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CM CLUB: My Tandems on its last legs..HELP!

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PinkChick · 03/08/2010 18:35

The basket gets so full of childrens bags, first aid kits, spare clothes, drinks snakcs..etc etc..you get the picture..it bowed a long time ago and scrapes high kerbs LOL..that was livable..then rear hoods metal arm bent so it wont open/close over properly, if i force it it will snap and leave sharp metal uncovered ..but still ok as i was careful not to move it too much ..this morning, flipping it open from folded, all one handed and clever like it do ..the front hoods bit that slots into frame to keep it there, compeltely SNAPPED off!..so one side of hood in place, other side flapping about all day 8-(...went to shop where bought and it will cost £70 for 2 new hoods and a new basket!!!!..PUS the hoods wont be same fabric as its not a current style (suppose i could remove my material and swap?)...new ones cost about £133..seems daft to spend £70 when something else could go and HAS been well used!
So now need new one! but few things with this i dont like ie: lack of leg room in rear seat when front seat leaning back and poor access to basket when rear seat laying back..dont want a side by side, have used them before and much prefer tandem but have ZILTCH funds, so as cheap as poss but good quality as will have to take it from my tax savings account...any suggests mucho appreciated.xxx

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megawoman · 03/08/2010 20:20

Hi Pinkchick whereabouts are you I may have one you could have will dig it out of shed and see what condition it is in and will let you know

PinkChick · 03/08/2010 21:35

Hi Megawoman, im in teesside? not sure where you are but thanks for offering

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apotomak · 03/08/2010 22:47

I got mine off eBay for £20 ... used but in ok condition. Gave it a wash and looks pretty nice.
Try freecycle as well maybe somebody in your area is getting rid and you could have it for free.

LesbianMummy1 · 04/08/2010 08:34

unfortunately I am the other end of the country as I am in Hampshire try netmums, ebay or freecycle

PinkChick · 06/08/2010 22:56

ah thanks anyway, will try palces you have suggested but its gunna need to be here soon as the hoods are jamming now, couldnt get one open today, had to force it and lamost snapped Sad.x

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