I’ve had my Quickbeam for 4 years, and it remains my favorite bike (I also have a Homer, an Atlantis, a Bombadil, and the Mystery Bike). I have shifted to the small ring exactly once, just to see what it was like. Rolling country around here, but no long sustained climbing. 68 gear inches works great for me for that kind of terrain.
From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of ted Sent: Wednesday, March 05, 2014 10:23 PM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: [RBW] Re: Mini-Beam If you are going to buy the whole fixed gear esthetic, you quibble over even a single tooth so you will want the option for odd tooth rings. Eighth inch chains, cogs and rings are nice too. You might want a 144bcd crank like the Sugino 75, if you don't mind a lower limit of 42t on your rings. On Wednesday, March 5, 2014 6:14:40 PM UTC-8, djbardwil wrote: The more I hear about the fixed gear bicycle experience, the more it seems that putting on a 2 speed kickback hub is missing the point. It seems that dialing in on the gearing is half the fun - it's a bike for tinkerers. My QB originally had the Sugino XD Double; does the double chainring typically get used in both rings or do most just keep it on the larger 40 ring with the 26 ring for the rare occasion? I'm wondering if a single crank like the Sugino RD with either a 46 or 48 ring is best. On Wednesday, March 5, 2014 12:48:51 PM UTC-5, Esteban wrote: Oh, yea. I have a QB too. Had one years ago, too big. This one, just right. 40x16 free 15 fixed. 68" gets me up almost any hill in town (with some zig zag), and I try to spin out on flats for "exercise." Its a fantastic bike. You'll love it. Everyone should have one :) Esteban San Diego, Calif. On Thursday, February 27, 2014 12:04:36 PM UTC-8, Philip Williamson wrote: I have a Quickbeam. I'm obsessed with gearing, and always come back to about a 72". Currently I'm re-enamored of fixed gear riding, with a single 44t ring, a 15t cog and a 17/21 dingle cog. I do have a Sachs Automatic wheel with a coaster brake, and I agree that the coaster brake messes up my mojo. I have considered the S2 (no C) hub, and will probably build one at some point. The Quickbeam is great - I'd ride mine anywhere, in any terrain, on any surface. Philip www.biketinker.com<http://www.biketinker.com> On Thursday, February 27, 2014 8:42:58 AM UTC-8, djbardwil wrote: Pudge - If I go with the SA 2 speed, it would be without coaster brake. Minh - You are right on the argument. Simple and pure is what I want with this build as well as a new perspective on riding. A broadening of horizons.... On Thursday, February 27, 2014 11:37:38 AM UTC-5, Minh wrote: Just a thought, when i got my QB, i also was (unnecessarily) worried about gearing, additional speeds and now that i've had it i never both switching in the rear (WI DUO) and switched to a single-ring front. if you have the wheels already to get it on the road, you might be surprised at how fast you adjust to a single gear. nothing wrong if you really want to mess with the SA 2 speeds, but there is something pure about a single-speed QB that changes your perspective on riding. On Wednesday, February 26, 2014 10:54:23 PM UTC-5, djbardwil wrote: Well, I am thrilled to be the very lucky winner of the auction and admit my addiction to Rivendell. I was a bit surprised that only one bid came through but it is a small frame and the dead of winter so the audience may have been limited. Apparently, there are only 30 of these 50 cm QBs. It should be a great project and I intend to take it slowly and thoughtfully as I've never built up a non-derailleur bicycle. Initial thought was to possibly try out the Sturmey-Archer 2-speed Kickback hub as the basis of a wheel build and possibly a Sturmey-Archer crankset but I'll need to do some homework on gearing, spacing, chainline etc. Nothing is set in stone at the moment and each component will be a new decision point but, barring the possible S-A components, it will clearly be a Rivendell build when it's done. I enjoy this group very much and value your input, stories, and camaraderie. 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