http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/

have a graeme gooch at some of the deals on there...

The Tomac Revolver (2005) XC FS frame looks good at Ã,£500.

Bah, you can get a Nashbar steel frame with free seatpost for Ã,£26.

Quote from: maximusotterBah, you can get a Nashbar steel frame with free seatpost for Ã,£26.

yes, i could.

but danny boy is eyeing one of these:


http://www.on-one.co.uk/index.php?module=pagemaster&PAGE_user_op=view_page&PAGE_id=187

If those Pompino Pro rear drops are perfectly horizontal, be aware that your brake adjustment will go out the window each time you adjust the chain tension. Just something to think about. Thats why I like how Surly stayed with semi horizontal drops on the Crosscheck. Otherwise very nice.

Quote from: maximusotterIf those Pompino Pro rear drops are perfectly horizontal, be aware that your brake adjustment will go out the window each time you adjust the chain tension. Just something to think about. Thats why I like how Surly stayed with semi horizontal drops on the Crosscheck. Otherwise very nice.

my luverly ribble is going to be my full time tri bike and the pomp used to scoot around mancunia and its dirty, rainy streets.

after the rip-roaring success of my on-one 29er i cant wait to get another on-one...

I was looking at surlys but a built up steamroller is way more expensive than the on-one

Yeah, its so small of an issue as to price being by far teh biggest deciding factor. You can always run fixed with just a front shorty canti. I think the on-ones look cooler, tbh, but Id likely get a surly stateside, or even try to source an 80s Tange Miyata touring frame--they build up to be awesome cyclocross/urban monsters.

Looks nice.  I hated the looks of the standard pompino (might have been the bars), but that pro looks mean

Quote from: funkychicken9000Looks nice.  I hated the looks of the standard pompino (might have been the bars), but that pro looks mean

i assume youre talking about the drop style bars, which are slighly flaired (cant remember the proper name), thats one of the main differences betweent that and the pro, the other difference is the black CF fork and the baby blue bar tape on the pro... cant fault either bike though, not at that price.

Indeed.  Out of interest, whats with the brakes?  Look pretty bizarre to me.  Cant see how they better normal cantis really  :?

Quote from: funkychicken9000Indeed.  Out of interest, whats with the brakes?  Look pretty bizarre to me.  

They look like classic cantis to me. Much like the wonderful Dia-Comps on my first mtb, back in 85. :mrgreen:

Quote from: funkychicken9000Indeed.  Out of interest, whats with the brakes?  Look pretty bizarre to me.  Cant see how they better normal cantis really  :?

theyre CX centre pulls, the U style brakes you see on your roadbike were allegedly lined up by shimano to replace centre pulls but ultimately they couldnt beat them for shear power, hence the brakes on the pomp are still used on CX bikes and by some golden oldie mountain bikers, to be honest theyre not a million miles behind bog standard vees in terms of power.

Cantis modulate very nicely, and look swish. Add some bog standard Kool Stop black Eagle Claws, and youve got a classy combo.

Quote from: maximusotterCantis modulate very nicely, and look swish. Add some bog standard Kool Stop black Eagle Claws, and youve got a classy combo.

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quite literally, like throwing an anchor off the back of the bike.

That nashbar one isnt well designed.
I mean, who in the right mind routes cables down under the bottom bracket?  They are open to all kinds of road/mud plop and killing your cables quickly.

Quote from: soopahflyThat nashbar one isnt well designed.
I mean, who in the right mind routes cables down under the bottom bracket?  They are open to all kinds of road/mud plop and killing your cables quickly.

thats the least of your worries on a 26 QUID frame.  :shock: