hugo blow out

hugo decided he would blow the back tire on the way home tonight from the station. unfortunately i didn't have all the gear to do a tire change on the fly so i had to get a lift from karen and the boys. not good. it has made me re-think the whole station ride.
maybe i do need a mountain bike? just for durability
i am going to look more at 2nd hand ones for pricing. ahhh. just what i need. another bike idea. FFS

the SHC and the malvern were at the MA so i am trying to get them this monday, along with the REPCO. man if i get the repco we will be talking major cash upgrades. i bet it is gone though

ebay or die!

i am pushing ahead with more ebay sales. i still need to work out some kind of commuter that will take me to the station successfully. hugo has back wheel issues along with the front brake. i need to either

a. source a new back rim.
b. source a long reach front brake
or
c. purchase a track wheel set
d. buy another bike!

lol. i have my eyes on an 2 x old malvern star. if the ebay auctions go well i could end up with one. the whole french treading etc on hugo is a problem that i am finding increasingly more frustrating. with less than no budget it is silly for me to try and source items that are so unique they only become available at random times, and when they do, i will have to bid/pay higher premiums to ensure i will be able to get them.

one of the malverns is hand pin striped. the other is on ebay here. fat chance i will get it with such a nice groupset on it. i reckon it will go for over 300$