This has me seriously rethinking what I want my Clem frameset to be.
David
Chicago
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I was trying to substitute for my Zeus track bike and after waiting around
on a right sized QB/SO I did what others have done and use the White
Industries ENO hub to convert a geared bike into a single speed. If you
want a SS and want a Rivendell any of the current models paired with an ENO
That time between ordering and receiving is dangerous! Grin.
With abandon,
Patrick
On Friday, August 14, 2015 at 1:27:51 PM UTC-6, David Banzer wrote:
This has me seriously rethinking what I want my Clem frameset to be.
David
Chicago
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Note that your chain adjustment, and therefore freedom to mix cog and ring,
is limited with the ENO compared to long horizontals or track ends. Also,
the eccentricity can move your wheel up and down, possibly, depending on
tire size and frame design, interfering with tire clearance at seatstay
+1 to what Patrick said. I used an ENO to convert my Gunnar Crosshairs to a
fixed gear, but once I got a Surly Cross Check with horizontal dropouts, I
un-eccentric'ed it. It's a nice piece of gear, but I'd rather have a
frame with horizontal dropouts for dedicated single speed use.
David: you
There is no such thing as obsolete bicycles ! Whether you buy one from
whomever or have one made for you, it already exists . There are many
regional frame builders who can build you one to your exact liking for
$1500.
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That flipped bar is uber cool! Cafe racer!
I fixied/hotrodded my first 26 road Riv custom (early 1995) with an ENO,
to make it into an excellent commuter. Wish I'd kept it!
On Thu, Aug 13, 2015 at 2:10 PM, Father of Sam beardedpe...@gmail.com
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I had placed an order for one of the last
I had placed an order for one of the last batch of Quickbeam (silver), and
switched it up after I test road one of the prototype Bombadils over at HQ.
This is what I ended up with after I built it up the first time:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/beardedpeter/3317687950/in/dateposted-public/
Hi all,
Absolutely not a Riv, but I have a mid 80's Fuji Palisade that I ran
fixed/single for as while. Fuji Valite tubing whatever that means. Swallowed a
42mm tire with ease. It rode very nicely, I should build it up again. Current
fixed/single is a Trek 311 around 1982. Only takes a 35mm
Or get a 2nd Hillborne:
http://41.media.tumblr.com/fe3a33d03677deaa8c30fada1776a943/tumblr_nszf92by0H1qe3ngpo1_540.jpg
See the Blug.
jim m
wc ca
On Monday, August 10, 2015 at 3:42:57 PM UTC-7, Edwin W wrote:
Since Riv no longer sells these bikes, what are good options for an
alternative?
Jim,
Is Riv HQ reading my mind?
Are you trying to sell me another bike?
Is the moon in the seventh house? Does Jupiter align with Mars?
Then peace will guide the planets, and love will steer the stars!
Edwin
On Wednesday, August 12, 2015 at 3:18:54 PM UTC-5, Jim M. wrote:
Or get a 2nd
On Wednesday, August 12, 2015 at 3:05:04 PM UTC-7, Edwin W wrote:
Is Riv HQ reading my mind?
Are you trying to sell me another bike?
I only had the one Sam, Edwin, so I can't sell you another. Riv could be
reading your mind (or this post). Best to wear an aluminum under your bike
helmet to
Hah! See? I was an early adopter with my Faux 'Beam Bleriot before even
Riv did it! Mine even has the dyno up front. Yeah, so what Dave says!
Ooh Snap!
On Wednesday, August 12, 2015 at 3:18:54 PM UTC-5, Jim M. wrote:
Or get a 2nd Hillborne:
Has anyone tried the Bianchi San Jose? Looks like the frameset is available
for $400.
JohnS
On Monday, August 10, 2015 at 6:42:57 PM UTC-4, Edwin W wrote:
Since Riv no longer sells these bikes, what are good options for an
alternative? Single speed, 38-45 tires with fenders, etc...
To find a SO/Quickbeam:
I'd call RBW and ask.
Sometimes they put some discontinued models for sale on the site that they dug
out of storage, if I remember right. They just might have one around.
If that fails, I'd start calling around Harris Cyclery, Peter White Cycles, and
As some of the stories of folks making due with a SS set up until they
found a Quickbeam or SO, there isn't an equivalent to the QB. I recommend
you do the nationwide craigslist search for the genuine article.
With abandon,
Patrick
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Use a longer chain?
I also have mostly changed gears with a dingle cog, which limits axle movement.
Philip
www.biketinker.com
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Take a look at the Soma
Wolverine: http://www.somafab.com/archives/product/wolverine
It has sliding rear dropouts, which makes single speeding it quite simple.
jim m
wc ca
On Monday, August 10, 2015 at 3:42:57 PM UTC-7, Edwin W wrote:
Since Riv no longer sells these bikes, what are good
All City nature boy? Runs the 43 rock n roads w/o fenders. 38 with fenders,
hidden fender eyelets. Had one for a bit and liked it a lot.
The disc version lets you alternate wheel sizes. Obviously doesn't really
hold a candle to the Quickbeam in the aesthetics department, but it's
affordable
Did the Quickbeam or Simpleone really fit 45mm tires with fenders? I
thought it was closer to 38mm with fenders.
If that's the case, older touring bikes with horizontal dropouts are great
candidates.
Here's some older photos of my Schwinn Voyageur - though it's currently a
6-speed, but I'm in
Nope. The Quickbeam will do 38mm tires and fenders nicely. More is a hassle to
set up, and a hassle to maintain. The first gen green ones, at least. I could
do nominal 45mm smokes, but I had to shave the side knobs in the rear.
If I wanted the function, I'd get a Black Mountain. If I wanted
Really? You can do that much with a green. I have true 35 mm Paselas on my
green one, and I can't fit a fender on there. Maybe I'm doing it wrong. The
limiting spot is between the chainstays. Fork not so bad.
-Jim W.
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On Aug 11, 2015, at 7:26 PM, Philip Williamson
Orange QB with 50mm Big Apples. No fenders though.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/20986098@N04/3448531380/
jim m
wc ca
On Tuesday, August 11, 2015 at 7:46:20 PM UTC-7, James Warren wrote:
Really? You can do that much with a green. I have true 35 mm Paselas on my
green one, and I can't fit a
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