I have a n Il Pompino at the moment and I’ve fitted it with gears using a DMR mech hanger/chain tug. It works fine and I love the frame, but faffing around getting the rear wheel in and out is pissing me off. Obvious choice is to get a Kaffenback, since they’re identical. Just wondering if anyone has any alternatives for a cheap steel geared cross frame (there’s quite a few SS ones, but the only other steel geary ones I’ve found are a Salsa and the Surly Crosscheck, which I don’t really like).

Of course, this is an ideal opportunity for all your cross bike pics too 🙂

As it was…

As it is now.