My QB came with the 40x26, ended up moving it to my SH as i never bothered shifting to the 26. I now use a single 42, it may depend on your terrain, but i can handle hills fine, and those i can't i just get off and walk, it's not that big a deal.
i have a WI Dos FW 17/19, and even that i rarely switch. a single-speed changes your perspective, it's hard to understand coming from a multi-gear bike. i strongly suggest you get the bike rideable as soon as possible and see what works for you. i ride 42/17, i'm not the strongest rider but it works for me! also concur with Tom, QB is my favorite bike in the bunch. On Wednesday, March 5, 2014 9:14:40 PM UTC-5, djbardwil wrote: > > The more I hear about the fixed gear bicycle experience, the more it seems > that putting on a 2 speed kickback hub is missing the point. It seems that > dialing in on the gearing is half the fun - it's a bike for tinkerers. > > My QB originally had the Sugino XD Double; does the double chainring > typically get used in both rings or do most just keep it on the larger 40 > ring with the 26 ring for the rare occasion? I'm wondering if a single > crank like the Sugino RD with either a 46 or 48 ring is best. > > > > > On Wednesday, March 5, 2014 12:48:51 PM UTC-5, Esteban wrote: >> >> Oh, yea. I have a QB too. Had one years ago, too big. This one, just >> right. 40x16 free 15 fixed. 68" gets me up almost any hill in town (with >> some zig zag), and I try to spin out on flats for "exercise." >> >> Its a fantastic bike. You'll love it. Everyone should have one :) >> >> Esteban >> San Diego, Calif. >> >> On Thursday, February 27, 2014 12:04:36 PM UTC-8, Philip Williamson wrote: >>> >>> I have a Quickbeam. I'm obsessed with gearing, and always come back to >>> about a 72". Currently I'm re-enamored of fixed gear riding, with a single >>> 44t ring, a 15t cog and a 17/21 dingle cog. >>> >>> I do have a Sachs Automatic wheel with a coaster brake, and I agree that >>> the coaster brake messes up my mojo. I have considered the S2 (no C) hub, >>> and will probably build one at some point. The Quickbeam is great - I'd >>> ride mine anywhere, in any terrain, on any surface. >>> >>> Philip >>> www.biketinker.com >>> >>> >>> On Thursday, February 27, 2014 8:42:58 AM UTC-8, djbardwil wrote: >>>> >>>> >>>> Pudge - If I go with the SA 2 speed, it would be without coaster brake. >>>> >>>> Minh - You are right on the argument. Simple and pure is what I want >>>> with this build as well as a new perspective on riding. A broadening of >>>> horizons.... >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> On Thursday, February 27, 2014 11:37:38 AM UTC-5, Minh wrote: >>>>> >>>>> Just a thought, when i got my QB, i also was (unnecessarily) worried >>>>> about gearing, additional speeds and now that i've had it i never both >>>>> switching in the rear (WI DUO) and switched to a single-ring front. if >>>>> you >>>>> have the wheels already to get it on the road, you might be surprised at >>>>> how fast you adjust to a single gear. >>>>> >>>>> nothing wrong if you really want to mess with the SA 2 speeds, but >>>>> there is something pure about a single-speed QB that changes your >>>>> perspective on riding. >>>>> >>>>> On Wednesday, February 26, 2014 10:54:23 PM UTC-5, djbardwil wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>> Well, I am thrilled to be the very lucky winner of the auction and >>>>>> admit my addiction to Rivendell. I was a bit surprised that only one >>>>>> bid >>>>>> came through but it is a small frame and the dead of winter so the >>>>>> audience >>>>>> may have been limited. Apparently, there are only 30 of these 50 cm >>>>>> QBs. >>>>>> It should be a great project and I intend to take it slowly and >>>>>> thoughtfully as I've never built up a non-derailleur bicycle. Initial >>>>>> thought was to possibly try out the Sturmey-Archer 2-speed Kickback hub >>>>>> as >>>>>> the basis of a wheel build and possibly a Sturmey-Archer crankset but >>>>>> I'll >>>>>> need to do some homework on gearing, spacing, chainline etc. Nothing is >>>>>> set in stone at the moment and each component will be a new decision >>>>>> point >>>>>> but, barring the possible S-A components, it will clearly be a Rivendell >>>>>> build when it's done. >>>>>> >>>>>> I enjoy this group very much and value your input, stories, and >>>>>> camaraderie. Photos will prove the project is underway! >>>>>> >>>>>> Thanks - >>>>>> David >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
