On One Pompino owners...

http://www.on-one.co.uk/i/q/WPPXAL30DTR/planet_x_al30_d_track_wheelset

These are the same ones but with stickers right ?

i can get the Miche used for around the same price but 400g extra weight is a big difference !!

what about canti vs mini v at stopping power in heavy snow and ice ?
I'm still not sure yet what tires to get for that purpose too as the weather is changing fast here in Finland.

Last question is about the headset, is something like this is all i need ? or can i find something better ?

http://www.on-one.co.uk/i/q/HSFSOXCX/fsa_orbit__x_cx__headset

Cheers

I can't comment on whether they are the same. But I had a Quando and Weinmann rear wheel similar to what varno sells for a year plus without any problems.

Headset wise, yeah what you linked would do but shop around and see what else is available at that price range.

I would say upgrade your pads to Swissstop GHP pads notwithstanding canti or mini vs, they offer improved grip in the wet compared to standard pads.

When my Pompino arrived I thought 28 mm would BBB e about the max tyre width I could use. Do 700×35 mm tyres really fit?

They do on mine

Ran 35 for mine with no problem. Used to run 38 for the rear with good clearance too.

Out of interest why would people run 35s or 38s is this for cyclocross or similar?

Mine was for polo, saw them for a good deal and got them.

you reckon you could fit 35c and still have mudguard clearance?

I just ordered a pompino.

Managed to find one of these locally http://www.bikerecyclery.com/carbon-cyclocross-fork-carbon

Are they going to be a nice upgrade over stock forks? They are compatible with the pompino frame, right?

you reckon you could fit 35c and still have mudguard clearance?

I just ordered a pompino.

Will check for you tomorrow. Why the pompino instead of the pompetamine you initially wanted?

Managed to find one of these locally http://www.bikerecyclery.com/carbon-cyclocross-fork-carbon

Are they going to be a nice upgrade over stock forks? They are compatible with the pompino frame, right?

Yeah it will fit, there are quite a few photos of pomps with similar looking carbon forks on this thread.

My Pompetamine just got a bit more back- and winter-friendly:

Will check for you tomorrow. Why the pompino instead of the pompetamine you initially wanted?

Wanted to run it fixed, with a disc front brake.

what about canti vs mini v at stopping power in heavy snow and ice ?
I'm still not sure yet what tires to get for that purpose too as the weather is changing fast here in Finland.

Personally I'd choose miniv's just because canti's are an unnecessary hassle. Also use decent pads like the swiss stop greens.

TBH though if the weather is bad your tyres are probably going to be limiting factor rather than brakes.

My Pompetamine just got a bit more back- and winter-friendly:

Looks great, what rack is that? Also how are you getting on with mudguards are track dropouts?

It's a Tortec Expedition rack. There seems to be a bit of clearance under the mudguards to take up chain slack, but obviously changing the gearing would be a bit of an issue. I think I like the look of this bike even more with the mudguards and rack than I did before.

I always loathed mudguards. My Pompino arrived and was promptly built. In my eyes it looked great without guards. A week of rain sorted that out. The amount of mud and rain that has not gone up my back and legs in the post 6 months due to my guards must be enormous. Common sense prevailed, they are a necessity for an everyday, no matter what, commuter.

The same common sense has not prevailed for the rack. Probably because I spent over £100 on an excellent Chrome rucksack.

I think I like the look of this bike even more with the mudguards and rack than I did before.

Come to the scoble side of the force!

Depending on which mudguard you choose. There's about 1/2 an inch between the tyre and seat tube with the axle sitting about 1/3 from the end.

you reckon you could fit 35c and still have mudguard clearance?

I just ordered a pompino.

Mudguards and track ends can be a bit of a ballache, but I got an extra pair of the quick release black tab things that you connect the front guard with and put them on the back.

Means I can pop the mudguard off without needing an allen key if I need to take the wheel out.

EDIT: I don't think I described that too well - the pic should help it make sense if you look at how the rear guards fits to the track end

cool cheers man, going for Chromoplastics I think, If they dont fit I'll go for some 32c

^^ I can see what you mean - but how do you disconnect the chainstay/seatstay fastenings? Or can you move the mudguard enough with the dropout attachments that you don't need to undo them?

You just pull the mudguard stays out of the black tabs. The mudguard is sufficiently flexible once "unplugged" to get the wheel out happily.

Nice idea. Those tabs are designed to allow the front guard to cone loose if snagged. I'm not sure why it doesn't come on the guard. I assume they're meant for one or two uses only. Any idea about the longevity of these tabs.

I clean my bike 2-3 times a month and always remove the rear wheel to do so.

I simply put my guard on so there was greater clearance at the rear of the wheel by fiddling around with where I clamped the guard stay attachments.

Any idea about the longevity of these tabs.

Pretty much indefinite. They seem well made and I've clipped the guard in and out loads of times.

Pretty much indefinite. They seem well made and I've clipped the guard in and out loads of times.

Do you just purchase the tab or is it a set of stays for a front guard? Are they called stays?