On Fri, Nov 20, 2009 at 8:17 AM, JoelMatthews <joelmatth...@mac.com> wrote:
> > The real question is not about efficiency so much as about trade-offs > > between two incompatible sets of desirable qualities. I was trying to > > make that point to the original poster. The inefficiency difference > > between a ig hub and a derailleur drivetrain are IMO and IME too small > > for the everyday casual rider to notice. > > Or small enough that other benefits outweigh any efficiency > drawback. > Exactly. If I, the hard rider, the time trialer, the can't-go-slow man, ever fall low enough to build up once again a coasting (!!!), multispeed (!!!!!!) bike, I will probably choose an IG hub drivetrain. --- I'm just waiting for an IG hub with a QR. Patrick "is he really serious?" Moore Of which speaking: those big, asymmetrical wingnuts that the old, hardmen, Brit club riders used to use before Tullio's things got hold of them: I suppose they were tight enough to keep the wheel from slipping? -- Patrick Moore Albuquerque, NM For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW at resumespecialt...@gmail.com (505) 227-0523 -- 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-bu...@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=.
