On One Pompino owners...

Has anybody who uses the Alfine cranks managed to source a replacement crank bolt? If so where!?

They're just standard aren't they?

Well I thought so at first but spoke to someone at chainreaction who gave me a model no. that I can't find anywhere. I'll buy a standard one and see.

I'm using standard single ring bolts on mine having removed the chainguard, assume the standard are just normal double bolts.

I think he means crank arm bolt?

like this http://www.sjscycles.co.uk/shimano-deore-lx-fc-t661-crank-arm-fixing-bolt-1ks-1300-prod27074/

That's the one - thanks.

Oh yeah, in that case it's different to the one on my SLX cranks.

They're just standard aren't they?

I think there are two different thread sizes as some of the heavy duty MTB cranks have a thicker wall to the axle, but all the road ones are the same. I put one of these on my 5700 cranks.

^ This.

It's virtually impossible to tell the difference in photos. Best bet would be to go to a well stocked lbs with either the old one or the cranks to ensure you get the right one.

I ordered the one from SJS which lists the Alfine as "type A" compatible so should do the job.

The bike looks great, and i am thrilled it's working how you want it to. Enjoy the ownership. Now I am off to try and fix my bloody brakes...

I ordered the one from SJS which lists the Alfine as "type A" compatible so should do the job

The one linked by @Dry lists FC-S501 as a match, but this one which looks like the smaller thread is listed as a match for FC-S500, so the exact choice depends on which version of the Alfine crank you have, the earlier S500 based on the 4500 cranks or the current S501 based on the 4600 cranks.

Hello! This is my first post. I am just getting familiar with the il pompino after about a month together. I took my first ride in this pictured configuration yesterday with brand new clement mxp tires. I bought a complete bike that was set up for city street riding and replaced the silly narrow flat handlebar with a Soma Clarence i had on the shelf, fresh mavic open sport rims front 32h shimano 105 qr hub / rear origin8 36h track hub, 22 tooth freewheel to complement the existing 42 tooth crank, pedals donated from my mountain bike, and clement cloud dream grippy tires. I ride this bike For quick trips, for fun rides, and now for riding trails! It is a heck of a lot lighter than my mountain bike or touring/commuting rig! Climbing dirt trails is easier on this bike than my mountain bike as long as the roots aren't too big!

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Just a thank you to the people on this thread for helping with my first proper build (the Pomp). Great advice and it's a super fun bike. Cheers people!

Er, pics or gtfo!?

pics?

edit: oh

Not a great picture, but you get the idea. I had quite a tough time sorting the rear cable hanger. @amey generously gave me a seatbolt hanger but the one-clamp was too small and the swish surly one is too long for small pomps. Had to go with the unsightly integrated seatclamp.

It's really fun.

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Looks good, I'm guessing it is a small? Not just 'smaller'. What brakes did you go for? I'm sure you wrote it down somewhere but, y'know...

Yeah it's a Small. I went for Tektro 720s. They are really fucking squeaky. I've tried to toe-in the pads so I'm hoping it will reduce when the anodizing wears off the braking surface.

The first ride out I was on about 70psi. Shit was a bit harsh. I've gone down to 55 and it's a lot more squishy and fun. Is that right? Or am I courting punctures with these? (conti speed kings)

Nice! Is that a stock paint colour?

The first ride out I was on about 70psi. Shit was a bit harsh

What do you weigh? I only have 75psi up front on my road bike ("28C" tyres which are really only about 27, 100kg rider weight)

Nah it was repainted by Seabass Cycles in Peckham. Breton grey I think is the colour - it's nicer IRL

I like it. Was thinking something similar if I ever get around to doing mine.

I'm about 62kg. I've been running about 80psi on my 700c archetypes on my road bike (I used to run 100-110 on my old rims) but that felt excessive on my new rims.

No idea about wider nobblies.

I ran it a lots lower than you (80kg).

No rocket science, as long it feel smooth, but not squrimy.

Bigger tyres have less risk of pinch puncture, unless you ran it at a silly pressure like 20psi.