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Ok, noob alert here...

I am buying parts for my first SS road build, a On-One Il Pompino.

1. What BB width do I need? According to On-One it's a 68mm, BSA (English) thread BB, but they mention nothing about how to choose the correct width

2. I am 6ft4, which crank length should I go for? Is it very important to get the correct length, even if it's just 2.5mm different?

Will probably have more questions to come.

Thanks.

Chris

I'll take that.

Anyone ride with music on? if so which headphones do you use... mine just broke so i need to buy a new pair.

incidently, best track to ride to?

Sennheiser PX 100.

Over-the-top style headphones, great quality sound, good bass, fold-up, and can be had off eBay for about £25. Use them with a clip-on iPod Shuffle - great combo for cycling, and if either of them happen to get broken, it's not the end of the world (luckily hasn't happened to me yet).

Regarding cycling with music in a city... I do it in London. May be slightly safer without listening to music, but then listening to something you like is much better than honking horns and angry pedestrians/drivers. Also makes me cycle faster and harder. I guess it comes down to if you trust your vision as much as your hearing.

I do apologize for taking up the valuable pixels on your screen...

retreats back to Classifieds clutching bag and sobbing quietly

Cheer up buddy. The last PAC thread is a year old.

They are, want them?

PM'ed you.

Just wanted to say I got my first PAC bag the other day, an Ultimate, and it's awesome.

Imported from the US second-hand for £140, and includes X-Strap, U-Lock holder and tool pouch.

Pretty happy with it. Used to carry around a North Face Big Shot rucksack and Timbuk 2 Commute XL (for laptop kit) when going home from uni for a week or so, but the PAC Ultimate fits everything in one bag.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110422227298

Sweet, thanks.

How much would you be after for the wheels if you were to split?

Nice wheels.

I'm up for it. Sent you a message on Facebook.

Chris

Keep your knickers on. Are you buying the Dura Ace hubs or these?

Are these still available?

The PAC Professional series bags are all* "compatible with* X-Strap", you still have to order the actual strap itself.

** "NOTE: X-Strap is not a stock option and must be ordered at time of bag purchase"

**Which is why I asked.

Does it come with any optional extras apart from the radio case? X-Strap? Waist belt? Secret Pocket?

Could you please send some photos (inside and out) to: chrisblunt@gmail.com

Am in London so could pick it up in person if you're around.

Thanks!

Thanks for the info.

I basically want a SS road frame which looks good, is fast, durable, and comes in the right size for me. Originally was looking at a Roadrat, but they're very plain looking and even the largest size would be too small. Saw the Pompino and thought it looked pretty cool. Also maybe a Soma Rush? I'm pretty new to all this still.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/FSA-CARBON-PRO-TRACK-CRANKS-CRANKSET-172-5MM-49T-144bcd_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp4634Q2ec0Q2em14QQhashZitem562f54402aQQitemZ370161238058QQptZCyclingQ5fPartsQ5fAccessoriesQQsalenotsupported

but then again,,, maybe the seller has a tree full of them :-)

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Velocity-Deep-V-Rims-Track-Single-Speed-Fixie_W0QQitem

sorry if i missed something.

Yep, the bastard emailed me saying "my wife listed the rims and made a mistake", and then re-listed them straight away as an auction, boooo!

I'll sort it out somehow...

So, I am currently amassing parts for my first single-speed road bike.

Here's the theoretical spec:

FRAME - On One Il Pompino XL (57cm)
FORK - 3T Funda Carbon
RIMS - Velocity Deep V (OWN)
HUBS - Miche or Surly
SPOKES - DT Swiss
TYRES - Continental ???
CRANKSET - Miche Pista
PEDALS - Burgtec Penthouse Flats (OWN)
SADDLE - SDG Bel-Air RL (Titanium rails, Tiger print) (OWN)
SEATPOST - Thomson Elite 27.2 x 410mm
STEM - Thomson Elite X4 100mm x 0*
BARS - ??? 46cm
BRAKES - Shimano XTR BR-M960 Rear V-Brake (OWN)
HEADSET - CHRIS KING NoThreadSet 1 1/8th (OWN)
SEAT CLAMP - Woodman Deathgrip 29.8mm
BAR TAPE - ???
CHAIN - KMC Devil D101

Now, questions:

1. Does anyone have an XL Pompino in BLUE which they want to sell me?
   
2. Which are the better hubs, Miche or Surly? I'm looking for strength. Anything else I should consider?
   
3. What length crankset should I be looking at getting?
   
4. What are some good, strong, Over-sized handlebars? Was looking at Deda Zero's, but they're a bit pricey and can't find any second hand.
   
5. Any other suggestions/changes to spec? I want a bomb-proof SS road bike that's still going to be fast as hell. I'm 6ft4 and 95kg if that makes any difference to anything.
   
   

Thanks.

Chris

Did you just pay .99p for a Deep V?? Wow!

For a pair. + £8 postage. Pretty rad.

Oh. Yes.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&item=170366202468

Win.