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Mine are Dia Comp... the original levers are quite basic as it is. Sure I'll give them a go and they can always be changed back...

My trusty Charge is still going after almost 10 years. I'm putting a King Carrier on and think it's a good time to put wider tyres on... I'm still on 28's, similar to the original, just wondering if anyone has experience with the Tap, a plug or something else with a 'Whisk' front fork. What's the maximum width of tyre I could try... Also recommendations on a good tyre to carry a load and a bit of commuting?

I'm doing some more to get her into shape as a load bearing bike... Velo Orange Montmartre bars, reverse brake levers etc... Should be a bit of craic.

I don't see the problem...

CYOA, what did you do with Dammit? Are you the new owner, whats gone on here?

Awesome, awesome, awesome....

OP, I would like to make an offer of £550, but can I have it with a green charge plug frame and bullbar handlebars?

The concept of a 'roadway' doesn't exist in British English; it's called the 'carriageway' over here. Also, cycle lanes (not paths) are generally found in the carriageway.

In this case, it would also seem as if the cycle lane in the background is the one in the opposite direction to the way in which the riders are going. :)

Ah, I see. Thank you for the thourough explanation.

It would also seem that the elevated gentleman in the photograph is not wearing his seatbelt!

thank you jackie and teddy and all involved i had a great time. as always at the end i wanted more, which is good feeling.

I can clearly see a cycle path in the background, why are all trese cyclists using the roadway?

You're going to need forks with a lot less trail, those straight bladed charge forks will give awful handling with a loaded rack

Don't forget low trail too.

I think I need a session with Dr. Sheldon Brown... I need to study the effect of this 'trail' you speak of...

I'm getting a gamoh today I hope so will report back. I can say that Wald 137 which I have used for the past few months is very nice, and works perfectly, not requiring eylets (bolts straight onto the axle).

Post some pics

You're going to need forks with a lot less trail, those straight bladed charge forks will give awful handling with a loaded rack

I hadn't condisered that. Hmmmm...

I think no 2 requires eyelets midway up the fork, which my forks don't have.

I need opionions on which is the best option for a front rack on my bike:

Heres the bike:

Heres the rack options:

bethandr, that's similar to the rack holding the crate in the first image. For some reason I'm drawn to the timber bits... I like the Civia rack, but they seem to have eliminated the bamboo panels and replaced with black - you have to buy the timber side panel seperately...

I'm sure you searched before starting a new thread, correct?
I did actually. Found some 'for sales' etc... but didn't find a definative list like there is for messanger bags & moustache bars. Although, but your response, I probably should reconsider another more comprehensive search...

I have been toying with the idea of putting a front rack on my Charge Tap & have narrowed the options down to 3.

I will eventually swap the parts over to a different frame & intend to upgrade parts as I go, but want a rack that will look & work well as I upgrade.

Heres the bike:

Heres the rack options:

Please help me choose... will a front carrier look shite on this bike? My main needs are carrying laptop & work stuff, shopping, stuff for the beach, beers etc...

I put Noahs Arc handlebars on mine & it offers a much more comfortable ride, due to the fact I can change my grip position to suit my needs at any time...

actually considered getting a waterproof helmet cover for this reason but realised i'd then have to start wearing a helmet

You do know that a helmet cover without a helmet is called a hat !?!

Am 6' 3 and have a medium.

From what I see, Cycle Couriers are anything but style conscious. The style conscious cyclist is the "Italian Road cyclist."

Can't agree with that at all - messengers may not conform to stereotypical style, but in my experience are hugely style conscious...

easy & quick access to locks.
a retaining strap so the bag doesn't slip while cycling, but allows you to swing it around to your front for easy access when stopped.
some sort of lights?
include a charger for phone etc... as couriers don't have access to a socket on the road (solar, kinetic, dynamo etc.)
reflective materials - the tweed run organisers had a small amount of relective thread woven into their gear so that even though it looks like tweed - it has subtle reflective qualities in the dark

I came across this shop during a trip to London at the weekend. Great attitude, very helpful and interested staff. I ended up buying some parts that I wouldn't have otherwise picked up. Good luck with the new store...

It would look a little like this:

I'm stuggling to see the relevance...