[RBW] Re: Tips for Quick beam for long, mountain rides
Fantastic! Great to hear that spring is actually happening anywhere. Snow without accumulation all day yesterday, fluffy coating everywhere this morning and 19°, high of 28°. I don't think my plodding winter miles would be enough base to take a 50 mile ride yet alone 70. I'd be frozen somewhere around the 30 mile mark. Andy Cheatham Pittsburgh On Friday, March 27, 2015 at 4:16:15 PM UTC-4, Deacon Patrick wrote: I cheated and it was nearly all paved, but I did 70 miles on the Quickbeam today, to Deckers, then 6 miles North along the Platte (back to where we camped a few night ago). Just using basic math I averaged 11-12 mph, which is pretty good given the climbing involved. The section along the Platte river is dreamy. Just meandering along with the river realitively flat either way. What a blast! I haven't felt this good on that ride ever, so I must be doing something right. Grin. Perhaps I'll get cocky and give Pikes Peak another go on the QB later this year. Grin. Photos start here and go for a total of four progressing left: https://www.flickr.com/photos/32311885@N07/16741137817/ With abandon, Patrick -- 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/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Tips for Quick beam for long, mountain rides
I hear you, Andy. We're likely to get snow for the next month and a half, though it's the spring kind that vanishes the next day or two in a wet sloppy mess. I was glad I got my ride in yesterday. Hard brain day today has me not doing too much, though I managed a family ride with everyone of 8 miles (my wife's just getting back into biking and she has the piccolo behind her as it doesn't work with my vertigo. I do get to haul our 2-year old on a seat in front of me. Makes my knees stick out like a bow-legged rider. Grin. Enjoy the weekend! With abandon, Patrick -- 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/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Tips for Quick beam for long, mountain rides
I cheated and it was nearly all paved, but I did 70 miles on the Quickbeam today, to Deckers, then 6 miles North along the Platte (back to where we camped a few night ago). Just using basic math I averaged 11-12 mph, which is pretty good given the climbing involved. The section along the Platte river is dreamy. Just meandering along with the river realitively flat either way. What a blast! I haven't felt this good on that ride ever, so I must be doing something right. Grin. Perhaps I'll get cocky and give Pikes Peak another go on the QB later this year. Grin. Photos start here and go for a total of four progressing left: https://www.flickr.com/photos/32311885@N07/16741137817/ With abandon, Patrick -- 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/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: Tips for Quick beam for long, mountain rides
Oh, I have to hear about Pikes Peak! It sounds like a great ride. We mere mortals can only look on and sigh. Patrick Moore, who liked to think that he could climb well in a fixed gear ... [And who belatedly -- actually used the 19 t on the Dingle; perhaps the second time in 2 years -- discovered on yesterday's mere 18 mile ride how dropping from a 70 gear to a 63 gear makes a huge difference in ease of climbing. But it's cheating.] On Fri, Mar 27, 2015 at 2:16 PM, Deacon Patrick lamontg...@mac.com wrote: I cheated and it was nearly all paved, but I did 70 miles on the Quickbeam today, to Deckers, then 6 miles North along the Platte (back to where we camped a few night ago). Just using basic math I averaged 11-12 mph, which is pretty good given the climbing involved. The section along the Platte river is dreamy. Just meandering along with the river realitively flat either way. What a blast! I haven't felt this good on that ride ever, so I must be doing something right. Grin. Perhaps I'll get cocky and give Pikes Peak another go on the QB later this year. Grin. Photos start here and go for a total of four progressing left: https://www.flickr.com/photos/32311885@N07/16741137817/ With abandon, Patrick -- 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/d/optout. -- Resumes, LinkedIn profiles, bios, and letters that get interviews. By-the-hour resume and LinkedIn coaching. Other professional writing services. http://www.resumespecialties.com/ www.linkedin.com/in/patrickmooreresumespec/ Patrick Moore Alburquerque, Nouvelle Mexique, Vereinigte Staaten * *The point which is the pivot of the norm is the motionless center of a circumference on the rim of which all conditions, distinctions, and individualities revolve. *Chuang Tzu *Kinei hos eromenon. It moves as the being-loved. *Aristotle *The Love that moves the Sun and all the other stars. *Dante -- 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/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: Tips for Quick beam for long, mountain rides
Oh, I cheat big time with a 32/19 and a 32/22 bail out. The 32/22 will be the Pikes Peak gear should I go that route. It's all paved, and the Hunqapillar's Smart Sams are just not fun on pavement while the QB's MSO's are fantastic. I'm just concerned what happens with wind and altitude above treeline. That last 2,000 feet is the hardest part of the 7,000 foot climb. I need to put in more climbs and longer rides first, then I'll see. I'm not cocky yet. Grin. With abandon, Patrick -- 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/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: Tips for Quick beam for long, mountain rides
Deacon Patrick, Impressive to me is 70 miles! You created some amazing photographs too. -- 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/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Tips for Quick beam for long, mountain rides
I enjoyed the tips, but maybe, just maybe 50 miles a day in the mountains on a single speed is enough? -Dave J Flatland, VA On Sunday, March 8, 2015 at 9:40:46 PM UTC-4, Deacon Patrick wrote: Simple version of the question: What tips/suggestions do folks who ride the QB on longer rides with long, relatively steep climbs have for doing so on rides of 50-100 miles? Background: I love the Quickbeam for rides under 50 miles, but seem to struggle with rides over 50. Tips/suggestions for how to pace yourself with higher gearing on long climbs? I’ve got the ss “dance” down well, and do just fine on the “early” climbs, but them am blows after 50 miles. Whereas with my geared Hunqapillar, longer rides (loaded on continental divide MTB trail roads) I do great. I know there is no magic answer and the answer at least includes “slowly build up distance.” I’m already stronger than I was this time last year, so am well on my way. Grin. With abandon, Patrick *www.MindYourHeadCoop.org http://www.MindYourHeadCoop.org* *www.OurHolyConception.org http://www.OurHolyConception.org* -- 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/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Tips for Quick beam for long, mountain rides
Metin, I meant to respond to your 2-4 o'clock back off approach. You describe that sweet spot very well. It's almost coasting along while climbing, if that makes any sense. It least it feels like it, till it gets steeper, then it's more backing off as you describe. Of course in SS (or fixed) the gear is in the effort. But there is only so much you can decrease the effort and still go up. Grin. then walking comes into play and I am happy in LCG. With abandon, Patrick -- 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/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Tips for Quick beam for long, mountain rides
I used 47x18 on the same ride, fixed. Usually you can get away with a lower gear ratio with a freewheel, but that may make it harder to stay with geared bikes on the flats. I like to use the highest gear I can get away with in the steepest bits, then hope that I have enough left in my legs for the final climb up to the Golden Gate. --Metin On Tuesday, March 10, 2015 at 3:47:49 PM UTC-7, Clayton.sf wrote: I think longer ss rides are best accomplished with the just do it approach. Ideally make it an official ride. I have found Brevets to be ideal for this. You can ride at your own pace but there is still enough shame involved to make you not want to quit ;-). Gearing is somewhat personal. I used 42x18 for last month's 300k and found it too low. 42x17 would have been nicer. Remembering that it does not need to be fun to be fun can help too Best, Clayton, SF -- 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/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Tips for Quick beam for long, mountain rides
Admittedly, Matt, I have no personal experience with BMX freewheels. I've simply read online about how they have short lives due to unsealed bearings etc. At the moment, though, it is beside the point, as I can't find anything in a 24t. White Industries makes the 23t as someone mentioned, but I'm not convinced that one tooth different is big enough in a bigger cog like that (% of change drops per tooth as the cog gets bigger). With abandon, Patrick On Tuesday, March 10, 2015 at 2:50:35 AM UTC-6, Matt Beebe wrote: On Monday, March 9, 2015 at 9:28:33 PM UTC-4, Deacon Patrick wrote: I'm not sure I would trust a BMX to those demands out in the boondocks miles from anyone. Why not?YMMV but BMX freewheels (e.g. ACS crossfire) are pretty bulletproof in my experience. -- 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/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Tips for Quick beam for long, mountain rides
I think longer ss rides are best accomplished with the just do it approach. Ideally make it an official ride. I have found Brevets to be ideal for this. You can ride at your own pace but there is still enough shame involved to make you not want to quit ;-). Gearing is somewhat personal. I used 42x18 for last month's 300k and found it too low. 42x17 would have been nicer. Remembering that it does not need to be fun to be fun can help too Best, Clayton, SF -- 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/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Tips for Quick beam for long, mountain rides
On Monday, March 9, 2015 at 9:28:33 PM UTC-4, Deacon Patrick wrote: I'm not sure I would trust a BMX to those demands out in the boondocks miles from anyone. Why not?YMMV but BMX freewheels (e.g. ACS crossfire) are pretty bulletproof in my experience. -- 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/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Tips for Quick beam for long, mountain rides
I ride brevets on fixed gear, from 200K to 1000K in length. While these are not over steep mountain passes, there is usually 6K to 8K elevation gain per 200K, with some hills averaging 8-10% grade over several miles. I used to go all out in these sections and get tired very quickly. Two things I learned: relax and rest during the flatter sections, especially before long climbs. Even more importantly, learn to relax in the steep sections. There is a sweet spot in the pedaling cycle (from 2 o'clock to 4 o'clock) where pedaling gets easier. The natural tendency is to accelerate through this section. In a long climb, I use this time to reduce my effort and give my legs a brief respite. --Metin On Monday, March 9, 2015 at 2:12:06 PM UTC-7, Jim M. wrote: As you can see from the many responses, ss mountain riding is a thriving and popular activity. My experience is similar to yours, in that the miles beyond 50 are far harder than the pre-50 if there is significant climbing involved. I think walking more of the climbs instead of muscling the pedals all the way to the top helps me some but at this point, if I want to go long, I take my 1x9. jim m wc ca On Sunday, March 8, 2015 at 6:40:46 PM UTC-7, Deacon Patrick wrote: Simple version of the question: What tips/suggestions do folks who ride the QB on longer rides with long, relatively steep climbs have for doing so on rides of 50-100 miles? Background: I love the Quickbeam for rides under 50 miles, but seem to struggle with rides over 50. Tips/suggestions for how to pace yourself with higher gearing on long climbs? I’ve got the ss “dance” down well, and do just fine on the “early” climbs, but them am blows after 50 miles. Whereas with my geared Hunqapillar, longer rides (loaded on continental divide MTB trail roads) I do great. I know there is no magic answer and the answer at least includes “slowly build up distance.” I’m already stronger than I was this time last year, so am well on my way. Grin. With abandon, Patrick *www.MindYourHeadCoop.org http://www.MindYourHeadCoop.org* *www.OurHolyConception.org http://www.OurHolyConception.org* -- 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/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Tips for Quick beam for long, mountain rides
My buddy rides SS 29er exclusively, including endurance racing. He rides the Stagecoach 400 https://socalenduro.wordpress.com/stagecoach-400/ every year on it. I think his trick is low gearing. I never looked specifically, but I'm guessing below 2:1, maybe even lower than 3:2. On Monday, March 9, 2015 at 2:29:02 PM UTC-7, Metin Uz wrote: I ride brevets on fixed gear, from 200K to 1000K in length. While these are not over steep mountain passes, there is usually 6K to 8K elevation gain per 200K, with some hills averaging 8-10% grade over several miles. I used to go all out in these sections and get tired very quickly. Two things I learned: relax and rest during the flatter sections, especially before long climbs. Even more importantly, learn to relax in the steep sections. There is a sweet spot in the pedaling cycle (from 2 o'clock to 4 o'clock) where pedaling gets easier. The natural tendency is to accelerate through this section. In a long climb, I use this time to reduce my effort and give my legs a brief respite. --Metin On Monday, March 9, 2015 at 2:12:06 PM UTC-7, Jim M. wrote: As you can see from the many responses, ss mountain riding is a thriving and popular activity. My experience is similar to yours, in that the miles beyond 50 are far harder than the pre-50 if there is significant climbing involved. I think walking more of the climbs instead of muscling the pedals all the way to the top helps me some but at this point, if I want to go long, I take my 1x9. jim m wc ca On Sunday, March 8, 2015 at 6:40:46 PM UTC-7, Deacon Patrick wrote: Simple version of the question: What tips/suggestions do folks who ride the QB on longer rides with long, relatively steep climbs have for doing so on rides of 50-100 miles? Background: I love the Quickbeam for rides under 50 miles, but seem to struggle with rides over 50. Tips/suggestions for how to pace yourself with higher gearing on long climbs? I’ve got the ss “dance” down well, and do just fine on the “early” climbs, but them am blows after 50 miles. Whereas with my geared Hunqapillar, longer rides (loaded on continental divide MTB trail roads) I do great. I know there is no magic answer and the answer at least includes “slowly build up distance.” I’m already stronger than I was this time last year, so am well on my way. Grin. With abandon, Patrick *www.MindYourHeadCoop.org http://www.MindYourHeadCoop.org* *www.OurHolyConception.org http://www.OurHolyConception.org* -- 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/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Tips for Quick beam for long, mountain rides
my buddy just built an old Schwinn with a SRAM 2-speed automatic hub. I automatically shifts at about 10 mph http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v728/bulldog1935/Raleigh/Viner/unknown.jpg a 22-tooth drive cog gave him 55- and 75 inch gears On Monday, March 9, 2015 at 5:00:17 PM UTC-5, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: My buddy rides SS 29er exclusively, including endurance racing. He rides the Stagecoach 400 https://socalenduro.wordpress.com/stagecoach-400/ every year on it. I think his trick is low gearing. I never looked specifically, but I'm guessing below 2:1, maybe even lower than 3:2. On Monday, March 9, 2015 at 2:29:02 PM UTC-7, Metin Uz wrote: I ride brevets on fixed gear, from 200K to 1000K in length. While these are not over steep mountain passes, there is usually 6K to 8K elevation gain per 200K, with some hills averaging 8-10% grade over several miles. I used to go all out in these sections and get tired very quickly. Two things I learned: relax and rest during the flatter sections, especially before long climbs. Even more importantly, learn to relax in the steep sections. There is a sweet spot in the pedaling cycle (from 2 o'clock to 4 o'clock) where pedaling gets easier. The natural tendency is to accelerate through this section. In a long climb, I use this time to reduce my effort and give my legs a brief respite. --Metin On Monday, March 9, 2015 at 2:12:06 PM UTC-7, Jim M. wrote: As you can see from the many responses, ss mountain riding is a thriving and popular activity. My experience is similar to yours, in that the miles beyond 50 are far harder than the pre-50 if there is significant climbing involved. I think walking more of the climbs instead of muscling the pedals all the way to the top helps me some but at this point, if I want to go long, I take my 1x9. jim m wc ca On Sunday, March 8, 2015 at 6:40:46 PM UTC-7, Deacon Patrick wrote: Simple version of the question: What tips/suggestions do folks who ride the QB on longer rides with long, relatively steep climbs have for doing so on rides of 50-100 miles? Background: I love the Quickbeam for rides under 50 miles, but seem to struggle with rides over 50. Tips/suggestions for how to pace yourself with higher gearing on long climbs? I’ve got the ss “dance” down well, and do just fine on the “early” climbs, but them am blows after 50 miles. Whereas with my geared Hunqapillar, longer rides (loaded on continental divide MTB trail roads) I do great. I know there is no magic answer and the answer at least includes “slowly build up distance.” I’m already stronger than I was this time last year, so am well on my way. Grin. With abandon, Patrick *www.MindYourHeadCoop.org http://www.MindYourHeadCoop.org* *www.OurHolyConception.org http://www.OurHolyConception.org* -- 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/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Tips for Quick beam for long, mountain rides
As you can see from the many responses, ss mountain riding is a thriving and popular activity. My experience is similar to yours, in that the miles beyond 50 are far harder than the pre-50 if there is significant climbing involved. I think walking more of the climbs instead of muscling the pedals all the way to the top helps me some but at this point, if I want to go long, I take my 1x9. jim m wc ca On Sunday, March 8, 2015 at 6:40:46 PM UTC-7, Deacon Patrick wrote: Simple version of the question: What tips/suggestions do folks who ride the QB on longer rides with long, relatively steep climbs have for doing so on rides of 50-100 miles? Background: I love the Quickbeam for rides under 50 miles, but seem to struggle with rides over 50. Tips/suggestions for how to pace yourself with higher gearing on long climbs? I’ve got the ss “dance” down well, and do just fine on the “early” climbs, but them am blows after 50 miles. Whereas with my geared Hunqapillar, longer rides (loaded on continental divide MTB trail roads) I do great. I know there is no magic answer and the answer at least includes “slowly build up distance.” I’m already stronger than I was this time last year, so am well on my way. Grin. With abandon, Patrick *www.MindYourHeadCoop.org http://www.MindYourHeadCoop.org* *www.OurHolyConception.org http://www.OurHolyConception.org* -- 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/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Tips for Quick beam for long, mountain rides
Spot on Jim! This is a niche of a niche of niche question! Grin. My fall back answer is yours: either ride the Hunqapillar, or get a 1x9 Hillborne. (I love the go-fast ride of the QB, so the Hillborne is my long term solution, just haven't figured a way to get there, what with 5 Clementines on the way. Sardonic grin.). My gearing is: High: 40 x 16 (68 inches) Low: 32 x 19 (46 inches) Ultra low (I've used it only on my attempt of Pikes Peak last Autumn): 32 x 22 (40 inches) With abandon, Patrick -- 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/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Tips for Quick beam for long, mountain rides
IIRC, the low gear for Pikes was because of the length of the climb, not the steepness. I think that is probably a clue as to where your gearing should be for a long ride. I rarely go higher than 32x20, and I use 32x22 pretty often. I have even used 32x24 once. The flat spots where one might spin out in that low gear are few, so it's climbing up and coasting down for most of the ride. jim m wc ca On Monday, March 9, 2015 at 3:23:46 PM UTC-7, Deacon Patrick wrote: Spot on Jim! This is a niche of a niche of niche question! Grin. My fall back answer is yours: either ride the Hunqapillar, or get a 1x9 Hillborne. (I love the go-fast ride of the QB, so the Hillborne is my long term solution, just haven't figured a way to get there, what with 5 Clementines on the way. Sardonic grin.). My gearing is: High: 40 x 16 (68 inches) Low: 32 x 19 (46 inches) Ultra low (I've used it only on my attempt of Pikes Peak last Autumn): 32 x 22 (40 inches) With abandon, Patrick -- 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/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Tips for Quick beam for long, mountain rides
It's long for a climb that steep (steep for a climb that long?), then toss in the altitude and headwinds and I made Glenn Cove and naught further. Where do you get a 24t cog? With abandon, Patrick On Monday, March 9, 2015 at 6:18:35 PM UTC-6, Jim M. wrote: IIRC, the low gear for Pikes was because of the length of the climb, not the steepness. I think that is probably a clue as to where your gearing should be for a long ride. I rarely go higher than 32x20, and I use 32x22 pretty often. I have even used 32x24 once. The flat spots where one might spin out in that low gear are few, so it's climbing up and coasting down for most of the ride. jim m wc ca On Monday, March 9, 2015 at 3:23:46 PM UTC-7, Deacon Patrick wrote: Spot on Jim! This is a niche of a niche of niche question! Grin. My fall back answer is yours: either ride the Hunqapillar, or get a 1x9 Hillborne. (I love the go-fast ride of the QB, so the Hillborne is my long term solution, just haven't figured a way to get there, what with 5 Clementines on the way. Sardonic grin.). My gearing is: High: 40 x 16 (68 inches) Low: 32 x 19 (46 inches) Ultra low (I've used it only on my attempt of Pikes Peak last Autumn): 32 x 22 (40 inches) With abandon, Patrick -- 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/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Tips for Quick beam for long, mountain rides
On Monday, March 9, 2015 at 5:26:49 PM UTC-7, Deacon Patrick wrote: It's long for a climb that steep (steep for a climb that long?), then toss in the altitude and headwinds and I made Glenn Cove and naught further. Where do you get a 24t cog? The biggest track cog that I know of (and have) is 23t, made by Surly. You can find a 24t BMX freewheel any where. -- 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/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Tips for Quick beam for long, mountain rides
I'm not sure I would trust a BMX to those demands out in the boondocks miles from anyone. With abandon, Patrick -- 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/d/optout.
