I’ve been riding my Quickbeam in Poser Fixed mode (keeping the forward chain/pedal “engaged” at all times) for medium length sections throughout my various recent rides and I’ve learned a lot, including that having the chain always engaged, even just in on directly, feels much, much better on my brain and makes all aspects of riding easier. So, naturally, I’m getting ahead of myself puzzling how I might create a fixed Hunqabeam. Here are questions, thoughts and I toss them out to you all as you have a higher bike IQ than I do.
— Vertical dropouts necessitate a chain tensioner or eccentric hub. — Can fixed work with a chain tensioner? One pulley, or two pulley? White Industries Eno Eccentric hub Surly Dingle Cog: 17/21 Chainrings: 28/32 Yield: High gear of 52”, low of 36”, same tooth count 52” would be my standard gear. A bit low for descents, but the Hunqapillar is going to be loaded and so I don’t bomb descents when loaded. Then for bikepacking, shift down to 36” gear. Will this work? Benefit: no chain tensioner required, simpler, but not the same range as is possible with a 20t chain tensioner. Other ideas for accomplishing the same thing? (I’ve ruled out Sturmey-Archer’s 3-speed fixed hub for the pedal play it has, as well as the gear noise, either of which would drive me nuts.) With abandon, Patrick www.CredoFamily.org www.MindYourHeadCoop.org -- 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 [email protected]. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
