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Talk about last gasp.

Need to sort out the tyres still, got space for atleast 42mm in the front (modified 27" fork) and about 35-37mm in the rear. Other than the tyres its already ace.

What are peoples opinion on road bikes? i mean after riding fixed pretty much every day and being much more used to it than gears, it just feels unnatural.

Any one get this to?

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is that to me?

yes

I'm thinking of building up a Pompetamine for commuting duties, and for tackling the odd off road exploration. This would be my first foray into single speed, something with disc brakes, and building a bike up - everything that I've owned or ridden has been geared and OTP (I know, I know).

What sort of parts would be good to look out for for a budget pompetamine build? I'm looking for cheap, hard-wearing stuff - I don't want to care if I fall off it going through a ditch, lock it up outside, get it filthy etc etc.

Been following this thread http://www.lfgss.com/thread119866.html with interest, so I might just copy that :)

The other option is to wait until my C2W scheme renews in March and get myself a Genesis Day One Disc, but a) I already own an Equilibrium and b) I think I'd end up caring about it too much...

Does anyone know how close of a match is fizik honey bartape to brooks honey saddles?

It's really close, did it on my gf her bike ;)

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I'm thinking of building up a Pompetamine for commuting duties, and for tackling the odd off road exploration. This would be my first foray into single speed, something with disc brakes, and building a bike up - everything that I've owned or ridden has been geared and OTP (I know, I know).

What sort of parts would be good to look out for for a budget pompetamine build? I'm looking for cheap, hard-wearing stuff - I don't want to care if I fall off it going through a ditch, lock it up outside, get it filthy etc etc.

Been following this thread http://www.lfgss.com/thread119866.html with interest, so I might just copy that :)

The other option is to wait until my C2W scheme renews in March and get myself a Genesis Day One Disc, but a) I already own an Equilibrium and b) I think I'd end up caring about it too much...

Alfine cranks; FSA Orbit headset; BB7 Road from Taiwan; OTP 29er wheelset or a used Hope Pro2 wheelset; GUB CNC seatpost from eBay; PX Strada handlebar; TRP RRL levers (pricey but would work great with BB7); Tester approved sub £10 chain; Velosolo SS kit; Vittoria Rando touring tyres (or trail) etc

Personally i think disc are pointless on a average road bike or commuter.

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What are peoples opinion on road bikes? i mean after riding fixed pretty much every day and being much more used to it than gears, it just feels unnatural.

Any one get this to?

Personally i think disc are pointless on a average road bike or commuter.

thanks for sharing

Alfine cranks; FSA Orbit headset; BB7 Road from Taiwan; OTP 29er wheelset or a used Hope Pro2 wheelset; GUB CNC seatpost from eBay; PX Strada handlebar; TRP RRL levers (pricey but would work great with BB7); Tester approved sub £10 chain; Velosolo SS kit; Vittoria Rando touring tyres (or trail) etc

Thanks mate, this is exactly what I was after! Those levers are a little pricey, though. Would Tektro RL 520s not work as well then? They seem to be available for around the £20 mark

I've never had cable pull disc experience myself but RRL's have reputation to be better than most for cable pull disc brakes according to the interweb]

Someone like Howard/edscoble would know

It's really close, did it on my gf her bike ;)

Sweet, thats what I was hoping.
Do you have a picture? PM me one if you prefer :)

I've been busy fixing my Roberts recently...

http://www.lfgss.com/post4031364-133.html

^ good job, nice sketches too

^ good job, nice sketches too

Ditto!

Nearly finnished my Pana, finally got the right ratio (51x19) for me. Just not sure to go with a Zen or classic DA chainring?

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Looks good, I like the Zen with the deep rims.

oh thats rly classy! Would change the bars myself (pref risers or hooded compact drops) but thats just riding preference.

i would say classic, but i guess you already got the rims to match

Stem really dose look like a chodey limp dick tbh, to short i hope.

What are peoples opinion on road bikes? i mean after riding fixed pretty much every day and being much more used to it than gears, it just feels unnatural.

Any one get this to?

I can't get enough of my Somec. Only got back on Saturday, and it was the first bike I had a deep urge to ride.