[RBW] Re: Quickbeam vs. Simpleone: What's the difference?
Simpleone is canti as well. Earlier info before it was released suggested it was going to be long reach calipers, but it ended up being built with canti brakes. -- 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: Quickbeam vs. Simpleone: What's the difference?
I'm partial to canti-brakes since I bought my first Stumpjumper back in '82 (I had two more in the '90's), so I'm glad to have a QB. It's a blast to ride! I've started a job near BWI airport and I'm planning to ride the BWI and B&A trails with it next week. May have to up the chain ring or size down the cog since it's not nearly as hilly here as it is back home in PA. JohnS On Thursday, May 30, 2013 at 12:35:36 PM UTC-4, Tim Whalen wrote: > > I can't tell if these are the exact same frame built different places or > what? > > Does anyone know what is different between the two, if anything? > > Thanks, > Tim > -- 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: Quickbeam vs. Simpleone: What's the difference?
Blast for the past but I'm somewhat interested in a simpleone or a quickbeam if anyone has one in 54 -- 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: Quickbeam vs. Simpleone: What's the difference?
My favorite two bikes are my Rambouillet and my Quickbeam. Both are excellent bikes and what is it they have in common? Neither is made anymore. At my advanced years and barring a sudden impact, I should be able to keep both going until I can't ride anymore. Larry Powers Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain Date: Fri, 31 May 2013 08:51:04 -0700 From: bwedg...@gmail.com To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [RBW] Re: Quickbeam vs. Simpleone: What's the difference? The sad similarity between the two bikes is that neither are being made anymore. Bryan -- 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?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- 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?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: Quickbeam vs. Simpleone: What's the difference?
The sad similarity between the two bikes is that neither are being made anymore. Bryan > > -- 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?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
RE: [RBW] Re: Quickbeam vs. Simpleone: What's the difference?
I had both (the SimpleOne has since decamped to D.C., as my son's commuter). If I rode them back to back, the QB felt a tad quicker/lighter on its feet, the SO a bit more laid-back and comfy. SO had 38mm Marathons, QB Jack Brown Greens, which probably accounted for most of the difference. SO was built up with heavier parts, too. But really, much more similar than different. Both are wonderful bikes - the QB is STILL my favorite of all my bikes (including my Homer, Atlantis, Rohloff Bomba, and Proto-App Mystery Bike). It's the ultimate "jump on and go." From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Montclair BobbyB Sent: Thursday, May 30, 2013 10:14 PM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: [RBW] Re: Quickbeam vs. Simpleone: What's the difference? I believe my SO was one of the (if not THE) last one(s)... It has beautiful paint, but no creme headtube (all green). It has canti studs, too. It's PERFECT. Tom Allingham has a QB and SO... What say ye, Tom? On Thursday, May 30, 2013 5:23:47 PM UTC-4, Michael wrote: I would love to try a Quick or Simple. But I'd need some low gearing like 34t up front. It still wouldn't be low enough for some of the hills around here. I am pretty sure I would get hooked on it. -- 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<mailto:rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com>. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com<mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com>. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- To ensure compliance with Treasury Department regulations, we advise you that, unless otherwise expressly indicated, any federal tax advice contained in this message was not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, for the purpose of (i) avoiding tax-related penalties under the Internal Revenue Code or applicable state or local tax law provisions or (ii) promoting, marketing or recommending to another party any tax-related matters addressed herein. This email (and any attachments thereto) is intended only for use by the addressee(s) named herein and may contain legally privileged and/or confidential information. If you are not the intended recipient of this email, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this email (and any attachments thereto) is strictly prohibited. If you receive this email in error please immediately notify me at (212) 735-3000 and permanently delete the original email (and any copy of any email) and any printout thereof. Further information about the firm, a list of the Partners and their professional qualifications will be provided upon request. == -- 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?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Quickbeam vs. Simpleone: What's the difference?
Congratulations on picking up such a neat bike. I'll add to the quotes StatrixBob provided, with the description below which is from the Riv site, and a post here on the ROB by Grant about the differences below that. The HTA on the QB is 72.5 if you go by the geometry chart, and I think the tubing may have been slightly lighter. "Rear Spacing: 120mm. A good width for a single-speed. Tubing: Butted CrMo steel. The butts are 0.9, the bellies, 0.6, the seat stays are 0.9, so are the chainstays, and the fork is 1.1 x 0.8. If those numbers mean nothing to you, rest assured that they mean something to me/Grant, and they are good. Top tube upslope: 2-degrees. Other geologicametrical features: Like all of our bikes, the SimpleOne has a relatively shallow seat tube angle (72-deg in most sizes), and moderate head tube (also 72-deg). The BB drop is 73 when the wheel is centered in the rear dropout. This is a hair higher than our normal frames, but accounts for the possibility of a fixed gear and the higher clearance requires. And yet, it is still low-to-medium by industry standards." >From a post here by Grant: "On the plus side: The clearance is more than on the QB. The chainstays are longer. it has a kickstand plate. The fork crown is swirly-girly. The rear dropouts are the same (our own) model as the Q's and the angle is the same, so it should be doublable with the pads still one the rim. But we're selling it as a ONE speed frame, and what you do with it is up to you. We have QB cranks, though. The fork rake is delightful. It's not a crafty artisanal frame in the megabuck showy sense, but some details could certainly shame some frames that cost thrice as much. I'm looking forward to mine. " On Thursday, May 30, 2013 12:35:36 PM UTC-4, Tim W wrote: > > I can't tell if these are the exact same frame built different places or > what? > > Does anyone know what is different between the two, if anything? > > Thanks, > Tim > -- 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?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: Quickbeam vs. Simpleone: What's the difference?
Thanks everybody! Somehow I have ended up with one of each both 58cm, (notice the passive voice - I am sure I had nothing to do with it) and am considering getting rid of one. Or of both and riding my Atlantis single speed which I have done before and enjoyed. Micjhael, I am sure you would get hooked. There is something about riding a single speed for sure. Thanks again all! Tim On Thu, May 30, 2013 at 3:23 PM, Michael wrote: > I would love to try a Quick or Simple. But I'd need some low gearing like >> 34t up front. It still wouldn't be low enough for some of the hills around >> here. >> > > I am pretty sure I would get hooked on it. > > -- > 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?hl=en-US. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. > > > -- 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?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Quickbeam vs. Simpleone: What's the difference?
I believe my SO was one of the (if not THE) last one(s)... It has beautiful paint, but no creme headtube (all green). It has canti studs, too. It's PERFECT. Tom Allingham has a QB and SO... What say ye, Tom? On Thursday, May 30, 2013 5:23:47 PM UTC-4, Michael wrote: > > I would love to try a Quick or Simple. But I'd need some low gearing like >> 34t up front. It still wouldn't be low enough for some of the hills around >> here. >> > > I am pretty sure I would get hooked on it. > -- 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?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Quickbeam vs. Simpleone: What's the difference?
> > I would love to try a Quick or Simple. But I'd need some low gearing like > 34t up front. It still wouldn't be low enough for some of the hills around > here. > I am pretty sure I would get hooked on it. -- 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?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: Quickbeam vs SimpleOne
"Single" refers to top tube; sorry, I thought it might refer to a single gear. I could see a ss Sam ... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V3FnpaWQJO0 On Fri, Jan 6, 2012 at 10:38 AM, Peter Pesce wrote: > Patrick- > > Not sure what you think it means ;-) but it's a 60cm Sam with sidepull > brakes and a single top tube. > There was a thread a couple of months ago where some of us were trying to > decipher all the various versions of Sam that are/were available. > > I have a few not-so-great flickr photos here: > http://www.flickr.com/photos/ppesce/ > > As for evaluation, I don't have a lot of experience with many different > bikes, so I can't offer much in the way of comparisons. I love its > flexibility - I had it built a few different ways and currently have an > SRAM Apex compact double drivetrain on it, for kicks. I was probably going > to mess with again soon but the new-to-me QB will keep me distracted for a > while. > > -Pete > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To view this discussion on the web visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/fPJyj_IG9UIJ. > To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@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=en. > -- Patrick Moore Albuquerque, NM For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW http://resumespecialties.com/index.html -- 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-bunch@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=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: Quickbeam vs SimpleOne
Patrick- Not sure what you think it means ;-) but it's a 60cm Sam with sidepull brakes and a single top tube. There was a thread a couple of months ago where some of us were trying to decipher all the various versions of Sam that are/were available. I have a few not-so-great flickr photos here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/ppesce/ As for evaluation, I don't have a lot of experience with many different bikes, so I can't offer much in the way of comparisons. I love its flexibility - I had it built a few different ways and currently have an SRAM Apex compact double drivetrain on it, for kicks. I was probably going to mess with again soon but the new-to-me QB will keep me distracted for a while. -Pete -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/fPJyj_IG9UIJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@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=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: Quickbeam vs SimpleOne
"Single Sixty Sidepull Sam" -- does this mean what I think it does? Photo? Gear? Your evaluation of it? On Fri, Jan 6, 2012 at 9:32 AM, Peter Pesce wrote: > Well, I scratched the itch, but I bought Matt's silver Quickbeam instead > of an SO. > > Can't wait for it to get here! > > Pete > SingleSixtySidepullSam > SilverSingle-Speed...er...Quickbeam (oh well!) > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To view this discussion on the web visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/gIn1Mqkz-kwJ. > To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@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=en. > -- Patrick Moore Albuquerque, NM For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW http://resumespecialties.com/index.html -- 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-bunch@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=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: Quickbeam vs SimpleOne
Well, I scratched the itch, but I bought Matt's silver Quickbeam instead of an SO. Can't wait for it to get here! Pete SingleSixtySidepullSam SilverSingle-Speed...er...Quickbeam (oh well!) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/gIn1Mqkz-kwJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@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=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: Quickbeam vs SimpleOne
Great looking bike! And you're right -- at $800 it's a very good buy. If I didn't have a QB, I'd be getting a SO. jim m wc ca On Tue, Jan 3, 2012 at 8:28 PM, jandrews_nyc wrote: > my boss has a 58 Quickbeam. I have a 58 Simpleone. I've ridden both > and feel that I can sort of compare them. I've also worked on his and > built mine up so I've seen a lot up close. > I think Charlie is right in that the Simpleone has very slightly > thicker tubingbut that doesn't really translate to a "tangible > difference" when riding for me. I'm 150lbs. I THINK my Simpleone > has a slightly more raked fork than the Quickbeam, but I'm not sure. > The Simpleone has fancier lugs than his Orange Quickbeam. They both > seem to have the same geometry to the naked eye. What is tangible for > me are the front fork rack eyelets and the four top-rack eyelets in > the back which not all Quickbeams have. Also tangible for me means > having a kickstand plate which the QB doesn't. Also, someone at Riv > will have to confirm, but it seems from looking at the bikes that tire > clearance is just a bit more on the Simpleone, but I haven't > measured. I have been so happy I purchased the Simpleone. It's set > up as a speedy drop-bar single speed and I love it that way, though > I'm sure I'll turn it into something else at some point, i.e. trail > bike, grocery bike, upright, gearedsince it's so versatile. > > For $800 it's a no-brainer. > > http://tinyurl.com/7et8mau > > Jason > > -- > 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-bunch@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=en. > > -- 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-bunch@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=en.
[RBW] Re: Quickbeam vs SimpleOne
Thanks, Jason. That's the best side-by-side comparison I've seen of the Quickbeam vs the SimpleOne. For my part, the tangible differences are a wash. I prefer the the SO's color and clearance, and my green QB's lighter tubing and lack of doo-dads. I like the QB color, I just like muddier colors better. Philip Philip Williamson www.biketinker.com On Jan 3, 8:28 pm, jandrews_nyc wrote: > my boss has a 58 Quickbeam. I have a 58 Simpleone. I've ridden both > and feel that I can sort of compare them. I've also worked on his and > built mine up so I've seen a lot up close. > I think Charlie is right in that the Simpleone has very slightly > thicker tubingbut that doesn't really translate to a "tangible > difference" when riding for me. I'm 150lbs. I THINK my Simpleone > has a slightly more raked fork than the Quickbeam, but I'm not sure. > The Simpleone has fancier lugs than his Orange Quickbeam. They both > seem to have the same geometry to the naked eye. What is tangible for > me are the front fork rack eyelets and the four top-rack eyelets in > the back which not all Quickbeams have. Also tangible for me means > having a kickstand plate which the QB doesn't. Also, someone at Riv > will have to confirm, but it seems from looking at the bikes that tire > clearance is just a bit more on the Simpleone, but I haven't > measured. I have been so happy I purchased the Simpleone. It's set > up as a speedy drop-bar single speed and I love it that way, though > I'm sure I'll turn it into something else at some point, i.e. trail > bike, grocery bike, upright, gearedsince it's so versatile. > > For $800 it's a no-brainer. > > http://tinyurl.com/7et8mau > > Jason -- 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-bunch@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=en.
[RBW] Re: Quickbeam vs SimpleOne
All this talk of buying an $800 single-speed frame for its "versatility" in being able to be converted to a multi-geared derailleur bike is humorous to me. Everything about such a conversion on that frame would be a suboptimal hack. I think it would make a pretty nice single-speed. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/OamvYt1ZwKAJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@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=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: Quickbeam vs SimpleOne
I don't know about the brake. On my QB with Open Sport I'm currently running 700x40 Marathon Supremes, but I did run 700x50 Big Apples just fine. Scratch that itch! jim m wc ca On Wed, Jan 4, 2012 at 8:45 AM, Peter Pesce wrote: > Oh man. All this talk of "no-brainers" - You guys have my credit card > finger starting to itch! > > Does anyone know if a long reach caliper brake will work in front? I know > the frame is designed for cantis but I kind of like the simplicity of a > sidepull on a single-speed. I can always use the canti studs to mount a > rack, so they're not just sittin' there. > > Also, what's the max width tire that will fit on the "budget" SO wheels - > a Mavic Open Sport rim I think? > > Thanks, > > Pete (SingleSixtySidepullSam) > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To view this discussion on the web visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/uX7b18Q0RnAJ. > To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@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=en. > -- 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-bunch@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=en.
[RBW] Re: Quickbeam vs SimpleOne
Oh man. All this talk of "no-brainers" - You guys have my credit card finger starting to itch! Does anyone know if a long reach caliper brake will work in front? I know the frame is designed for cantis but I kind of like the simplicity of a sidepull on a single-speed. I can always use the canti studs to mount a rack, so they're not just sittin' there. Also, what's the max width tire that will fit on the "budget" SO wheels - a Mavic Open Sport rim I think? Thanks, Pete (SingleSixtySidepullSam) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/uX7b18Q0RnAJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@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=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: Quickbeam vs SimpleOne
So far, so good with the S3X. I have this hub on two different bikes, and both are working fine. The only issue so far is that the hubs don't like to shift under a load. If you're already grinding up a hill, it's too late to shift (unless you can somehow soft pedal for a moment). Other than that, all is well. They are definitely a conversation starter. --Eric N Sent from my iPad2 On Jan 4, 2012, at 5:25 AM, "Scott G." wrote: > Phil Wood freewheel hubs can be ordered with 120mm end caps for 5 speed use. > You can then buy new end caps to make the hub 130mm, a handy hub > for bob bikes. > > Now is someone could put Suntour freewheels back into production we'd > be in business. > > Eric how do you like the S3X ? > I'm looking for a hub gear that will stay in gear. > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To view this discussion on the web visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/qvyd9C7YIqIJ. > To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@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=en. -- 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-bunch@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=en.
[RBW] Re: Quickbeam vs SimpleOne
Phil Wood freewheel hubs can be ordered with 120mm end caps for 5 speed use. You can then buy new end caps to make the hub 130mm, a handy hub for bob bikes. Now is someone could put Suntour freewheels back into production we'd be in business. Eric how do you like the S3X ? I'm looking for a hub gear that will stay in gear. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/qvyd9C7YIqIJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@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=en.
[RBW] Re: Quickbeam vs SimpleOne
You could use an old 120mm 5-speed, which can still be found. On Tuesday, January 3, 2012 10:39:40 PM UTC-5, Allan in Portland wrote: > > IIRC, the rear spacing is 120mm. I suppose one could spring it to 126 to > fit an old 5 or 6 speed, but I'm not sure that still qualifies as "easily". > > Regards, > -Allan > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/8jd1s45p7IkJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@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=en.
[RBW] Re: Quickbeam vs SimpleOne
my boss has a 58 Quickbeam. I have a 58 Simpleone. I've ridden both and feel that I can sort of compare them. I've also worked on his and built mine up so I've seen a lot up close. I think Charlie is right in that the Simpleone has very slightly thicker tubingbut that doesn't really translate to a "tangible difference" when riding for me. I'm 150lbs. I THINK my Simpleone has a slightly more raked fork than the Quickbeam, but I'm not sure. The Simpleone has fancier lugs than his Orange Quickbeam. They both seem to have the same geometry to the naked eye. What is tangible for me are the front fork rack eyelets and the four top-rack eyelets in the back which not all Quickbeams have. Also tangible for me means having a kickstand plate which the QB doesn't. Also, someone at Riv will have to confirm, but it seems from looking at the bikes that tire clearance is just a bit more on the Simpleone, but I haven't measured. I have been so happy I purchased the Simpleone. It's set up as a speedy drop-bar single speed and I love it that way, though I'm sure I'll turn it into something else at some point, i.e. trail bike, grocery bike, upright, gearedsince it's so versatile. For $800 it's a no-brainer. http://tinyurl.com/7et8mau Jason -- 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-bunch@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=en.
[RBW] Re: Quickbeam vs SimpleOne
IIRC, the rear spacing is 120mm. I suppose one could spring it to 126 to fit an old 5 or 6 speed, but I'm not sure that still qualifies as "easily". Regards, -Allan -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/QvLB9AK2aUMJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@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=en.
[RBW] Re: Quickbeam vs SimpleOne
I think the tubing is a tad thicker which for me is good. (.9x.6x.9 as opposed to .8x.5x.8) I love mine, it rides really nice and the paint is understated and woodsy lookingperfect for a bicycle. Only $800 for the frame is a swingin deal. This frame can easily be used with a hub geared wheel or even a deraileur set up with some compromises if you wanted to do that. On Jan 3, 6:34 pm, nathan spindel wrote: > Aside from the paint and country of origin, are there any tangible > differences (geometry, fork, tubing, etc) between the Quickbeam and > SimpleOne? I've ridden a QB and liked it, but have never tested a SimpleOne > so I don't know how they compare. That sale is tempting. > > -nathan -- 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-bunch@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=en.
