I run a pretty big gear on the QB when fixed, but do find that you can climb better than you'd think.
There was a site dedicated to this particular pursuit - 63xc.com - which is still viewable. The idea being that a 63" gear is a nice place to start for most fixed trail riding. There are some good references and experiences on that site. Before using the fixed setup off road, I had set up gearing my singlespeed mtb a bit higher than the 2:1 you generally see recommended, so I was already a bit used to pushing a big gear on trails. But, then again, I definitely get off and rest, get off and push, and lapse into Tourette's/Sailor level of cursing from time to time. It is part of my practice, though. So, use only what makes sense to you. - Jim / cyclofiend.com On Friday, April 4, 2014 3:18:03 PM UTC-7, ted wrote: > > Philip, pray tell what are the tooth counts on your dingle and rings, and > what % grade are the climbs you ride? > > On Monday, March 31, 2014 11:38:31 PM UTC-7, Philip Williamson wrote: >> >> I think riding my Quickbeam fixed on singletrack is fantastic fun. >> You'd be looking at cyclocross tires for the most part. David is right on >> with the clearance maxing out a bit over 40mm. I think I have my tire size >> greed under control now, but it's been 10 years of trimming side knobs and >> picking gears and chain length to get the over-fat tires centered right at >> the widest spot in the chain stays. Choosing narrower knibblies will let >> you move the axle further, which is going to give you easier gearing >> options. >> Off-road is when you're going to like the ability to roll a second gear >> for climbing! I really like the single sided switch - two rings, Dingle >> cog, quick release hub. Dismount, release the QR, slide the wheel forward, >> lightly reengage the QR. Shift the chain to the smaller ring or cog >> (depending on the gear your changing to), get the chain started on the >> bigger ring or cog, and roll the bike forward. Undo the QR, tension the >> chain, snug up the QR and ride away. Super fast, like 15 seconds. >> Especially if you have a Hunqapillar for geared fatter tired gear >> hauling, but even if it's your only woodsmobile, I think you'd have great >> fun on a Quickbeam. >> I don't know how you'd like the buzzing of a White Industries freewheel; >> the Shimano ones are quieter. Fixed is quietest of all. I think the flared >> drops we discussed elsethread are a perfect match for a Quickbeam. Once I >> put the WTB drops on, I've never taken them off. >> >> Philip >> www.biketinker.com >> > -- 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 http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
