[RBW] Quickbeam ?
Heya gang I'm looking hard at the Quickbeam and wanted some feedback on the whole single speed / fixed gear world. I'm a spinner not a masher. In other words, probably 90 - 95 % of all my riding is spent in the small ring. I've always been that way...probably due to my long, lanky body type and quads the size of slim jims. Is a fixie / ss just a pipe dream for a guy like me ? The beauty of the QB is that extra small ring which I'd probably spend a whole lotta time in (and starting out ss). Besides all types of riding, I'd also be nice weather commuting too on the QB which is why I started looking in this direction. Simplicity and low maintenance are beautiful things ! Any feedback would be appreciated ! --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: Quickbeam ?
On Fri, Feb 27, 2009 at 8:23 AM, DP dopi3...@gmail.com wrote: Heya gang I'm looking hard at the Quickbeam and wanted some feedback on the whole single speed / fixed gear world. I'm a spinner not a masher. In other words, probably 90 - 95 % of all my riding is spent in the small ring. I've always been that way...probably due to my long, lanky body type and quads the size of slim jims. Is a fixie / ss just a pipe dream for a guy like me ? The beauty of the QB is that extra small ring which I'd probably spend a whole lotta time in (and starting out ss). Besides all types of riding, I'd also be nice weather commuting too on the QB which is why I started looking in this direction. Simplicity and low maintenance are beautiful things ! Any feedback would be appreciated ! One of the beautiful things about riding a singlespeed bike is that it extends your range. I'm the opposite of you, i'm a masher (a detroit diesel rather than a honda turbo), but riding singlespeed (especially fixed) has improved my spin immensely. You won't necessarily become a stump-thighed masher, but your comfort and ability range will stretch. It's been said before, but your body will adjust to becoming the drivetrain that the bike lacks. You can change the gearing to suit your own riding, but the stock QB gearing is on the low side, if you're riding mostly on-road you might be right at home with it. -- Bill Connell St. Paul, MN --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: Quickbeam ?
I'd say so. I'm a spinner too and own a coupla-three fixed/singlespeed bikes. (no quickbeam, alas) Just try it stock and if needed, re-gear it for your terrain and style. Fixed/SS is also a great way to work on your weakness--spin if you're a masher, low-cadence power if you're a spinner. Steve Frederick, East Lansing, MI -Original Message- From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com]on Behalf Of DP Sent: Friday, February 27, 2009 9:24 AM To: RBW Owners Bunch Subject: [RBW] Quickbeam ? Heya gang I'm looking hard at the Quickbeam and wanted some feedback on the whole single speed / fixed gear world. I'm a spinner not a masher. In other words, probably 90 - 95 % of all my riding is spent in the small ring. I've always been that way...probably due to my long, lanky body type and quads the size of slim jims. Is a fixie / ss just a pipe dream for a guy like me ? The beauty of the QB is that extra small ring which I'd probably spend a whole lotta time in (and starting out ss). Besides all types of riding, I'd also be nice weather commuting too on the QB which is why I started looking in this direction. Simplicity and low maintenance are beautiful things ! Any feedback would be appreciated ! --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: Quickbeam ?
The stock QB comes geared comfortably low. I also prefer to spin and found after a few rides that the gearing was very good for the hilly riding in my area. last year I changed the 18 tooth freewheel out for a 17 tooth freewheel on one side and a 15 tooth fixed cog on the other. Not matter what your style the gearing it comes with is pretty good and as you become familiar with the bike, it does not cost much to modify the gearing to match your needs. The QB is the most used bikes in my stable. Larry Powers just when you think that you've been gyped the bearded lady comes and does a double back flip - John Hiatt Date: Fri, 27 Feb 2009 06:23:37 -0800 Subject: [RBW] Quickbeam ? From: dopi3...@gmail.com To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Heya gang I'm looking hard at the Quickbeam and wanted some feedback on the whole single speed / fixed gear world. I'm a spinner not a masher. In other words, probably 90 - 95 % of all my riding is spent in the small ring. I've always been that way...probably due to my long, lanky body type and quads the size of slim jims. Is a fixie / ss just a pipe dream for a guy like me ? The beauty of the QB is that extra small ring which I'd probably spend a whole lotta time in (and starting out ss). Besides all types of riding, I'd also be nice weather commuting too on the QB which is why I started looking in this direction. Simplicity and low maintenance are beautiful things ! Any feedback would be appreciated ! _ Windows Live™: Discover 10 secrets about the new Windows Live. http://windowslive.com/connect/post/jamiethomson.spaces.live.com-Blog-cns!550F681DAD532637!7540.entry?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_t2_ugc_post_022009 --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: Quickbeam ?
not a pipe dream at all. in fact, i think ss/fixed gear riding favors those who can comfortably and smoothly spin high cadences. i do a lot fixed gear road riding and use a relatively tall gear (70-73) so i don't spin myself silly on the flats/descents. but that's my preference. too much spinning wears me out quickly on longer fixed gear rides, and i'm strong enough to climb with a big gear, so i do. keep in mind that you will climb your typical rollers, small hills and such a bit faster/easier when riding ss/fixed, so don't gear yourself too low. also keep in mind that your choice of gear will pretty much determine your pace. have fun! --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: Quickbeam ?
On Fri, Feb 27, 2009 at 8:48 AM, Patrick in VT psh...@drm.com wrote: keep in mind that you will climb your typical rollers, small hills and such a bit faster/easier when riding ss/fixed, so don't gear yourself too low. also keep in mind that your choice of gear will pretty much determine your pace. Well said, and I will add that you will also get muscularly accustomed to pedalling a single gear which you would not have been comfortable with before -- that is, you will get used after a while to climbing in gears much higher than you could before. I used to be a 100 - 120 rpm spinner, ie I routinely cruised at 108 rpm. Now I am much more comfortable at about 90, but I can climb in a 65, 70 and 75 gear things that I never could do comfortably before. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: Quickbeam ?
I love riding my 'two speed' poor mans version of the Quickbeam. I have mine geared 50 and 65 gear inches which works for me. You'll fine the rhythm of the ride changes. You won't be able to constantly be in the 'perfect gear' so you will have to spin some and mash some and let your legs tell when to ease up. I did a local hilly ride in my 50 inch gear and found it tough on the climbs and somewhat frustrating on the flats although not intolerable. I could have switched out to my 65 inch but I am basically lazy. The ride turned out fine as I could not stay in a higher gear and grind out a higher speed. I find when riding a derailleurless bike I have to relax a little and coast on the downhills and save my legs for climbing. My times over my favorite routes however are not any slower on average compared to my geared bikes. as long as you have your bike geared for your legs you should be fine. Take your geared bike out and leave it in a 60 inch gear and see what its like. Don't allow yourself to shift and then try another ratio. That is how I determined my gear choices and I wound up making my bike, when it was just a one speed, with a 60 inch gear. On Feb 27, 6:23 am, DP dopi3...@gmail.com wrote: Heya gang I'm looking hard at the Quickbeam and wanted some feedback on the whole single speed / fixed gear world. I'm a spinner not a masher. In other words, probably 90 - 95 % of all my riding is spent in the small ring. I've always been that way...probably due to my long, lanky body type and quads the size of slim jims. Is a fixie / ss just a pipe dream for a guy like me ? The beauty of the QB is that extra small ring which I'd probably spend a whole lotta time in (and starting out ss). Besides all types of riding, I'd also be nice weather commuting too on the QB which is why I started looking in this direction. Simplicity and low maintenance are beautiful things ! Any feedback would be appreciated ! --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: Quickbeam ?
On Fri, Feb 27, 2009 at 9:58 AM, charlie charles_v...@hotmail.com wrote: I love riding my 'two speed' poor mans version of the Quickbeam. I have mine geared 50 and 65 gear inches which works for me. You'll fine the rhythm of the ride changes. You won't be able to constantly be in the 'perfect gear' so you will have to spin some and mash some and let your legs tell when to ease up. I did a local hilly ride in my 50 inch gear and found it tough on the climbs and somewhat frustrating on the flats although not intolerable. I could have switched out to my 65 inch but I am basically lazy. The ride turned out fine as I could not stay in a higher gear and grind out a higher speed. I find when riding a derailleurless bike I have to relax a little and coast on the downhills and save my legs for climbing. My times over my favorite routes however are not any slower on average compared to my geared bikes. as long as you have your bike geared for your legs you should be fine. Take your geared bike out and leave it in a 60 inch gear and see what its like. Don't allow yourself to shift and then try another ratio. That is how I determined my gear choices and I wound up making my bike, when it was just a one speed, with a 60 inch gear. I started out doing just that with my derailleur bike, leaving it in a 63 gear. I quickly moved up the gear inch spectrum, though, once I started riding bona fide fixed. As for pacing oneself, to me that is one of the great joys of fixed (and ss) riding: having to adapt your efforts and pedalling style to the terrain, wind, and your own mental and physical states rather than making the bike adapt by gearing up or down. And again, your adapt physiologically. I used to be a flatland spinner; now one of the great joys of fixed riding is standing and climbing on a challenging hill -- and I can no longer spin worth a durn, unfortunately, which is annoying when trying to pace another rider on a gearie on the flats. I should do some small gear distances myself to fix that. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: AHH! Yer Mudder's a Hilsen!
I love how, on this list, any task can devolve into how many beers it would take to get it done. See also: http://flickr.com/photos/gzahnd/1307989660/ On Thu, Feb 26, 2009 at 8:20 PM, Doug Peterson dougpn...@cox.net wrote: Naw, you gotta floss the freewheel teeth. -Original Message- From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Horace Sent: Thursday, February 26, 2009 8:09 PM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: [RBW] Re: AHH! Yer Mudder's a Hilsen! 4 beers, you kidding? Hose it down and call it done. :-) Horace. On Thu, Feb 26, 2009 at 8:02 PM, Doug Peterson dougpn...@cox.net wrote: Thanks for the photos. I keep telling people that bicycles don't fall apart when they see dirt. Now I'll make that dirt and mud. Looks like at least a 4 beer cleaning job. dougP -Original Message- From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of CycloFiend Sent: Thursday, February 26, 2009 5:37 PM To: rbw group Subject: [RBW] AHH! Yer Mudder's a Hilsen! Video of how I did this - http://www.flickr.com/photos/gzahnd/3285966758 Now up on Vimeo - http://vimeo.com/3387689 Enjoy! - Jim In other words, there's a C. Xavier Hilsen under all that mud... -- Jim Edgar cyclofi...@earthlink.net Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries - http://www.cyclofiend.com Current Classics - Cross Bikes Singlespeed - Working Bikes Whatever you do will be insignificant, but it is very important that you do it. Mahatma Gandhi --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: AHH! Yer Mudder's a Hilsen!
On Fri, Feb 27, 2009 at 11:46 AM, Gino Zahnd ginoza...@gmail.com wrote: I love how, on this list, any task can devolve into how many beers it would take to get it done. It's the universal measure of time for a mechanical job as well as the capacity of bike luggage. -- Bill Connell St. Paul, MN --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: Quickbeam ?
The Quickbeam is a great, versatile bike. You should definitely get one. You're seldom in the perfect gear on a SS, but you'll find one that fits your range of effort. Also, I find that SS helps build leg strength, so those slim jims may start looking like genoa salamis. Jim M WC CA On Feb 27, 6:23 am, DP dopi3...@gmail.com wrote: Heya gang I'm looking hard at the Quickbeam and wanted some feedback on the whole single speed / fixed gear world. I'm a spinner not a masher. In other words, probably 90 - 95 % of all my riding is spent in the small ring. I've always been that way...probably due to my long, lanky body type and quads the size of slim jims. Is a fixie / ss just a pipe dream for a guy like me ? The beauty of the QB is that extra small ring which I'd probably spend a whole lotta time in (and starting out ss). Besides all types of riding, I'd also be nice weather commuting too on the QB which is why I started looking in this direction. Simplicity and low maintenance are beautiful things ! Any feedback would be appreciated ! --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: AHH! Yer Mudder's a Hilsen!
Maybe all this bicycle fiddling business is just another reason to drink beer - while changing out tires, installing/de-installing fenders, going on group rides :) On Feb 27, 9:50 am, Bill Connell bconn...@gmail.com wrote: On Fri, Feb 27, 2009 at 11:46 AM, Gino Zahnd ginoza...@gmail.com wrote: I love how, on this list, any task can devolve into how many beers it would take to get it done. It's the universal measure of time for a mechanical job as well as the capacity of bike luggage. -- Bill Connell St. Paul, MN --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: AHH! Yer Mudder's a Hilsen!
I've never raced cyclocross, but isn't the AHH pretty heavy for all that carrying and running? Michael On Feb 26, 11:20 pm, Doug Peterson dougpn...@cox.net wrote: Naw, you gotta floss the freewheel teeth. -Original Message- From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Horace Sent: Thursday, February 26, 2009 8:09 PM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: [RBW] Re: AHH! Yer Mudder's a Hilsen! 4 beers, you kidding? Hose it down and call it done. :-) Horace. On Thu, Feb 26, 2009 at 8:02 PM, Doug Peterson dougpn...@cox.net wrote: Thanks for the photos. I keep telling people that bicycles don't fall apart when they see dirt. Now I'll make that dirt and mud. Looks like at least a 4 beer cleaning job. dougP -Original Message- From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of CycloFiend Sent: Thursday, February 26, 2009 5:37 PM To: rbw group Subject: [RBW] AHH! Yer Mudder's a Hilsen! Video of how I did this - http://www.flickr.com/photos/gzahnd/3285966758 Now up on Vimeo - http://vimeo.com/3387689 Enjoy! - Jim In other words, there's a C. Xavier Hilsen under all that mud... -- Jim Edgar cyclofi...@earthlink.net Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries -http://www.cyclofiend.com Current Classics - Cross Bikes Singlespeed - Working Bikes Whatever you do will be insignificant, but it is very important that you do it. Mahatma Gandhi- 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 rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: AHH! Yer Mudder's a Hilsen!
Isn't there a certain number of beers, that once reached, will assure that the task does not get completed at all? Angus On Feb 27, 11:46 am, Gino Zahnd ginoza...@gmail.com wrote: I love how, on this list, any task can devolve into how many beers it would take to get it done. See also:http://flickr.com/photos/gzahnd/1307989660/ On Thu, Feb 26, 2009 at 8:20 PM, Doug Peterson dougpn...@cox.net wrote: Naw, you gotta floss the freewheel teeth. -Original Message- From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Horace Sent: Thursday, February 26, 2009 8:09 PM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: [RBW] Re: AHH! Yer Mudder's a Hilsen! 4 beers, you kidding? Hose it down and call it done. :-) Horace. On Thu, Feb 26, 2009 at 8:02 PM, Doug Peterson dougpn...@cox.net wrote: Thanks for the photos. I keep telling people that bicycles don't fall apart when they see dirt. Now I'll make that dirt and mud. Looks like at least a 4 beer cleaning job. dougP -Original Message- From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of CycloFiend Sent: Thursday, February 26, 2009 5:37 PM To: rbw group Subject: [RBW] AHH! Yer Mudder's a Hilsen! Video of how I did this - http://www.flickr.com/photos/gzahnd/3285966758 Now up on Vimeo - http://vimeo.com/3387689 Enjoy! - Jim In other words, there's a C. Xavier Hilsen under all that mud... -- Jim Edgar cyclofi...@earthlink.net Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries -http://www.cyclofiend.com Current Classics - Cross Bikes Singlespeed - Working Bikes Whatever you do will be insignificant, but it is very important that you do it. Mahatma Gandhi- 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 rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: AHH! Yer Mudder's a Hilsen!
Well, every bike weighed about 30 pounds on that day. :-) And sure, the Hilsen isn't a thoroughbred cyclocross bike, but it works as well as any other for those of us who are weekend warriors. I raced my Rambouillet a few times, and it was fine. I spent this past season on a Rawland Sogn, which is a tank by anyone's measure. You can definitely say the same of a Surly Cross-Check or SOMA Double Cross. Heavy! All of which is to say that I don't think it would ever the be the bike that keeps me off the podium in a race. :-) On Fri, Feb 27, 2009 at 10:17 AM, MichaelH mhech...@gmail.com wrote: I've never raced cyclocross, but isn't the AHH pretty heavy for all that carrying and running? Michael --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: shimano 3n80 dyno hub
http://www.vintagebicyclepress.com/VBQgenerator.html It's an older report (summer 2005) which doesn't include the newest Shimano hub. Otherwise, very useful. Gino On Thu, Feb 26, 2009 at 12:03 PM, 42MuskhamSt attew...@gmail.com wrote: I'd be very interested to hear how the Shimano hubs are in comparison to the Schmidt hubs. I've been debating the dynohub vs. battery LED set up for rando rides and the dynohub seems to be at least the more environmental choice. The only drawback with the SON hub is the price tag, but at a 50,000km life between services, is it actually the cheaper option in the long term? Also, with the lights off, does the drag from the Shminano units make a noticeable difference? --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: thread size on the nitto mini frontrack
Almost positive it's a standard M5 (5mm) bolt. But don't hold me to that. :-) On Thu, Feb 26, 2009 at 7:50 PM, Seth Vidal skvi...@gmail.com wrote: Anyone happen to know what the threading is for the fender-top mount? --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: Quickbeam ?
What's been written is great and true. I'll add that the QB has a comfort factor that comes typically with Riv designs. So, the simplicity and cheap upgrades that come along with any fixed or singlespeed bike are great virtues - *and* this is a bike you can ride comfortably all day. I think the QB is the prototypical touring singlespeed. On Feb 27, 10:02 am, fiddlr40 mather...@gmail.com wrote: The Quickbeam is a great, versatile bike. You should definitely get one. You're seldom in the perfect gear on a SS, but you'll find one that fits your range of effort. Also, I find that SS helps build leg strength, so those slim jims may start looking like genoa salamis. Jim M WC CA On Feb 27, 6:23 am, DP dopi3...@gmail.com wrote: Heya gang I'm looking hard at the Quickbeam and wanted some feedback on the whole single speed / fixed gear world. I'm a spinner not a masher. In other words, probably 90 - 95 % of all my riding is spent in the small ring. I've always been that way...probably due to my long, lanky body type and quads the size of slim jims. Is a fixie / ss just a pipe dream for a guy like me ? The beauty of the QB is that extra small ring which I'd probably spend a whole lotta time in (and starting out ss). Besides all types of riding, I'd also be nice weather commuting too on the QB which is why I started looking in this direction. Simplicity and low maintenance are beautiful things ! Any feedback would be appreciated ! --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Bleriot on Craigslist
Not mine. http://seattle.craigslist.org/oly/bik/1052957690.html --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: Bleriot on Craigslist
On Fri, Feb 27, 2009 at 4:09 PM, 42MuskhamSt attew...@gmail.com wrote: Not mine. http://seattle.craigslist.org/oly/bik/1052957690.html Seems like a low price on that one, esp considering the components. -sv --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: Quickbeam ?
On Feb 27, 2:18 pm, Esteban proto...@gmail.com wrote: I think the QB is the prototypical touring singlespeed. maybe, but there are other options, which are actually more versatile. the cross-check, casserole and old lugged steel road bikes come to mind - these can all be very comfortable, fit fat tires and fenders, accept racks and be converted back to geared rides if one had the notion. no doubt the QB is wonderful - it's a smart, sweet looking bike. I just don't think it's the be-all-end-all of singlespeeding with so many good options out there. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: Bleriot on Craigslist
The owner (not me) snagged a great deal on an All-Rounder. I was second in line. Drat! On Feb 27, 1:12 pm, Seth Vidal skvi...@gmail.com wrote: On Fri, Feb 27, 2009 at 4:09 PM, 42MuskhamSt attew...@gmail.com wrote: Not mine. http://seattle.craigslist.org/oly/bik/1052957690.html Seems like a low price on that one, esp considering the components. -sv --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: The Bleriot has landed!
I run the Dia Compe centerpulls on my bleriot, very nice brakes...and cheap. Cheers, Colin Cummings Amarillo, TX On Feb 27, 3:26 pm, avillage avill...@verizon.net wrote: Most of these guys know a lot more than I do and I'll pass on my tidbits in the spirit of a fellow Bleriot owner. First, took me a while to get the fit down and when I did, man oh man was the ride smooth. My LBS guys had not seen this bike before; one guy rode it and said, that's the way a bike should be. . My build is pretty standard except for the quill and stem. I used a quill that morphs to a 1 1/8 top so I could use a mountain bike stem. The point was that I was unsure about fit and wanted a 4 or 2 bolt stem where I change the stem without the unwrapping, rewrapping handlebars. Glad I did that. Started with a VeloOrange 9cm 107 degree stem, will wind up with a Dimension 9cm 127 degree stem. Another tidbit...I ultimately decided on a 9 cog cassette. I will probably change to an 8 cog...for me, the 9 speed is too many gears, too much fine shifting for the barcons (Silvers, by the way). I just want to push and chunk in, not phanagle. One last thing. I'd probably go with DuraAce barcons because I now know at my correct handlebar height, the Silvers (all metal) will whack my top tube if the handlebars flop that way when I'm carrying the bike or putting it on the rack. I believe the DuraAce shifters have a plastic or rubber covered end which won't nick the paint. The Silver Shifters are excellent in every other way. Oh, last thing..I crashed mine the very first time out. I hit something with the front wheel; to this day I know not what it was. I went sailing and sliding and got up fearing the worst. Not a part on the frame took any damage, not a scratch. Best part: the Rich built front wheel only had a slight bump. All the eyelits and spokes were ok. After conferring with the LBS and truing, the wheel runs great. I think this is a testament to Rich. I'd buy his wheels anytime. Send pictures! On Feb 26, 7:09 pm, Doug Peterson dougpn...@cox.net wrote: Congrats - you're gonna love the bike. For a crankset, the Sugino that Riv sells can't be beat for value and it looks great. They also hold their value - a guy listed one recently (don't remember here or over on BOB) for maybe $45 (?) and it went in about an hour or so. The 110/74 BCDs have tons of rings so you can indulge your gearing fantasies. dougP -Original Message- From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Chris Sent: Thursday, February 26, 2009 1:06 PM To: RBW Owners Bunch Subject: [RBW] Re: The Bleriot has landed! cm- Congrats! The Bleriot is my first (and only) Riv so far... As far as a build, Jim can hook you up. I'm really happy with my stock Riv build of Noodle bars, nitto stem/post, B17 saddle, silver brakes (tektro big mouth) and Rich at Rivendell's wheels. Oh I also have an LX rd and Campy front with bar ends As I said, give Jim a call...maybe if you're not too pickey he may have some odds and ends laying around. I would HIGHLY suggest the LX equipped wheels that Rich at Riv builds, mine have been bombproof! Chris (BTW- don't tell the Hilson riders this, but I've been riding my Dad's Hilson around since I'm at his house this week and can't really tell any difference from my Bleriot...) On Feb 26, 3:34 pm, cm chrispmur...@hotmail.com wrote: YEEE-- HAWWW!! Received my Bleriot frame today. This is my first Riv and couldnt be more excited. It is still sitting in the box next to me and unfortunately have to wait until I get home to open it up. Now the only question is how to build it up. Any suggestions out their for the best low budget, poor student build? Huge shout- out to Jim at Hiawatha for making it happen! cm --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: AHH! Yer Mudder's a Hilsen!
There is mastery in every skill. On Fri, Feb 27, 2009 at 10:24 AM, Angus angusle...@sbcglobal.net wrote: Isn't there a certain number of beers, that once reached, will assure that the task does not get completed at all? Angus --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: shimano 3n80 dyno hub
On Wed, Feb 25, 2009 at 9:58 AM, Seth Vidal skvi...@gmail.com wrote: The debate is - should I get the 3n71 that I have built into another rim or consider buying a 3n80 to see how it compares? On Peter White's website, he says the only notable difference is weight, and that's only about 70g... There are no differences between the current Shimano dynohubs in terms of drag. There may be differences in terms of the quality of certain internal components, but Shimano isn't giving any specifics, as far as I can tell. It would be nice to hear about a side by side comparison, but I doubt the drag difference would be detectable. I'm really enjoying my 3n71. Bill in San Diego --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] F.S 55cm Bleriot $1,400
I am selling my 55cm bleriot, after a year of riding I am sad to say it is too small, This bike has been ridden mostly as a commuter and hauling a burley trailer. There are a few light scrapes and chips and a very small cosmetic ding on the side of the top tube but overall in great shape. The build up is as follows. Campy c record headset campy aero seatpost brooks b17 special honey with copper rails velocity synergy built on 7 speed phil wood rear new at time of build velocity synergy with shimano generator hub front also new at time of build phil wood bottom bracket new at time of build sugino xd cranks upgraded with salsa rings shimano bar end shifters nitto 44cm noodle bars tektro levers with cane creek gum hoods ird seven speed freewheel 2months old sram pc58 chain 2months old paul racer brakes berthoud stainless steel fender with velo orange honey mudflap lumotec primary and secondary lights nifty swifty tires campy mountain triple front derailleur shimano xt 8spd rear derailleur I have a bunch of extras I will throw in with this bike as well a new pair of nifty swifty tires 1 pair lightly used panaracer randonee 1 pair lightly used fatty rumpkin tires 1 new off center velocity synergy 1 pair new v.o zepplin fenders I'm asking $1,400 for everything I can email pictures upon request bike is located in olympia wa local pick up preferred but will ship upon request --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: AHH! Yer Mudder's a Hilsen!
on 2/27/09 10:17 AM, MichaelH at mhech...@gmail.com wrote: I've never raced cyclocross, but isn't the AHH pretty heavy for all that carrying and running? Not really. In fact, I've used it in a number of other races this past season. What got pretty nasty was the amount of added mud. That bike gained an easy 5 pounds during the race. Probably more. The Hilsen is actually a reasonably light frame to start with, and in open-wheel racer mode without racks, fenders and such, it's a peppy bike. Frame/fork is only a quarter of the weight, anyway. Something kinda wonky with the motor, of course. But, that's a separate issue. ;^) And I do get perverse pleasure of washing it off (well, actually the Quickbeam, which was used in an earlier, less sloppy race), reattaching the fenders and rack, strapping the bags back on and then riding it into the teeth of the rain on Monday morning. - Jim -- Jim Edgar cyclofi...@earthlink.net Three T-shirts Now Available: I've Got Downtube Shifters... S/S T-shirt Cyclocross - More Cowbell L/S T-shirt One Cog - Zero Excuses L/S T-shirt http://www.cyclofiend.com/stuff And a 2009 Calendar - http://www.cyclofiend.com/calendar Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries - http://www.cyclofiend.com Current Classics - Cross Bikes Singlespeed - Working Bikes --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: Quickbeam ?
on 2/27/09 1:54 PM, Patrick in VT at psh...@drm.com commented: On Feb 27, 2:18 pm, Esteban proto...@gmail.com wrote: I think the QB is the prototypical touring singlespeed. maybe, but there are other options, which are actually more versatile. the cross-check, casserole and old lugged steel road bikes come to mind - these can all be very comfortable, fit fat tires and fenders, accept racks and be converted back to geared rides if one had the notion. no doubt the QB is wonderful - it's a smart, sweet looking bike. I just don't think it's the be-all-end-all of singlespeeding with so many good options out there. I have to say I've ridden a couple of Surlys over the years, and although I think they are a good value, it's hard to make a case that they have the same ride. You absolutely can make a comfortable bike out of those, and thank goodness for the braze-on's on both models. If you think you might want to rig it with geary/shifty bits down the road, there are not a lot of options available which have horizontal dropouts and will let you run it both modes. But, as I've said before I think Grant is onto something with the combination of rider position and frame angles that just feels comfortable and right for me. I had other singlespeeds mountain and road bikes and fixed gear rigs of various ilk before. The Quickbeam really replaced them all. So, for me, it kinda is the be-all-end-all in that realm. - Jim -- Jim Edgar cyclofi...@earthlink.net Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries - http://www.cyclofiend.com Current Classics - Cross Bikes Singlespeed - Working Bikes The Gallery needs your photos! Send 'em in - Here's how: http://www.cyclofiend.com/guidelines I carried my bike inside the front door, a privilege earned by steady patronage. -- Neal Stephenson, Zodiac --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: Quickbeam ?
On Fri, Feb 27, 2009 at 7:42 PM, CycloFiend cyclofi...@earthlink.netwrote: on 2/27/09 1:54 PM, Patrick in VT at psh...@drm.com commented: On Feb 27, 2:18 pm, Esteban proto...@gmail.com wrote: I think the QB is the prototypical touring singlespeed. maybe, but there are other options, which are actually more versatile. the cross-check, casserole and old lugged steel road bikes come to mind - these can all be very comfortable, fit fat tires and fenders, accept racks and be converted back to geared rides if one had the notion. no doubt the QB is wonderful - it's a smart, sweet looking bike. I just don't think it's the be-all-end-all of singlespeeding with so many good options out there. I have to say I've ridden a couple of Surlys over the years, and although I think they are a good value, it's hard to make a case that they have the same ride. You absolutely can make a comfortable bike out of those, and thank goodness for the braze-on's on both models. If you think you might want to rig it with geary/shifty bits down the road, there are not a lot of options available which have horizontal dropouts and will let you run it both modes. But, as I've said before I think Grant is onto something with the combination of rider position and frame angles that just feels comfortable and right for me. I had other singlespeeds mountain and road bikes and fixed gear rigs of various ilk before. The Quickbeam really replaced them all. So, for me, it kinda is the be-all-end-all in that realm. - Jim -~--~~~~--~~--~--~--- And Jim, I think in addition to that, the lng track ends give you an exceptional degree of gearing choices that a converted road bike doesn't. You just don't have the range that the QB gives you. Don't know about the Surly or Soma bikes mentioned above, YMMV -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
