On Wed, Sep 2, 2009 at 9:22 PM, CycloFiend <cyclofi...@earthlink.net> wrote:
> > > In terms of 650B, most of the grippy tires I've seen seem to be fairly > large > volume mtb tires, so that may be a challenge as it sounds like you'll be > doing a conversion. > > Simple is good for gearing. The only problem with singlespeed is a climbing > course (like McLaren Park in SF) or extended flat, paved sections. In the > former, it's tough to come up with the right gearing setup, in the latter, > you tend to be spun out while the multi-geared stomp away. > > > --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ > Given what you said, would Col de la Vie tires work ok? Seems as long as it wasn't too muddy they would have enough knob to hang on. I ran them in the dirt very successfully, but never racing in mud. -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA "Bicycling is a big part of the future. It has to be. There is something wrong with a society that drives a car to workout in a gym." ~Bill Nye, scientist guy --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ 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 -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
