Polo Bikes

I was trying shimano xt spd from my mtb on the polo bike a couple of months ago but I didn't find it very easy to clip out quick (falling, etc.) I adjusted them to "easy release" but it was still shit.

Are Time Atac in these fast release moments better?

I think it's just practice. Eventually it's second nature. When I ride without cleats (running shoes on flat pedals) I still twist my foot when lifting it off.

John I've got a pair of Avenir pedals for sale if you're interested. £20.
Cleats & screws are still in the box.
I can bring them to Peckham tomorrow evening if you're going to be there.

These are nice, Kev... DX?

I'm using spd for 4/5 years on my mtb in the woods and therefore I do not need to quik release often, sometimes in sandy corners, that works without problems but releasing it really quickly for example shooting or reaching a ball seems not to go in 1 solid movement

Ah, in those situations I don't usually clip out (if I do, it's accidental). I assumed you were talking about emergency bailing.

I think it's just practice. Eventually it's second nature. When I ride without cleats (running shoes on flat pedals) I still twist my foot when lifting it off.

i know what you mean. when riding alongside other road users/riders on my morning ride i still grab their bars/push them away/smash them with my elbow. thank fuck i don't do my morning ride with a mallet. har har har

Wanted: 40-60mm stem

selling: pair of pretty new schwalbe kojak tyres, 700 x35c. £10 for the pair.

you gettin rid of it already?

damn, just bought a pair.

Wanted: 40-60mm stem

selling: pair of pretty new schwalbe kojak tyres, 700 x35c. £10 for the pair.

Wanted: 40-60mm stem

selling: pair of pretty new schwalbe kojak tyres, 700 x35c. £10 for the pair.

Dammit, I'd have these off you for a new build, but I probably won't be at Souths again for a long time :(

selling: pair of pretty new schwalbe kojak tyres, 700 x35c. £10 for the pair.

Maybe interested. Anyone know will 35's fit on a pomp? I know on one says 32 max but it looks to me like there's more room? Also need an 18t or bigger freewheel if anyone has one to spare? I have a set of cheap vbrakes/handlebars/other stuff to trade

Yep, I'm running 38 Marathon Plus front and rear on my pomp, as did Gormley. That's with the original pompino front fork obviously.

The rear just fits, it's pretty close to the seatube, loads of space between it and the seatstays. The front has loads of space, could probably go bigger.

Thats settled then, Emmett you have a pm.

Maybe interested. Anyone know will 35's fit on a pomp? I know on one says 32 max but it looks to me like there's more room? Also need an 18t or bigger freewheel if anyone has one to spare? I have a set of cheap vbrakes/handlebars/other stuff to trade

I have a 18t freewheel. Cheap and hard to get off but as far as I know it works.

It's yours as long as Kev doesnt want it back.

Fuck Yeah. Welding today, then some eyelets, bottle cage mounts etc, ships next week!

Sweet!

make sure he doesn't forget the rack mounts!

I have a 18t freewheel. Cheap and hard to get off but as far as I know it works.

It's yours as long as Kev doesnt want it back.

i dont need it, pass it on to shane if he wants it.

sweet frame gabes!

may i ask what the benefit is of having the slideable dropouts? seen a couple of polo bikes with em now, still don't get it....

Better/easier to adjust chain tension?

disk caliper is always aligned perfectly with disk

^thats the one.

make sure he doesn't forget the rack mounts!

+1

Looks tiiiight. Wheelie machine!

disk caliper is always aligned perfectly with disk

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Aaaaahhhhh.

I must be having a thick week!

can't wait to see that built, so nice.