[RBW] Re: New Riv Fixed/Single Speed in 2017???

I believe you are correct (Hi!) - I'd flog up a couple turns pushing hard out of the saddle, and then pant in the shade while everyone passed me. Over and over. For the downhill, I mounted a freewheel and coasted. Philip www.biketinker.com On Thursday, July 28, 2016 at 1:02:12 PM UTC-7, Joe

Re: [RBW] Re: New Riv Fixed/Single Speed in 2017???

yup WI stuff is awfully nice...I have the ENO singlespeed FW on an old Campy Record hub on my PX10 single speed which I bought because the less expensive freewheels felt sloppy to me...looking forward to those nice WI M15 hubs on my mixte On Thursday, July 28, 2016 at 3:18:47 PM UTC-5,

Re: [RBW] Re: New Riv Fixed/Single Speed in 2017???

+1 for the ENO hub. Terrific concept, perfectly executed. I have one on my single speed Wilbury, and I love it. Sent from my iPhone On Jul 28, 2016, at 2:56 PM, Philip Williamson > wrote: I resemble that remark! I've ridden my

[RBW] Re: New Riv Fixed/Single Speed in 2017???

Philip, you may be the one I met on a Riv Ride about 10 years ago. The fellow was on a new green Quickbeam, and seemed a little taken aback by how steep that hill is. It's steep! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

[RBW] Re: New Riv Fixed/Single Speed in 2017???

I resemble that remark! I've ridden my Quickbeam up Mt Diablo. It was hard, and I did switch to the freewheel for the descent. I'm pro track ends for ease of fat-tired wheel removal, anti EBB if you want to change gears mid-ride (or without a work stand), pro fixed gear, anti disc brakes,

[RBW] Re: New Riv Fixed/Single Speed in 2017???

Dunno man, I see a whole lot of sub-$300 fat bikes from Walmart out on the road these days. Pot metal MAFACs and cast 'n cottered Cyclotouriste knock-offs are probably not too far behind. Jeff Hagedorn Los Angeles, CA USA On Thursday, July 28, 2016 at 11:11:24 AM UTC-7, S. Greco wrote: > > I'm

[RBW] Re: New Riv Fixed/Single Speed in 2017???

I'm not sure the Riv single speed efforts came any where close to pandering to the fixie crowd, but I do share your confusion about the trend. So many people rolling around on fixed skinny tired track bikes when theres not a track nor velodrome nearby but plenty of potholed roads. I think one

[RBW] Re: New Riv Fixed/Single Speed in 2017???

Not too many years ago I used to see a lot tweenie kids riding around on 20" bikes that resembled BMX with the saddle mounted all the way down to the top tube so they had to stand up most of the time while peddling, if they didn't want their knees banging into their chins. I stopped one of

[RBW] Re: New Riv Fixed/Single Speed in 2017???

I'll just leave this here for those visualizing the horizontal drop with derailer hanger. Can attest that it works great. -- You received this message

[RBW] Re: New Riv Fixed/Single Speed in 2017???

Quick One On Tuesday, July 26, 2016 at 2:43:49 PM UTC-6, Lungimsam wrote: > > "Simply Quick"? > "One Beam"? > -- 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

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An E.B.B. would allow for some degree of geometry tinker-ability for those so inclined, in addition to being a clean single speed solution... -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving

[RBW] Re: New Riv Fixed/Single Speed in 2017???

Scroll up to the top of the list for a sticky with "Simplebeam" in the title. This idea re-surfaces from time to time. dougP On Tuesday, July 26, 2016 at 1:18:24 PM UTC-7, John wrote: > > A friend told me they heard Riv has a fixed and/or single speed in the > works for 2017. > > For some

Re: [RBW] Re: New Riv Fixed/Single Speed in 2017???

I hope they use proper and correct vertical dropouts in the rear, as all bikes of all descriptions should have. In order to make it single speed-able, they should use the eccentric BB from the HubbaHubbaH tandem! You're welcome! Bill cutting-the-Gordian-knot-with-Occams-razor Lindsay On

[RBW] Re: New Riv Fixed/Single Speed in 2017???

Well the quickbeam wide range 4 speed came stock with integrated digital shifting, with all internally routed muscles, though some people downgraded them to single speed. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe

Re: [RBW] Re: New Riv Fixed/Single Speed in 2017???

Oh, please don't use track ends! Use a superexcessivelylong "horizontal" dropout. So much easier! I had C Mathews retrofit my '03 Riv custom with a longer-than-Campy-1010 dropout; and the 1010 replaced the original Riv vertical. Anyway, room for prolly 8 teeth difference. On Tue, Jul 26, 2016 at

[RBW] Re: New Riv Fixed/Single Speed in 2017???

Having seen a few comments from Grant lately, to the effect of "if you want a single-speed, don't shift" I'd be surprised. On the other hand, perhaps the "groovy thing that none of our other bikes has ever had," for the contemplated Roadini, is a track end dropout with a derailleur hanger