NIce looking bike, Steve. Don't worry too much about that low-end
gear. You won't use it much, but it will be a lifesaver if you need
it. My guess is that you won't shift much. I don't think i shifted
mine more than a dozen times in several years (riding fixed).
--Eric
www.wheelsnorth.org
www.campyonly.com
On Jan 18, 2010, at 6:00 AM, Frederick, Steve wrote:
I finished up my Quickbeam this last weekend and took it out for a
quick 12 miles during a warm (upper 30's) snap on saturday. I'm
really happy with the way it rides and the fit is great, too! My
other Rivs are 54cm but I wanted a QB with 650b wheels so I took a
chance on the 52cm and it's okay. The Tech. Deluxe stem's not even
at the max height.
I set it up as a 3-speed with a 16t fixed cog on one side, a Dos Eno
17-19 freewheel on the other and the stock 32/40/chainguard
crankset. The gearing is okay with the exception of the low
gear--32X19 is just too low, I think. I was twiddling like mad and
barely doing 11mph! We just don't have the extended climbs in this
area to justify such a low gear, unfortunetly.
Since 32 is the biggest 74mm BCD ring made, I might have to lose the
stock triple crank with ring guard setup, and switch to a more
conventional 110mm BCD, 36-40 ring combo up front. I think a 36X19
low gear would be about right...
Anyway, I put my favorite bartape on it, Fizik brand, in the
metallic blue and I think it looks pretty good. More pics in an
outdoor setting once the sun reappears in, say April...B-( The rear
fenderline's wonky of course, to give room for shifting gears!
Couple of Rec Room pics:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/40738...@n08/4283362608/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/40738...@n08/4282618103/
Steve Frederick, East Lansing, MI
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