> If I, the hard rider, the time trialer, the can't-go-slow man, ever fall low > enough to build up once again a coasting (!!!), multispeed (!!!!!!) bike, I > will probably choose an IG hub drivetrain.
I am having a frame made, which, as the Quickbeam, can accommodate single speed set up and an IG hub (actually mine will be somewhat more versatile as it will have an EBB). I am going to try the Alfine. Assuming the builder gets it to me soon (his flickr page shows the frame is done, but not painted yet) this is going to see some heavy winter duty. I will report back in a few months with my Alfine impressions. On Nov 20, 9:29 am, PATRICK MOORE <bertin...@gmail.com> wrote: > On Fri, Nov 20, 2009 at 8:17 AM, JoelMatthews <joelmatth...@mac.com> wrote: > > > The real question is not about efficiency so much as about trade-offs > > > between two incompatible sets of desirable qualities. I was trying to > > > make that point to the original poster. The inefficiency difference > > > between a ig hub and a derailleur drivetrain are IMO and IME too small > > > for the everyday casual rider to notice. > > > Or small enough that other benefits outweigh any efficiency > > drawback. > > Exactly. > > If I, the hard rider, the time trialer, the can't-go-slow man, ever fall low > enough to build up once again a coasting (!!!), multispeed (!!!!!!) bike, I > will probably choose an IG hub drivetrain. > > --- I'm just waiting for an IG hub with a QR. > > Patrick "is he really serious?" Moore > > Of which speaking: those big, asymmetrical wingnuts that the old, hardmen, > Brit club riders used to use before Tullio's things got hold of them: I > suppose they were tight enough to keep the wheel from slipping? > > -- > Patrick Moore > Albuquerque, NM > For professional resumes, contact > Patrick Moore, ACRW at resumespecialt...@gmail.com > (505) 227-0523 -- 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-bu...@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=.
