I have shifted my DOS-ENO equipped Quickbeam exactly once -- to road test how much easier my low (32/19) gear was, in anticipation of using it on the initial 20+ mile climb on Riv Rally East 2012. (As it turned out, the RRE single speed contingent both made the climb in our "normal" gears -- 40/16 and 46/19, respectively, both around 65 or 66 gear inches.)
I ride my QB on my commute (4-5 miles, mostly downhill to work, mostly uphill home), and I would echo other comments -- you'd be surprised what you can learn to be comfortable climbing in your normal gear. I'm out of the saddle quite a bit on the way home (both for some short steep climbs and some longer less rigorous ones), but I've come actually to enjoy the honest work. Cleanses work-related tension. There is one very short very steep trail climb that I've never managed without 15 or 20 yards of walking, but I keep trying every day -- the definition of insanity. I also ride the QB on 15-25 mile weekend rides with some serious rollers, and again I don't shift -- just tough out the climbs, which are steeper than on my commute, but never more than maybe 1000 meters. So recognizing that my local topography is reasonably well-suited to a SS, I still feel constrained to say that without ever having shifted it, the Quickbeam is my favorite of all my bikes -- so much so that I bought a SimpleOne as a new commuter, and will modify the QB to be a sort of gofast SS. I love them both. ________________________________ From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of EricP Sent: Monday, April 30, 2012 8:56 PM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: [RBW] Question about White Ind Dos Freewheel For the folks that have one of these on their Quickbeam or SimpleOne - do you actually swap gears that much? Am thinking of a 17/19 for my SimpleOne. Besides worrying about clearance issues am just wondering if it would get used enough to justify the price. There are not a lot of long climbs in the Twin Cities, but in other parts of the state, a 2 mile or more climb is not unheard of. Also thinking it might be good for a bail out on a windy day. Or really steep shorter hills. As my SimpleOne has metal fenders, this seems a more appropriate choice that flip/flop freewheels. Have also considered a Dingle fixed cog setup. Not willing to try that right now. The idea of superfast spinning on downhills just doesn't appeal. Thanks in advance for any opinions. Eric Platt St. Paul, MN -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/7DCYF27FD4kJ. 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. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ **************************************************** To ensure compliance with Treasury Department regulations, we advise you that, unless otherwise expressly indicated, any federal tax advice contained in this message was not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, for the purpose of (i) avoiding tax-related penalties under the Internal Revenue Code or applicable state or local tax law provisions or (ii) promoting, marketing or recommending to another party any tax-related matters addressed herein. **************************************************** **************************************************** This email (and any attachments thereto) is intended only for use by the addressee(s) named herein and may contain legally privileged and/or confidential information. If you are not the intended recipient of this email, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this email (and any attachments thereto) is strictly prohibited. If you receive this email in error please immediately notify me at (212) 735-3000 and permanently delete the original email (and any copy of any email) and any printout thereof. Further information about the firm, a list of the Partners and their professional qualifications will be provided 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.
