2nd Thoughts

The Fiamma UltraBox is back on the market - it's simply too big and too impractical for what it is. The fact it opens diagonally means its carrying capacity is half of the dimensions. It also prevents the kitchen window from opening more than a crack and obscures the rear view mirror.

I had another scour around on t'internet and found this:

The perfect size and only £118. However, Hay had a look too and found this:

£16 from Argos and, given she had some Argos vouchers, it was actually free. Not as stylish as the aluminium job, but equally effective and a fraction of the cost. Fits well on the bike rack, but has to be strapped on, rather than clamped, and can easily be put in the van should we decide to take the bikes with us anywhere. You can even padlock two corners - and it has wheels.

I still like the aluminium one better but, for the price difference, my natural stinginess has superseded my design sense. We can always go for the ally one later, if the black plastic jobbie doesn't come up to scratch. The black one does have alternative uses around the house and so won't be wasted.

So, if anyone is in the market for a Fiamma UltraBox 500, let me know.