• So, I am currently amassing parts for my first single-speed road bike.

    Here's the theoretical spec:

    FRAME - On One Il Pompino XL (57cm)
    FORK - 3T Funda Carbon
    RIMS - Velocity Deep V (OWN)
    HUBS - Miche or Surly
    SPOKES - DT Swiss
    TYRES - Continental ???
    CRANKSET - Miche Pista
    PEDALS - Burgtec Penthouse Flats (OWN)
    SADDLE - SDG Bel-Air RL (Titanium rails, Tiger print) (OWN)
    SEATPOST - Thomson Elite 27.2 x 410mm
    STEM - Thomson Elite X4 100mm x 0*
    BARS - ??? 46cm
    BRAKES - Shimano XTR BR-M960 Rear V-Brake (OWN)
    HEADSET - CHRIS KING NoThreadSet 1 1/8th (OWN)
    SEAT CLAMP - Woodman Deathgrip 29.8mm
    BAR TAPE - ???
    CHAIN - KMC Devil D101

    Now, questions:

    1. Does anyone have an XL Pompino in BLUE which they want to sell me?
    2. Which are the better hubs, Miche or Surly? I'm looking for strength. Anything else I should consider?
    3. What length crankset should I be looking at getting?
    4. What are some good, strong, Over-sized handlebars? Was looking at Deda Zero's, but they're a bit pricey and can't find any second hand.
    5. Any other suggestions/changes to spec? I want a bomb-proof SS road bike that's still going to be fast as hell. I'm 6ft4 and 95kg if that makes any difference to anything.

    Thanks.

    Chris

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