I have an S3X wheel that's about to go back into service. I like it. You can also slide two splined cogs on for a dingle setup on the 3sp fixed IGH. Conceivably you could have a low range and a high range. I had that setup, but changed out the cranks before I actually used the low gear range.
Thanks for reminding me, I think I may set that up this time around again. I may be in the market for an inexpensive double crankset, then... Philip www.biketinker.com On Monday, October 15, 2012 11:25:49 AM UTC-7, Montclair BobbyB wrote: > > I haven't tried the S3X yet, but it sure looks like a cool idea. I run a > flip-flop hub, so with the Metropolis I can have a choice of FW or Fixed > (pretty much on-demand), as long as I carry my 15mm wrench for the rear > wheel nut. > > Eric, you can slightly feel the gears working in high gear (a kind of > ratchety feel; not necessarily fragile, but... different). I still have an > innate fear of destroying the innerds of my IG hubs... something I probably > need to get over... I haven't really stomped on the pedals yet. FSA > warrants the crankset for 2 years, but apparently not for mountain bike > use. (Don't know whether it's due to the extra gunk or extra stress). Only > time will tell. > > BB > > On Monday, October 15, 2012 12:18:45 PM UTC-4, Patrick Moore wrote: >> >> Forgot to add as usual: you can thread either a fixed cog or a >> freewheel onto the hub driver, so it also gives you a choice. >> >> On Mon, Oct 15, 2012 at 10:17 AM, PATRICK MOORE <[email protected]> >> wrote: >> > What's wrong with this? >> http://www.sturmey-archer.com/products/hubs/cid/3/id/47 >> > >> > On Mon, Oct 15, 2012 at 9:45 AM, Colin Bortner <[email protected]> >> wrote: >> >> Awesome! >> >> >> >> If the FSA doesn't work out fixed, but you fall in love with the idea >> >> of a two-speed fixed-gear, Schlumpf's cranks were redesigned a few >> >> years ago to be fixed-gear compatible: >> >> http://www.haberstock-mobility.com/en/products/schlumpf-drive.html >> >> >> >> Overview Schlumpf-for-fixed from German Bedovelo: >> >> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QHeVme8Bmgc >> >> >> >> Looking forward to updates on the Metropolis! >> >> >> >> >> >> On Mon, Oct 15, 2012 at 9:29 AM, Montclair BobbyB >> >> <[email protected]> wrote: >> >>> Yes, I'm seriously considering it... although I wonder whether it >> would >> >>> trash the internals... (but in the name of science, I feel it's my >> >>> obligation to try...) BB >> >>> >> >>> >> >>> On Monday, October 15, 2012 9:02:08 AM UTC-4, David Spranger wrote: >> >>>> >> >>>> Nice! I got two speeds out of my SimpleOne by using a SRAM Automatix >> 2 >> >>>> speed hub with which I have been very satisfied at approximately >> 6000 mostly >> >>>> commuting miles. Your solution has one distinct advantage in that >> you could >> >>>> do a two speed fixed gear if you wished. >> >>>> >> >>>> David >> >>>> Charlotte, NC >> >>> >> >>> -- >> >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >> Groups >> >>> "RBW Owners Bunch" group. >> >>> To view this discussion on the web visit >> >>> https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/yvheAv6unusJ. >> >>> >> >>> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >> >>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> >>> [email protected]. >> >>> For more options, visit this group at >> >>> http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. >> >> >> >> -- >> >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >> Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. >> >> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >> >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> [email protected]. >> >> For more options, visit this group at >> http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. >> >> >> > >> > >> > >> > -- >> > Vote early, vote often, vote Rhinoceros! >> > http://tinyurl.com/d7muj2t >> > >> > ------------------------- >> > Patrick Moore, Albuquerque, NM, USA >> > For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW >> > http://resumespecialties.com/index.html >> > ------------------------- >> >> >> >> -- >> Vote early, vote often, vote Rhinoceros! >> http://tinyurl.com/d7muj2t >> >> ------------------------- >> Patrick Moore, Albuquerque, NM, USA >> For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW >> http://resumespecialties.com/index.html >> ------------------------- >> > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/9pMIugbXG4oJ. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
