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Looking to pick up a tag-along this week on the bay - is there anything to look out for quality-wise?
Researching it a bit the main thing seems to be the clamp - with poor designs leading to the thing swaying. Anyone had experience of this and can advise on what to watch out for? Cheers.


 
Posted : 22/07/2012 6:58 pm
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I've got one hanging around that doesn't see any use; It's a Mission Piggyback; I had to manufacture a spare piece for the hitch after the previous owner had lost it and badly bodged it but it's functionally ok.

Could do with some touch up paint and probably a new saddle but it's free to anyone who wants it 🙂


 
Posted : 22/07/2012 7:11 pm
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If the original poster doesn't want this then i'm definitely interested, just been looking at buying one.

where about are you located for collection?

Regards


 
Posted : 22/07/2012 8:53 pm
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I'm near Guisborough; but travel to Manchester most weeks for work.


 
Posted : 23/07/2012 9:53 am
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Rutland Cycling have conyon ones for £60 instead of £120

[url= http://www.rutlandcycling.com/35075/Canyon-Kids-Trailer-Bike-Tag-A-Long-Cycle-Tow-Bar.html?utm_source=23-07-2012&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=tag-along ]http://www.rutlandcycling.com/35075/Canyon-Kids-Trailer-Bike-Tag-A-Long-Cycle-Tow-Bar.html?utm_source=23-07-2012&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=tag-along[/url]

although the link seems to be broken so I'd call them...


 
Posted : 23/07/2012 10:03 am
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I picked up a s Spokey Joe for £25 from out local newspaper.
Clamp is industrial and bushings are questionable, so I tightened everythign up to oblivion onto aan old seat-post with an old saddle, so when I want to attach it, I just change seatposts.

Also, I replaced the 1-piece cranks with some shorter ones, replaced the BMX bars with some small flat bars, and fitted a smaller saddle so my lad (who's 4) could fit better

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Also, fit a reasonable mudguard combo if you want to ride when its not dry, otherwise they get the crud off your wheel.


 
Posted : 23/07/2012 10:12 am