[RBW] Re: (Pic Heavy) Quickbeam Campy Fixed Gear Flip Flop

[Davey Two Shoes]

I want one of those bikes so bad!
>
>

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[RBW] Re: (Pic Heavy) Quickbeam Campy Fixed Gear Flip Flop

[Ryan Fleming]

I think you did a lovely job with your photos and pictures ! And on a QB 
fixed ...awesome !

On Friday, July 7, 2017 at 1:25:14 PM UTC-5, christian poppell wrote:
>
> Thanks everybody! Good to hear that my writing is readable. I feel like I 
> have a hard time translating my thoughts into a coherent composition. Ill 
> write some more and share some more photos! 
>
> On Wednesday, July 5, 2017 at 9:42:06 AM UTC-7, Matt B. wrote:
>>
>> Great report! Thanks for the write up and pics. Goes to show how 
>> versatile the QB can be for a "single-speed", let alone fixed-gear.
>>
>>
>> On Monday, July 3, 2017 at 10:31:31 PM UTC-4, christian poppell wrote:
>>>
>>> No no no, its not what you think! Or maybe it is... Its a camping ride 
>>> report that I did on a fixed gear Quickbeam while wearing flip flops. 
>>> Hopefully the photos work. I set out not to make this long winded but 
>>> alas... I recently built the wheelset (SON Delux, Phil Wood FX/FW, DT R460, 
>>> Sapim Race, 32/32) and sort of completed the build up of the bike and could 
>>> not get my freewheel off the other wheelset so I did the whole thing fixed. 
>>> Bike is setup with a Surly Dingle 17/21 and 36/40 chain rings. 
>>>
>>>
>>> Additional photos here: https://goo.gl/photos/QDize276hRjdi23Y7
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> 
>>>
>>> all dressed up and somewhere to go
>>>
>>>
>>> Started on July 2nd around 4:00 in the afternoon. Took the BART over to 
>>> Embarcadero station and went to the ferry building where I got an empanada 
>>> and a coffee ice cream in a sugar cone. snacked on those and took a few 
>>> photos.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> 
>>>
>>> Ferry Building with Quickbeam foreground
>>>
>>> Made a quick stop at the marina Safeway to pick up some bananas, protein 
>>> bar, avocado, 4 pack of Hawaiian rolls, and a vegan chocolate chip cookie. 
>>> After that I did a quick visit down to fort point where I encountered a pod 
>>> of humpback whales breaching and lobtailing under the Golden Gate Bridge! I 
>>> spoke to a woman named Elizabeth who was snapping some photos and she sent 
>>> some to me! 
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> 
>>>
>>> Humpback lobtailing in the SF Bay, photo credit: Elizabeth
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> 
>>>
>>> under the Golden Gate Bridge
>>>
>>> I stood under the bride for a while until it got too chilly. it was 
>>> after I got over the bridge that I realized that it would be dark by the 
>>> time I got to the campsite. I was planning on riding through the Marin 
>>> headlands and going to Samuel P. Taylor the back way but did not feel like 
>>> riding later into the night. I pressed on to Corte Madera. 
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> 
>>>
>>> Mt. Tamalpais in the distance, Quickbeam again, foreground
>>>
>>>
>>> I took the highway route which I had not done before, feels scary facing 
>>> traffic on 101 separated by a chain link fence, low guard rail, and an 
>>> emergency lane. I think ill take my chances with traffic on Corte Madera 
>>> road next time. The ride on the trail through Ross and San Anselmo is 
>>> always nice. I especially like Shady Ln, even more when there is no 
>>> traffic. I stopped shortly in Fairfax to do a little snacking on a banana, 
>>> bar, and some bread. I was thinking that whites hill was a little closer so 
>>> I switched to my lower gear (36,21). Only when I started riding did I 
>>> realize it was much farther, especially when you're spinning 45 gear 
>>> inches! I didn't mind it though as it was a nice change of pace, even 
>>> slowed down a little bit. Finally I hit the hill, its not terribly long or 
>>> steep but it is a climb, especially with a load and riding a fixed gear in 
>>> flip flops. I reached the top and spun downhill to a little turnout next to 
>>> a raving where I switched into the high gear. From here, I rode through the 
>>> San Geronimo valley. By this time is was dusk and the hills were turning 
>>> into images that should be painted, photographed, and cherished. I thought 
>>> about taking a photo but decided to take it all in and keep pedaling with 
>>> the slight downhill to Lagunitis. 
>>>
>>> I arrived in Lagunitas, home of the brewing company of the same name, 
>>> and jumped onto the Marin cross trail. I tilted the light back just a 
>>> little to capture any stray branches that were at face level. The ride was 
>>> 

[RBW] Re: (Pic Heavy) Quickbeam Campy Fixed Gear Flip Flop

[Birdman]

Thanks, this is great stuff and an inspiring read.

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[RBW] Re: (Pic Heavy) Quickbeam Campy Fixed Gear Flip Flop

[christian poppell]

Thanks everybody! Good to hear that my writing is readable. I feel like I 
have a hard time translating my thoughts into a coherent composition. Ill 
write some more and share some more photos! 

On Wednesday, July 5, 2017 at 9:42:06 AM UTC-7, Matt B. wrote:
>
> Great report! Thanks for the write up and pics. Goes to show how versatile 
> the QB can be for a "single-speed", let alone fixed-gear.
>
>
> On Monday, July 3, 2017 at 10:31:31 PM UTC-4, christian poppell wrote:
>>
>> No no no, its not what you think! Or maybe it is... Its a camping ride 
>> report that I did on a fixed gear Quickbeam while wearing flip flops. 
>> Hopefully the photos work. I set out not to make this long winded but 
>> alas... I recently built the wheelset (SON Delux, Phil Wood FX/FW, DT R460, 
>> Sapim Race, 32/32) and sort of completed the build up of the bike and could 
>> not get my freewheel off the other wheelset so I did the whole thing fixed. 
>> Bike is setup with a Surly Dingle 17/21 and 36/40 chain rings. 
>>
>>
>> Additional photos here: https://goo.gl/photos/QDize276hRjdi23Y7
>>
>>
>>
>> 
>>
>> all dressed up and somewhere to go
>>
>>
>> Started on July 2nd around 4:00 in the afternoon. Took the BART over to 
>> Embarcadero station and went to the ferry building where I got an empanada 
>> and a coffee ice cream in a sugar cone. snacked on those and took a few 
>> photos.
>>
>>
>>
>> 
>>
>> Ferry Building with Quickbeam foreground
>>
>> Made a quick stop at the marina Safeway to pick up some bananas, protein 
>> bar, avocado, 4 pack of Hawaiian rolls, and a vegan chocolate chip cookie. 
>> After that I did a quick visit down to fort point where I encountered a pod 
>> of humpback whales breaching and lobtailing under the Golden Gate Bridge! I 
>> spoke to a woman named Elizabeth who was snapping some photos and she sent 
>> some to me! 
>>
>>
>>
>> 
>>
>> Humpback lobtailing in the SF Bay, photo credit: Elizabeth
>>
>>
>>
>> 
>>
>> under the Golden Gate Bridge
>>
>> I stood under the bride for a while until it got too chilly. it was after 
>> I got over the bridge that I realized that it would be dark by the time I 
>> got to the campsite. I was planning on riding through the Marin headlands 
>> and going to Samuel P. Taylor the back way but did not feel like riding 
>> later into the night. I pressed on to Corte Madera. 
>>
>>
>>
>> 
>>
>> Mt. Tamalpais in the distance, Quickbeam again, foreground
>>
>>
>> I took the highway route which I had not done before, feels scary facing 
>> traffic on 101 separated by a chain link fence, low guard rail, and an 
>> emergency lane. I think ill take my chances with traffic on Corte Madera 
>> road next time. The ride on the trail through Ross and San Anselmo is 
>> always nice. I especially like Shady Ln, even more when there is no 
>> traffic. I stopped shortly in Fairfax to do a little snacking on a banana, 
>> bar, and some bread. I was thinking that whites hill was a little closer so 
>> I switched to my lower gear (36,21). Only when I started riding did I 
>> realize it was much farther, especially when you're spinning 45 gear 
>> inches! I didn't mind it though as it was a nice change of pace, even 
>> slowed down a little bit. Finally I hit the hill, its not terribly long or 
>> steep but it is a climb, especially with a load and riding a fixed gear in 
>> flip flops. I reached the top and spun downhill to a little turnout next to 
>> a raving where I switched into the high gear. From here, I rode through the 
>> San Geronimo valley. By this time is was dusk and the hills were turning 
>> into images that should be painted, photographed, and cherished. I thought 
>> about taking a photo but decided to take it all in and keep pedaling with 
>> the slight downhill to Lagunitis. 
>>
>> I arrived in Lagunitas, home of the brewing company of the same name, and 
>> jumped onto the Marin cross trail. I tilted the light back just a little to 
>> capture any stray branches that were at face level. The ride was pleasant 
>> and I didn’t see anyone on the trail. Come to think of it, I hadn't ridden 
>> next to anyone since Sausalito! 
>>
>>
>>
>> 

[RBW] Re: (Pic Heavy) Quickbeam Campy Fixed Gear Flip Flop

[Matt B.]

Great report! Thanks for the write up and pics. Goes to show how versatile 
the QB can be for a "single-speed", let alone fixed-gear.


On Monday, July 3, 2017 at 10:31:31 PM UTC-4, christian poppell wrote:
>
> No no no, its not what you think! Or maybe it is... Its a camping ride 
> report that I did on a fixed gear Quickbeam while wearing flip flops. 
> Hopefully the photos work. I set out not to make this long winded but 
> alas... I recently built the wheelset (SON Delux, Phil Wood FX/FW, DT R460, 
> Sapim Race, 32/32) and sort of completed the build up of the bike and could 
> not get my freewheel off the other wheelset so I did the whole thing fixed. 
> Bike is setup with a Surly Dingle 17/21 and 36/40 chain rings. 
>
>
> Additional photos here: https://goo.gl/photos/QDize276hRjdi23Y7
>
>
>
> 
>
> all dressed up and somewhere to go
>
>
> Started on July 2nd around 4:00 in the afternoon. Took the BART over to 
> Embarcadero station and went to the ferry building where I got an empanada 
> and a coffee ice cream in a sugar cone. snacked on those and took a few 
> photos.
>
>
>
> 
>
> Ferry Building with Quickbeam foreground
>
> Made a quick stop at the marina Safeway to pick up some bananas, protein 
> bar, avocado, 4 pack of Hawaiian rolls, and a vegan chocolate chip cookie. 
> After that I did a quick visit down to fort point where I encountered a pod 
> of humpback whales breaching and lobtailing under the Golden Gate Bridge! I 
> spoke to a woman named Elizabeth who was snapping some photos and she sent 
> some to me! 
>
>
>
> 
>
> Humpback lobtailing in the SF Bay, photo credit: Elizabeth
>
>
>
> 
>
> under the Golden Gate Bridge
>
> I stood under the bride for a while until it got too chilly. it was after 
> I got over the bridge that I realized that it would be dark by the time I 
> got to the campsite. I was planning on riding through the Marin headlands 
> and going to Samuel P. Taylor the back way but did not feel like riding 
> later into the night. I pressed on to Corte Madera. 
>
>
>
> 
>
> Mt. Tamalpais in the distance, Quickbeam again, foreground
>
>
> I took the highway route which I had not done before, feels scary facing 
> traffic on 101 separated by a chain link fence, low guard rail, and an 
> emergency lane. I think ill take my chances with traffic on Corte Madera 
> road next time. The ride on the trail through Ross and San Anselmo is 
> always nice. I especially like Shady Ln, even more when there is no 
> traffic. I stopped shortly in Fairfax to do a little snacking on a banana, 
> bar, and some bread. I was thinking that whites hill was a little closer so 
> I switched to my lower gear (36,21). Only when I started riding did I 
> realize it was much farther, especially when you're spinning 45 gear 
> inches! I didn't mind it though as it was a nice change of pace, even 
> slowed down a little bit. Finally I hit the hill, its not terribly long or 
> steep but it is a climb, especially with a load and riding a fixed gear in 
> flip flops. I reached the top and spun downhill to a little turnout next to 
> a raving where I switched into the high gear. From here, I rode through the 
> San Geronimo valley. By this time is was dusk and the hills were turning 
> into images that should be painted, photographed, and cherished. I thought 
> about taking a photo but decided to take it all in and keep pedaling with 
> the slight downhill to Lagunitis. 
>
> I arrived in Lagunitas, home of the brewing company of the same name, and 
> jumped onto the Marin cross trail. I tilted the light back just a little to 
> capture any stray branches that were at face level. The ride was pleasant 
> and I didn’t see anyone on the trail. Come to think of it, I hadn't ridden 
> next to anyone since Sausalito! 
>
>
>
> 
>
> cycling the Marin Cross Trail, B Eyc provides good light
>
>
> I pulled into the hiker biker site at Samuel P. Taylor state park around 
> 8:30, had dinner and a chat with two groups there. Two dads had brought 
> their 4/5 year old daughters form Corte Madera on the back of two Yubas 
> (think xtracycle/big dummy). The other group parked at 

[RBW] Re: (Pic Heavy) Quickbeam Campy Fixed Gear Flip Flop

[Pondero]

This ride report is simply delightful. That Quickbeam set-up has 
personality, and the tour overflows with fun.  More like this, please.

Chris Johnson
Sanger, Texas

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[RBW] Re: (Pic Heavy) Quickbeam Campy Fixed Gear Flip Flop

[Kieran J]

Wow that is epic! I can't imagine riding around there with a couple fixed 
cogs. It's challenging enough doing a regular unloaded ride with wide-range 
gearing!

I also wish I lived in that part of the world - for the riding at least.

KJ


On Monday, July 3, 2017 at 10:31:31 PM UTC-4, christian poppell wrote:
>
> No no no, its not what you think! Or maybe it is... Its a camping ride 
> report that I did on a fixed gear Quickbeam while wearing flip flops. 
> Hopefully the photos work. I set out not to make this long winded but 
> alas... I recently built the wheelset (SON Delux, Phil Wood FX/FW, DT R460, 
> Sapim Race, 32/32) and sort of completed the build up of the bike and could 
> not get my freewheel off the other wheelset so I did the whole thing fixed. 
> Bike is setup with a Surly Dingle 17/21 and 36/40 chain rings. 
>
>
> Additional photos here: https://goo.gl/photos/QDize276hRjdi23Y7
>
>
>
> 
>
> all dressed up and somewhere to go
>
>
> Started on July 2nd around 4:00 in the afternoon. Took the BART over to 
> Embarcadero station and went to the ferry building where I got an empanada 
> and a coffee ice cream in a sugar cone. snacked on those and took a few 
> photos.
>
>
>
> 
>
> Ferry Building with Quickbeam foreground
>
> Made a quick stop at the marina Safeway to pick up some bananas, protein 
> bar, avocado, 4 pack of Hawaiian rolls, and a vegan chocolate chip cookie. 
> After that I did a quick visit down to fort point where I encountered a pod 
> of humpback whales breaching and lobtailing under the Golden Gate Bridge! I 
> spoke to a woman named Elizabeth who was snapping some photos and she sent 
> some to me! 
>
>
>
> 
>
> Humpback lobtailing in the SF Bay, photo credit: Elizabeth
>
>
>
> 
>
> under the Golden Gate Bridge
>
> I stood under the bride for a while until it got too chilly. it was after 
> I got over the bridge that I realized that it would be dark by the time I 
> got to the campsite. I was planning on riding through the Marin headlands 
> and going to Samuel P. Taylor the back way but did not feel like riding 
> later into the night. I pressed on to Corte Madera. 
>
>
>
> 
>
> Mt. Tamalpais in the distance, Quickbeam again, foreground
>
>
> I took the highway route which I had not done before, feels scary facing 
> traffic on 101 separated by a chain link fence, low guard rail, and an 
> emergency lane. I think ill take my chances with traffic on Corte Madera 
> road next time. The ride on the trail through Ross and San Anselmo is 
> always nice. I especially like Shady Ln, even more when there is no 
> traffic. I stopped shortly in Fairfax to do a little snacking on a banana, 
> bar, and some bread. I was thinking that whites hill was a little closer so 
> I switched to my lower gear (36,21). Only when I started riding did I 
> realize it was much farther, especially when you're spinning 45 gear 
> inches! I didn't mind it though as it was a nice change of pace, even 
> slowed down a little bit. Finally I hit the hill, its not terribly long or 
> steep but it is a climb, especially with a load and riding a fixed gear in 
> flip flops. I reached the top and spun downhill to a little turnout next to 
> a raving where I switched into the high gear. From here, I rode through the 
> San Geronimo valley. By this time is was dusk and the hills were turning 
> into images that should be painted, photographed, and cherished. I thought 
> about taking a photo but decided to take it all in and keep pedaling with 
> the slight downhill to Lagunitis. 
>
> I arrived in Lagunitas, home of the brewing company of the same name, and 
> jumped onto the Marin cross trail. I tilted the light back just a little to 
> capture any stray branches that were at face level. The ride was pleasant 
> and I didn’t see anyone on the trail. Come to think of it, I hadn't ridden 
> next to anyone since Sausalito! 
>
>
>
> 
>
> cycling the Marin Cross Trail, B Eyc provides good light
>
>
> I pulled into the hiker biker site at Samuel P. Taylor state park around 
> 8:30, had dinner and a chat with two groups there. Two dads had brought 
> their 4/5 year old daughters 

[RBW] Re: (Pic Heavy) Quickbeam Campy Fixed Gear Flip Flop

[Jonathan D.]

Great photos. Thanks for the recap. I wish I lived closer to there. 

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[RBW] Re: (Pic Heavy) Quickbeam Campy Fixed Gear Flip Flop

[WETH]

I am not too familiar with the area, but your descriptions and photographs are 
great. Sounds like a great trip.  Thanks for sharing!
Erl

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[RBW] Re: (Pic Heavy) Quickbeam Campy Fixed Gear Flip Flop

[Deacon Patrick]

Sweet! Beautiful QB.

With abandon,
Patrick

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