Re: [RBW] Re: New(-to-me) Quickbeam

[Tully Lanter]

I should have mentioned earlier that I aligned and re-installed the arm
about five times, and noticed the exact same slip each time, even after
cleaning up the gouges as well as I could. All that to say, Keith: PM on
its way!

On Sun, Sep 9, 2018 at 12:23 PM iamkeith  wrote:

> Sure enough.  I could be wrong, but i doubt it "slipped" out of the hole.
> It's really easy to install them without being lined up.  I've done it a
> dozen times, which is why I mentioned it.  I'd take a file and smooth the
> rough spots, reassemble, and see if it stays in place.
>
> If it still doesn't work, send me a PM.  I might have something to trade,
> and my MB-1 has a complete XC Pro group with the exception of brakes.
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Re: [RBW] Re: New(-to-me) Quickbeam

[iamkeith]

Sure enough.  I could be wrong, but i doubt it "slipped" out of the hole.  It's 
really easy to install them without being lined up.  I've done it a dozen 
times, which is why I mentioned it.  I'd take a file and smooth the rough 
spots, reassemble, and see if it stays in place.

If it still doesn't work, send me a PM.  I might have something to trade, and 
my MB-1 has a complete XC Pro group with the exception of brakes.

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[RBW] Re: New(-to-me) Quickbeam

[jandrews]

I had both a 58 QB and a 58 SO.  I kept the SO.
They have identical geo. and only slight variations with regards to things 
like drop-out eyelets and rack attachments.
I don't know about tubing differences.  The QB was made by Panasonic and 
the SO by Maxway, I think. However, my feeling between the two bikes was 
that the QB was a *little* spritelier and the SO a *little* more heavy 
duty.Maybe different tubing specs, not sure?



On Tuesday, September 4, 2018 at 11:48:34 AM UTC-4, James Copp wrote:
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> I've been in the market for one of these beauties, and a SimpleOne came up 
> for sale locally for me.  How do ya'll see these in comparison?
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Re: [RBW] Re: New(-to-me) Quickbeam

[Wally Estrella]

I'm running Soma Shikoro 38s on mine.  Measured on Velocity Atlas rims they 
come in at just slightly over 36mm.  
I may break down and try the Shikoro 42s.




On Tuesday, September 4, 2018 at 12:52:31 PM UTC-4, Tully Lanter wrote:
>
> Keith - That's an interesting note about the spring colors and insertion 
> holes. Will confirm!
>
> Dave - I'm running 35mm Delta Cruisers under 50mm fenders, and it's tight 
> but not worrisome. Wouldn't be surprised if (some) 38s also fit.
>
> On Sun, Sep 2, 2018 at 10:00 AM iamkeith > 
> wrote:
>
>> Backpedaling here...
>>
>> Looks like all the self energizing ones were black.  I thought non-SE 
>> like on the bike pro page were vapor ware and never really made it to 
>> market, but I appear to be wrong.  I'd still check the internal springs to 
>> make sure they didn't get switched to the wrong sides.  Since they were 
>> made by dia compe, they likely have the same springs as 987s which are 
>> color coded.  As you look at the bike from the front or rear, the arm on 
>> the left should use the yellow spring, with silver on the right.  I think.  
>> ( might also be backwards since your adjuster nut is on the other side of 
>> the arm compared to the dia compes?)  It will work with the springs 
>> reversed, just barely, because even a spring that is UN-wound will want to 
>> return to its neutral position.  Also, there are little holes that either 
>> end of the spring needs to plug into, at the arm and tension adjuster nut.  
>> It will fit together even if not engaged, so verify that the are.  
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Re: [RBW] Re: New(-to-me) Quickbeam

[Tully Lanter]

Keith - That's an interesting note about the spring colors and insertion
holes. Will confirm!

Dave - I'm running 35mm Delta Cruisers under 50mm fenders, and it's tight
but not worrisome. Wouldn't be surprised if (some) 38s also fit.

On Sun, Sep 2, 2018 at 10:00 AM iamkeith  wrote:

> Backpedaling here...
>
> Looks like all the self energizing ones were black.  I thought non-SE like
> on the bike pro page were vapor ware and never really made it to market,
> but I appear to be wrong.  I'd still check the internal springs to make
> sure they didn't get switched to the wrong sides.  Since they were made by
> dia compe, they likely have the same springs as 987s which are color
> coded.  As you look at the bike from the front or rear, the arm on the left
> should use the yellow spring, with silver on the right.  I think.  ( might
> also be backwards since your adjuster nut is on the other side of the arm
> compared to the dia compes?)  It will work with the springs reversed, just
> barely, because even a spring that is UN-wound will want to return to its
> neutral position.  Also, there are little holes that either end of the
> spring needs to plug into, at the arm and tension adjuster nut.  It will
> fit together even if not engaged, so verify that the are.
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[RBW] Re: New(-to-me) Quickbeam

[John G]

I've been running 45 Specialized Fatboy slicks for a while now and I'm 
pleased with them. 





Sometimes clearance is an issue...


Cheers,
John Gorham
Union Bridge, MD


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[RBW] Re: New(-to-me) Quickbeam

[James Copp]

I've been in the market for one of these beauties, and a SimpleOne came up 
for sale locally for me.  How do ya'll see these in comparison?

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[RBW] Re: New(-to-me) Quickbeam

[Philip Williamson]

Blew my mind when I realized I could fit Bruce Gordon RnRs (“available from 
brucegordon.com”) in the Quickbeam. Felt like I wasted my life. That said, 38s 
and fenders is ideal. We are living through a great age for tires. 

Philip
Santa Rosa, CA

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[RBW] Re: New(-to-me) Quickbeam

['Deacon Patrick' via RBW Owners Bunch]

Dave, 38mm is safe max (I’ve ridden Barlow Pass and currently Steilacooms), but 
you can squeeze in Snowsqualme (44) so long as everything is true and you don’t 
need to go too far forward with the rear wheel.

With abandon,
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[RBW] Re: New(-to-me) Quickbeam

[Dave Grossman]

Firstly, I agree with Deacon Patrick that the Paul's are the bomb for 
setting up.  Once you get the spring tension right they are dynamite and so 
easily adjustable.  

I did have a question though, as I recently picked up a QB frame 
locally..whats max clearance?  I need to make my BMC MC into a 
geared bike now that I have the QB but I'm still gathering parts.  Can't 
wait to get it going and join the QB Kool Aid drinkers club!  Its a bucket 
list frame in my opinion!

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[RBW] Re: New(-to-me) Quickbeam

['Deacon Patrick' via RBW Owners Bunch]

Tully, I was amazed by how simple Paul’s Neo-Retro Canti’s were to set up (be 
sure to get the moon hangers!) when I switched to them after fiddling with the 
stock brakes and being frustrated with them and my inability to adjust them 
properly (different than the brakes you’re running, of course). Well worth the 
cost, in my experience, if you decide to try something different.

With abandon,
Patrick

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[RBW] Re: New(-to-me) Quickbeam

[iamkeith]

Backpedaling here...

Looks like all the self energizing ones were black.  I thought non-SE like on 
the bike pro page were vapor ware and never really made it to market, but I 
appear to be wrong.  I'd still check the internal springs to make sure they 
didn't get switched to the wrong sides.  Since they were made by dia compe, 
they likely have the same springs as 987s which are color coded.  As you look 
at the bike from the front or rear, the arm on the left should use the yellow 
spring, with silver on the right.  I think.  ( might also be backwards since 
your adjuster nut is on the other side of the arm compared to the dia compes?)  
It will work with the springs reversed, just barely, because even a spring that 
is UN-wound will want to return to its neutral position.  Also, there are 
little holes that either end of the spring needs to plug into, at the arm and 
tension adjuster nut.  It will fit together even if not engaged, so verify that 
the are.  

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[RBW] Re: New(-to-me) Quickbeam

[iamkeith]

Wait, did you say XC pro?!  If I'm not mistaken, those are self energizing 
which licensed the pederson technology - which means that  they are front and 
rear specific and, if you accidentally mix things up, they wont work well.  
(I've also heard it could be dangerous by causing them to lock up, but that 
might be an urban myth for all I know.)  I'd look for F markings to make sure 
you haven't mis-matched halves or bought two "front" sets or something, and 
then search mtbr using "pederson" or "self energizing" or "xc pro canti setup 
help."  You'll probably find what you need.  Seems like they were a bit of an 
acquired taste, but well built.

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[RBW] Re: New(-to-me) Quickbeam

[Tully Lanter]

Thanks, all, for the brake tips. The mounts do have three holes, but this 
particular model (Suntour XC Pro) uses an internal spring. Haven't opened 
it up yet, but should be simple enough, based on this explanation 
. 
There's more cable drag than I'd like for the rear (probably my own fault!) 
so I haven't ruled that out, either.

Meanwhile, the front feels *excellent *and is already making me a fan of 
canti's!

Philip - The other neat thing about the PDW mounts, as you might already 
know, is that they can break away. Quite reassuring on wooded trails!



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>
> Tully, I just wanted to chime in with my congrats on the beautifully build 
> QB.  I've owned mine for several years, and the ride quality still delights 
> me.  Since mine is orange, I'd be pleased to see more photos of yours in 
> the future to provide some balance.
>
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> https://www.instagram.com/p/BieaUVcBova/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet
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> Chris Johnson
> Sanger, Texas
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[RBW] Re: New(-to-me) Quickbeam

[Pondero]

Tully, I just wanted to chime in with my congrats on the beautifully build 
QB.  I've owned mine for several years, and the ride quality still delights 
me.  Since mine is orange, I'd be pleased to see more photos of yours in 
the future to provide some balance.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BieaUVcBova/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet

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[RBW] Re: New(-to-me) Quickbeam

[Philip Williamson]

Congratulations on the child! And the Quickbeam. The Quickbeam may stay in 
the house longer than the kid...
That's a great looking build. The shiny fenders over the Delta Cruisers is 
a nice look, and complements the clean chainguard. Thanks for bringing 
those PDW fender mounts to my attention, too. I have yet to cut the fender 
stays on my green Quickbeam after... many years, and the PDW attachment 
looks so clean. Might be just what I need to finish the bike. 

Shame about the brakes. What kind are they? I would second the other 
suggestions to check the cable drag (does the lever return snappily and 
fully?), spring tension, symmetrical setup, etc. You might double-check 
that the wheel is straight in the frame, but it would probably rub the 
fenders if it wasn't. 

Philip
Santa Rosa, CA



On Thursday, August 30, 2018 at 12:43:45 PM UTC-7, Tully Lanter wrote:
>
> This 58cm Quickbeam is my first personal Riv. It arrived from a list 
> member (thanks!) in early July, just in time to languish on the patio amid 
> the craziness of our first kid's birth that same week. After weeks of 
> sporadic tweaking and waiting on a few small parts, it's about done! 
>
> Three commutes in, and it rides beautifully--fully up to my (high) 
> expectations. I'm now starting to understanding the whole "smooth yet spry" 
> description I've often read. Quite something!
>
> I'm particularly happy with how my first tape + shellac attempt turned 
> out. Also a fan of these tidy little PDW fender mounts (per another 
> member's recommendation) that let me mount the rack/basket and fenders 
> *cleanly* in a single eyelet, both front and rear. All that remains is to 
> adjust the rear brake (the arms don't retract symmetrically, so one pad 
> ends up dragging). I'll also experiment with Albastache bars in the next 
> few weeks, since more leverage and a slightly higher front end would be 
> helpful.
>

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[RBW] Re: New(-to-me) Quickbeam

[Wally Estrella]

Welcome to the Entmoot!  Be hasty and enjoy the ride!

Great job w/ the shellac.



On Thursday, August 30, 2018 at 3:43:45 PM UTC-4, Tully Lanter wrote:
>
> This 58cm Quickbeam is my first personal Riv. It arrived from a list 
> member (thanks!) in early July, just in time to languish on the patio amid 
> the craziness of our first kid's birth that same week. After weeks of 
> sporadic tweaking and waiting on a few small parts, it's about done! 
>
> Three commutes in, and it rides beautifully--fully up to my (high) 
> expectations. I'm now starting to understanding the whole "smooth yet spry" 
> description I've often read. Quite something!
>
> I'm particularly happy with how my first tape + shellac attempt turned 
> out. Also a fan of these tidy little PDW fender mounts (per another 
> member's recommendation) that let me mount the rack/basket and fenders 
> *cleanly* in a single eyelet, both front and rear. All that remains is to 
> adjust the rear brake (the arms don't retract symmetrically, so one pad 
> ends up dragging). I'll also experiment with Albastache bars in the next 
> few weeks, since more leverage and a slightly higher front end would be 
> helpful.
>

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Re: [RBW] Re: New to me Quickbeam

[Eric Norris]

Il n'y a pas de couleur, mais vert.

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 On Jan 10, 2015, at 11:50 AM, Deacon Patrick lamontg...@mac.com wrote:
 
 Welcome to the QB club! I'd bet some of that unexpected speed is the result 
 of not shifting. I've learned a LOT about not shifting riding my QB and it 
 translates beautifully to riding my Hunqapillar. Plus, silver. No color 
 faster! Grin.
 
 With abandon,
 Patrick (ducking now, to avoid the old bike parts tossed at me by orange and 
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[RBW] Re: New to me Quickbeam

[Deacon Patrick]

Welcome to the QB club! I'd bet some of that unexpected speed is the result 
of not shifting. I've learned a LOT about not shifting riding my QB and it 
translates beautifully to riding my Hunqapillar. Plus, silver. No color 
faster! Grin.

With abandon,
Patrick (ducking now, to avoid the old bike parts tossed at me by orange 
and green QBers)

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[RBW] Re: New (to me) Quickbeam

[Angus]

Nice looking Quickbeam Clyde.

Also thanks for the link to South West Frameworks...I live in East
Texas too and didn't know about them.

Angus

On Dec 18, 6:17 pm, clyde canter clyde.can...@gmail.com wrote:
 Thanks!
 Found pic of frame here:http://southwestframeworks.com/home%20page.htm
 Go to Galleries, then 05 Frame repaints  scroll across the photos at top of
 the page and you'll see an orange Beam before pic and the blue/ barber pole
 after pic
 Very nice paint.

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  Welcome to the club: Pilots of the Quickbeam! You'll love it. A fine
  bike indeed and yours sounds especially beautiful.

  Clif Wright

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Re: [RBW] Re: New (to me) Quickbeam

[clyde canter]

Thanks!
Found pic of frame here:
http://southwestframeworks.com/home%20page.htm
Go to Galleries, then 05 Frame repaints  scroll across the photos at top of
the page and you'll see an orange Beam before pic and the blue/ barber pole
after pic
Very nice paint.



On Sat, Dec 18, 2010 at 6:29 PM, Cycletex clifwrightpho...@yahoo.comwrote:

 Welcome to the club: Pilots of the Quickbeam! You'll love it. A fine
 bike indeed and yours sounds especially beautiful.

 Clif Wright

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[RBW] Re: New (to me) Quickbeam

[newenglandbike]

If no one here has one, i'd suggest giving Rivendell a call;   there's
a good chance they can hook you up with one.

On Dec 11, 2:15 pm, ccanter clyde.can...@gmail.com wrote:
 I promised myself no more bikes.  In a moment of weakness this morning
 I bought myself a saaaweeet Quickbeam with a gorgeous custom paint
 job.  It's a steel blue/grey metallic with a light grey barber pole
 stripe on the seat tube. Only thing is it has no head badge. Long
 shot.. would any of you fine folk have an unneeded one and be
 willing to sell it to a fellow RBW Owners bunch member???

 Many thanks,
 Clyde Canter

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[RBW] Re: New-to-me Quickbeam

[Lee]

Thanks, Ryan! I've been battling the VO Model 6 saddle for a year and
a half now. I've tried it out on other bikes, and now the Quickbeam.
The saddle is modeled after the Brooks Swallow, so a more aggressive
bar-to-saddle drop ought to help. Initially, I had it set up on a bike
where the bars were level to the saddle. This upright position
didn't work out that great, as I could never get my sit bone placement
quite right. Then, the leather began to sag a bit and one end of the
cantle created a noticeable bump on the saddle top. I say noticeable b/
c I was riding in to work (42 miles one-way) and by the time I got in
I had a nice memento of the trip on my behind that stayed with me for
a while. I guess that's the hammock aspect that you saw in the pic. I
decided to re-tension the bolt and it did remove some of the sag. I'm
still keeping a wary eye out for that bump to reappear.

In any event, in this use, where I'm a little more crouched, I
initially found that the saddle felt like a paddle, with a small flat
roundish surface underneath your sit bones, and defined edges that I
could feel on the back of my thighs. That annoyed me, but I thought
that this might be a break-in process. I've only ridden it this way
for a week, but I can see how the edges beneath my thighs may break
down some and create a smoother, sloped surface--much like the nice
shape that the Swallow has from the get-go. If it doesn't work out,
I'll probably offer it up on the list with all caveats included and
get myself a Swift.

Sorry for the long answer. But I'm drinking coffee and waiting for the
laundry to finish :)

Best,
Lee


On Jun 12, 10:31 am, Ryan ryter...@mts.net wrote:
 Harvest Gold is a nice colour. My 2001 Riv Road is Harvest Gold...you
 really have to see the colour live, though, to appreciate it

 I like the build of your Quickbeam a lot. How do you like that saddle?
 It has kind of a hammock shape.

 Anyway, hope you enjoy the bike. Never seen a Rivendell I didn't
 like :)

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Re: [RBW] Re: New-to-me Quickbeam frame/fork pics

[Rob Harrison]

Just beautiful!

Rob in Seattle


On Jun 10, 2010, at 6:21 AM, Lee wrote:


Hi all. I just wanted to follow-up with pics of my finished
Quickbeam.


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[RBW] Re: New-to-me Quickbeam frame/fork pics

[Lee]

Hi all. I just wanted to follow-up with pics of my finished
Quickbeam. I expect it'll undergo some tweaks over the next month or
two. Right now, I'm using it as my commuter, but I hope to start
taking it out for some long rides pretty soon. It's in 650B-mode with
an old set of Nifty Swiftys. I have it geared 41x16/19 for 67/56 gear
inches on the freewheel side, and 41x16 on the fixed side. I've ridden
it free for two commutes and fixed for one. It'll be interesting to
see on which side the coin lands. I find both styles of riding fun. My
main focus right now is getting a feel for the geometry and dialing in
the fit.

The only problem I have with it is after getting into work, I spend
the first half-hour thinking about the ride in--okay, maybe more than
a half-hour.

Thanks for everyone's input!
Lee

Right after finishing:
http://tinyurl.com/2eqllb5

On the mixed-mode commute:
http://tinyurl.com/2a3zk78

Full Flickr set of the build-up:
http://tinyurl.com/2ctq33t



On May 20, 10:27 am, Lee leec...@gmail.com wrote:
 Hi everyone. I just joined this group, though I've been lurking for a
 while. Yesterday, through a fast and fortunate series of events, I
 picked up a used Quickbeam frame/fork/extras. Here's a small Flickr
 set:

 http://tinyurl.com/2ctq33t

 I'm currently mulling over drivetrain ideas and would be happy to hear
 suggestions or experiences. Currently, I'm thinking I'll do fixed/free
 for a while to get used to the bike. Then, make changes as needed.

 Best,
 Lee
 SF, CA

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[RBW] Re: New-to-me Quickbeam frame/fork pics

[Esteban]

I love everything about this bike.  Especially the color.  Very smart
choices on the build.  I like the reverse levers on the m'bars.

If you can set it up next your your desk, you can just stare at it all
day!

That's what I would do :)

Esteban
San Diego, Calif.

On Jun 10, 6:21 am, Lee leec...@gmail.com wrote:
 Hi all. I just wanted to follow-up with pics of my finished
 Quickbeam. I expect it'll undergo some tweaks over the next month or
 two. Right now, I'm using it as my commuter, but I hope to start
 taking it out for some long rides pretty soon. It's in 650B-mode with
 an old set of Nifty Swiftys. I have it geared 41x16/19 for 67/56 gear
 inches on the freewheel side, and 41x16 on the fixed side. I've ridden
 it free for two commutes and fixed for one. It'll be interesting to
 see on which side the coin lands. I find both styles of riding fun. My
 main focus right now is getting a feel for the geometry and dialing in
 the fit.

 The only problem I have with it is after getting into work, I spend
 the first half-hour thinking about the ride in--okay, maybe more than
 a half-hour.

 Thanks for everyone's input!
 Lee

 Right after finishing:http://tinyurl.com/2eqllb5

 On the mixed-mode commute:http://tinyurl.com/2a3zk78

 Full Flickr set of the build-up:http://tinyurl.com/2ctq33t

 On May 20, 10:27 am, Lee leec...@gmail.com wrote:



  Hi everyone. I just joined this group, though I've been lurking for a
  while. Yesterday, through a fast and fortunate series of events, I
  picked up a used Quickbeam frame/fork/extras. Here's a small Flickr
  set:

 http://tinyurl.com/2ctq33t

  I'm currently mulling over drivetrain ideas and would be happy to hear
  suggestions or experiences. Currently, I'm thinking I'll do fixed/free
  for a while to get used to the bike. Then, make changes as needed.

  Best,
  Lee
  SF, CA

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[RBW] Re: New-to-me Quickbeam frame/fork pics

[Andy C.]

I could be mistaken, but that sweet looking machine is perched in
front of my place of employment (I usually park my QB inside).  Andrew
Carnegie himself would be proud of such fine steel.  That bike says,
Go!  NIce work.

On Jun 10, 7:41 am, Esteban proto...@gmail.com wrote:
 I love everything about this bike.  Especially the color.  Very smart
 choices on the build.  I like the reverse levers on the m'bars.

 If you can set it up next your your desk, you can just stare at it all
 day!

 That's what I would do :)

 Esteban
 San Diego, Calif.

 On Jun 10, 6:21 am, Lee leec...@gmail.com wrote:



  Hi all. I just wanted to follow-up with pics of my finished
  Quickbeam. I expect it'll undergo some tweaks over the next month or
  two. Right now, I'm using it as my commuter, but I hope to start
  taking it out for some long rides pretty soon. It's in 650B-mode with
  an old set of Nifty Swiftys. I have it geared 41x16/19 for 67/56 gear
  inches on the freewheel side, and 41x16 on the fixed side. I've ridden
  it free for two commutes and fixed for one. It'll be interesting to
  see on which side the coin lands. I find both styles of riding fun. My
  main focus right now is getting a feel for the geometry and dialing in
  the fit.

  The only problem I have with it is after getting into work, I spend
  the first half-hour thinking about the ride in--okay, maybe more than
  a half-hour.

  Thanks for everyone's input!
  Lee

  Right after finishing:http://tinyurl.com/2eqllb5

  On the mixed-mode commute:http://tinyurl.com/2a3zk78

  Full Flickr set of the build-up:http://tinyurl.com/2ctq33t

  On May 20, 10:27 am, Lee leec...@gmail.com wrote:

   Hi everyone. I just joined this group, though I've been lurking for a
   while. Yesterday, through a fast and fortunate series of events, I
   picked up a used Quickbeam frame/fork/extras. Here's a small Flickr
   set:

  http://tinyurl.com/2ctq33t

   I'm currently mulling over drivetrain ideas and would be happy to hear
   suggestions or experiences. Currently, I'm thinking I'll do fixed/free
   for a while to get used to the bike. Then, make changes as needed.

   Best,
   Lee
   SF, CA

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[RBW] Re: New-to-me Quickbeam frame/fork pics

[Lee]

Thanks, Esteban. I'll work on clearing space :)

Andy, what a small world. I'm a post-doc in Sue's lab. Where do you
keep your QB? I'm sure I would've seen yours if you kept it out on the
grounds somewhere, as nice bikes always catch my eye :)

Lee

On Jun 10, 9:04 am, Andy C. ancas...@hotmail.com wrote:
 I could be mistaken, but that sweet looking machine is perched in
 front of my place of employment (I usually park my QB inside).  Andrew
 Carnegie himself would be proud of such fine steel.  That bike says,
 Go!  NIce work.

 On Jun 10, 7:41 am, Esteban proto...@gmail.com wrote:

  I love everything about this bike.  Especially the color.  Very smart
  choices on the build.  I like the reverse levers on the m'bars.

  If you can set it up next your your desk, you can just stare at it all
  day!

  That's what I would do :)

  Esteban
  San Diego, Calif.

  On Jun 10, 6:21 am, Lee leec...@gmail.com wrote:

   Hi all. I just wanted to follow-up with pics of my finished
   Quickbeam. I expect it'll undergo some tweaks over the next month or
   two. Right now, I'm using it as my commuter, but I hope to start
   taking it out for some long rides pretty soon. It's in 650B-mode with
   an old set of Nifty Swiftys. I have it geared 41x16/19 for 67/56 gear
   inches on the freewheel side, and 41x16 on the fixed side. I've ridden
   it free for two commutes and fixed for one. It'll be interesting to
   see on which side the coin lands. I find both styles of riding fun. My
   main focus right now is getting a feel for the geometry and dialing in
   the fit.

   The only problem I have with it is after getting into work, I spend
   the first half-hour thinking about the ride in--okay, maybe more than
   a half-hour.

   Thanks for everyone's input!
   Lee

   Right after finishing:http://tinyurl.com/2eqllb5

   On the mixed-mode commute:http://tinyurl.com/2a3zk78

   Full Flickr set of the build-up:http://tinyurl.com/2ctq33t

   On May 20, 10:27 am, Lee leec...@gmail.com wrote:

Hi everyone. I just joined this group, though I've been lurking for a
while. Yesterday, through a fast and fortunate series of events, I
picked up a used Quickbeam frame/fork/extras. Here's a small Flickr
set:

   http://tinyurl.com/2ctq33t

I'm currently mulling over drivetrain ideas and would be happy to hear
suggestions or experiences. Currently, I'm thinking I'll do fixed/free
for a while to get used to the bike. Then, make changes as needed.

Best,
Lee
SF, CA

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[RBW] Re: New-to-me Quickbeam frame/fork pics

[RoadieRyan]

Very Nice I especially like the moustache bar/reverse brake lever
look.

Enjoy

On Jun 10, 9:31 am, Lee leec...@gmail.com wrote:
 Thanks, Esteban. I'll work on clearing space :)

 Andy, what a small world. I'm a post-doc in Sue's lab. Where do you
 keep your QB? I'm sure I would've seen yours if you kept it out on the
 grounds somewhere, as nice bikes always catch my eye :)

 Lee

 On Jun 10, 9:04 am, Andy C. ancas...@hotmail.com wrote:



  I could be mistaken, but that sweet looking machine is perched in
  front of my place of employment (I usually park my QB inside).  Andrew
  Carnegie himself would be proud of such fine steel.  That bike says,
  Go!  NIce work.

  On Jun 10, 7:41 am, Esteban proto...@gmail.com wrote:

   I love everything about this bike.  Especially the color.  Very smart
   choices on the build.  I like the reverse levers on the m'bars.

   If you can set it up next your your desk, you can just stare at it all
   day!

   That's what I would do :)

   Esteban
   San Diego, Calif.

   On Jun 10, 6:21 am, Lee leec...@gmail.com wrote:

Hi all. I just wanted to follow-up with pics of my finished
Quickbeam. I expect it'll undergo some tweaks over the next month or
two. Right now, I'm using it as my commuter, but I hope to start
taking it out for some long rides pretty soon. It's in 650B-mode with
an old set of Nifty Swiftys. I have it geared 41x16/19 for 67/56 gear
inches on the freewheel side, and 41x16 on the fixed side. I've ridden
it free for two commutes and fixed for one. It'll be interesting to
see on which side the coin lands. I find both styles of riding fun. My
main focus right now is getting a feel for the geometry and dialing in
the fit.

The only problem I have with it is after getting into work, I spend
the first half-hour thinking about the ride in--okay, maybe more than
a half-hour.

Thanks for everyone's input!
Lee

Right after finishing:http://tinyurl.com/2eqllb5

On the mixed-mode commute:http://tinyurl.com/2a3zk78

Full Flickr set of the build-up:http://tinyurl.com/2ctq33t

On May 20, 10:27 am, Lee leec...@gmail.com wrote:

 Hi everyone. I just joined this group, though I've been lurking for a
 while. Yesterday, through a fast and fortunate series of events, I
 picked up a used Quickbeam frame/fork/extras. Here's a small Flickr
 set:

http://tinyurl.com/2ctq33t

 I'm currently mulling over drivetrain ideas and would be happy to hear
 suggestions or experiences. Currently, I'm thinking I'll do fixed/free
 for a while to get used to the bike. Then, make changes as needed.

 Best,
 Lee
 SF, CA

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[RBW] Re: New-to-me Quickbeam frame/fork pics

[Michael Rivers]

I'm running a 42 ring up front with a Phil fixed 17t in back
currently, although I put a Dos Eno 16/19 on the original wheel set as
well.  I live in flat Northern VA, and never used the 34t ring up
front, and decided I needed more gear inches than the stock 40/18 60
inches.  I also had issues with the stock triple crank (two rings and
a chain guard), and wide Q, so I put the 42 ring on a Sugino double.
I didn't change the BB, so have a quiet chain with the ring on the
inside position of the spider.

One of the coolest things about the Quickbeam is that you can play
with the transmission to your hearts content.  I even ran front and
rear ders, with thumb shifters at one point because I had a hilly
century to ride, and my geared bike was in pieces on the floor of my
garage! Enjoy, and change your mind frequently.

Michael

On May 21, 3:17 pm, Lee leec...@gmail.com wrote:
 Jeremy, thanks so much. That's really helpful. And you're right, you
 should have seen me last night, a couple of empty beer bottles, quad-
 ruled paper, a million (one million!) tabs opened up in my browser
 going over crank, hub, cog combinations, etc. It all seems so simple
 on my Schwinn single-speeds, what with the one-piece crank and all.

 Your DOS calculation seems right on, as 42mm would put the chainline
 right between the cogs. I plan on running fixed on the other side, but
 I bet that the fixed cog will work out to 42mm obviously. Now I just
 have to find a suitable crank and chainwheel setup, as I don't have
 the original QB crankset, and I'd rather run a single chainring (for
 now), with lower Q-factor if possible/affordable.

 Thanks again :)
 Lee

 On May 21, 11:43 am, Jeremy Till jeremy.t...@gmail.com wrote:





  The 47.5mm hub chainline is specific to White Industries hubs (i've
  got one of those too!).  Most normal track hubs (including the
  Suzue, the double-free QB one was based off of their track hub) are
  nominally a 42mm chainline. But, if you just take sheldon's numbers
  for the DOS on a white hub and minus 5.5 mm (47.5-42), you should get
  the chainlines of a DOS on a 42mm hub- so 39.5mm and 44.5mm.
  Approximately.

  Welcome to the single-speed club--calculating chainline is one of our
  initiation rites.

  This article is about fixed gear set-up but can be equally applied to
  SS rigs, it has some good stuff including a how to measure chainline
  on the bike:

 http://63xc.com/mattc/setup2.htm

  On May 21, 11:04 am, Lee leec...@gmail.com wrote:

   Thanks, Jeremy. I saw an old thread involving Sheldon in which he
   said:

   White Industries singlespeed hubs are intended for about a 47.5 mm
   chainline with a singlespeed freewheel or typical fixed sprocket.

   The double sprocket pretty much splits the difference, giving
   chainlines
   of about 45  50.

   I'm wondering if this is so in regards to the Riv Suzue free/free hub.
   The thread in general was focused on the Quickbeam, but Sheldon hadn't
   received the DOS yet to actually measure it.

   Best,
   Lee

   On May 20, 10:35 pm, Jeremy Till jeremy.t...@gmail.com wrote:

Don't know anything about the DOS/Suzue combo specifically, but on a
Phil hub my surly Dingle Cog gave me ~38mm and ~43mm chainlines; i'd
image the suzue hub would be similar since they both aim for a 42mm
chainline with a single cog.  A Sugino XD double on a VO 103mm bottom
bracket lines up well, with the driveside crank is snugged up pretty
tight to the bottom bracket cup (luckily the way it's machined
prevents any rubbing).

On May 20, 5:15 pm, Lee leec...@gmail.com wrote:

 Thanks all, for the great information. That's a lot of food for
 thought. I do like the idea of the DOS freewheel. Does anyone know the
 chainline of the DOS in combination with the Riv Suzue free/free hub?

 Best,
 Lee

 On May 20, 3:00 pm, Dave Craig dcr...@prescott.edu wrote:

  Congratulations. That's a nice color.

  I ride the QB more than my other bikes. It just makes me smile.

  I kept the 32t chainring and changed out the 40t in front for a 
  36t. I
  run a White 16/19 freewheel. I usually ride everywhere/all the time 
  in
  36/16 (about the same as the stock 40/18). I use the 32/19 only when
  I'm carrying a load or riding alone out of town into the mountains.
  The advantage of my set-up is that it's close to the original range
  (which is pretty good for mixed riding) and yet it requires very
  little axle movement with the gear switch. This allows me to have a
  really nice fender line and also lets me remove the rear wheel 
  without
  touching the fender Also, chainline is better compared to the stock
  set-up.

  As of yesterday, I've got the Nitto Big rack in the back and Nitto
  small in the front (with a basket). I installed the Nitto big rack 
  in
  the rear to give me a little more carrying capacity. This required
  sawing off the little tabs 

[RBW] Re: New-to-me Quickbeam frame/fork pics

[Lee]

Thanks, Jeremy. I saw an old thread involving Sheldon in which he
said:

White Industries singlespeed hubs are intended for about a 47.5 mm
chainline with a singlespeed freewheel or typical fixed sprocket.

The double sprocket pretty much splits the difference, giving
chainlines
of about 45  50.

I'm wondering if this is so in regards to the Riv Suzue free/free hub.
The thread in general was focused on the Quickbeam, but Sheldon hadn't
received the DOS yet to actually measure it.

Best,
Lee



On May 20, 10:35 pm, Jeremy Till jeremy.t...@gmail.com wrote:
 Don't know anything about the DOS/Suzue combo specifically, but on a
 Phil hub my surly Dingle Cog gave me ~38mm and ~43mm chainlines; i'd
 image the suzue hub would be similar since they both aim for a 42mm
 chainline with a single cog.  A Sugino XD double on a VO 103mm bottom
 bracket lines up well, with the driveside crank is snugged up pretty
 tight to the bottom bracket cup (luckily the way it's machined
 prevents any rubbing).

 On May 20, 5:15 pm, Lee leec...@gmail.com wrote:



  Thanks all, for the great information. That's a lot of food for
  thought. I do like the idea of the DOS freewheel. Does anyone know the
  chainline of the DOS in combination with the Riv Suzue free/free hub?

  Best,
  Lee

  On May 20, 3:00 pm, Dave Craig dcr...@prescott.edu wrote:

   Congratulations. That's a nice color.

   I ride the QB more than my other bikes. It just makes me smile.

   I kept the 32t chainring and changed out the 40t in front for a 36t. I
   run a White 16/19 freewheel. I usually ride everywhere/all the time in
   36/16 (about the same as the stock 40/18). I use the 32/19 only when
   I'm carrying a load or riding alone out of town into the mountains.
   The advantage of my set-up is that it's close to the original range
   (which is pretty good for mixed riding) and yet it requires very
   little axle movement with the gear switch. This allows me to have a
   really nice fender line and also lets me remove the rear wheel without
   touching the fender Also, chainline is better compared to the stock
   set-up.

   As of yesterday, I've got the Nitto Big rack in the back and Nitto
   small in the front (with a basket). I installed the Nitto big rack in
   the rear to give me a little more carrying capacity. This required
   sawing off the little tabs on the rack that would have made getting
   the wheel off more complicated.

   Dave

   On May 20, 10:27 am, Lee leec...@gmail.com wrote:

Hi everyone. I just joined this group, though I've been lurking for a
while. Yesterday, through a fast and fortunate series of events, I
picked up a used Quickbeam frame/fork/extras. Here's a small Flickr
set:

   http://tinyurl.com/2ctq33t

I'm currently mulling over drivetrain ideas and would be happy to hear
suggestions or experiences. Currently, I'm thinking I'll do fixed/free
for a while to get used to the bike. Then, make changes as needed.

Best,
Lee
SF, CA

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[RBW] Re: New-to-me Quickbeam frame/fork pics

[Jeremy Till]

The 47.5mm hub chainline is specific to White Industries hubs (i've
got one of those too!).  Most normal track hubs (including the
Suzue, the double-free QB one was based off of their track hub) are
nominally a 42mm chainline. But, if you just take sheldon's numbers
for the DOS on a white hub and minus 5.5 mm (47.5-42), you should get
the chainlines of a DOS on a 42mm hub- so 39.5mm and 44.5mm.
Approximately.

Welcome to the single-speed club--calculating chainline is one of our
initiation rites.

This article is about fixed gear set-up but can be equally applied to
SS rigs, it has some good stuff including a how to measure chainline
on the bike:

http://63xc.com/mattc/setup2.htm

On May 21, 11:04 am, Lee leec...@gmail.com wrote:
 Thanks, Jeremy. I saw an old thread involving Sheldon in which he
 said:

 White Industries singlespeed hubs are intended for about a 47.5 mm
 chainline with a singlespeed freewheel or typical fixed sprocket.

 The double sprocket pretty much splits the difference, giving
 chainlines
 of about 45  50.

 I'm wondering if this is so in regards to the Riv Suzue free/free hub.
 The thread in general was focused on the Quickbeam, but Sheldon hadn't
 received the DOS yet to actually measure it.

 Best,
 Lee

 On May 20, 10:35 pm, Jeremy Till jeremy.t...@gmail.com wrote:



  Don't know anything about the DOS/Suzue combo specifically, but on a
  Phil hub my surly Dingle Cog gave me ~38mm and ~43mm chainlines; i'd
  image the suzue hub would be similar since they both aim for a 42mm
  chainline with a single cog.  A Sugino XD double on a VO 103mm bottom
  bracket lines up well, with the driveside crank is snugged up pretty
  tight to the bottom bracket cup (luckily the way it's machined
  prevents any rubbing).

  On May 20, 5:15 pm, Lee leec...@gmail.com wrote:

   Thanks all, for the great information. That's a lot of food for
   thought. I do like the idea of the DOS freewheel. Does anyone know the
   chainline of the DOS in combination with the Riv Suzue free/free hub?

   Best,
   Lee

   On May 20, 3:00 pm, Dave Craig dcr...@prescott.edu wrote:

Congratulations. That's a nice color.

I ride the QB more than my other bikes. It just makes me smile.

I kept the 32t chainring and changed out the 40t in front for a 36t. I
run a White 16/19 freewheel. I usually ride everywhere/all the time in
36/16 (about the same as the stock 40/18). I use the 32/19 only when
I'm carrying a load or riding alone out of town into the mountains.
The advantage of my set-up is that it's close to the original range
(which is pretty good for mixed riding) and yet it requires very
little axle movement with the gear switch. This allows me to have a
really nice fender line and also lets me remove the rear wheel without
touching the fender Also, chainline is better compared to the stock
set-up.

As of yesterday, I've got the Nitto Big rack in the back and Nitto
small in the front (with a basket). I installed the Nitto big rack in
the rear to give me a little more carrying capacity. This required
sawing off the little tabs on the rack that would have made getting
the wheel off more complicated.

Dave

On May 20, 10:27 am, Lee leec...@gmail.com wrote:

 Hi everyone. I just joined this group, though I've been lurking for a
 while. Yesterday, through a fast and fortunate series of events, I
 picked up a used Quickbeam frame/fork/extras. Here's a small Flickr
 set:

http://tinyurl.com/2ctq33t

 I'm currently mulling over drivetrain ideas and would be happy to hear
 suggestions or experiences. Currently, I'm thinking I'll do fixed/free
 for a while to get used to the bike. Then, make changes as needed.

 Best,
 Lee
 SF, CA

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[RBW] Re: New-to-me Quickbeam frame/fork pics

[Lee]

Jeremy, thanks so much. That's really helpful. And you're right, you
should have seen me last night, a couple of empty beer bottles, quad-
ruled paper, a million (one million!) tabs opened up in my browser
going over crank, hub, cog combinations, etc. It all seems so simple
on my Schwinn single-speeds, what with the one-piece crank and all.

Your DOS calculation seems right on, as 42mm would put the chainline
right between the cogs. I plan on running fixed on the other side, but
I bet that the fixed cog will work out to 42mm obviously. Now I just
have to find a suitable crank and chainwheel setup, as I don't have
the original QB crankset, and I'd rather run a single chainring (for
now), with lower Q-factor if possible/affordable.

Thanks again :)
Lee

On May 21, 11:43 am, Jeremy Till jeremy.t...@gmail.com wrote:
 The 47.5mm hub chainline is specific to White Industries hubs (i've
 got one of those too!).  Most normal track hubs (including the
 Suzue, the double-free QB one was based off of their track hub) are
 nominally a 42mm chainline. But, if you just take sheldon's numbers
 for the DOS on a white hub and minus 5.5 mm (47.5-42), you should get
 the chainlines of a DOS on a 42mm hub- so 39.5mm and 44.5mm.
 Approximately.

 Welcome to the single-speed club--calculating chainline is one of our
 initiation rites.

 This article is about fixed gear set-up but can be equally applied to
 SS rigs, it has some good stuff including a how to measure chainline
 on the bike:

 http://63xc.com/mattc/setup2.htm

 On May 21, 11:04 am, Lee leec...@gmail.com wrote:



  Thanks, Jeremy. I saw an old thread involving Sheldon in which he
  said:

  White Industries singlespeed hubs are intended for about a 47.5 mm
  chainline with a singlespeed freewheel or typical fixed sprocket.

  The double sprocket pretty much splits the difference, giving
  chainlines
  of about 45  50.

  I'm wondering if this is so in regards to the Riv Suzue free/free hub.
  The thread in general was focused on the Quickbeam, but Sheldon hadn't
  received the DOS yet to actually measure it.

  Best,
  Lee

  On May 20, 10:35 pm, Jeremy Till jeremy.t...@gmail.com wrote:

   Don't know anything about the DOS/Suzue combo specifically, but on a
   Phil hub my surly Dingle Cog gave me ~38mm and ~43mm chainlines; i'd
   image the suzue hub would be similar since they both aim for a 42mm
   chainline with a single cog.  A Sugino XD double on a VO 103mm bottom
   bracket lines up well, with the driveside crank is snugged up pretty
   tight to the bottom bracket cup (luckily the way it's machined
   prevents any rubbing).

   On May 20, 5:15 pm, Lee leec...@gmail.com wrote:

Thanks all, for the great information. That's a lot of food for
thought. I do like the idea of the DOS freewheel. Does anyone know the
chainline of the DOS in combination with the Riv Suzue free/free hub?

Best,
Lee

On May 20, 3:00 pm, Dave Craig dcr...@prescott.edu wrote:

 Congratulations. That's a nice color.

 I ride the QB more than my other bikes. It just makes me smile.

 I kept the 32t chainring and changed out the 40t in front for a 36t. I
 run a White 16/19 freewheel. I usually ride everywhere/all the time in
 36/16 (about the same as the stock 40/18). I use the 32/19 only when
 I'm carrying a load or riding alone out of town into the mountains.
 The advantage of my set-up is that it's close to the original range
 (which is pretty good for mixed riding) and yet it requires very
 little axle movement with the gear switch. This allows me to have a
 really nice fender line and also lets me remove the rear wheel without
 touching the fender Also, chainline is better compared to the stock
 set-up.

 As of yesterday, I've got the Nitto Big rack in the back and Nitto
 small in the front (with a basket). I installed the Nitto big rack in
 the rear to give me a little more carrying capacity. This required
 sawing off the little tabs on the rack that would have made getting
 the wheel off more complicated.

 Dave

 On May 20, 10:27 am, Lee leec...@gmail.com wrote:

  Hi everyone. I just joined this group, though I've been lurking for 
  a
  while. Yesterday, through a fast and fortunate series of events, I
  picked up a used Quickbeam frame/fork/extras. Here's a small Flickr
  set:

 http://tinyurl.com/2ctq33t

  I'm currently mulling over drivetrain ideas and would be happy to 
  hear
  suggestions or experiences. Currently, I'm thinking I'll do 
  fixed/free
  for a while to get used to the bike. Then, make changes as needed.

  Best,
  Lee
  SF, CA

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[RBW] Re: New-to-me Quickbeam frame/fork pics

[Tyler]

I use a white industries 16/19 freewheel with the stock 40/32 front
chainring setup that came with it from Riv.  I'm very happy with the
setup and use the 16 and the 19 about equally depending on what kind
of riding I'm planning on doing for the day.  I haven't needed to
change the gearing in the middle of a ride (just at the beginning) nor
have I needed the 32 front ring yet.

The only downside is that the white industries dos freewheel sounds
like a swarm of angry bees when I'm coasting.  It's excellent
motivation to not stop pedaling but also a good way to annoy the
person you're drafting.

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[RBW] Re: New-to-me Quickbeam frame/fork pics

[Ken Yokanovich]

Congratulations.  My Quickbeam was one of my favorite bicycles.  Many
a fond memory.  Love the color.

If I did it again, I'd do it exactly the same way. With no desire to
switch gears other than annual switch to lower gearing for plowing
through snow in the winter.  Fixed, single ring/cog. Phil Wood out
back, dynamo up front. Nitto mini rack up front, Rivendell Big rack
out back.

Good luck, most of all have fun!

On May 20, 12:27 pm, Lee leec...@gmail.com wrote:
 Hi everyone. I just joined this group, though I've been lurking for a
 while. Yesterday, through a fast and fortunate series of events, I
 picked up a used Quickbeam frame/fork/extras. Here's a small Flickr
 set:

 http://tinyurl.com/2ctq33t

 I'm currently mulling over drivetrain ideas and would be happy to hear
 suggestions or experiences. Currently, I'm thinking I'll do fixed/free
 for a while to get used to the bike. Then, make changes as needed.

 Best,
 Lee
 SF, CA

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[RBW] Re: New-to-me Quickbeam frame/fork pics

[Dave Craig]

Congratulations. That's a nice color.

I ride the QB more than my other bikes. It just makes me smile.

I kept the 32t chainring and changed out the 40t in front for a 36t. I
run a White 16/19 freewheel. I usually ride everywhere/all the time in
36/16 (about the same as the stock 40/18). I use the 32/19 only when
I'm carrying a load or riding alone out of town into the mountains.
The advantage of my set-up is that it's close to the original range
(which is pretty good for mixed riding) and yet it requires very
little axle movement with the gear switch. This allows me to have a
really nice fender line and also lets me remove the rear wheel without
touching the fender Also, chainline is better compared to the stock
set-up.

As of yesterday, I've got the Nitto Big rack in the back and Nitto
small in the front (with a basket). I installed the Nitto big rack in
the rear to give me a little more carrying capacity. This required
sawing off the little tabs on the rack that would have made getting
the wheel off more complicated.

Dave

On May 20, 10:27 am, Lee leec...@gmail.com wrote:
 Hi everyone. I just joined this group, though I've been lurking for a
 while. Yesterday, through a fast and fortunate series of events, I
 picked up a used Quickbeam frame/fork/extras. Here's a small Flickr
 set:

 http://tinyurl.com/2ctq33t

 I'm currently mulling over drivetrain ideas and would be happy to hear
 suggestions or experiences. Currently, I'm thinking I'll do fixed/free
 for a while to get used to the bike. Then, make changes as needed.

 Best,
 Lee
 SF, CA

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[RBW] Re: New-to-me Quickbeam frame/fork pics

[Lee]

Thanks all, for the great information. That's a lot of food for
thought. I do like the idea of the DOS freewheel. Does anyone know the
chainline of the DOS in combination with the Riv Suzue free/free hub?

Best,
Lee

On May 20, 3:00 pm, Dave Craig dcr...@prescott.edu wrote:
 Congratulations. That's a nice color.

 I ride the QB more than my other bikes. It just makes me smile.

 I kept the 32t chainring and changed out the 40t in front for a 36t. I
 run a White 16/19 freewheel. I usually ride everywhere/all the time in
 36/16 (about the same as the stock 40/18). I use the 32/19 only when
 I'm carrying a load or riding alone out of town into the mountains.
 The advantage of my set-up is that it's close to the original range
 (which is pretty good for mixed riding) and yet it requires very
 little axle movement with the gear switch. This allows me to have a
 really nice fender line and also lets me remove the rear wheel without
 touching the fender Also, chainline is better compared to the stock
 set-up.

 As of yesterday, I've got the Nitto Big rack in the back and Nitto
 small in the front (with a basket). I installed the Nitto big rack in
 the rear to give me a little more carrying capacity. This required
 sawing off the little tabs on the rack that would have made getting
 the wheel off more complicated.

 Dave

 On May 20, 10:27 am, Lee leec...@gmail.com wrote:



  Hi everyone. I just joined this group, though I've been lurking for a
  while. Yesterday, through a fast and fortunate series of events, I
  picked up a used Quickbeam frame/fork/extras. Here's a small Flickr
  set:

 http://tinyurl.com/2ctq33t

  I'm currently mulling over drivetrain ideas and would be happy to hear
  suggestions or experiences. Currently, I'm thinking I'll do fixed/free
  for a while to get used to the bike. Then, make changes as needed.

  Best,
  Lee
  SF, CA

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[RBW] Re: New-to-me Quickbeam frame/fork pics

[Ron MH]

That's a fine looking bike, Lee.
I'm running the stock chainring setup (40-32) with a White Ind. DOS
16-19 freewheel in back and a 16t fixed cog on the flip side. I ride
the bike 80% of the time fixed 40x16.

Jim is right about the noisy Sugino chainrings. My 40t is somewhat
squeaky even with a perfectly clean and lightly lubed chain. The
chainring also has a bit of runout which causes unevenness in the
chain tension as the crank rotates. I wonder if a better class of
chainring would be quieter? I'm considering a move to a 42t front.
But, I want to stick with the 3/32 chain as I have some $ in the White
Industries freewheel and fixed cogs.

On May 20, 5:15 pm, Lee leec...@gmail.com wrote:
 Thanks all, for the great information. That's a lot of food for
 thought. I do like the idea of the DOS freewheel. Does anyone know the
 chainline of the DOS in combination with the Riv Suzue free/free hub?

 Best,
 Lee

 On May 20, 3:00 pm, Dave Craig dcr...@prescott.edu wrote:





  Congratulations. That's a nice color.

  I ride the QB more than my other bikes. It just makes me smile.

  I kept the 32t chainring and changed out the 40t in front for a 36t. I
  run a White 16/19 freewheel. I usually ride everywhere/all the time in
  36/16 (about the same as the stock 40/18). I use the 32/19 only when
  I'm carrying a load or riding alone out of town into the mountains.
  The advantage of my set-up is that it's close to the original range
  (which is pretty good for mixed riding) and yet it requires very
  little axle movement with the gear switch. This allows me to have a
  really nice fender line and also lets me remove the rear wheel without
  touching the fender Also, chainline is better compared to the stock
  set-up.

  As of yesterday, I've got the Nitto Big rack in the back and Nitto
  small in the front (with a basket). I installed the Nitto big rack in
  the rear to give me a little more carrying capacity. This required
  sawing off the little tabs on the rack that would have made getting
  the wheel off more complicated.

  Dave

  On May 20, 10:27 am, Lee leec...@gmail.com wrote:

   Hi everyone. I just joined this group, though I've been lurking for a
   while. Yesterday, through a fast and fortunate series of events, I
   picked up a used Quickbeam frame/fork/extras. Here's a small Flickr
   set:

  http://tinyurl.com/2ctq33t

   I'm currently mulling over drivetrain ideas and would be happy to hear
   suggestions or experiences. Currently, I'm thinking I'll do fixed/free
   for a while to get used to the bike. Then, make changes as needed.

   Best,
   Lee
   SF, CA

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[RBW] Re: New-to-me Quickbeam frame/fork pics

[Jeremy Till]

Don't know anything about the DOS/Suzue combo specifically, but on a
Phil hub my surly Dingle Cog gave me ~38mm and ~43mm chainlines; i'd
image the suzue hub would be similar since they both aim for a 42mm
chainline with a single cog.  A Sugino XD double on a VO 103mm bottom
bracket lines up well, with the driveside crank is snugged up pretty
tight to the bottom bracket cup (luckily the way it's machined
prevents any rubbing).

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 Thanks all, for the great information. That's a lot of food for
 thought. I do like the idea of the DOS freewheel. Does anyone know the
 chainline of the DOS in combination with the Riv Suzue free/free hub?

 Best,
 Lee

 On May 20, 3:00 pm, Dave Craig dcr...@prescott.edu wrote:



  Congratulations. That's a nice color.

  I ride the QB more than my other bikes. It just makes me smile.

  I kept the 32t chainring and changed out the 40t in front for a 36t. I
  run a White 16/19 freewheel. I usually ride everywhere/all the time in
  36/16 (about the same as the stock 40/18). I use the 32/19 only when
  I'm carrying a load or riding alone out of town into the mountains.
  The advantage of my set-up is that it's close to the original range
  (which is pretty good for mixed riding) and yet it requires very
  little axle movement with the gear switch. This allows me to have a
  really nice fender line and also lets me remove the rear wheel without
  touching the fender Also, chainline is better compared to the stock
  set-up.

  As of yesterday, I've got the Nitto Big rack in the back and Nitto
  small in the front (with a basket). I installed the Nitto big rack in
  the rear to give me a little more carrying capacity. This required
  sawing off the little tabs on the rack that would have made getting
  the wheel off more complicated.

  Dave

  On May 20, 10:27 am, Lee leec...@gmail.com wrote:

   Hi everyone. I just joined this group, though I've been lurking for a
   while. Yesterday, through a fast and fortunate series of events, I
   picked up a used Quickbeam frame/fork/extras. Here's a small Flickr
   set:

  http://tinyurl.com/2ctq33t

   I'm currently mulling over drivetrain ideas and would be happy to hear
   suggestions or experiences. Currently, I'm thinking I'll do fixed/free
   for a while to get used to the bike. Then, make changes as needed.

   Best,
   Lee
   SF, CA

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