Members' bikes

[Feline]

I saw a guy on my commute last week in Weston-super-Mare riding a track bike with a fully solid rear wheel. He was battling to control it in a cross wind 

[Majorbloodnok]

Just weighed it: 7.5kg

Really?  Sounds a lot.  16.5 lbs

[Noodley]

never weighed a bike before so I have no idea.  Just as well I put 19mm tubs on or I'd never have been able to lift it 

[Adrian]

Just weighed it: 7.5kg

Really?  Sounds a lot.  16.5 lbs

No big hills on the track so stiffness tends to be favoured over lightness.

[Noodley]

Stopping is not an option.

I hope I stop at some point!

[Rhys W]

Just weighed it: 7.5kg

Exact same weight as my bike. Includes two chainrings, front and rear mech, 10-speed cassette, brakes, ergolevers, bottle cages etc! 

[Noodley]

Just weighed it: 7.5kg

Exact same weight as my bike. Includes two chainrings, front and rear mech, 10-speed cassette, brakes, ergolevers, bottle cages etc! 

ow well...

[Rhys W]

First ride this year on it this morning, it was great after lugging a 10kg steed around all winter 

[Domestique]

2_Flat_Erics has just got his belated birthday present  

From the box on its maiden ride  


Now with mudguards and M+ tyres  


Btw its an 8 speed Pompetamine 

Rack on order from Wiggle.

[Feline]

2_Flat_Erics has just got his belated birthday present  

From the box on its maiden ride  


Now with mudguards and M+ tyres  


Btw its an 8 speed Pompetamine 

Rack on order from Wiggle.

Very nice 
Is that the glow in the dark white?

[Domestique]

Very nice 
Is that the glow in the dark white?

It is. we havent had a spectacular glow in the dark yet though 

[DrMekon]

That is a very nice bike. I've lusted after the drop bar version for a while.

[Tail End Charlie]

I'm considering a glow in the dark drop bar one aswell. Looks lovely. I have a white Pompino which I find very comfy so think I might just buy an Alfine one and set it up exactly the same.

[Domestique]

The only big upgrade that needs to be had is an Alfine dyname hub/wheel. The front light might be a bit of a problem as there is no fixing for the front forks.
Any solutions to this problem ?
Btw 2_Flat_Erics is well pleased 

[PaulR]

Oh dear, there's not much room in the shed now, but at least I've managed to wallow in some 1980s nostalgia with this extraordinarily well preserved and maintained Rockhopper Comp from, I believe, 1987; that was the year when I bought my first MTB. 

Just feast your eyes on the tasteful colour scheme, behold the wonders of biopace and marvel at the sight of olde-worlde Deore components!  I have fitted new pedals and a more suitable saddle, and will need to change to some better tyres and maybe fit a lower stem.

[spesh]

Retro-tastic! 

[Tail End Charlie]

The only big upgrade that needs to be had is an Alfine dyname hub/wheel. The front light might be a bit of a problem as there is no fixing for the front forks.
Any solutions to this problem ?
Btw 2_Flat_Erics is well pleased 

On my Pompino, which I presume is exactly the same, I drilled and tapped a hole right in the middle of the fork crown. You could get away with drilling a hole and bolting from the other side.
I had to take a deep breath before I did it, but once done you can mount something like a Cyo. Take it easy and use a sharp drill bit. I have cantis so I had to use a long bolt and some tubing to hold the light in front of the straddle wire, but with discs you won't have to do that. 

[Domestique]

The only big upgrade that needs to be had is an Alfine dyname hub/wheel. The front light might be a bit of a problem as there is no fixing for the front forks.
Any solutions to this problem ?
Btw 2_Flat_Erics is well pleased 

On my Pompino, which I presume is exactly the same, I drilled and tapped a hole right in the middle of the fork crown. You could get away with drilling a hole and bolting from the other side.
I had to take a deep breath before I did it, but once done you can mount something like a Cyo. Take it easy and use a sharp drill bit. I have cantis so I had to use a long bolt and some tubing to hold the light in front of the straddle wire, but with discs you won't have to do that. 

I was hoping there might be something like this but in 1"1/8th rather than getting the drill out 
http://www.sjscycles.co.uk/b-and-m-dynamo-front-headlamp-bracket-to-fit-headset-222-mm-1-inch-steerer-tube-bmd35-prod15640/

[border-rider]

On my Pompino, which I presume is exactly the same, I drilled and tapped a hole right in the middle of the fork crown. You could get away with drilling a hole and bolting from the other side.

That's what I've done with mine - twice, once with the original carbon fork and once with a steel fork.

[gene hunt]

Another update, give the pompino a clean and check over plus swapped the chainring to a silver one and fitted a new chain and tyres.

Then after a sudden rush of blood to the head, purchased a new pair of wheels, looked ok but felt way too heavy.



So plan b, after speaking to a good friend of mine, he wanted some dark coloured wheels for a project so did a deal for these, was not sure to start with but they have grown on me, I am thinking of a white saddle now to match.

[jezzasnr]

It's been a long time coming, but I've finally gotten around to getting my Colnago back together.
I'd bought it a few years ago for a silly cheap price, but had put it to one side promising a full on bells & whistles build.
I got a bit of a medical kick up the arse towards the end of last year & after reading It's All About The Bike by Robert Penn, I thought I'd better get on and get the thing built & back out & riding it.

I've built it up on a budget. I already had the wheels and although i would of liked to build it with Campag, it just made more sense to go with Shimano.
I got the Ultegra 10 STI's in the sale at CRC for £120, Saddle £20 second hand, Bars £15 Planet X sale,
Tyres, Michelin Folding£10 for the pair!!
+ Chain, Cassette, Bar Tape, Bottle Cages, brake pads etc.
Around about £230 spend + bits i already had.

Used the original f & r mechs and they seem quite happy working with the 10 speed bits.
Stripped the brakes down to components & shot blasted, then careful re-assembly & they work well.

I've been out for a few rides on it now and couldn't be happier.
This ones a keeper i guess.

[MacB]

On my Pompino, which I presume is exactly the same, I drilled and tapped a hole right in the middle of the fork crown. You could get away with drilling a hole and bolting from the other side.

That's what I've done with mine - twice, once with the original carbon fork and once with a steel fork.

I drilled all the way through and used a through bolt long enough to accomodate two nuts on the back. So that I could mount mudguards via second nut and didn't disturb light when doing so.

[Torslanda]

Retro-tastic! 

Oi! That's pretty much my entire stable you're talkin' abaht, there!

[YahudaMoon]

It's been a long time coming, but I've finally gotten around to getting my Colnago back together.
I'd bought it a few years ago for a silly cheap price, but had put it to one side promising a full on bells & whistles build.
I got a bit of a medical kick up the arse towards the end of last year & after reading It's All About The Bike by Robert Penn, I thought I'd better get on and get the thing built & back out & riding it.

I've built it up on a budget. I already had the wheels and although i would of liked to build it with Campag, it just made more sense to go with Shimano.
I got the Ultegra 10 STI's in the sale at CRC for £120, Saddle £20 second hand, Bars £15 Planet X sale,
Tyres, Michelin Folding£10 for the pair!!
+ Chain, Cassette, Bar Tape, Bottle Cages, brake pads etc.
Around about £230 spend + bits i already had.

Used the original f & r mechs and they seem quite happy working with the 10 speed bits.
Stripped the brakes down to components & shot blasted, then careful re-assembly & they work well.

I've been out for a few rides on it now and couldn't be happier.
This ones a keeper i guess.

Thats nice. all you need now is some sopokes for your wheels lol

[PaulR]

Retro-tastic! 

Oi! That's pretty much my entire stable you're talkin' abaht, there!

I had a lovely commute on this bike today - tyres swapped out for nimbus armadillo 1.5" and sadlle swapped out for a B17.  On returning home I have removed the cast iron bar-ends, taken 37mm off the ends of the bars and fitted some new grips from the spares box.  I have also adjusted the reach on the monster brake levers so I can actually operate them with my human-sized hands.

I was overtaken by a scooterist on the New Cross Road who slowed down as he passed, flipped up his visor and said "Nice bike".  For a moment I was unsure about possible sarcasm but when we stopped at the next lights he admired it again and guessed the year almost spot-on.