I forgot to ask - Does Riv have a reason why the QB doesn't come with
a fixed/free hub? I thought maybe they don't want a fixie out there
with less than perfect chainline - not a big deal, but maybe it's a
"cya" kind of thing. also, with a fixed/free, one could still use 2
freewheels, so what gi
on 3/3/09 6:18 AM, Patrick in VT at psh...@drm.com wrote:
> I forgot to ask - Does Riv have a reason why the QB doesn't come with
> a fixed/free hub? I thought maybe they don't want a fixie out there
> with less than perfect chainline - not a big deal, but maybe it's a
> "cya" kind of thing. als
It's March which means the frames are supposed to be arriving in about
2 weeks. That'll probably be pushed back. Anyone here have one on
order? How are you setting it up? I'm excited to see these.
In spite of having two nice Rivs I'd have no problem adding one of
these to the stable. I pretty muc
On Mar 3, 9:38 am, CycloFiend wrote:
> I've run a fixed sprocket on the one side from very early on. I used a bb
> retainer ring as a lockring, which has worked fine.
yes - there's always a less than perfect solution, but I think Riv
would offer up the QB with a fixed/free hub before suggestin
On Tue, Mar 3, 2009 at 9:16 AM, Patrick in VT wrote:
>
> s .why not a fixed/free hub?
It IS an interesting question, given that flexibility in usage is a
hallmark of Rivendell designs. I don't recall that Grant has written
anything about fixed riding in particular, but my best guess is
On Tue, Mar 3, 2009 at 7:24 AM, Bill Connell wrote:
>
> On Tue, Mar 3, 2009 at 9:16 AM, Patrick in VT wrote:
>>
>> s .why not a fixed/free hub?
>
>
> It IS an interesting question, given that flexibility in usage is a
> hallmark of Rivendell designs.
Maybe because being someone consider
>
>
>
> On Tue, Mar 3, 2009 at 8:18 AM, Patrick in VT wrote:
>
>> I forgot to ask - Does Riv have a reason why the QB doesn't come with
>> a fixed/free hub?
>>
>
>
>
I wonder if the relatively low bottom bracket is a factor. With Grip Kings
and 700 x 28 tires, if I am not careful I get occasiona
"Maybe because being someone considers a free/free hub more useful
than a free/fixed one?"
I don't think so. A freewheel can easily be used on a hub that is
threaded for fixed gear, but it's not advisable to use a fixed cog on
a hub threaded for a freewheel. That the QB is spec'ed with a free/
fr
I'll let Grant speak to his decision to offer a free/free hub as a
stock item. IMHO, it should have have been a fixed/free ...
especially after the first production run, when it became obvious that
a lot of us were running our QBs fixed.
That being said, I don't recall ever having a pedal s
Fargo St in Los Angeles is supposed to be really steep.
I seem to remember a 33% or 35% grade. It's been a long time.
I think a race is held on it as well.
On Mar 2, 8:17 pm, rob markwardt wrote:
> > I just Googled it - it's tied for the steepest street in The City at
> > 31.5%. Riding up is n
Dear Mike, and all,
The latest word from Taiwan is that the Bettys will be here in 2
weeks, and the
Sams mid-April. The first run is always the slowest.
.
Once they arrive, we will start the builds (for those who purchased
them that
way) in the order that they were ordered. They will go faster th
On Tue, Mar 3, 2009 at 9:24 AM, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery <
thill@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> "Maybe because being someone considers a free/free hub more useful
> than a free/fixed one?"
>
> I don't think so. A freewheel can easily be used on a hub that is
> threaded for fixed gear, but it's not
I think we're making a mountain out of a molehill with this issue.
The practice of using a fixed cog on a freewheel hub with a bb
lockring or loctite is a well-accepted method (hardly a kludge, is
what i'm saying) of making a fixed drivetrain, especially on a bike
such as the Quickbeam which has t
On Tue, Mar 3, 2009 at 11:08 AM, Jeremy Till wrote:
>
> I think we're making a mountain out of a molehill with this issue.
> The practice of using a fixed cog on a freewheel hub with a bb
> lockring or loctite is a well-accepted method (hardly a kludge, is
> what i'm saying) of making a fixed dri
Hello World!
I confessed in a letter to John Bennett at Rivendell that my
acquisition of taste did not coincide with the availability of Nigel
Smythe Tweed Handlebar bags. As this group knows, aesthetics are as
important to bicycles as to food or a selecting a spouse.
With all that mentioned, d
On Tue, Mar 3, 2009 at 3:35 PM, michaeltburn wrote:
>
> Hello World!
>
> I confessed in a letter to John Bennett at Rivendell that my
> acquisition of taste did not coincide with the availability of Nigel
> Smythe Tweed Handlebar bags. As this group knows, aesthetics are as
> important to bicycl
Hi Michael,
Are you looking for a "bar tube" or a "hobo" ? Green tweed or blue ??
Not to seem picky, but all of the above have been made over the years,
and may effect the responses that you get. Jon Cameron.
On Mar 3, 2:35 pm, michaeltburn wrote:
> Hello World!
>
> I confessed in a letter to J
This might sound like a dumb question but I've never run a fixed gear so I
don't know. How does the threading for a fixed gear differ from the
threading for a freewheel?
Shaun Meehan
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On Tue, Mar 3, 2009 at 3:02 PM, Shaun Meehan wrote:
> This might sound like a dumb question but I've never run a fixed gear so I
> don't know. How does the threading for a fixed gear differ from the
> threading for a freewheel?
On a fixed hub, the threaded section for the cog is identical to a
On Tue, Mar 3, 2009 at 2:02 PM, Shaun Meehan wrote:
> This might sound like a dumb question but I've never run a fixed gear so I
> don't know. How does the threading for a fixed gear differ from the
> threading for a freewheel?
>
> Shaun Meehan
>
Shaun: not a dumb question at all. Both a screw o
On Tue, Mar 3, 2009 at 2:09 PM, Bill Connell wrote:
> if you skid-stop a
> lot a track lockring will be a lot safer, if you pretty much always
> use your brakes to stop and periodically check the tightness of the
> lockring, a standard freewheel hub might be fine
And I will add that, if you don
Thanks for your responses to my quesiton Bill and Patrick. Makes sense. My
brother is buying a Surly Steamroller. He called and asked me the same
question but I didn't know the answer. Evidently the Steamroller comes
equipped with a fixed/free hub. I've heard of them but never actually looked
at on
The inner part of the threading (closest to the flange) has the same
diameter and threading as a freewheel, with an outer, smaller diameter
section with reverse threading for a lockring.
I'm sure the fixed cog on freewheel hub works fine for thousands, and
I may even do it on my own bike. But I w
On Tue, Mar 3, 2009 at 4:40 PM, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery
wrote:
>
> that would tend to absolve Riv
> of any responsibility for any negative fixed-gear related outcomes.
You mean like drinking PBR and growing ironic beards?
(I'm only kidding)
-sv
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ooh! I can see it now -
steamroller rider to QB rider: you're a sissy because you ride with
brakes!
QB rider to steamroller: no, you're a sissy because you use a
lockring!
fight breaks out.
a chase ensues.
QB rider escapes through wooded, dirt trails which the steamroller
can't handle and
I heartily recommend the Quickbeam, it's a FANTASTIC bike. The
Steamroller is not a BAD ride, kind of fun. I can fit a 32 under the
Berthoud fenders on mine.
My Quickbeam was destroyed when I was hit by a car. In need of
something to work on, I put together a Steamroller (since they were
AVAILA
The quickbeam has helped me improve my climbing. I have it set up with
40/32 in front
18/16 freewheel on one side and 22 on the other. I use the 22 with the
32 front when
the hills are just too much for me.
I'll be credit card touring on it this spring
http://www.crazyguyonabike.com/doc/england2
Jim,
What would make the Dyad better for heavier loads? Based on the specs
in 700c, the Dyad is a little wider and deeper than the Synergy but is
also a tad lighter, which implies thinner walls, and the Dyad lacks
eyelets. I've used the Dyad in 26" (where it's labeled as the
Aeroheat) and it wa
I've got a 60 on order that will be just clear coated (and I'm super
excited about it, this is my first Riv).
Setup will be pretty close to what Rivendell is selling as their
complete:
lx hubs on mavic a719's with marathons. Campy front and an lx rear
running a 9 spd cassette with an XD2 crank. N
Hi Jon,
Thank you for your reply. I am looking for a bar tube bag preferably
in a green tweed.
Thanks,
Michael
On Mar 3, 1:45 pm, Jon Cameron wrote:
> Hi Michael,
>
> Are you looking for a "bar tube" or a "hobo" ? Green tweed or blue ??
> Not to seem picky, but all of the above have been made
The cogs are cheap and easy to install. It takes a while, 3 to 4 rides to get
even minimally familiar with fixed gears. I found it easier to climb but much
harder to spin furiously downhill. It is great fun but can be intimidating in
traffic. Learning to pedal through turns and learning to ped
on 3/3/09 5:17 PM, James Dinneen at jfxdinn...@yahoo.com wrote:
>
>
> The cogs are cheap and easy to install. It takes a while, 3 to 4 rides to get
> even minimally familiar with fixed gears. I found it easier to climb but much
> harder to spin furiously downhill. It is great fun but can be int
Hi all. First post. Great group; have lurked for a while.
Functionally, I like the Schwalbe Marathon (with KevlarGuard, not the
extra heavy version). Weight, tread, & construction suit my intended
use, I think. i.e. on a Saluki, long and far, mostly pavement though
enjoy diverting to loose su
Eyelets aren't necessary or even desirable on a v-section rim like the
Dyad because the force of spoke tension is pulling along the plane of
the rim wall (approximately) and the metal at the apex of the V, where
the spoke holes are, is extra thick. Eyelets are desirable/necessary
on box-style rims
You have a 650A Saluki? Excellent!
Unfortunately, your choices are limited. I'd try one of the Schwalbe
variants that has the look you want. These are usually cheap but
decent.
On Mar 3, 9:43 pm, Darren Stone wrote:
> Hi all. First post. Great group; have lurked for a while.
>
> Functionally,
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