I get the lightweight idea but the QB isn't really that light. Many riders seem to rack them and run with one pound hub generators etc. I don't mean really heavy tubing either but maybe .9x.6x.9 instead of . 8x.5x.8. I don't even think a 1.0x.7x1.0 down tube would be that much weight gain but I am 265 and don't think I'll ever get down below 225 so I am biased. My current derailleurless frame is an old Raleigh aluminum Technium and for the type of riding I do it has held up so far. I can see myself putting quite a few miles on a Simple One as a commuter with 38 mm tires so...........we'll see. I may have to make my own.
On Nov 19, 6:51 pm, Michael_S <[email protected]> wrote: > maybe a double top tube version for the big guys? Personally for a > single speed I like lightweight tubing. > Of course after waiting for a year for one... I'd take either. > > ~Mike~ > > On Nov 19, 6:34 pm, Larry Powers <[email protected]> wrote: > > > And while I like my QB I was hoping the Simpleone would be slightly lighter > > then the QB. > > > Larry Powers > > > Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain > > > > Date: Fri, 19 Nov 2010 17:25:24 -0800 > > > Subject: [RBW] Simple One > > > From: [email protected] > > > To: [email protected] > > > > Wondering if the new Simple One will have a slightly heavier gauge > > > tubing than the old QB. I'd like that but not sure where G is going > > > with the new model. It seems more might buy one if they had a higher > > > load rating. You'd think heavy guys wouldn't want a two speed bike but > > > I loved riding my home made two speed on my work commute and the > > > Simple One dropout design really opens an option for a lower climbing > > > gear on the flip side. I've been holding off buying for a variety of > > > reasons with the above being one of them. Basically I like the idea > > > of a lugged and nicely made steel frame with a derailleurless drive > > > train but hope the new frame is a little beefier. I think Riv is going > > > in the right direction with more stoutly built frames. > > > > -- > > > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > > > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > > > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > > > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > > > [email protected]. > > > For more options, visit this group > > > athttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.-Hide quoted text > > > - > > > - Show quoted text - -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
