Re: [RBW] Who's ridden a Steamroller and can compare to the Quickbeam?

Sigh for us’uns on the taller side. The Frank sounds very nice... -- 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

Re: [RBW] Who's ridden a Steamroller and can compare to the Quickbeam?

In about 6 wks, by about Dec 10, we'll have 20 total/6 sizes UP TO 59cm of the Frank Jones Sr, a singlespeed frame designed for Blue Lug, our Tokyo dealer. We made 20 extras for us. • seat lug (new socket style, but made for 3-deg upslope) and head lugs (custom style) • fillet-braed bb •

Re: [RBW] Who's ridden a Steamroller and can compare to the Quickbeam?

Thank you for the correction. I had mixed up the model with the Pacer. IanA -- 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

Re: [RBW] Who's ridden a Steamroller and can compare to the Quickbeam?

Per the surly website the steamroller can run up to 700x38 tires. On Oct 19, 2017 7:55 PM, "Ian A" wrote: > Tire clearance is a massive difference. The Steamroller can only handle > 25mm tires or so. > > IanA > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to

Re: [RBW] Who's ridden a Steamroller and can compare to the Quickbeam?

I had an All City Big Block. Great bike and I was a fool to sell it. Mine was a 61, which is comparable to the Steamroller in a 61. Not a high-stack bike, mind you. Jay -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from

Re: [RBW] Who's ridden a Steamroller and can compare to the Quickbeam?

Here's another thought, prompted by eric's comment: One big issue with larger Surly frames like the 62 you're contemplating, at least to me, is poor fit due to too-short head tube/stack height. For some reason, as great as their bikes are, they refuse to proportionally scale these

[RBW] Who's ridden a Steamroller and can compare to the Quickbeam?

I have/have had both (Simpleone) in 62cm. I hated both of them. I could never get comfortable. I like a long top tube with my hands high and couldn't seem to put them where I liked them. I finally tried a cross fork on the Steamer similar to the Crosscheck fork. With that and a steer tune

Re: [RBW] Who's ridden a Steamroller and can compare to the Quickbeam?

If you're looking at QB alternatives, the Cross Check is a better fit (wider tires fit, canti brakes, lots of braze ons). You could also look at the Black Mountain Cycles Monstercross. It's like a CC, but a bit lighter tubing, more stack, less reach. I've had both a CC and a BMC MC, both fine

[RBW] Who's ridden a Steamroller and can compare to the Quickbeam?

If we are talking Surly Steamrollers, the clearance is much better than 25s. It will easily fit 38s. Though these days maybe more than that would be good. 38s without fenders is pretty much the max. I had one for a few years, and that was a few years ago at this point, it was a fun bike as I

[RBW] Who's ridden a Steamroller and can compare to the Quickbeam?

I used some leftover wheels from my Quickbeam and built up a Creamroller about 8 years ago. Not a huge fan and will strip it back down to sell off frame, fork, and front brake. Not much clearance, not very practical without fender boss, and too heavy duty steel tubing to give it just a kind

[RBW] Who's ridden a Steamroller and can compare to the Quickbeam?

Tire clearance is a massive difference. The Steamroller can only handle 25mm tires or so. IanA -- 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] Who's ridden a Steamroller and can compare to the Quickbeam?

I'm getting the single speed itch. Quickbeam's (62ish) are so hard to find. Looking at some awfully nice custom Steamroller builds (e.g., Blue Lug). Would be interested in hearing any comparisons from those who've ridden both. Thanks! Tom -- You received this message because you are