[RBW] Re: Ride Report: Quickbeam on Jersey gravel

2018-05-18 Thread Bob Ehrenbeck
Thanks, John! I like your Quickbeam, and the whole idea of running a fixed gear -- what gearing does it have? On Thursday, May 17, 2018 at 8:34:20 PM UTC-4, John G. wrote: > > Jeff! I’ve had a few hundred wonderful miles because you put this Beam > back in the wild! I hope you found one your

[RBW] Re: Ride Report: Quickbeam on Jersey gravel

2018-05-17 Thread John G.
Jeff! I’ve had a few hundred wonderful miles because you put this Beam back in the wild! I hope you found one your size! Patrick! You nudged me over the edge into QB ownership! Bob! Great tip. I will check that out next time I ride that way. Great Raeland, btw. -- You received this message be

[RBW] Re: Ride Report: Quickbeam on Jersey gravel

2018-05-17 Thread Bob Ehrenbeck
I love the Columbia Trail! And Patrick is spot on -- it is amazing how the vibe of a place changes with some different light. If you want some variation of the ride, instead of an out-and-back, take Raritan River Road for a portion of the way -- it runs right alongside the South Branch of the R

Re: [RBW] Re: Ride Report: Quickbeam on Jersey gravel

2018-05-17 Thread Patrick Moore
I envy y'all your firm dirt surfaces. We have some nice riding along the river, if you aren't looking for untold miles of uninterrupted paths or roads, but I've found that 50 mm (actual) is the minimum that makes riding this dirt pleasant, and 60 mm is better. I'd love to try some Compass EL 40-som

[RBW] Re: Ride Report: Quickbeam on Jersey gravel

2018-05-17 Thread RichS
John, Always nice to see a ride report - many thanks! Looks like a pleasant excursion; glad you had fun. How do you like your Moustache/Albastache bars? Best, Richard On Thursday, May 17, 2018 at 7:02:24 AM UTC-4, Wally Estrella wrote: > > HEAR! HEAR! > > > A Quickbeam, Jack Brown's and some g

[RBW] Re: Ride Report: Quickbeam on Jersey gravel

2018-05-17 Thread Wally Estrella
HEAR! HEAR! A Quickbeam, Jack Brown's and some gravel from 207 land last week-end. Sometimes I think of going w/ 38s (Soma Shikoro's maybe?) I go on a ride then say "JB's all the way every day!"

[RBW] Re: Ride Report: Quickbeam on Jersey gravel

2018-05-16 Thread Deacon Patrick
Amazing how different times of day feel so stunningly different. A common ride transforms in different light, or after a storm, or durring a storm! Great ride semi-close to you on a great steed. With abandon, Patrick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[RBW] Re: Ride Report: Quickbeam on Jersey gravel

2018-05-16 Thread sameness
Hey, I know that bike! Looks like it ended up where it belongs! Jeff Hagedorn Los Angeles, CA USA -- 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