from brake to brake, the need would be there?

Yes, someone else said this to me... But when I freed up the cable at the lever (I.e. as if the cable snapped), the cables do rest on the hook so I guess it would still help?

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Excellent use of a mop handle

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Custom made tool for removing a stuck and stripped crank arm, extremely cathartic

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How are you going to get home now?