I've had my Quickbeam about a year and I put 80 - 120 miles on it per
week. I wouldn't call myself a hammerer but with any single speed
riding there are times of great torque. Topping out on a 20% rise in
high gear, starting from a complete stop, dirt hills in any gear,
ect.
No slippage.
I also
how do you like that gps?
Todd Olsen
On Feb 25, 8:06 pm, Eric Norris wrote:
> One of many helmeted shots of me.
>
> --Eric
> campyonly...@me.comwww.campyonly.comwww.wheelsnorth.org
>
> On Feb 25, 2009, at 8:02 PM, David Estes wrote:
>
>
>
> > I like your new "buddy icon" :-)
>
> > On Wed, Feb 2
Has its limitations for rides longer than about 150 miles, but
otherwise pretty cool. I've had this one since about 2006--taken it
cross country and to PBP.
--Eric
campyonly...@me.com
www.campyonly.com
www.wheelsnorth.org
On Feb 26, 2009, at 6:05 AM, Todd Olsen wrote:
>
> how do you like
I have two fixed/single speed bikes (sadly, neither one a quickbeam ). Both
have bolted axles. Rare slippage on one, I got a tugnut and no problem on that
one. Second one, no problem at all. If my wife would let me have a third, I
would get a quickbeam. Jim D. Massachusetts
--- On Thu, 2/26/09,
I ride a first gem QB. never suffered this malady. Of course, I'm hardly a
power pusher at 60+ years, but I do ride a lot of steep hills and mountains on
the QB.
--- On Thu, 2/26/09, James Dinneen wrote:
From: James Dinneen
Subject: [RBW] Re: QB rear wheel
To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.co
Very, very nice bike. I may have to sell one of my current fleet to make room
for a new, silver bike. Not sure how to raise this issue with my wife. Jim D.
Massachusetts
--- On Wed, 2/25/09, Bill Rhea wrote:
From: Bill Rhea
Subject: [RBW] Re: QB rear wheel
To: "RBW Owners Bunch"
Date: Wedne
I weigh 220 and ride my Quickbeam like a SS MTB, at times, which
requires a lot of standing to climb. No slippage for me, but I tighten
the QR very harder.
Get one. They are a great, versatile bike.
Jim M
WC, CA
On Feb 25, 8:13 pm, "c.n.smith" wrote:
> As somebody who is looking at getting one
Dave
Thanks for the compliment. I taught for California public school
programs for years (Orange County, LAUSD and the Stanislaus County
Office of Education) as an outdoor science school teacher and
administrator. If you are in Southern California, you might check out
the Santa Barbara Middle Sch
On Feb 26, 12:20 am, Dave C wrote:
> I looked at the levers when I returned home, and I can't see any
> identifying number. Is there any way to identify the specific Dia
> Compe model, without deep familiarity with the different lever designs?
Yes the 287v levers have a triangular black plast
Chris,
I love my Orange Quickbeam...I would love a silver Quickbeam even more
(I had a silver Rivendell Cyclocross bike and colorwise it was my
favorite).
I have had zero slippage issues with the rear wheel...it's bumpy and
hilly around here.
Angus
On Feb 25, 10:13 pm, "c.n.smith" wrote:
> As
Just installed Mark's rack on the Bombadil using the fork crown
bosses. (Thanks for the rack Beth!) What a sweet fit! Solid as a rock.
Guess I'll need a bag now...
Check it out here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/32306...@n07/sets/72157612156720803/
Marty
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It does have that piece! So that should confirm it is the 287V. That
means either I failed to adjust it properly, or I need that special
noodle that comes with it, according to Mr. Thill.
What Outdoor Science School? My friend and fellow teacher worked
several years at the one in Wrightwood.
O
I'd be very interested to hear how the Shimano hubs are in comparison
to the Schmidt hubs. I've been debating the dynohub vs. battery LED
set up for rando rides and the dynohub seems to be at least the more
environmental choice. The only drawback with the SON hub is the
price tag, but at a 50,0
On Feb 26, 2009, at 1:17 PM, Dave C wrote:
> It does have that piece! So that should confirm it is the 287V. That
> means either I failed to adjust it properly, or I need that special
> noodle that comes with it, according to Mr. Thill.
Any noodle should work, IMHO, since it would not affect c
Tim, I think the poor braking is due to my inexperience at brake set-
up. I never set up cable and housing before for this type of brake or
brake lever, and I'm not sure how to terminate the housing into the
lever body. I probably need to find a picture to determine the proper
method.
Last night
YEEE-- HAWWW!! Received my Bleriot frame today. This is my first Riv
and couldnt be more excited. It is still sitting in the box next to me
and unfortunately have to wait until I get home to open it up. Now the
only question is how to build it up. Any suggestions out their for the
best low budget,
cm-
Congrats! The Bleriot is my first (and only) Riv so far... As far as
a build, Jim can hook you up. I'm really happy with my stock Riv build
of Noodle bars, nitto stem/post, B17 saddle, silver brakes (tektro big
mouth) and Rich at Rivendell's wheels. Oh I also have an LX rd and
Campy front wit
On Feb 26, 2009, at 2:30 PM, Dave C wrote:
> Tim, I think the poor braking is due to my inexperience at brake set-
> up. I never set up cable and housing before for this type of brake or
> brake lever, and I'm not sure how to terminate the housing into the
> lever body. I probably need to find
Congrats - you're gonna love the bike. For a crankset, the Sugino that Riv
sells can't be beat for value and it looks great. They also hold their
value - a guy listed one recently (don't remember here or over on BOB) for
maybe $45 (?) and it went in about an hour or so. The 110/74 BCDs have ton
Video of how I did this -
http://www.flickr.com/photos/gzahnd/3285966758
Now up on Vimeo -
http://vimeo.com/3387689
Enjoy!
- Jim "In other words, there's a C. Xavier Hilsen under all that mud..."
--
Jim Edgar
cyclofi...@earthlink.net
Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries - http://www.cyclofi
Here's a picture of the bike. The brakes work MUCH better with all of
your advice.
http://s6.photobucket.com/albums/y216/steelcommuter/?action=view¤t=101_1619.jpg
Dave
On Feb 26, 3:17 pm, Tim McNamara wrote:
> On Feb 26, 2009, at 2:30 PM, Dave C wrote:
>
> > Tim, I think the poor braking is d
On Thu, Feb 26, 2009 at 7:37 PM, CycloFiend wrote:
>
> Video of how I did this -
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/gzahnd/3285966758
>
> Now up on Vimeo -
> http://vimeo.com/3387689
Great video! Wish we were still racing here. Alas, 8" of snow today,
we wouldn't even be able to see the course...
I've got this front rack, like a lot of folks
http://www.rivbike.com/products/list/bags_and_racks?a=1&page=3#product=20-020
Anyone happen to know what the threading is for the fender-top mount?
I've tried every bolt I can find and they are either too small or just
won't fit quite right or too l
Thanks for the photos. I keep telling people that bicycles don't fall apart
when they see dirt. Now I'll make that "dirt and mud".
Looks like at least a 4 beer cleaning job.
dougP
-Original Message-
From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
[mailto:rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com] O
4 beers, you kidding? Hose it down and call it done. :-)
Horace.
On Thu, Feb 26, 2009 at 8:02 PM, Doug Peterson wrote:
>
> Thanks for the photos. I keep telling people that bicycles don't fall apart
> when they see dirt. Now I'll make that "dirt and mud".
>
> Looks like at least a 4 beer clea
The Tektro 512 brakes are a F & R set with allen fittings. They
include Kool Stop salmon brake pads. They are takes-off from my Ram.
A quick rub with a rag and they are looking like new.
My next project needs short reach allen brakes and the parts box is
empty. I can sent a picture.
Thanks,
B
Seth:
Shoot an e-mail to Riv. I've got the same rack & while I haven't used that
specific mount, all the other mounts on my Atlantis, Nitto big rear and that
little front rack are standard metric sizes that I've had in my collection
of small rack mounting hardware. If you're in the middle of mo
Naw, you gotta floss the freewheel teeth.
-Original Message-
From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
[mailto:rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Horace
Sent: Thursday, February 26, 2009 8:09 PM
To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
Subject: [RBW] Re: AHH! Yer Mudder's a Hils
On Tue, Feb 24, 2009 at 6:10 PM, Invisible wrote:
>
> I may be drifting off topic, but:
>
> On my dinglespeed (Redline Monocog 29er, not a Quickbeam), grinding up
> steep hills in the lower gear will sometimes cause the rear wheel to
> slip forward - and this is with a bolt-on axle. Here's my the
On Wed, Feb 25, 2009 at 12:26 PM, Larry Powers wrote:
>
> The only time I have a problem with slippage is when I don't properly
> tighten the quick release.
>
Larry is entirely right; there is no problem except perhaps notionally if
you clamp your axle tightly enough with QR (steel, internal cam
Seth,
I have this rack on my Atlantis. I installed metal fenders on the
bike and secured the front fender to the rack via the "fender-top
mount". The fastener I used is a standard 5mm dia. metric bolt. The
same bolt that used for bottle mounts, fender mounts at drop-outs,
etc. Nothing special
On Fri, Feb 27, 2009 at 1:20 AM, Boogarich wrote:
>
> Seth,
>
> I have this rack on my Atlantis. I installed metal fenders on the
> bike and secured the front fender to the rack via the "fender-top
> mount". The fastener I used is a standard 5mm dia. metric bolt. The
> same bolt that used for
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