Pudge - If I go with the SA 2 speed, it would be without coaster brake. Minh - You are right on the argument. Simple and pure is what I want with this build as well as a new perspective on riding. A broadening of horizons....
On Thursday, February 27, 2014 11:37:38 AM UTC-5, Minh wrote: > > Just a thought, when i got my QB, i also was (unnecessarily) worried about > gearing, additional speeds and now that i've had it i never both switching > in the rear (WI DUO) and switched to a single-ring front. if you have the > wheels already to get it on the road, you might be surprised at how fast > you adjust to a single gear. > > nothing wrong if you really want to mess with the SA 2 speeds, but there > is something pure about a single-speed QB that changes your perspective on > riding. > > On Wednesday, February 26, 2014 10:54:23 PM UTC-5, djbardwil wrote: >> >> Well, I am thrilled to be the very lucky winner of the auction and admit >> my addiction to Rivendell. I was a bit surprised that only one bid came >> through but it is a small frame and the dead of winter so the audience may >> have been limited. Apparently, there are only 30 of these 50 cm QBs. It >> should be a great project and I intend to take it slowly and thoughtfully >> as I've never built up a non-derailleur bicycle. Initial thought was to >> possibly try out the Sturmey-Archer 2-speed Kickback hub as the basis of a >> wheel build and possibly a Sturmey-Archer crankset but I'll need to do some >> homework on gearing, spacing, chainline etc. Nothing is set in stone at >> the moment and each component will be a new decision point but, barring the >> possible S-A components, it will clearly be a Rivendell build when it's >> done. >> >> I enjoy this group very much and value your input, stories, and >> camaraderie. Photos will prove the project is underway! >> >> Thanks - >> David >> >> >>>> >>>> -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
