Current Projects chat and miscellany

Doktor P. mentioned something that he ended with 2 sets of wheels but I imagine he will be sitting quiet and not saying anything

I have just purchased a battery powered angle grinder in case I ever see Doctor P's bike left somewhere deniable.

You could just ask him for a go and cycle off into the sunset....

Good plan.

Dat Roberts is one of my favourite forum bikes, but it's unpossible to top b'jammin's build.

Roberts is lush. Thumbs up!

Doktor P. mentioned something that he ended with 2 sets of wheels but I imagine he will be sitting quiet and not saying anything

In this shuffle I got only one wheel set.
It just happened at the same time I mentioned to you a different wheels I got, laced to Macks. On Friday it was pure DA thing.
It all confused you too much.

Dat Roberts is one of my favourite forum bikes, but it's unpossible to top b'jammin's build.

Nahh, looks better with silver stem, seatpost, crank/blackchainring combo

It's only personal preference.

Thanks you for comments!

I almost bought that when it was for sale on here, only thing that stopped me was riding brakless on track drops killed my wrist- I know, cry me a fucking river etc, but it took a long time for my wrist to heal and I'm not keen on damaging it again.

Risers?

Simlps

I love the Roberts in both guises.

I love my Panasonic more though.

^^^ The build is of equal quality, I just prefer the all-black components with the black stays/forks. :)

Anyway, love it. Ditto the white one Pistoffski was selling.

Are you comparing the Steamroller with the basic Brothers frame? If so I think you've got it twisted. The Surly has the steeper HA, shorter wheelbase and 'stays than the Brothers.

he was asking about both of them, just saying my opinion on the 2

I didn't actually look into the geo' before i posted the comment, but i know the 53cm brother has a 53cm top tube and the 53cm steamroller has a 547mm top tube, so I just assumed the wheelbase was longer and generally feel a bit less 'nippy'

i'm no expert on geometry, but i'm learning!

I'm assuming that was a reply to my reply, sorry to hear about your bike to.

Both are good, the Brother has more typical track geometry, steeper angles, higher bottom bracket and a shorter top tube which would give a more aggressive and nippy feel, but its a steel frame that fits 28c's so its still pretty practical (but depends on how define practical). Then the Surly has geometry more like a road bike, the bb is lower and the top tube is longer, so i guess it would be a more relaxed positions (but also depends how you set it up) also has clearance for huge tyres or mudguards using P-clips, probably more practical but maybe not as fun as the Brother.

You may also be interested in the On-one pompino? the frame is on sale for £100 at the moment, has a bit of a mtb vibe but without the hole sluggish feel.

hope that helped.

Thanks that's very helpful, I'll definitely have a look at the Pompino frame at that price. I don't have a lot of experience with different frame geometries so I probably won't know the difference, although I'm definitely liking the look of the Brother.

Thanks again for the advice mate.

The Brother frames are really nice, and the Brothers behind the company are top guys as well. Would definitely rather a Brother than an on-one or Surly...

A project ends, a new one appears...

(Awful photo)

Planning to convert to 1x9, new seat post (this one is bent), swap the tyres for something a little less agressive, and swap for a black spoon saddle.

Lovely looking bike, I've just stripped my On One 456 Summer Season as it's up for sells soon, but I've a pair of almost new 2.1 Conti Speed King tyres if you like.

I don't have a lot of experience with different frame geometries so I probably won't know the difference, although I'm definitely liking the look of the Brother.

I don't have that much experience either to be honest, but i have looked into all 3

Depends on your wants and needs i guess, the Brother is the nicest looking and so on, On-one would be the most practical and versatile, surly is in the middle i guess.

...and buying a Brother is supporting a small UK company!

What size do you need? I have a mate selling a brand new Brother frame in silver if you were interested.....

I don't have that much experience either to be honest, but i have looked into all 3

Depends on your wants and needs i guess, the Brother is the nicest looking and so on, On-one would be the most practical and versatile, surly is in the middle i guess.

And quality-wise are they similar, or would the On One or Surly be more likely to break on me?

My pompino cracked... Just sayin'

No, I do love my pomp. The paint is pretty delicate though. It's cheap and does a good job :)

Would take a pretty hard hit to brake any of them, unless you get in a crash or jump off some gnarly shit, they would be more than strong enough for general road riding, but i would guess the surly is the toughest.

...and buying a Brother is supporting a small UK company!

What size do you need? I have a mate selling a brand new Brother frame in silver if you were interested.....

Not sure mate, I'm 5'11 so maybe a 59cm but really not sure, I need to try one out really I think? How much is he asking? I'm not in London though but could possibly sort something.

My pompino cracked... Just sayin'

just thought that, lets hope yours is a one off, because i have one to and i'm planning to use it as a mtb!

I reckon you'd be more suited to a 56 than a 59. I'm 6'2 and 58 is the best size for me. Although my steel frame is 61x57 because I like tall frames.

Will check out what size it is, think it's either a 55 or 56. They're £475 new, he wants £400 posted I believe.

Not sure mate, I'm 5'11 so maybe a 59cm but really not sure, I need to try one out really I think? How much is he asking? I'm not in London though but could possibly sort something.

Maybe a bit smaller, like a 57cm, but depends on your legs and so on