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I could well be interested in the Pompino. I'll have to check some things, ( garage space), but I'll get back to you. Cheers, Rob
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What width is the Hub?
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I'll pm you raleigh.
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What price were you thinking for the frame, fork and front wheel only? I could be interested. Thanks, Rob
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Well I do have money, :¬) and would like to know if you have a ballpark figure in mind for the frame forks and wheels? Just need a base on which to haggle ;¬)
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Fair enough mate. I see where you're coming from, but they don't really bother me.
At £40 these are a bargain; ***i got a pair dat are converted to fixed, campag large flange hubs, mavic rims and gatoskin tubs(1month old) £40. ive not had any probs with them, let me know if your interested. peace out
***Converted to fixed? Not track hubs?
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I have to disagree Fanny. I often go on long rides on the bike, I dont live in London so there are loads of hills, (feel free to tell me there are loads of hills in London), and I more often than not don't use the brakes at all. I've used the hubs off road too and had no problems. Even on my proper sunday best track bike, with proper track hubs, I run brakes, so imho they don't ruin *the joy of a fixed wheel bike. *Just my opinion of course. Tbh, if riding brakeless, I wouldn't use them. Rob
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As long as you run a front brake, the badly nicknamed "suicide" hubbed wheels will suffice. There are conflicting views on this, but as long as you run a brake for back up, I think they are fine. I run one on my commuting bike for about 6 months now and it's fine. If you are new here, and don't know what these hubs are, ask here, and I'll be happy to answer as I've built a few of these. They are ultra cheap btw. If you're willing to pay postage I can build you a new one for around £45 posted.
Hope this helps, Rob
A 135mm hub will build into a stronger wheel, so I'd suggest using an mtb disk hub and using a Velo solo bold on cog. Strong nicely sealed hub. Rob