Polo Bikes

That's not fair...

No, Yes, No, Fairly.

I remember seeing yours, John. Maybe the large pomps, like you said, have a slightly bigger space...

^ do you ride a medium pomp? And is 35c the biggest you can fit?

I compared my medium pomp to a's small and the seat tubes have different angles (I was comparing to see if me getting a smaller frame with a longer seatpost meant I was further back, which I think is the case), therefore different amounts of room for tyres too.

It depends. If slam your wheel all the way in, then 35 is your max, otherwise 38 is fine on both small and medium pomps.

^ do you ride a medium pomp? And is 35c the biggest you can fit?

^ do you ride a medium pomp? And is 35c the biggest you can fit?

Yeah mine is a medium, 38c works but the wheel probably needs to be very true. It barely had any space between the chainstay and wheel. I got fed up with the rubbing after about a month. I did think about moving the wheel back a bit to give it room but thought it'd be an easier option to put 35c. Now it has a lot of room with the 35c. Might true the wheel and try with the 38c again.

I know the promax versions exist but is there any way to make short-pull dual levers Rik style? Or will travel agents become my friends in this case?

Just start out with a short pull lever (BMX style or whatever) and buy the usual mod kit?

Yeah I've seen it done with a dirty harry lever.

Starting with short pull makes perfect sense, just couldn't join the dots…thanks guys!

I've got a paul e-lever to move (short pull) if you're looking for a lever, £15 if you're interested, 22.2 clamp.

Said Dirty Harry is still on my old polobike. It works like a dream but i've since changed to a bike with V-brakes. Would also sell but cowhens sounds nicer.

It's quite easy to mod as well, since the cut out is already there.

i have one of those, never noticed that bit before.

Wanna post it to Norway Cowhen? Or I could maybe get a friend to meet you in London sometime but it'd be a bit of bother. Is the barrel adjuster removable to make way for the london mod?

Going to Oz in two weeks, just found out it's gonna cost me a shitload of money to get my polo bike there and back... :[

Sooooo, I'm gonna buy a secondhand MTB when I'm out there and just take my double lever and mallets with me... What should I be looking for? I'm no MTB expert...

I'd go with any mid-to-late 90s Muddy Fox, Orange P7, Kona (Explosif!), Rock Lobster, etc.

Basically the last of the good rigid MTBs, you'll have responsive handling, a decent steel frame and a light(ish) setup.

Once the average backyard mountain biker started wanting "bomb proof" bikes and forks with miles of travel it all went to shit (late 90s/millenium)...

just ride one of the many mountain bikes stored under our house.

also, i am sure there is space in your bag to bring back one tiny little frame...

is it yellow?

heh.

Yes!

do i remember right in thinking that jono played polo on that!

he did... but this time it will be rebuilt as my normal bike. might even put gears back on it..

I'd go with any mid-to-late 90s Muddy Fox, Orange P7, Kona (Explosif!), etc.

Basically the last of the good rigid MTBs, you'll have responsive handling, a decent steel frame and a light(ish) setup.

Once the average backyard mountain biker started wanting "bomb proof" bikes and forks with miles of travel it all went to shit (late 90s/millenium)...

Cheers, Jono, I know the kind of thing I want but don't know any of the brands/models I should be looking out for... I'll be straight down the pawn shop when I arrive...

just ride one of the many mountain bikes stored under our house.

also, i am sure there is space in your bag to bring back one tiny little frame...

But they're all full sussers aren't they? You'll have to talk to your sister about the frame... ;]