Price is relevant... how many 68cm frames do you run across? I sympathize, as I tend to be just outside the "stock" frame range as well. In the end it's worth what it's worth to the buyer only.
Consider the price point of the complete bike, which used to be $1400 (and now $1600). How much do you think the parts kit for the QB is worth? I don't think there are nearly $700 worth of parts on these bikes, but I could be wrong. $700 for a USED frame does seem high, but it's probably not far off the mark, depending on the condition (it seems to be in decent shape). The seller also offers free shipping, so that is worth something? What else can you get for $700 in a 68cm, steel frame with nice lugs? Running an internal geared hub on the rear would require you to find something that has 120mm spacing, or you'll have to cold set the frame. Most bike shops can do this for you $25-40. My QB is a 65, I find it to be pretty nimble, but stable. Seems to have that standard "sport/road" feel to it. Bob H. Knoxville TN On Sep 13, 10:12 pm, ed k <yagen...@gmail.com> wrote: > Well I've been eyeballing the 68 frame - can somebody answer some questions? > > You can't buy a frame-only QB, so it's hard to compare this price to a new > bike. Any opinions about the price point? > > My knees won't take a fixed- or single-speed, so would I lose a lot of style > points for adding a derailer with a claw adapter? Is it even possible with > those dropouts? How about a multi-speed rear hub? > > I love my Bombadil, but it's not exactly nimble. How does the QB ride? > > Thanks! > > On Sun, Sep 13, 2009 at 1:36 PM, rcnute <rcn...@hotmail.com> wrote: > > > My kingdom for a 56! > > > On Sep 13, 10:16 am, "Jim M." <mather...@gmail.com> wrote: > > > Two Quickbeams on Ebay currently. One is a green 68cm. The other is a > > > 62cm that has been stripped and clearcoated. Very cool looking. NFI on > > > my part but I know folks are often looking for these. > > > > Happy with my orange 60cm QB, > > > Jim M > > > WC CA --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ 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-bunch@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=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
