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Hi There,
I'm looking to build a CX/Touring/Commuter bike and decided to go with Kaffenback frame rather than a Pompino. I had a look at On-One Pompino and it looks like it's an identical frame, is this correct?
If so, The On-One website the Pompino size chart indicates for 5'7(my height)Medium(51cm)frame and for Kaffenback frame Small (48cm). Assuming they are both identical frame geometry.
Not sure if I should go for a small or medium.
I just want to get the sizing right as I'm from Melbourne, Australia not England. Returning an incorrect frame back might be a headache
any help would be appreciated.
If they are the same geometry then its probably because one is sized to be used with drop bars and the other with a shorter stem and mtb style bars...this has a big effect on the top tube length you need.
Am sure BRANT will be along to advise once he gets the google powered internet batman call every time his name is typed..... BRANT .
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(great frames by the way)
I'm 5'7" and ride a small new style kaffenback with drops and a 70mm stem - wouldn't want it any bigger. Could happily get away with it for flats as well with a 110mm plus stem, or go up to a medium with something a bit shorter.
Since we dont have this frame back in australia thought I'd ask the brits for some advice 🙂
Have a Pompino and a Kaffenback in the garage here. Both a few years old, both the same size (large), same geometry and both are ace.
Also have experience of the new Kaffenback frame (with the swap-outs). They've ruined it!!
The new Kaffenback has much more chunky chain and seatstays, the chain stays flare out a lot (beware if you ride heels in), and it weighs loads more than the old one. Difficult to get a rack on too.
I'd recommend trying to get an older, non swap-out Kaffenback (Or Surly Cross-check). For size, measure the effective top-tube of whatever you have now (if it fits!), and go with the Kaff that is closest to that.
CHB - MemberAm sure BRANT will be along to advise once he gets the google powered internet batman call every time his name is typed..... BRANT .
I heard if you say his name 3 times whilst looking in a mirror he appears to answer tech questions...
are planet x open today - ring em?
Thanks guys for your help.
I like the swap out idea 🙂
Baldysquirt - MemberI'm 5'7" and ride a small new style kaffenback with drops and a 70mm stem - wouldn't want it any bigger. Could happily get away with it for flats as well with a 110mm plus stem, or go up to a medium with something a bit shorter.
What's the standover height like with the small frame?