On One Pompino owners...

Chain hanger?! I meant the thing here on the inside of the drive-side stay...

Yeah, that's a chain hanger, for when you've got the back wheel off...

Yeah the current model has that too.

Yep, old model has them, think it's intended for the Kaffenback.

Better(ish) view here:

Ah ok, that makes sense.

I've never found it much use TBH. Am I doing it wrong?

(the chain hanger, not the pomp)

It looks good and all, I like the raw finish. I was hoping for a taller headtube and longer ETT. But from the pics you cant tell if there's any distinctive geometry changes b/c it looks the same except for the seat stays.

They are useful when the chain is tensioned, i.e., by a derailleur and the chainring, but are next to useless on a fixed or singlespeed set up.

They are useful when the chain is tensioned, i.e., by a derailleur and the chainring, but are next to useless on a fixed or singlespeed set up.

Cheers. I thought they might be for hanging your chain on when changing a tyre or something. Mine is SS.

They are useful when the chain is tensioned, i.e., by a derailleur and the chainring, but are next to useless on a fixed or singlespeed set up.

I wouldn't call it useless. It can help keep the chain from dragging around when you're fiddling with the back wheel or whatever. Not an essential thing I agree, but not useless.

Was also hoping for a longer headtube. Hopefully they've given it better clearance for bigger tyres at least and a bit longer chainstays. The previous model looked a bit like:

They are useful when the chain is tensioned, i.e., by a derailleur and the chainring, but are next to useless on a fixed or singlespeed set up.

Why are they any more use then? I never found them much use on geared bikes. Not useless but no real benefit.

You never change a rear tyre before?

You never change a rear tyre before?

Yes but I do it, and tube replacements, with the bike upside down and never found the chain hanger of any assistance.

Alright Cranky.

Looking at the pictures of the new frame on my mobile and I can't work out if it's a new colour or an unpainted frame. Any ideas?

If it's a new colour I like it. Shame mines only ca. 1 year old.

If it's a "raw" frame are they planning on selling it like that? Won't it rust rapidly in the UK?

It's raw, but it looks lacquered too. On the photos you can see the brass where the bottle cage mounts and the other lugs have been brazed on.

Some Kinesis carbon disc forks ending soon, might be a bargain:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/181310284682

It's raw, but it looks lacquered too. On the photos you can see the brass where the bottle cage mounts and the other lugs have been brazed on.

Cool. How durable is lacquer generally compared to paint? I know the paint on these frames is not the best as it is.

Does anyone have any recommendations for some nice but not pricey tyres for a bit of trail riding on the pomp? Cross tyres? In the region of £25 per tyre or thereabouts.

A pair of Vittoria XG pros for £26 posted? Struggle in real gloopy mud but otherwise a very good all rounder.

From this review they appear to be "tube-no-tube".

Do I need a special rim for that? I've only ever used clinchers in my life.

That's the TNT tubeless version, which I'm 90% sure these aren't. Besides, you could use tubeless tyres with an inner tube should you so wish.