[RBW] Re: Single Speed in/around LA?
Hey Ruben— Here's the route: https://ridewithgps.com/trips/22334784 I can't take any credit for it; it was put together by the guys who do the Passage Ride, which is my favorite ride in LA: http://www.thepassageride.com/ On Tuesday, April 24, 2018 at 5:27:25 PM UTC-7, Ruben Flores wrote: > > Hey Matt that looks like a great ride. PCH to Latigo, where did you get > across to Malibu Lake? Cornell to Las Vigenes open space I assume at the > 101? Any other fire road after you get to Simi? > > Ruben > > On Monday, April 23, 2018 at 6:39:40 PM UTC-7, Matt wrote: > >> Reid—LA rider here who just did the attached ride this weekend, probably >> 65% of it on dirt fire roads, trails and a bit of single track. 43s are a >> great idea but without the gears you'll be walking up more than a few hills >> (and even with the gears there are plenty of steep, rocky inclines where >> you'll struggle to keep traction). Still, the views from the top are always >> worth it. >> >> >> On Monday, April 23, 2018 at 4:56:10 PM UTC-7, Reid Echols wrote: >>> >>> Philip, the thought had occurred to me! Probably not in the budget right >>> now, sadly. Also thinking the BMC's ability to clear Thunder Burts will >>> come in handy. >>> >>> Patrick, your rambles actually inspired the initial choice to run the >>> BMC as a single speed. If I can get this (18t) freewheel unstuck, I'm >>> planning on having a WI dos eno setup: 38/35 up front, 16/19 in the back. >>> Depending on how thick of a tire I go with, I'm hoping that will give me a >>> decent cruising gear and a "trail gear". >>> >>> Thanks for the input everyone, I'll have to do some research and see how >>> far I'll be able to make it on the weekends. LA National Forest seems like >>> a great option. >>> >>> On Monday, April 23, 2018 at 1:57:05 PM UTC-5, Philip Williamson wrote: Hey Reid, Secret answer c) Buy the 64cm orange Quickbeam offered on the list in LA! Philip Always causing trouble in Santa Rosa, CA On Monday, April 23, 2018 at 10:47:25 AM UTC-7, Reid Echols wrote: > > Hi folks, I'll be traveling from Austin to Los Angeles in a few short > weeks for a fellowship at the Huntington Library, and am between bringing > a > "beater" aluminum 29er I could build up from spare parts or my trusty BMC > Monstercross, currently set up as a "dinglespeed" with 43c gravel tires. > I > can handle most of the Austin hills pretty handily, and really enjoy > riding > the BMC on local singletrack (not too many rock gardens, just the faster, > flowy stuff). > > My question is, will I be able to fully enjoy the trails near LA on a > singlespeed, cross-style bike, or am I displaying a bit of hubris and > should just bring the more traditional mountain bike for the climbing > gears? I'll be commuting to the Huntington as well and don't want > anything > too flashy lest it be stolen. Local perspectives would be welcome! > > All best, > Reid in Austin > -- 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Single Speed in/around LA?
A couple things to keep in mind on ss/fixed and trail riding: — there is a surprisingly small amount of “steep” that is ridable geared but requires LCG (lowest common gear, the gear every bike comes with) with a reasonable trail gear of 50-60”. — An attitude prevails that walking a bike is a failure, when in fact it is a legit gear. For the few dozen yards per mile more I walk, I don’t go much slower than most riders. 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Single Speed in/around LA?
I think you'd be fine with 43's. As far as getting your bike stolen, it's "easily" avoidable. Don't leave it locked up too long or overnight. Keep it inside at home. Use a good U-lock, always. have pitlocks or something on your wheels. I say this as an LA native who has had 3 bikes, and two wheelsets stolen. In retrospect, all of these events could have been avoided if i knew more, was more consistent and less lazy. (my sins, in order, were - cable lock, left overnight, left unlocked on enclosed porch, left locked at a movie but no wheel locks, u-lock on frame but cable lock thru wheels.) i wouldn't be afraid to bring a BMC here, if you're ready to be diligent about keeping it safe. -- 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Single Speed in/around LA?
Thanks everyone for all the advice! What can I say, this is a great corner of the internet to frequent. No one even got into an argument about gear inches. A lot of food for thought here; I’m wondering if the third path might just be to put gears back on the BMC? Will I feel the need for tires wider than 43mm gravelkings in whatever mix of LA National Forest/Pasadena commuting I find myself in? I should add that this trip will be a dry run for some UK travel later this summer (one of the few benefits of graduate school). I’m hoping to hit the Sweet spot between versatility, fun, and “not going to be utterly and entirely heartbroken if the bike is stolen” factor. -- 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Single Speed in/around LA?
Hey Matt that looks like a great ride. PCH to Latigo, where did you get across to Malibu Lake? Cornell to Las Vigenes open space I assume at the 101? Any other fire road after you get to Simi? Ruben On Monday, April 23, 2018 at 6:39:40 PM UTC-7, Matt wrote: > Reid—LA rider here who just did the attached ride this weekend, probably > 65% of it on dirt fire roads, trails and a bit of single track. 43s are a > great idea but without the gears you'll be walking up more than a few hills > (and even with the gears there are plenty of steep, rocky inclines where > you'll struggle to keep traction). Still, the views from the top are always > worth it. > > > On Monday, April 23, 2018 at 4:56:10 PM UTC-7, Reid Echols wrote: >> >> Philip, the thought had occurred to me! Probably not in the budget right >> now, sadly. Also thinking the BMC's ability to clear Thunder Burts will >> come in handy. >> >> Patrick, your rambles actually inspired the initial choice to run the BMC >> as a single speed. If I can get this (18t) freewheel unstuck, I'm planning >> on having a WI dos eno setup: 38/35 up front, 16/19 in the back. Depending >> on how thick of a tire I go with, I'm hoping that will give me a decent >> cruising gear and a "trail gear". >> >> Thanks for the input everyone, I'll have to do some research and see how >> far I'll be able to make it on the weekends. LA National Forest seems like >> a great option. >> >> On Monday, April 23, 2018 at 1:57:05 PM UTC-5, Philip Williamson wrote: >>> >>> Hey Reid, >>> Secret answer c) Buy the 64cm orange Quickbeam offered on the list in >>> LA! >>> >>> Philip >>> Always causing trouble in Santa Rosa, CA >>> >>> On Monday, April 23, 2018 at 10:47:25 AM UTC-7, Reid Echols wrote: Hi folks, I'll be traveling from Austin to Los Angeles in a few short weeks for a fellowship at the Huntington Library, and am between bringing a "beater" aluminum 29er I could build up from spare parts or my trusty BMC Monstercross, currently set up as a "dinglespeed" with 43c gravel tires. I can handle most of the Austin hills pretty handily, and really enjoy riding the BMC on local singletrack (not too many rock gardens, just the faster, flowy stuff). My question is, will I be able to fully enjoy the trails near LA on a singlespeed, cross-style bike, or am I displaying a bit of hubris and should just bring the more traditional mountain bike for the climbing gears? I'll be commuting to the Huntington as well and don't want anything too flashy lest it be stolen. Local perspectives would be welcome! All best, Reid in Austin >>> -- 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: Single Speed in/around LA?
One option is a 17 X 21 Dingle cog (or White Industries DOS if you want a freewheel). If you use the 17 for a 70" gear, the 21 would give you a ~57" gear. If 65, then 53". All this without the extravagant and appalling complexity of 2 chainrings. (Yes. That is a joke.) -- 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Single Speed in/around LA?
Most (off road) riding in the greater Pasadena area is steep and rocky single track (10-20%) or long fire road climbs. (5-10%) throw in a little sun or heat and you will want gears. No one is going to bother (steal) your bike at the Huntington but if you use the bike to roll around the local area Pasadena, Monrovia, etc you will want something not worth stealing. If you stay on the street you will still see lots of SS and fixies it the Pasadena / San Gabriel Valley. If you head north from there, not the best but pretty good road riding. When will you be here, TOC will be passing thru Ventura County on May 14-15. Ruben in Ventura County n Monday, April 23, 2018 at 11:57:05 AM UTC-7, Philip Williamson wrote: > Hey Reid, > Secret answer c) Buy the 64cm orange Quickbeam offered on the list in LA! > > Philip > Always causing trouble in Santa Rosa, CA > > On Monday, April 23, 2018 at 10:47:25 AM UTC-7, Reid Echols wrote: >> >> Hi folks, I'll be traveling from Austin to Los Angeles in a few short >> weeks for a fellowship at the Huntington Library, and am between bringing a >> "beater" aluminum 29er I could build up from spare parts or my trusty BMC >> Monstercross, currently set up as a "dinglespeed" with 43c gravel tires. I >> can handle most of the Austin hills pretty handily, and really enjoy riding >> the BMC on local singletrack (not too many rock gardens, just the faster, >> flowy stuff). >> >> My question is, will I be able to fully enjoy the trails near LA on a >> singlespeed, cross-style bike, or am I displaying a bit of hubris and >> should just bring the more traditional mountain bike for the climbing >> gears? I'll be commuting to the Huntington as well and don't want anything >> too flashy lest it be stolen. Local perspectives would be welcome! >> >> All best, >> Reid in Austin >> > -- 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Single Speed in/around LA?
I like Philip's suggestion ;-) To your question. As an angeleno, I'll second many of the comments/suggestions made. There is plenty you can do on a SS to fill up all your time/energy/enthusiasm. AND there is plenty in addition for which gears would be most welcome. If you are looking to get into the hills, even just on the fire roads, things can get a steep for a sustained distance. I used to live in Austin. The biggest difference to me is the longer, more sustained, climbs -- leaving from the beach in Santa Monica or Malibu and heading into the Santa Monica mountains gives a pretty steady 2000' elevation climb. On Monday, April 23, 2018 at 10:47:25 AM UTC-7, Reid Echols wrote: > > Hi folks, I'll be traveling from Austin to Los Angeles in a few short > weeks for a fellowship at the Huntington Library, and am between bringing a > "beater" aluminum 29er I could build up from spare parts or my trusty BMC > Monstercross, currently set up as a "dinglespeed" with 43c gravel tires. I > can handle most of the Austin hills pretty handily, and really enjoy riding > the BMC on local singletrack (not too many rock gardens, just the faster, > flowy stuff). > > My question is, will I be able to fully enjoy the trails near LA on a > singlespeed, cross-style bike, or am I displaying a bit of hubris and > should just bring the more traditional mountain bike for the climbing > gears? I'll be commuting to the Huntington as well and don't want anything > too flashy lest it be stolen. Local perspectives would be welcome! > > All best, > Reid in Austin > -- 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Single Speed in/around LA?
Take whatever bike you love riding the most what you really want to ride. -- 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Single Speed in/around LA?
Hi Reid, I am a resident of one of the numerous suburbs around Los Angeles (Claremont). Assuming you are staying near the Pasadena area and you want to ride 'trails' (meaning dirt), you will likely want to bring a geared bike. This assumes you want to do a lot the trails just north of Pasadena, within a VERY easy ride from the Huntington Library. All you have to do is look due North and go up! Once you reach the dirt trails they do go vertical quite quickly and stay that way until you get to the top. Good brakes are a good thing too when you come down. https://www.mtbproject.com/directory/8017025/pasadena Some points to consider: - Even though you are really, really close to 'civilization' a short ride up into the mountains will mean you are pretty much on your own. Any accident and it could be a helicopter ride out. The terrain is quite steep (that is why it is so hard to put the brush fires out). - It is getting warmer here in SoCal. Might be a good idea to bring a hydration pack, first aid kit, mobile phone and lights. You never know (see above bullet point). - We were up at the top of Mount Wilson last year on a bikepacking trip. At the top are numerous microwave towers and (I think) cell phone towers. I had ZERO cell phone signal. Go figure. - Tell someone where you are going and when you plan on being back. If you aren't back at the appointed time, have your person call for help and possibly summon rescue. Again, it is so close to civilization but it is the real deal. Water is scarce and you could be in a world of hurt, especially if by yourself. Sorry to sound so negative but I'd rather be blunt and clear about the mountains that are so close to Pasadena. ++ IF you are sticking to sealed (aka paved) roads, then I think you can easily navigate them with a singlespeed. Most of the paved roads are engineered so hills should not be a huge issue. Have fun! Jeff On Monday, April 23, 2018 at 10:47:25 AM UTC-7, Reid Echols wrote: > > Hi folks, I'll be traveling from Austin to Los Angeles in a few short > weeks for a fellowship at the Huntington Library, and am between bringing a > "beater" aluminum 29er I could build up from spare parts or my trusty BMC > Monstercross, currently set up as a "dinglespeed" with 43c gravel tires. I > can handle most of the Austin hills pretty handily, and really enjoy riding > the BMC on local singletrack (not too many rock gardens, just the faster, > flowy stuff). > > My question is, will I be able to fully enjoy the trails near LA on a > singlespeed, cross-style bike, or am I displaying a bit of hubris and > should just bring the more traditional mountain bike for the climbing > gears? I'll be commuting to the Huntington as well and don't want anything > too flashy lest it be stolen. Local perspectives would be welcome! > > All best, > Reid in Austin > -- 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Single Speed in/around LA?
Reid—Also hit up the folks at the Golden Saddle Cyclery. They know all the dirt and all the routes and can give you a lot of great insight on where to ride based on what you're looking for. On Monday, April 23, 2018 at 6:39:40 PM UTC-7, Matt wrote: > > Reid—LA rider here who just did the attached ride this weekend, probably > 65% of it on dirt fire roads, trails and a bit of single track. 43s are a > great idea but without the gears you'll be walking up more than a few hills > (and even with the gears there are plenty of steep, rocky inclines where > you'll struggle to keep traction). Still, the views from the top are always > worth it. > > > On Monday, April 23, 2018 at 4:56:10 PM UTC-7, Reid Echols wrote: >> >> Philip, the thought had occurred to me! Probably not in the budget right >> now, sadly. Also thinking the BMC's ability to clear Thunder Burts will >> come in handy. >> >> Patrick, your rambles actually inspired the initial choice to run the BMC >> as a single speed. If I can get this (18t) freewheel unstuck, I'm planning >> on having a WI dos eno setup: 38/35 up front, 16/19 in the back. Depending >> on how thick of a tire I go with, I'm hoping that will give me a decent >> cruising gear and a "trail gear". >> >> Thanks for the input everyone, I'll have to do some research and see how >> far I'll be able to make it on the weekends. LA National Forest seems like >> a great option. >> >> On Monday, April 23, 2018 at 1:57:05 PM UTC-5, Philip Williamson wrote: >>> >>> Hey Reid, >>> Secret answer c) Buy the 64cm orange Quickbeam offered on the list in >>> LA! >>> >>> Philip >>> Always causing trouble in Santa Rosa, CA >>> >>> On Monday, April 23, 2018 at 10:47:25 AM UTC-7, Reid Echols wrote: Hi folks, I'll be traveling from Austin to Los Angeles in a few short weeks for a fellowship at the Huntington Library, and am between bringing a "beater" aluminum 29er I could build up from spare parts or my trusty BMC Monstercross, currently set up as a "dinglespeed" with 43c gravel tires. I can handle most of the Austin hills pretty handily, and really enjoy riding the BMC on local singletrack (not too many rock gardens, just the faster, flowy stuff). My question is, will I be able to fully enjoy the trails near LA on a singlespeed, cross-style bike, or am I displaying a bit of hubris and should just bring the more traditional mountain bike for the climbing gears? I'll be commuting to the Huntington as well and don't want anything too flashy lest it be stolen. Local perspectives would be welcome! All best, Reid in Austin >>> -- 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Single Speed in/around LA?
Philip, the thought had occurred to me! Probably not in the budget right now, sadly. Also thinking the BMC's ability to clear Thunder Burts will come in handy. Patrick, your rambles actually inspired the initial choice to run the BMC as a single speed. If I can get this (18t) freewheel unstuck, I'm planning on having a WI dos eno setup: 38/35 up front, 16/19 in the back. Depending on how thick of a tire I go with, I'm hoping that will give me a decent cruising gear and a "trail gear". Thanks for the input everyone, I'll have to do some research and see how far I'll be able to make it on the weekends. LA National Forest seems like a great option. On Monday, April 23, 2018 at 1:57:05 PM UTC-5, Philip Williamson wrote: > > Hey Reid, > Secret answer c) Buy the 64cm orange Quickbeam offered on the list in LA! > > Philip > Always causing trouble in Santa Rosa, CA > > On Monday, April 23, 2018 at 10:47:25 AM UTC-7, Reid Echols wrote: >> >> Hi folks, I'll be traveling from Austin to Los Angeles in a few short >> weeks for a fellowship at the Huntington Library, and am between bringing a >> "beater" aluminum 29er I could build up from spare parts or my trusty BMC >> Monstercross, currently set up as a "dinglespeed" with 43c gravel tires. I >> can handle most of the Austin hills pretty handily, and really enjoy riding >> the BMC on local singletrack (not too many rock gardens, just the faster, >> flowy stuff). >> >> My question is, will I be able to fully enjoy the trails near LA on a >> singlespeed, cross-style bike, or am I displaying a bit of hubris and >> should just bring the more traditional mountain bike for the climbing >> gears? I'll be commuting to the Huntington as well and don't want anything >> too flashy lest it be stolen. Local perspectives would be welcome! >> >> All best, >> Reid in Austin >> > -- 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Single Speed in/around LA?
Hey Reid, Secret answer c) Buy the 64cm orange Quickbeam offered on the list in LA! Philip Always causing trouble in Santa Rosa, CA On Monday, April 23, 2018 at 10:47:25 AM UTC-7, Reid Echols wrote: > > Hi folks, I'll be traveling from Austin to Los Angeles in a few short > weeks for a fellowship at the Huntington Library, and am between bringing a > "beater" aluminum 29er I could build up from spare parts or my trusty BMC > Monstercross, currently set up as a "dinglespeed" with 43c gravel tires. I > can handle most of the Austin hills pretty handily, and really enjoy riding > the BMC on local singletrack (not too many rock gardens, just the faster, > flowy stuff). > > My question is, will I be able to fully enjoy the trails near LA on a > singlespeed, cross-style bike, or am I displaying a bit of hubris and > should just bring the more traditional mountain bike for the climbing > gears? I'll be commuting to the Huntington as well and don't want anything > too flashy lest it be stolen. Local perspectives would be welcome! > > All best, > Reid in Austin > -- 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Single Speed in/around LA?
Hmm, I just rode through the area with the LACBC a couple of weekends ago. If there's any doubt, I'd recommend getting some gears. There are enough ups-and-downs in that area to warrant it, you're in LA in the summer so the weather can be Austin-like, and you're within shouting distance of Angeles National Forest for opportunities to do non-commute riding. A couple of caveats: I do know folks who ride SS by choice in that area so it can be done, and frankly I'm a wuss with bad knees so I need at least a 1x to get by. --Ed C. On Monday, April 23, 2018 at 10:47:25 AM UTC-7, Reid Echols wrote: > > Hi folks, I'll be traveling from Austin to Los Angeles in a few short > weeks for a fellowship at the Huntington Library, and am between bringing a > "beater" aluminum 29er I could build up from spare parts or my trusty BMC > Monstercross, currently set up as a "dinglespeed" with 43c gravel tires. I > can handle most of the Austin hills pretty handily, and really enjoy riding > the BMC on local singletrack (not too many rock gardens, just the faster, > flowy stuff). > > My question is, will I be able to fully enjoy the trails near LA on a > singlespeed, cross-style bike, or am I displaying a bit of hubris and > should just bring the more traditional mountain bike for the climbing > gears? I'll be commuting to the Huntington as well and don't want anything > too flashy lest it be stolen. Local perspectives would be welcome! > > All best, > Reid in Austin > -- 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Single Speed in/around LA?
If you aren't as strong and strong willed as Patrick, you'll want gears. All of the dirt trails here, to my experience, have very steep sections. The hills here don't roll, they just kind of shoot up. I do a fair amount of walking even with a low low gear. The other thing to note is that most of the trails begin 10-20 miles outside of what i would call the city. So if you are riding to the trails, you'll do considerable climbing before you even get off road. -- 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
