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Dredging this to get some updated recommendations for a good kiddie seat....

It would be great if there was a quick-release option so me and my partner can have a mount each and transfer the seat without too much faff. My bike is kept in a paid storage shed that frowns upon big things like baby seats left attached to bikes, so I might be taking it on and off all the time anyway.

Ideally we could also continue using rear panniers.

Me and my partner both have old steel touring bikes but hers is mixte and mine has a horizontal top tube.

Any thoughts much appreciated!

A couple of pics in the snow to celebrate the GAZ bike's first birthday.
No real changes and not particularly ratty yet but it's been a very enjoyable and useful bike so far.

Yes I should email : )

Thanks!
Exciting times ahead for families and bikes : )

I never bothered putting this on ebay.
Anyone fancy grabbing it for £23?
Happy to post at cost

John! Apologies, only just seen this... not been on here much. Knee is as good as it's ever gonna be so this is finally happening early next year. I think February ish? But because this is a nice-weather-only bike, I've said that I'm happy to wait for springtime if it helps with the build queue. @PhilDAS might know more about delivery timings?

In the meantime, I've been super busy with work stuff, and becoming a dad, so haven't had too much time to think about bikes.

But the plan remains the same: fast / fancy bike, sparkly rainbow paint with yellow and pink bits, overpriced clown brakes, green hubs, black finishing kit, etc etc.

Still to buy: seatpost and stem (unless the design allows for the Deda I already have).

Things I might reconsider: cranks and headset, polishing the rear triangle (££££)

That's about it.

How are the many Varonhas?! ; )

Still looking!

Likewise, thanks for the reply!
I liked the idea of it being completely without cables for ease of set-up, and figured that anything would shift faster than my previous mechanical set-ups that I've completely neglected for months.

I have 11 speed 105 on my winter bike and have to admit I struggle with the hood shape on that. I'm hoping etap is a bit like the 10 speed campag I used to have (although it might be annoying not to have the bulgy bit at the top to hold onto).

Cheers! sorry, snail mail response but much appreciated intel - thanks very much : )

Are there any Brazilians on here who have a Mercado Livre account?
There's something I'd like to buy but I'm having trouble signing up as a foreigner.

Send us a pm if you think you can help!

Out of interest, what was wrong with etap?
(Serious question, I have an etap 11 spd groupset still in it's boxes and am wondering if I've made a booboo)

that man needs a bigger hat.

Oh yes, I think you did!

Love it : )
The mudguards and rack finish it off nicely

I'll take the Mapei!
(if it's still around?)

Just noticed it's you Phil... we might finally meet!

£300 - 400?

That's mainly for the frame. Maybe more atm cos it's fully serviced, and it's summer so people are planning tours.

They're lovely bikes, I had one for years.

I can't unsee that now!

Massive Champion Mondial... never seen one like it before, apparently it was a custom job:

Agreed, really like that!

Colourtech or Mario Vaz.
You can get the dent filled by Winston Vaz (Mario's brother), who has a workshop in the same building.... and likely built the frames in the first place!

Colourtech is probably best for a longer-lasting coat of paint.

would read again

Condor have King cages in stock atm.
£24 though.

Well yes, we must all be wary of the

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Great work @Sparky
Sad to see my beloved childhood guitar go forever but happy it's going to a good home @Jingle_Jangle
: )