Steve - I may have seen a posting of your bike somewhere in my decision process and was completely enamored with the look of blue wrapped drops and blackwalls - stunning look. I have a 48 cm / 650b Sam and it is just perfect.
Philip - I have a lot to learn with gearing and part of the reason I went this route, but I understand a 3:1 ratio is a good place to start. I am not sure what 72" is referring to but have a new research point to dig into. I appreciate your input. I believe the frame arrives on Monday and I cannot wait to get this project underway! Thanks. On Friday, February 28, 2014 10:46:54 AM UTC-5, stevef wrote: > > I'm glad you posted, David--I was concerned that the auction didn't > mention that this frame is made for 650b wheels, and I was worred that the > buyer might not be aware. Since you're here, though, you probably know > that! > > I have a 52cm 650Beam-great little bike..welcome to the club! > > Steve > > In its natural habitat: > > > > > On Wed, Feb 26, 2014 at 10:54 PM, djbardwil <djba...@gmail.com<javascript:> > > 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 >> >> >> >> >> >> On Wednesday, February 26, 2014 9:52:50 PM UTC-5, Coconutbill wrote: >>> >>> One day... >>>> >>>> >>>> -- >> 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-bun...@googlegroups.com <javascript:>. >> To post to this group, send email to >> rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com<javascript:> >> . >> Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. >> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. >> > > -- 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.
