New SS build - Specs, suggestions, etc

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

1. If you want bomb-proof don't get Continental tyres. My recommendations for that are Vittoria Randonneur, Specialized Ammadillo or Schwalbe Marathon (Plus).
   
   

You seem to pretty much know already what you want so just go for it.

1. For strength I'd have thought Surly, although others who have experience of the Miche hubs may say different? Of course, you should probably get Miche so they match your crankset...
   
   

Alternatively, what about the On One track hubs, currently being sold off at £15 each:
http://www.on-one-shop.co.uk/acatalog/Products_-_Specials_and_Clearance.html

strength? surly hubs are crap & overpriced. go with the miche (would also help your chainline to keep hubs & crankset the same)

maybe some Fizik bartape?

I have Miche hubs. I've ridden them hard for 4 years and haven't changed the bearings. In this space of time I've killed two frames.

Seems like a very high spec for a pompino (IMHO), but if you you like the frame then why not.

Voodoo do a similar frame,
http://www.voodoocycles.net/08_agwe.htm
as do Surly.
http://www.surlybikes.com/crosscheck.html

The V-brake on cycloX frame set-up, can look a bit bulky (my personal set-up on my utility bike), but does work well. I'd be tempted to go the canti route if I was building something a bit bling though.

As for bars, I like the Deda Fluida, which have a nice shallow drop ( I assume I have much shorter arms than you though).
http://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/productdetail.asp?productcatalogue=DEDAHBAS660
Also popular is the Big piega.
http://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/productdetail.asp?productcatalogue=DEDAHBAS700

Incidently, if you are planning on using dropbar brake levers with your v-brake calipers, I use Tektro RL520 levers on my utility bike, and they work really well.
http://www.sjscycles.co.uk/product-Tektro-Tektro-RL520-Aero-V-Brake-Levers--Black-14956.htm

Thanks for the info.

I basically want a SS road frame which looks good, is fast, durable, and comes in the right size for me. Originally was looking at a Roadrat, but they're very plain looking and even the largest size would be too small. Saw the Pompino and thought it looked pretty cool. Also maybe a Soma Rush? I'm pretty new to all this still.

All of the frames mentioned above are of the 'not so light but very strong' variety. I mentioned them because of the V-/canti brake fittings. A true road/track frame would not have these. But then using road calipers would give you far more options levers wise, so would probably be your best bet anyway.

The most important thing is that the frame fits both you and its intended use. The Soma Rush is a great frame and would make a fast and durable SS with a carbon fork and the above spec (Miche hubs laced something like 32spoke 3x to the deep vs, and minus the V-brake). The geometry is pretty aggresive (track like), which would likely make it fast and fun and better suited to short distances (although this is a generalisation it seems..http://www.campyonly.com/mypages/05-15-04_davis_dc.html)

(I get the impression that you where going to run a rear brake only. Bloody dodgy subject on here 'brake set-up', but I personally would go F and R for SS and at least front for fixed. Braking the front wheel gives a far more powerful stopping force. I strongly recommend reading the whole site, but regarding braking... http://sheldonbrown.com/brakturn.html)

Check for more frame options here:
http://www.londonfgss.com/thread527-2.html