You have a great blog. I really liked the writeup on the Acorn bag.
On Aug 21, 12:03 am, usuk2007 wrote:
> The Quickbeam is great for touring. I just did a tour the length of
> England on mine, go for it!
>
> http://wheelsofchance.org/england-2009/
>
> On Aug 16, 9:23 pm, johnb wrote:
>
> > I a
Thanks. can I pumop your brain if I have more
> questions re touring on the QB? Even off-forum?
>
> Ray
>
> --- On Fri, 8/21/09, usuk2007 wrote:
>
> From: usuk2007
> Subject: [RBW] Re: Anyone ever do a cross state tour on a quickbeam
> To: "RBW Owners Bunch"
0/09, usuk2007 wrote:
>
> From: usuk2007
> Subject: [RBW] Re: Anyone ever do a cross state tour on a quickbeam
> To: "RBW Owners Bunch"
> Date: Thursday, August 20, 2009, 9:03 PM
>
> The Quickbeam is great for touring. I just did a tour the length of
> England on
Fri, 8/21/09, usuk2007 wrote:
From: usuk2007
Subject: [RBW] Re: Anyone ever do a cross state tour on a quickbeam
To: "RBW Owners Bunch"
Date: Friday, August 21, 2009, 4:27 AM
I used Shimano MO76 MTB shoes and M324 SPD/platform pedals.
On Aug 21, 12:19 am, Ray Shine wrote:
>
On Aug 20, 10:58 pm, johnb wrote:
> I was thinking about getting a 18t or 16t and have the REI boys >swap it out
> once we are out of the mountains on day 2.
why not just get rid of the 20t freewheel and put on an 18t or a
16/18t duo on the flip side before the ride? you'll have your 22t for
I used Shimano MO76 MTB shoes and M324 SPD/platform pedals.
On Aug 21, 12:19 am, Ray Shine wrote:
> Curious what pedal/shoe combo you used on this tour.
>
> Thanks.
>
> Ray
>
> --- On Thu, 8/20/09, usuk2007 wrote:
>
> From: usuk2007
> Subject: [RBW] Re: Anyone e
Curious what pedal/shoe combo you used on this tour.
Thanks.
Ray
--- On Thu, 8/20/09, usuk2007 wrote:
From: usuk2007
Subject: [RBW] Re: Anyone ever do a cross state tour on a quickbeam
To: "RBW Owners Bunch"
Date: Thursday, August 20, 2009, 9:03 PM
The Quickbeam is great for
FYI my gearing was 40/32 upfront with a 16/18 White industries
freewheel on one side and a 22t freewheel on the other side.
I used 40x16 90% of the time and changed down to 32x22 for the slog up
onto the North Yorkshire Moors.
On Aug 21, 12:03 am, usuk2007 wrote:
> The Quickbeam is great for to
The Quickbeam is great for touring. I just did a tour the length of
England on mine, go for it!
http://wheelsofchance.org/england-2009/
On Aug 16, 9:23 pm, johnb wrote:
> I am thnking about cycle across NC on it. Might have rocks in my head.
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. I'll keep everyone posted…
>
> Ray
>
> --- On Wed, 8/19/09, PATRICK MOORE wrote:
>
> From: PATRICK MOORE
> Subject: [RBW] Re: Anyone ever do a cross state tour on a quickbeam
> To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
> Date: Wednesday, August 19, 2009, 5:43 PM
>
&
FWIW, I will have a small tool bag in back and a Berthoud handlebar
bag in front. Probably 3lbs of gear plus my fat ass... I am carrying a
camera, phone, wallet, and any 'fall' gear that gets stripped off in
the afternoon. Probably not more than 3 lbs total.
On Aug 18, 5:11 pm, Dave Craig wrote:
to try it on the QB instead. I just hope the weather holds. I'll
keep everyone posted…
Ray
--- On Wed, 8/19/09, PATRICK MOORE wrote:
From: PATRICK MOORE
Subject: [RBW] Re: Anyone ever do a cross state tour on a quickbeam
To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
Date: Wednesday, August 19
On Tue, Aug 18, 2009 at 1:24 PM, johnb wrote:
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> Thoughts on gearing? I have a 20 and 22-tooth freewheel in back;
> standard set-up in front.
>
> On Aug 17, 10:53 am, Bill Connell wrote:
> > On Sun, Aug 16, 2009 at 8:23 PM, johnb wrote:
> >
> > > I am thnking about cycle across NC on it. Might
One key aspect that has not been mentioned is the social aspect of the
ride.
Keep in mind that this is a non-competitive group ride with lots and
lots of friendly people. If you have any inkling to be social during
the ride, or participate in the small groups that naturally form, you
might miss
Now you have to do it.. you are already imaging the ride, the
conversations, the finish. If you use another bike now, you will spend
the whole ride wondering about/ wishing for the QB. You've destroyed
your chance of happiness on another bike.
But yeah, I think you have rocks in your head.
Cheer
My two cents' worth would be that you're geared too low. I suggest
setting yourself up with around 70-72 gear inches. You can always go
to the small ring (or flip the hub) if you come to a prolonged climb.
I rode PBP (lots of rolling terrain) in 72", and thought later that I
could have used
I hope it's ok if I weigh in here, I just bought a Quickbeam and I'm
interested in this discussion.
In touring, I've found the low end to be the limitation and the
dividing line between pain and pleasure. So much depends on your
fitness, the terrain and the weight you will be carrying as well as
On Aug 18, 3:24 pm, johnb wrote:
> Thoughts on gearing? I have a 20 and 22-tooth freewheel in back;
> standard set-up in front.
looking at the elevation charts/profile, the ride looks quite flat -
in fact, it seems like the whole ride has a general downward trend.
hang on to your hat on Day 1 -
Thoughts on gearing? I have a 20 and 22-tooth freewheel in back;
standard set-up in front.
On Aug 17, 10:53 am, Bill Connell wrote:
> On Sun, Aug 16, 2009 at 8:23 PM, johnb wrote:
>
> > I am thnking about cycle across NC on it. Might have rocks in my head.
>
> Nah, no rocks. Local rider Ken Yoka
On Sun, Aug 16, 2009 at 8:23 PM, johnb wrote:
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> I am thnking about cycle across NC on it. Might have rocks in my head.
Nah, no rocks. Local rider Ken Yokanovich raced the TransIowa on his
fixed Quickbeam (350 miles, 1/2 or more gravel). Load and gear right
for the terrain and you'll be fine.
do it. DO IT!! be smart about your gearing and you'll be fine.
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Yes fall ride.
On Aug 16, 10:31 pm, "J. Burkhalter" wrote:
> Are you considering the Cycle North Carolina fall ride?
>
> -Jay
> Denver, CO
>
> On Aug 16, 7:23 pm, johnb wrote:
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>
>
> > I am thnking about cycle across NC on it. Might have rocks in my head.
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Are you considering the Cycle North Carolina fall ride?
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Denver, CO
On Aug 16, 7:23 pm, johnb wrote:
> I am thnking about cycle across NC on it. Might have rocks in my head.
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on 8/16/09 6:23 PM, johnb at jbust...@gmail.com wrote:
> I am thnking about cycle across NC on it. Might have rocks in my head.
If it's comfortable and you've got the gears and the motor, I'd think it to
be a fine idea. From a mechanical standpoint, there's not a whole lot to go
wrong with a setu
Cross state? How about cross country (California to Kansas) or across
France (PBP)? Fixed.
It *can* be done, if you're willing to work for it.
--Eric Norris
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On Aug 16, 2009, at 6:23 PM, johnb wrote:
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> I am thnking about cycle across NC on it. Might have rocks in
No rocks! Do it. We want to hear about it!
Clif
On Aug 16, 8:23 pm, johnb wrote:
> I am thnking about cycle across NC on it. Might have rocks in my head.
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