Is this bike any good?

[Accy cyclist]

Clipless - depends on what sort of riding and use the bike is intended for? Commuting,general duties .... Might be better to avoid clipless so you can wear any shoes.
Saddle - give the original saddle a couple of weeks and a couple of hundred miles before deciding if an expensive replacement is required. I have found most hybrid saddles to be comfortable. Maybe look at buying some padded shorts or underpants?

I only want a Brooke's saddle to compliment the look of the bike. That's why i had chrome and leather clips fitted. I'm going through a bit of retro period!

 

[Accy cyclist]

I've never fancied clip pedals, for racing then yes.

I'd never use any other saddle than a [sprung] Brooks (B67). Both my touring bike & 26" town bike has one. For short tours then padded shorts are ok but on longer ones they're not too hygenic, especially in humid countries. A sprung saddle dampens the load of the heavy bit [the rider] minimising fatigue / stress on frame & wheels but with the advantage of little to go wrong, unlike with a suspension system.

Accy cyclist, Where are you touring?

Is this the one? http://www.google.co.uk/products/ca...=Cfx5UJ_yD8W90QXq24HwAw&sqi=2&ved=0CFYQ8gIwBA. I'm not going touring Yellow i want the bike for simply general use and for more sedate rides than i end up doing on my Scott road bike. Though i have often thought about joining Blackburn CTC,maybe i might just do so, now that i have the club requirements mudguards.

 

[Crankarm]

Is this the one? http://www.google.co.uk/products/catalog?hl=en&sugexp=les;&cp=10&gs_id=q&xhr=t&q=brooks saddles&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.r_qf.&bpcl=35277026&ion=1&biw=800&bih=485&um=1&ie=UTF-8&cid=17737179177251294307&sa=X&ei=Cfx5UJ_yD8W90QXq24HwAw&sqi=2&ved=0CFYQ8gIwBA. I'm not going touring Yellow i want the bike for simply general use and for more sedate rides than i end up doing on my Scott road bike. Though i have often thought about joining Blackburn CTC,maybe i might just do so, now that i have the club requirements mudguards.

You'll probably need plus fours and a tweed waistcoat and cap as well .

 

[Accy cyclist]

You'll probably need plus fours and a tweed waistcoat and cap as well .

Spiffing idea http://blog.brooksengland.com/wps/my-2011-london-tweed-run/ Crankers old chap!!

 

[Accy cyclist]

Though i think i'll settle for something like this http://www.google.co.uk/imgres?q=altura retro jersey&hl=en&sa=X&biw=800&bih=485&tbm=isch&prmd=imvns&tbnid=ehjeh7snv66hFM:&imgrefurl=http://www.tweekscycles.com/cycling-clothing/long-sleeve-jerseys/altura-classic-long-sleeve-jersey&docid=W87Gv5y-9ov2RM&imgurl=http://www.tweekscycles.com/oncirrus/3/images/product/enlarge/alt_clas-ls-jersy-r.jpg&w=400&h=400&ei=MYh6UKDqIOew0QWz2YCIBA&zoom=1&iact=rc&dur=677&sig=105283567989707234953&page=4&tbnh=134&tbnw=141&start=34&ndsp=12&ved=1t:429,r:20,s:20,i:193&tx=78&ty=81 to compliment my retro look.

 

[Accy cyclist]

Absolutely wonderful! http://www.google.co.uk/imgres?q=retro+cycling+shoes&hl=en&sa=X&biw=800&bih=485&tbm=isch&prmd=imvns&tbnid=nkScQUoRiv3D6M:&imgrefurl=http://www.bicycles.net.au/forums/viewtopic.php%3Ff%3D9%26t%3D24234&docid=7ztUrmLF0ccJlM&imgurl=http://www.selectism.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/dromarti-leather-cycling-shoes-3.jpg&w=540&h=322&ei=9ol6UMGqC-qn0QW-zoGABg&zoom=1&iact=rc&dur=3&sig=105283567989707234953&page=3&tbnh=112&tbnw=209&start=15&ndsp=9&ved=1t:429,r:0,s:20,i:133&tx=135&ty=57

 

[Yellow7]

Yes Accy cyclist, that's the sort, not sure if that's a B67 but same style.

Crankarm, you forgot to include a smoking pipe, and the Sunday Times!