My commute is about to double to 25 miles round trip so I'm thinking of getting a new fast bombproof commuter bike. Journey is mostly fast country roads with a mile or so of town at the end and one hill in the middle. The ideal bike will be hub geared, disc brakes and drop bars so looking at the On-One Pompetamine Versa 11 speed which seems to be the only one that meets that spec. other than the Genesis Day 01 which is quite a bit more expensive. Have I missed any bikes and any thoughts on the Pompetamine v Genesis?
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BrumJim
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I'm having exactly the same thoughts.
No, can't find anything other than the two bikes mentioned.
No, can't find anything other than the two bikes mentioned.
fossyant
Ride It Like You Stole It!
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- South Manchester
Fixed ! 
gaz
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I would avoid the 2011 day 01. big problems with the brakes.
If you want dropped with disc brakes, the only real option is avid bb7's. anything else is just rubbish
If you want dropped with disc brakes, the only real option is avid bb7's. anything else is just rubbish
Matty
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I would heartedly recommend my Cotic Roadrat, which can be specced with drops and hub gears I believe. I run it singlespeed with discs. It's a brill machine.
fossyant
Ride It Like You Stole It!
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Fixed ! 
Fixed !
Yes, I heard you the first time. Which bit of "hub gears" do you not understand? I have a fixed thank you but its not a bike I would use for daily commuting this route.
Have you considered the Dawes Mono. There is a thread started by shoelaces.
http://www.cyclechat.net/threads/so-i-may-have-just-bought-a-new-bike.90162/#post-1616924
He got his at £290 which leaves ample budget for upgrading the wheels from some like Spacycles. I have one for my commute (18 miles) and I find it comfortable and easy to look after. It was easy to fit a rack to - just needed a couple of clips. I also fitted a dynohub on the front and I am now looking to upgrade the rear wheel.
http://www.cyclechat.net/threads/so-i-may-have-just-bought-a-new-bike.90162/#post-1616924
He got his at £290 which leaves ample budget for upgrading the wheels from some like Spacycles. I have one for my commute (18 miles) and I find it comfortable and easy to look after. It was easy to fit a rack to - just needed a couple of clips. I also fitted a dynohub on the front and I am now looking to upgrade the rear wheel.
Yes, that is interesting. I had looked at Milk but didn't realise they did a drop bar option. Might pop down and try one out. Thanks.
BrumJim
Forum Stalwart (won't take the hint and leave...)
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Know someone who has the Genesis Day 01 Alfine and loves it. Highly recommended. I think that they've solved the brakes problems now.
If you download the price guide, it has the customisation options in there, and one of the options is for drops.
It's definitely on my shortlist for a new commuter next year. Practically bombproof!
I'm really happy with my Pompetamine Versa Pro 11 as a commute bike. I've put my own comments under that road.cc review. I've had mine almost a year now and it fits your 'bombproof' category rather well in my opinion. I am glad it's not my only bike, as it is nice to whizz along on some carbon goodness when the weather allows. The Pomp is great for winter and load lugging though. I don't regret having it one bit.
