Condor Pista/Tempo

well you could paint her black&white and ride her with your rapha kit on?!

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What's with the forward facing dropouts on the new Condor Tempo?

So you don't have to remove the mudguards to fix a puncture..
It's practical, if you don't need super-tight clearances.

or they could have put these on the mudguard kit and kept the track ends

Also not as much need to adjust brakepads when you change the gearing because the dropouts slope a bit.

true. And I actually find its easier to maintain tension with just nuts on drop outs.

I just ordered, specc'd and paid a deposit on a 2010 Pista. The white one, because the "sea green" looks like post-vindaloo poo. I'm new to fixed, though an experienced roadie. I'm starting to feel I may have made a mistake in specc'ing 170mm cranks.

Condor were great with set-up and allowing me to spec the bike; the geometry and set-up are very similar to my road bikes. Is this a good thing? Will I have toe overlap? Will I crash as a result?

I'm going to ride the Pista on a 50km/day commute which is fairly fast and flat. Can anyone advise whether I should call Condor and get some 165mm cranks instead? There's still plenty of time in their interminable build process...

Depends on how tall you are, or how big the frame is. No?

If the frame is small, 170 will might be too long.

if you can - change them for 165... less likely to get toe-overlap and pedal strike... though from what I remember the clearances on the pista are pretty generous so toe-overlap is unlikely

As I reported in the right thread for such sad events - my Condor Tempo got stolen :(
I now need to find a replacement, as riding a geared bike is just not fun anymore. Problem is - I REALLY liked this model, for the well trumpeted advantages:

• Can take mudguards (yes - I do use them)
  
• Can add rack for panniers (I rode from Scotland to London with them)
  
• They have a comfortable geometry
  
  

Now the last point is obviously the most important when riding long distance. I had a Pearson Touche which (while very nice in many respects) I found too 'aggressive' for me - I had to sell it at the end.

If I had the money I would just buy a brand new one from Condor. Being on a tight budget, I am looking for a second hand one. Unfortunately - they are quite rare and hard to find. Hence my question:

Which other make/model would be the best 'clone' for the Condor Tempo? I guess this relates primarily to the frame, as the rest can be whatever components I wish (or they come with...)

Thanks!

Pompino? Not quite the same thing obviously, but terrific value and easy to get second hand.

Tokyo Fixed Dream Machine is another option too.

Similar criteria myself, want proper guards next winter and a smoother ride than my alu Trek T1. Oh and a frame where nearly all my bits would swap onto.

Only options seems to be the Tempo or Pearson Once more..

http://www.pearsoncycles.co.uk/store/product/36233/Pearson-Once-More...-Frame-580/

Don't forget the Tokyo Fixed Dream Machine too.

Looks v.nice but looking for a frame that will take all the current bits! Rocking all the usual mod cons, Hollowtech, 31.8 stem/bars etc.

Spotted a Pearson Once More on the road...I realise its a Winter build but it's a bit dull looking.

Hi all any have any ideas on how to spec out a 1988 Condor track frame with period parts? Cheers

DA7600 would be appropriate.