On Fri, Feb 27, 2009 at 8:23 AM, DP <dopi3...@gmail.com> wrote: > > Heya gang.... > > I'm looking hard at the Quickbeam and wanted some feedback on the > whole single speed / fixed gear world. > > I'm a spinner not a masher. In other words, probably 90 - 95 % of all > my riding is spent in the small ring. I've always been that > way...probably due to my long, lanky body type and quads the size of > slim jims. > > Is a fixie / ss just a pipe dream for a guy like me ? The beauty of > the QB is that extra small ring which I'd probably spend a whole lotta > time in (and starting out ss). > > Besides all types of riding, I'd also be nice weather commuting too on > the QB which is why I started looking in this direction. Simplicity > and low maintenance are beautiful things ! > > Any feedback would be appreciated !
One of the beautiful things about riding a singlespeed bike is that it extends your range. I'm the opposite of you, i'm a masher (a detroit diesel rather than a honda turbo), but riding singlespeed (especially fixed) has improved my spin immensely. You won't necessarily become a stump-thighed masher, but your comfort and ability range will stretch. It's been said before, but your body will adjust to becoming the drivetrain that the bike lacks. You can change the gearing to suit your own riding, but the stock QB gearing is on the low side, if you're riding mostly on-road you might be right at home with it. -- Bill Connell St. Paul, MN --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ 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 -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
