OnOne 135 Pompino

scottreynolds

Guys,
I;ve been loolking to build up a new bike for winter as my current bike is taking a hammering. Short of time since my new baby, I can't build my frame at the moment - I'll have to wait a few years there. So I was wondering what yo guys think of building up a bike using this frame.

I'll want to go fixed at some stage bu for now I want to run a 9/10 spd set up probably 105 or ultegra or SRAM but thats anothrt problem for another day.

Here's the link --
http://www.on-one-shop.co.uk/acatalog/Online_Catalogue_Pompino_135_471.html

Am I correct in assuming that a standard road bike hub is 135mm and a fixie is 120mm so getting the 135mm wil do the job I need now.

barney150

try this frame from slane cycles, ideal for a winter bike

http://www.slanecycles.com/productlist.aspx?subid=400&catid=72

I was going to buy one a few months ago but ended up getting a second hand bike instead

blorg

I don't think the Pompino would be suited to a geared road winter bike application- I am pretty sure it will not take caliper brakes for example. There are also plenty of "winter" frames available for less money (note the Pompino does not include a fork.) For that matter if you don't already have the groupset, wheels, etc. you will probably buy a complete bike (especially in the sales) cheaper than you will build one.

Morgan

Standard road spacing is 130mm (135mm is for mountainbikes). If you got the Pompino you'd probably have to get a pair of wheels built around mtb hubs.

The Pompino would also be awkward to run with gears - you'd have to use some kind of adaptor to attach the rear mech - I also doubt the frame has any bosses to run the cables through.

Check out the Kinesis frames on Chain Reaction (e.g. Racelight). What size are you looking for?

scottreynolds

There is also the Kaffenback
http://www.planet-x-warehouse.co.uk/acatalog/Online_Catalogue_Kaffenback_38.html

Morgan

Kaffenback would be a better choice if you're running gears. Cantilever brakes will make fitting mudguards easier too - if you're planning on it.

scottreynolds

Well -- after alot of thinking and almost purchasing two frames and a whole bike I went all cheap and got a bike from the Recycing Center in Swords. I wanted to build a bike from scratch (incluing the frame) but having recently had a new child time isn't as handy as it was.

So I managed to find an Allu frame from '97 and my New Years project is underway. Here's hoping in two / three weeks I'll have a new bike for the trainer all completed.

I've some questions on which group set to get and wheels but I'll post those seperately. I'll post photos next year.