Re: [RBW] Re: Another S3X hub

2016-09-13 Thread Mark Parker
, but I have read the lash is quite extreme. It is also not on the light side. Mark Parker Knoxville, TN -- 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, sen

Re: [RBW] Re: BQ to publish study of pedal retention usefulness in Summer issue

2015-06-12 Thread Mark Parker
I thought the whole debate was that for unracers flat pedals are fine. From what I have read of his exploits, it doesn't surprise me that Jan gains some efficiency from being attached to the pedal. I don't think I do. I certainly fall into the unracer camp and will keep on doing what I have

[RBW] Short Term Ride Review: QB and the 2 speed fixed Bendix

2015-05-22 Thread Mark Parker
Thanks for the review. Just curious why you went this route instead of the Sturmey S3X. I have one of these 2 speed Bendix manual hubs in good shape, but never could bear to permanently alter it. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch

Re: [RBW] S3X hub for one of my Rivs; particular question about QR-type shifting setup.

2015-03-23 Thread Mark Parker
I have chimed in before as well and the only other comment I will add is that I run the 2nd gear as my cruising gear and have 1st as my bailout gear and 3rd as my downhill gear. I really enjoy the 80's downhill gear and find myself in that gear quite a bit. 1st is also low enough that I

Re: [RBW] Re: New Olde Quickbeam!

2014-10-09 Thread Mark Parker
I am not sure what flavor of Tubus rack it is as I bought it used. I used it for this application because it had the built in mount for my BM tail light. Hope you enjoy your 68 QB as much as I do mine. It is truly amazing how riding a bike that actually fits me feels like. Mark On

Re: [RBW] Re: New Olde Quickbeam!

2014-10-07 Thread Mark Parker
I am running my 68 cm QB with a S3X. 42 up front with a 13 in the back. Perfect ratio for my city commute. https://www.flickr.com/photos/59634359@N07/15286580220/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this