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I am after the above. Not really bothered about whether it has eyelets or canti studs. Drawing a bit of a blank online so does anyone have one for sale or can they point me in the right direction?

I really rate the Yepp seat. My boy loves it.

Word of warning though, you will have knee clearance issues. There's a reason you mostly see these mounted on dutch bikes. It works on my old rigid MTB but I have to ride knees out. I would recommend mocking it up on the bike before building it up for real.

Thanks for that. I think I'll go for it.

6 years after starting this thread I'm back!

I need to buy a laptop for my mum. Just for internet, photos, iplayer and typing.

I'd like it to be a i3,i5,i7 running Windows 10 (ideally) with 4gb ram and any sort of hard drive really. Just want something solid that will do the above job without any bells/whistles. Around £300-400 price point.

I'm conisdering a Dell Inspiron 15 5000 http://www.dell.com/uk/p/inspiron-15-5558-laptop/pd?oc=cn55801&model_id=inspiron-15-5558-laptop

My limited knowledge of PCs bloated with big company spamware screams no but this does seem like a solid deal. Any other suggestions?

Does anyone have any experience of sending shoes back to Loake for a touch up? I need the dainite heals replaced on my boots. That's a pretty simple job so I'd have probably taken them to my local cobbler. But now a couple of the lace hooks have come off. I'm thinking of sending them to Loake to fix that and do the reheal. Anyone done that before?

The thinking behind Bepanthen was that it kept up the moisture levels. This stopped the tattoo drying out. People have used it for decades and it works just fine. But the non-nappy way makes sense as well.

Isn't E45 petroleum based? I really can't recommend Aveeno enough. I've got eczema and it's been a revelation. Oats are the answer!

I have been told to shower as normal, use normal soap and apply any fragrance free lotion few times a day. Also to ditch the cling film soon as I get home.

This is what I have been told. My artist mate said that people are moving away from the nappy cream as it can stop the skin from breathing if too much is used. Wounds need air to heal. This method did lead to nicely healed tattoos for me, no scabs or colour fall out. But you have to be meticulous with the cream (aveeno for me) and applying it regularly.

Solid vote for no!

Do people run master (split) links on their brakless bikes? I never have but am changing a chain tomorrow (Tester approved Wipperman) and am considering using one. I read somewhere that the joining a chain using a tool weakens the pin and so a masterlink could be arguably stronger/safer. I'm not convinced. Thoughts?

Also, would you run the master link backwards on a track bike to prevent undoing while resisting/skidding? I've seen in that way on track bikes.

Search for old Spec, GT, Marin, Orange or Saracen (Saracen made good bikes once) on the bay. I turned up an old Univega for not much on RetroBike for a budget MTB/child carrying bike. Worth checking there as well.

Looking pretty damn good sir. Excellent job.

Nice! Have you ever ridden a Bullitt? How does it compare?

Can't wait to hear how it rides.

I've been considering child carrying cargo bike options and this is currently winning in my mind over a bullet. Seems a great compromise of load carrying ability and not being too long.

I won't buy it from there! Sure I can find it cheaper. I can't find any random bits in the box to bodge with.

#shimtalk

I need to shim a front mtb mech. Frame is steel and 28.6. My mech is 31.8. It's all 7 speed so I have to stick with what I've got.

I've tried the beer can option but it just won't stay put.

I'm about to buy this http://www.sjscycles.co.uk/wheels-manufacturing-1-1-8-inch-318-mm-to-1-inch-286-mm-front-derailleur-shim-prod18555/

Unless anyone can suggest another option? Ta.

Bump again. Posted up on retro rides as well.

Sjs stock them.

I need a bike for child carrying duties via a child seat. So I'm looking for something like a rigid mtb, hybrid etc.

I'm just over 6ft and normally ride a 58cm frame so need something comparable. Nothing too fancy, simpler the better. Happy for it to need some work but don't want to have to replace a drivetrain for example. PM or post up if you have anything.

Epic

But someone asked me to re-upload this. 6 years ago!

https://www.sendspace.com/file/z919qu

I need to replace the chainring on a Token track chainset. I've tried both gebhardt and a token chainring and neither will fit. Both are 144bcd as needed. It's enough out that it can't be levered on. The spider seems ever so slightly too big.

I'm thinking my only option is to file a little bit of each tab on the crank. I know that you can do this. Any other ideas before I get started?

Yes, you are right @drøn but I'm not sure it will make my life any easier. I have a decent small wrench that is no bother to carry on rides. I also don't fancy having to use chain tugs again.

But then I would get to buy a new tool...

Thanks @Skant and @mdcc_tester. That's the sort of detail I was after. I think that's more involved than I thought so a rainy day type task. Need to buy a tap first.

Thank you @mdcc_tester

Question for Mdcc. What is this axle mod I read Skant talking about. Turning a quick release axle to an allen or other type of bolt? Any more details? Ta.

Skant, what is this axle mod. Converting to an Allen bolt?

I've searched mdcc posts but can't see a tutorial anywhere. I fancy giving it a go.

I'll whack it in the questions thread as well.