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Don't know if you could fashion something using this: essentially it appears to be a plug you fix inside the recess which you could then fix to as described by others above:

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... elID=36757

I have a 26" Marin MTB that I'm converting for road/commuting and potentially laden touring use. I have swapped out the suspension fork for a rigid alloy fork, suspension corrected, made by Van Nicholas see below. This was to reduce weight and bob when climbing. However, there are now two new p...

The recessed nut on my front brake caliper has got both seized up and also in a ham fisted way I seem to have smoothed off the allen bolt nut so I can't get any purchase on it to turn it. What are my options for getting the brake off? It's a carbon fork so I'm a bit nervous about drillling it out bu...

As well as the above, you need to be careful to leave the correct amount of thread exposed at the end of the axle, the bit that fits in the drop out. If you leave too much, the quick release lever won't work with dangerous consequences, ie the wheel will fall out. This is the guide from Park Tool th...

Also consider Continental Ultra Gatorskin, light and quick and a decent measure of puncture protection. May also be avaialable as 26 x 1.6.?? Also consider Conti Sport Contact, quick but less puncture protection. Not as spendy as the Schwalbe's. Wiggle have a very good range of mtb slicks and useful...

Re mirror, I recommend this one. You should be able to cut a hole out of the end of the bar grips to insert the mirror. Alternatively there's a good range on wiggle.
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/zefal-cyclop-mirror/

Just a couple of newb tips: 1)Don't worry too much about punctures and puncture protection. Carry a spare tube and learn how to fit it when you are out on the road if the worst happens. Your lbs can show you. It's not the end of the world. You will also need to carry a spare pump, obviously. 2)In my...

This chap- Toms Bike Trip- has a few thoughts on this subject, scroll down to forks: http://tomsbiketrip.com/2010/04/how-to-build-the-perfect-expedition-bike-part-1/ I note that you will need to consider your braking options quite carefully. Though I also think you can get 'add on' brackets for V br...

Very tidy Surly, Erudin.

Again not a national park but what about the coast to coast, taking in both the Lakes and the Dales?

I think this may be the chart andy miller was referring to: http://www.schwalbe.com/gbl/en/produkte/tour_city/produkt/?ID_Einsatzbereich=9&showAllProducts=true Usefully it gives weights if you click on the + tabs: the marathon racers are quite a respectable 350g. I have generally been put of the...

Thanks a lot for all the helpful and detailed replies. I like the idea of the mini u lock and cable striking the balance between weight and strength. Thanks again.

Thought I'd just share my 7 year old daughter's comment yesterday on why she likes cycling: "It's much better than walking. It's a relaxing way to keep your feet busy."

You might also want to think about these clever little widgets that enable you to clip your D lock to a pannier rack:

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/abus-ugh-bracket/

High price is for 3 I think.

-How do people generally secure their bikes overnight? -Recommended locks: types and specific models? I was thinking about using a combination lock then realised this would be a big problem in dark. :? -How about transporting the lock: is weight an issue? -Any experience of immobitag/ datatag type d...