Re: [RBW] 3-speeding Quickbeams and SimpleOnes

2023-06-22 Thread Arthur Mayfield
They are sold out of wheels, but just having had them tells me that the hub is geared for 650b/700c, rather than some utility or folding bike, or a trike. They had the hubs, so I ordered one and will build a wheel. I would have jumped at a finished wheel for only $40 more, though. Worth it to tr

Re: [RBW] 3-speeding Quickbeams and SimpleOnes

2023-06-22 Thread Arthur Mayfield
Yes Eric, it looks like it may just work. Thanks! On Wednesday, June 21, 2023 at 1:47:59 PM UTC-4 Eric Daume wrote: > Does this work? > > > https://handsomecycles.com/products/700c-silver-rear-wheel-sturmey-archer-s-rf3-3-speed-internal-handbuilt > > Eric > > On Wednesday, June 21, 2023, Arthur M

Re: [RBW] 3-speeding Quickbeams and SimpleOnes

2023-06-21 Thread Eric Daume
Does this work? https://handsomecycles.com/products/700c-silver-rear-wheel-sturmey-archer-s-rf3-3-speed-internal-handbuilt Eric On Wednesday, June 21, 2023, Arthur Mayfield wrote: > > I’ve seen the charts/catalogs listing 116-120mm OLD Sturmey Archer IGHs, > but haven’t found one IRL. Soma Fab

[RBW] 3-speeding Quickbeams and SimpleOnes

2023-06-18 Thread Patrick Moore
There have been threads recently about 2- and 3-speeding Quickbeams and SimpleOnes using multiple chainrings, front derailleur, and rear chain takeup device. I'm curious why people don't use Sturmey Archer AWs? The AW has (per late '90s study by the Human Powered Vehicle Association) as little drag