to be clear, I'm not knocking the QB in anyway or suggesting that any of the bikes i mentioned are necessarily better options. ss/fixed gear riding is different for everyone. i'm sure the slack angles and long wheelbase of the QB yield exactly the kind of handling that some want out of a bike regardless of drivetrain (which is why I still think the QB should come with horizontal dropouts and a derailer hanger!!)
personally, when I ride fixed, I tend to ride more aggressively - i don't want my bars high (b/c i'm out of the saddle more), i don't need the stability and feel of a longer wheelbase (b/c i'm typically not carrying too much) and i appreciate a bike that is more responsive to my inputs. in short, I like to take advantage of racier geometry when i only have one gear. it makes a real difference, especially when climbing. didn't mean to put anyone off - especially the OP!! i don't ride a surly, salsa, soma, etc. and i'm not trying to steer anyone away from the QB. it's an awesome bike for sure, as evidenced by it's popularity and glowing owner reviews and reports. --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ 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 -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
