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Lead_Head · 4 Dec 2012 at 12:24

I've got a custom spec Pompino priced up at Planet X, do you think this is worth £650 (doing it on cycle to work scheme).

On-One Singlespeed Converter Kit with 16t Sprocket / 16t
On-One External Bearing Track Crankset / 170 mm / Silver / 48t / Includes BSA Thread Bottom Bracket
Avid BB7 Mechanical Disc Brake Road / Direct Mount / No Rotor
Shimano Deore RT62 Centrelock 160mm Rotor
Sram Via Flat Bar Brake Lever Pair Black
KMC S10 INOX Stainless Chain / Silver / 1/8 in
On-One Oversize Flat Bar Handlebar / Polished Black / MTB / 31.8mm Clamp
On-One 3D Forged Stem / 80 mm / Matt Black / 6 degrees / 31.8mm Clamp
On-One Seatpost Twelfty Sport MTB Seatpost- Black / 27.2 mm
On-One Bignose Saddle / CroMo Rails / Black
On-One Bob On Lock-On Grips / Black
On-One Pompetamine 2012 Fork / 700c / White
On-One Pompino Frame 2012 / Medium / White
FSA Orbit MX Headset / 1 1/8 inch / Black / External
On-One Spacer Set 20+15+10+5 / 1 1/8 inch / Black
On-One 6061T6 Forged Alloy Seatclamp Bolt Up / 29.8 mm
Weinmann DP18 on Fixed-Free Miche Pr1mato Track Wheelset / 700c / 32F32R / Black
Shimano Deore M595 Front Hub For Centrelock Disc 32 Hole Black
Continental Sport Contact Tyres / 700c / Black / 32mm
Continental Cross 28 Inner Tubes / 700c / 32-47mm / Presta / 42mm

rogan · 4 Dec 2012 at 13:11

looks like a decent built... id maybe have gone drop bars though

also 48x16 is quite a big gear if your just starting out single speed, unless you have legs of steel

I run 43x16 and 48x18 commuting

Vonhelmet · 4 Dec 2012 at 13:13

remy87 said:
Might be a repost, about 1h long. BBC doing an hour show of something similar this wednesday.

DO NOT TRY to imitate! loolol
Hipster/fixies yadayada etc etc..

Hmmm why are we complaining about cycle lanes?? >>

Absolute idiots who aren't helping anyone.

Lead_Head · 4 Dec 2012 at 13:23

rogan said:
looks like a decent built... id maybe have gone drop bars though

also 48x16 is quite a big gear if your just starting out single speed, unless you have legs of steel

I run 43x16 and 48x18 commuting

Yeah certain bits are customizeable such as the gear ratio. I think I'd prefer flat bars for the commute but I can always change this in the future.

I just wasn't sure on the price for the build, is it good value for money?

Is there a website where I can input a ratio and then it'll tell me the speed it will spin out at? Or at least show me how it compares to my current gearing on my triple?

Vonhelmet · 4 Dec 2012 at 13:32

Lead_Head said:
Is there a website where I can input a ratio and then it'll tell me the speed it will spin out at? Or at least show me how it compares to my current gearing on my triple?

uniQ posted some pics of relative gear ratios from somewhere or other a while back to show why we should all be riding doubles instead of girly compacts... He might be able to hook you up.

One More Solo · 4 Dec 2012 at 13:33

[DOD]Asprilla;23296297 said:
Sorry

That's OK, in the spirit of Christmas I decided against putting an invoice in the post.

[DOD]Asprilla · 4 Dec 2012 at 13:48

Lead_Head said:
Yeah certain bits are customizeable such as the gear ratio. I think I'd prefer flat bars for the commute but I can always change this in the future.

I just wasn't sure on the price for the build, is it good value for money?

Is there a website where I can input a ratio and then it'll tell me the speed it will spin out at? Or at least show me how it compares to my current gearing on my triple?

Google 'Rabbit gear ratio calculator'

6thElement · 4 Dec 2012 at 14:17

Vonhelmet said:
Absolute idiots who aren't helping anyone.

Unfortunately I commute on those streets and they don't help at all.

But then nor do the pedestrians or other road users.

chanjy · 4 Dec 2012 at 16:01

Lead_Head said:
I've got a custom spec Pompino priced up at Planet X, do you think this is worth £650 (doing it on cycle to work scheme).

You get SRAM Force on a Kaffenback for £249 more which is great value imo, and still under the 1k C2W limit

One More Solo · 4 Dec 2012 at 16:19

Our C2W goes through Halfrauds and they have nothing I want.

As for the NY messenger guys, yes they are knobs, but you have to admire the bike handling skills. I just wish they found a better outlet for it!

Russinating · 4 Dec 2012 at 16:30

Halfords can order anything in for you if you're using a C2W voucher.

[DOD]Asprilla · 4 Dec 2012 at 16:32

Russinating said:
Halfords can order anything in for you if you're using a C2W voucher.

AFAIK they can order anything in Leisure Lakes catalogue.

topgun06 · 4 Dec 2012 at 16:50

Yep, as already mentioned, they can order anything you want. IIRC there was one brand which they couldn't order... can't remember which though.

MikeHunt79 · 4 Dec 2012 at 17:12

Fir single speed I quite like a little over 2:1 radio, I run 36:16 on my single speed bike and can make it up most steepish hills without having to walk.

Try 2:1 and go from there.

Jonny69 · 4 Dec 2012 at 17:51

48/16 fixed gearing on mine. I quite like it but, if you're stop-starting at traffic lights all the time, your knees will start to hate you.

One More Solo · 4 Dec 2012 at 17:55

topgun06 said:
Yep, as already mentioned, they can order anything you want. IIRC there was one brand which they couldn't order... can't remember which though.

I'm guessing a Planet X is out of the question though?

uniQ · 4 Dec 2012 at 18:16

Vonhelmet said:
uniQ posted some pics of relative gear ratios from somewhere or other a while back to show why we should all be riding doubles instead of girly compacts... He might be able to hook you up.

LOL. I've since switched to a compact and even changed my cassette from 12-25 to 11-28

Although I took the 28 off and swapped it for the 16 from the 12-25 as I find the 24 with compact is perfect and prefer the tighter ratio:
11,12,13,14,15,16,17,19,21,24

The website is:

http://www.gear-calculator.com/#

uniQ · 4 Dec 2012 at 18:28

Fantastic price on Conti 4 Season tyres at Cycle Surgery at the moment. the 25mm have sold out but you can still order, they also have 23mm & 28mm 4 seasons on offer.

They're £25.79 each on offer but if you add 2 to your basket you get one half price making them £19.34ea including delivery. (5% quidco too)

http://search.cyclesurgery.com/search#w=continental 4 seasons

touch · 4 Dec 2012 at 18:30

uniQ said:
LOL. I've since switched to a ******* and even changed my cassette from 12-25 to 11-28

Please fully star out swears.

Bigsy · 4 Dec 2012 at 19:15

uniQ said:
Fantastic price on Conti 4 Season tyres at Cycle Surgery at the moment. the 25mm have sold out but you can still order, they also have 23mm & 28mm 4 seasons on offer.

They're £25.79 each on offer but if you add 2 to your basket you get one half price making them £19.34ea including delivery. (5% quidco too)

http://search.cyclesurgery.com/search#w=continental 4 seasons

Sweet. Ordered. Cheers!

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