[RBW] Re: Quickbeam Riding Charactertics

[Comotion001]

Curious if decals are still available ?

On Thursday, September 17, 2015 at 8:33:17 PM UTC-4, Ted Shwartz wrote:
>
> I have one of the first run green ones. It was my commuting bike for many 
> years with lights, fenders, and a big honking saddlebag. 
>
> It's served duty on centuries, 
> club rides, fire roads, my errand bike and last winter was outfitted with 
> studded snow tires 
>
> After this winter she will go to the spa for a rest and resurrection paint 
> job. She is far too nice a riding bike

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Re: [RBW] Re: Quickbeam Riding Charactertics

[Deacon Patrick]

I got mine from Montana. Quickbeams must be migrating south seeking the 
entwives.

With abandon,
Patrick

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wrote:
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> I bought my first QB from someone in Minneapolis as well!!!
>

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Re: [RBW] Re: Quickbeam Riding Charactertics

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I bought my first QB from someone in Minneapolis as well!!!

On Thursday, September 17, 2015 at 10:49:01 AM UTC-7, Eunice Chang wrote:
>
> in Durham. I got my QB from a seller on this list who's in Minneapolis, 
> too, so it wouldn't be the first time a QB has made that trip. :)
>
> -E.
>
> On Wed, Sep 16, 2015 at 7:00 PM, Comotion001  > wrote:
>
>> Thanks Eunice for the QB info link.  I'm in the Charlotte area, where are 
>> you in NC?
>>
>> On Wednesday, September 16, 2015 at 12:26:44 PM UTC-4, Eunice Chang wrote:
>>>
>>> If you're curious can find history of QB here:
>>>
>>> http://www.cyclofiend.com/rbw/quickbeam/index.html 
>>>
>>> -E. (fellow QB owner in NC)
>>>
>>> On Wed, Sep 16, 2015 at 12:11 PM, Kieran J  wrote:
>>>
 From the listing pictures, that QB appears to be in really nice shape. 
 I don't see anything obviously weird or concerning about it.
 Go for it!

 KJ


 On Wednesday, September 16, 2015 at 10:02:28 AM UTC-4, Comotion001 
 wrote:

> WOW, thanks for all the great feedback. It definitely sounds like a 
> must have bike. The bike is on Minneapolis Craigslist. The owner says he 
> purchased it from a collector in Colorado but doesn't know what year it 
> is. 
> I live in NC so I'm not able to see the bike other than the pics. He is 
> asking $1200. Is there a way to determine year based on a serial number? 
> Also, does $1200 sound like a fair price? I don't know what QBs typically 
> bring. Based on the feedback I would love to purchase it but want to 
> proceed with caution. Anybody on list live in Minneapolis or recommend a 
> good LBS I can have the owner take it to for inspection and packaging / 
> shipping ?  Thanks again for all the great feedback.  I hope it works 
> out.  
> Bill
>
> On Sunday, September 13, 2015 at 2:32:34 PM UTC-4, Comotion001 wrote:
>>
>> I'm considering purchasing a used Quickbeam and found one my size.  I 
>> like the fact that I can put wider tires on it than what I'm currently 
>> riding.  I'm curious about the riding characteristics and would like to 
>> hear feedback from other QB owners. Thanks Bill
>>
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Re: [RBW] Re: Quickbeam Riding Charactertics

[Eunice Chang]

in Durham. I got my QB from a seller on this list who's in Minneapolis,
too, so it wouldn't be the first time a QB has made that trip. :)

-E.

On Wed, Sep 16, 2015 at 7:00 PM, Comotion001 
wrote:

> Thanks Eunice for the QB info link.  I'm in the Charlotte area, where are
> you in NC?
>
> On Wednesday, September 16, 2015 at 12:26:44 PM UTC-4, Eunice Chang wrote:
>>
>> If you're curious can find history of QB here:
>>
>> http://www.cyclofiend.com/rbw/quickbeam/index.html
>>
>> -E. (fellow QB owner in NC)
>>
>> On Wed, Sep 16, 2015 at 12:11 PM, Kieran J  wrote:
>>
>>> From the listing pictures, that QB appears to be in really nice shape. I
>>> don't see anything obviously weird or concerning about it.
>>> Go for it!
>>>
>>> KJ
>>>
>>>
>>> On Wednesday, September 16, 2015 at 10:02:28 AM UTC-4, Comotion001 wrote:
>>>
 WOW, thanks for all the great feedback. It definitely sounds like a
 must have bike. The bike is on Minneapolis Craigslist. The owner says he
 purchased it from a collector in Colorado but doesn't know what year it is.
 I live in NC so I'm not able to see the bike other than the pics. He is
 asking $1200. Is there a way to determine year based on a serial number?
 Also, does $1200 sound like a fair price? I don't know what QBs typically
 bring. Based on the feedback I would love to purchase it but want to
 proceed with caution. Anybody on list live in Minneapolis or recommend a
 good LBS I can have the owner take it to for inspection and packaging /
 shipping ?  Thanks again for all the great feedback.  I hope it works out.
 Bill

 On Sunday, September 13, 2015 at 2:32:34 PM UTC-4, Comotion001 wrote:
>
> I'm considering purchasing a used Quickbeam and found one my size.  I
> like the fact that I can put wider tires on it than what I'm currently
> riding.  I'm curious about the riding characteristics and would like to
> hear feedback from other QB owners. Thanks Bill
>
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Re: [RBW] Re: Quickbeam Riding Charactertics

[cyclotour...@gmail.com]

Welcome to the tribe (almost)! 

On Thursday, September 17, 2015 at 12:12:16 PM UTC-7, Comotion001 wrote:
>
> Hope to have another migrating soon. I have a bike shop lined up that is 
> going to inspect it and then pack / ship if it is as the seller 
> represented. Found the Omnium Bike Shop in Saint Paul, they are very 
> accommodating. 

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Re: [RBW] Re: Quickbeam Riding Charactertics

[Comotion001]

Hope to have another migrating soon. I have a bike shop lined up that is going 
to inspect it and then pack / ship if it is as the seller represented. Found 
the Omnium Bike Shop in Saint Paul, they are very accommodating. 

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[RBW] Re: Quickbeam Riding Charactertics

[Comotion001]

WOW, thanks for all the great feedback. It definitely sounds like a must 
have bike. The bike is on Minneapolis Craigslist. The owner says he 
purchased it from a collector in Colorado but doesn't know what year it is. 
I live in NC so I'm not able to see the bike other than the pics. He is 
asking $1200. Is there a way to determine year based on a serial number? 
Also, does $1200 sound like a fair price? I don't know what QBs typically 
bring. Based on the feedback I would love to purchase it but want to 
proceed with caution. Anybody on list live in Minneapolis or recommend a 
good LBS I can have the owner take it to for inspection and packaging / 
shipping ?  Thanks again for all the great feedback.  I hope it works out. 
 Bill

On Sunday, September 13, 2015 at 2:32:34 PM UTC-4, Comotion001 wrote:
>
> I'm considering purchasing a used Quickbeam and found one my size.  I like 
> the fact that I can put wider tires on it than what I'm currently riding. 
>  I'm curious about the riding characteristics and would like to hear 
> feedback from other QB owners. Thanks Bill
>

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[RBW] Re: Quickbeam Riding Charactertics

[Minh]

the age of the frame does not matter that much.  some of the earlier ones 
do not have the braze-ons the fork for a front rack (you have to use 
clamps).  but i would be more worried about condition, if it's in good 
condition then age doesn't matter to me.

a bike is worth what someone is willing to pay for it, FWIW i paid that 
much for mine but it was local so no shipping factored in.  There was a S1 
(frame + a few extras) on the list for the last few months for ~$700, that 
was a great price even if not complete, so $1200 is reasonable to me for a 
full bike.  you could maybe get one a little less but if you're a 
non-common size, you have to factor in availability.


On Wednesday, September 16, 2015 at 10:02:28 AM UTC-4, Comotion001 wrote:
>
> WOW, thanks for all the great feedback. It definitely sounds like a must 
> have bike. The bike is on Minneapolis Craigslist. The owner says he 
> purchased it from a collector in Colorado but doesn't know what year it is. 
> I live in NC so I'm not able to see the bike other than the pics. He is 
> asking $1200. Is there a way to determine year based on a serial number? 
> Also, does $1200 sound like a fair price? I don't know what QBs typically 
> bring. Based on the feedback I would love to purchase it but want to 
> proceed with caution. Anybody on list live in Minneapolis or recommend a 
> good LBS I can have the owner take it to for inspection and packaging / 
> shipping ?  Thanks again for all the great feedback.  I hope it works out. 
>  Bill
>
>
>

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[RBW] Re: Quickbeam Riding Charactertics

[Liesl]

There are few of us in Minneapolis/Greater Twin Cities.  Depending on where 
the seller is and your timeframe, one of us might be able to go have a 
look-see (and get a vicarious thrill).  I'm not sure what bike I would go 
to for packing; maybe Calhoun Cycle in Uptown?  Dan A., do you have 
thoughts?

-liesl who is so tempted by the little silver QB for sale that she must 
avert her eyes

On Wednesday, September 16, 2015 at 9:02:28 AM UTC-5, Comotion001 wrote:
>
> Anybody on list live in Minneapolis or recommend a good LBS I can have the 
> owner take it to for inspection and packaging / shipping ?  Thanks again 
> for all the great feedback.  I hope it works out.  Bill
>
>

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[RBW] Re: Quickbeam Riding Charactertics

[Kieran J]

>From the listing pictures, that QB appears to be in really nice shape. I 
don't see anything obviously weird or concerning about it.
Go for it!

KJ


On Wednesday, September 16, 2015 at 10:02:28 AM UTC-4, Comotion001 wrote:
>
> WOW, thanks for all the great feedback. It definitely sounds like a must 
> have bike. The bike is on Minneapolis Craigslist. The owner says he 
> purchased it from a collector in Colorado but doesn't know what year it is. 
> I live in NC so I'm not able to see the bike other than the pics. He is 
> asking $1200. Is there a way to determine year based on a serial number? 
> Also, does $1200 sound like a fair price? I don't know what QBs typically 
> bring. Based on the feedback I would love to purchase it but want to 
> proceed with caution. Anybody on list live in Minneapolis or recommend a 
> good LBS I can have the owner take it to for inspection and packaging / 
> shipping ?  Thanks again for all the great feedback.  I hope it works out. 
>  Bill
>
> On Sunday, September 13, 2015 at 2:32:34 PM UTC-4, Comotion001 wrote:
>>
>> I'm considering purchasing a used Quickbeam and found one my size.  I 
>> like the fact that I can put wider tires on it than what I'm currently 
>> riding.  I'm curious about the riding characteristics and would like to 
>> hear feedback from other QB owners. Thanks Bill
>>
>

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Re: [RBW] Re: Quickbeam Riding Charactertics

[Eunice Chang]

If you're curious can find history of QB here:

http://www.cyclofiend.com/rbw/quickbeam/index.html

-E. (fellow QB owner in NC)

On Wed, Sep 16, 2015 at 12:11 PM, Kieran J  wrote:

> From the listing pictures, that QB appears to be in really nice shape. I
> don't see anything obviously weird or concerning about it.
> Go for it!
>
> KJ
>
>
> On Wednesday, September 16, 2015 at 10:02:28 AM UTC-4, Comotion001 wrote:
>
>> WOW, thanks for all the great feedback. It definitely sounds like a must
>> have bike. The bike is on Minneapolis Craigslist. The owner says he
>> purchased it from a collector in Colorado but doesn't know what year it is.
>> I live in NC so I'm not able to see the bike other than the pics. He is
>> asking $1200. Is there a way to determine year based on a serial number?
>> Also, does $1200 sound like a fair price? I don't know what QBs typically
>> bring. Based on the feedback I would love to purchase it but want to
>> proceed with caution. Anybody on list live in Minneapolis or recommend a
>> good LBS I can have the owner take it to for inspection and packaging /
>> shipping ?  Thanks again for all the great feedback.  I hope it works out.
>> Bill
>>
>> On Sunday, September 13, 2015 at 2:32:34 PM UTC-4, Comotion001 wrote:
>>>
>>> I'm considering purchasing a used Quickbeam and found one my size.  I
>>> like the fact that I can put wider tires on it than what I'm currently
>>> riding.  I'm curious about the riding characteristics and would like to
>>> hear feedback from other QB owners. Thanks Bill
>>>
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[RBW] Re: Quickbeam Riding Charactertics

[Philip Williamson]

If it's green, it's a 2004. I don't think there was a second run of 
greenies. I much prefer the look of no mid-fork bosses, since the Nitto M12 
is the ideal rack for the QB - it attaches to the cantilever bosses for a 
clean, lightweight look. This bike has included fenders, pump, the stock 
build is nice, and it has pretty bar tape. It's in better condition than *my 
*60cm green QB, and I'd want more than $1200 for mine. 

Philip
www.biketinker.com



On Wednesday, September 16, 2015 at 7:02:28 AM UTC-7, Comotion001 wrote:
>
> WOW, thanks for all the great feedback. It definitely sounds like a must 
> have bike. The bike is on Minneapolis Craigslist. The owner says he 
> purchased it from a collector in Colorado but doesn't know what year it is. 
> I live in NC so I'm not able to see the bike other than the pics. He is 
> asking $1200. Is there a way to determine year based on a serial number? 
> Also, does $1200 sound like a fair price? I don't know what QBs typically 
> bring. Based on the feedback I would love to purchase it but want to 
> proceed with caution. Anybody on list live in Minneapolis or recommend a 
> good LBS I can have the owner take it to for inspection and packaging / 
> shipping ?  Thanks again for all the great feedback.  I hope it works out. 
>  Bill
>
> On Sunday, September 13, 2015 at 2:32:34 PM UTC-4, Comotion001 wrote:
>>
>> I'm considering purchasing a used Quickbeam and found one my size.  I 
>> like the fact that I can put wider tires on it than what I'm currently 
>> riding.  I'm curious about the riding characteristics and would like to 
>> hear feedback from other QB owners. Thanks Bill
>>
>

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[RBW] Re: Quickbeam Riding Charactertics

[cyclotour...@gmail.com]

It's a first generation (green) Quickbeam. Maybe with original tires??? I 
think $1200 is within reason, especially if they will work with you on 
shipping, paypal, etc. That was the original price IIRC, so they do hold 
their value. 58 & 60 are probably the most desirable sizes as well. What 
are you waiting for???



On Wednesday, September 16, 2015 at 11:13:07 AM UTC-7, Philip Williamson 
wrote:
>
> If it's green, it's a 2004. I don't think there was a second run of 
> greenies. I much prefer the look of no mid-fork bosses, since the Nitto M12 
> is the ideal rack for the QB - it attaches to the cantilever bosses for a 
> clean, lightweight look. This bike has included fenders, pump, the stock 
> build is nice, and it has pretty bar tape. It's in better condition than *my 
> *60cm green QB, and I'd want more than $1200 for mine. 
>
> Philip
> www.biketinker.com
>
>
>
> On Wednesday, September 16, 2015 at 7:02:28 AM UTC-7, Comotion001 wrote:
>>
>> WOW, thanks for all the great feedback. It definitely sounds like a must 
>> have bike. The bike is on Minneapolis Craigslist. The owner says he 
>> purchased it from a collector in Colorado but doesn't know what year it is. 
>> I live in NC so I'm not able to see the bike other than the pics. He is 
>> asking $1200. Is there a way to determine year based on a serial number? 
>> Also, does $1200 sound like a fair price? I don't know what QBs typically 
>> bring. Based on the feedback I would love to purchase it but want to 
>> proceed with caution. Anybody on list live in Minneapolis or recommend a 
>> good LBS I can have the owner take it to for inspection and packaging / 
>> shipping ?  Thanks again for all the great feedback.  I hope it works out. 
>>  Bill
>>
>> On Sunday, September 13, 2015 at 2:32:34 PM UTC-4, Comotion001 wrote:
>>>
>>> I'm considering purchasing a used Quickbeam and found one my size.  I 
>>> like the fact that I can put wider tires on it than what I'm currently 
>>> riding.  I'm curious about the riding characteristics and would like to 
>>> hear feedback from other QB owners. Thanks Bill
>>>
>>

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Re: [RBW] Re: Quickbeam Riding Charactertics

[Comotion001]

Thanks Eunice for the QB info link.  I'm in the Charlotte area, where are 
you in NC?

On Wednesday, September 16, 2015 at 12:26:44 PM UTC-4, Eunice Chang wrote:
>
> If you're curious can find history of QB here:
>
> http://www.cyclofiend.com/rbw/quickbeam/index.html 
>
> -E. (fellow QB owner in NC)
>
> On Wed, Sep 16, 2015 at 12:11 PM, Kieran J  > wrote:
>
>> From the listing pictures, that QB appears to be in really nice shape. I 
>> don't see anything obviously weird or concerning about it.
>> Go for it!
>>
>> KJ
>>
>>
>> On Wednesday, September 16, 2015 at 10:02:28 AM UTC-4, Comotion001 wrote:
>>
>>> WOW, thanks for all the great feedback. It definitely sounds like a must 
>>> have bike. The bike is on Minneapolis Craigslist. The owner says he 
>>> purchased it from a collector in Colorado but doesn't know what year it is. 
>>> I live in NC so I'm not able to see the bike other than the pics. He is 
>>> asking $1200. Is there a way to determine year based on a serial number? 
>>> Also, does $1200 sound like a fair price? I don't know what QBs typically 
>>> bring. Based on the feedback I would love to purchase it but want to 
>>> proceed with caution. Anybody on list live in Minneapolis or recommend a 
>>> good LBS I can have the owner take it to for inspection and packaging / 
>>> shipping ?  Thanks again for all the great feedback.  I hope it works out.  
>>> Bill
>>>
>>> On Sunday, September 13, 2015 at 2:32:34 PM UTC-4, Comotion001 wrote:

 I'm considering purchasing a used Quickbeam and found one my size.  I 
 like the fact that I can put wider tires on it than what I'm currently 
 riding.  I'm curious about the riding characteristics and would like to 
 hear feedback from other QB owners. Thanks Bill

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[RBW] Re: Quickbeam Riding Charactertics

[Montclair BobbyB]

The only thing I'd ever trade for my S1... might be a QB...  It's an 
awesome and versatile bike that begs to be ridden plain and simple, or 
configured in some odd and different way.  Currently set up as a 2-spd 
fixie (odd enough), but also have a flip-flop SS wheel... and considering a 
5-speed Spectro P5 wheel option.  Just a fun bike to own... 

BB

On Sunday, September 13, 2015 at 2:32:34 PM UTC-4, Comotion001 wrote:
>
> I'm considering purchasing a used Quickbeam and found one my size.  I like 
> the fact that I can put wider tires on it than what I'm currently riding. 
>  I'm curious about the riding characteristics and would like to hear 
> feedback from other QB owners. Thanks Bill
>

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[RBW] Re: Quickbeam Riding Charactertics

[Esteban]

I agree with David - easily my favorite Riv, not only because of the fun of 
ss, but it just rides lively, solid, and fun like when you're a kid. Can't 
explain it, but jump on a QB for sure.

Esteban
San Diego, Calif.

On Sunday, September 13, 2015 at 11:32:34 AM UTC-7, Comotion001 wrote:
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> I'm considering purchasing a used Quickbeam and found one my size.  I like 
> the fact that I can put wider tires on it than what I'm currently riding. 
>  I'm curious about the riding characteristics and would like to hear 
> feedback from other QB owners. Thanks Bill
>

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[RBW] Re: Quickbeam Riding Charactertics

[dstein]

Agreed on all the above. The quickbeam is the one bike I'd have a hard time 
parting with and I imagine will be in the stable for a long time. I had it 
setup as a road bike for a short bit, but now is handling commuting and kid 
carrying duties (with a yepp mini). 

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[RBW] Re: Quickbeam Riding Charactertics

[Deacon Patrick]

Spectacular!

With abandon,
Patrick

On Sunday, September 13, 2015 at 12:32:34 PM UTC-6, Comotion001 wrote:
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> I'm considering purchasing a used Quickbeam and found one my size.  I like 
> the fact that I can put wider tires on it than what I'm currently riding. 
>  I'm curious about the riding characteristics and would like to hear 
> feedback from other QB owners. Thanks Bill
>

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[RBW] Re: Quickbeam Riding Charactertics

[Minh]

As you will see those of us that have kept a qb or s1 will echo the same thing, 
we don't know why but its likely the last bike we'd sell. 

I can't guarantee that you will get it, but if you do its a really great bike.  

I have a hillborne that is nearly identical in dimensions but there is 
something about my qb. 

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Re: [RBW] Re: Quickbeam Riding Charactertics

[Eunice Chang]

I have 2 riv's- AHH and QB. I love them both, but I purposefully built QB
to be a bit different from AHH (less racks, thinner tires, lighter). QB is
my bike of choice for longer commutes/rides that don't require me to carry
anything. What everyone says is true- there's something about QB that is
pure magic. I don't know how to describe it - it's more of a feeling and a
state of being. it might just have been the right time, but QB was the bike
that really, really helped me be more confident about biking, especially in
traffic. It's incredibly stable, handles well, and manages to distinguish
itself from other bikes, while at the same time seamlessly becoming an
indispensable part of you.

I think the only time I'll ever sell a QB is if I really can't ride it
anymore. That will be a very sad day.

-E.


On Sun, Sep 13, 2015 at 9:25 PM, Deacon Patrick  wrote:

> I'm at a keyboard and can respond more fully now. Mine is my country bike,
> with my Hunqapillar as my trail and bikepacking bike. There is a
> contemplative flow to the single speed, and I suspect more specifically to
> the Quickbeam due to Grant's gifts of design, that makes every ride on it a
> dream of soaring delight. I live in the Colorado mountains and would never
> have considered a single speed for this area, but with the gearing I have,
> I happy take on any road ride and many trails too. Naturally, I ride trails
> differently with the QB than the Hunqapillar and both are a blast, but the
> QB is underbiking at it's glorious best on trails. If something is too
> steep for my to ride up, I always have LCG (lowest common gear) with me and
> hoof it to the top. Grin.
>
> I will voice my minority opinion that my QB is not the last bike I would
> sell. That would be my Hunqapillar as I bikepack too much. There are,
> however, many other things I would sell before letting go my beloved QB.
>
> With abandon,
> Patrick
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[RBW] Re: Quickbeam Riding Charactertics

[dougP]

".. there is something about my qb." 

Scroll to the second post from the very top, where Jim talks about a new SS 
from Rivendell.  Last post is a year ago.  Anyone know what happened here?  
Possible got pushed aside for the Clem project?  In any case, there is a 
passionate following for the Quickbeam.  

dougP

On Sunday, September 13, 2015 at 5:27:19 PM UTC-7, Minh wrote:
>
> As you will see those of us that have kept a qb or s1 will echo the same 
> thing, we don't know why but its likely the last bike we'd sell. 
>
> I can't guarantee that you will get it, but if you do its a really great 
> bike.  
>
> I have a hillborne that is nearly identical in dimensions but there is 
> something about my qb. 
>
>

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[RBW] Re: Quickbeam Riding Charactertics

[Deacon Patrick]

I'm at a keyboard and can respond more fully now. Mine is my country bike, 
with my Hunqapillar as my trail and bikepacking bike. There is a 
contemplative flow to the single speed, and I suspect more specifically to 
the Quickbeam due to Grant's gifts of design, that makes every ride on it a 
dream of soaring delight. I live in the Colorado mountains and would never 
have considered a single speed for this area, but with the gearing I have, 
I happy take on any road ride and many trails too. Naturally, I ride trails 
differently with the QB than the Hunqapillar and both are a blast, but the 
QB is underbiking at it's glorious best on trails. If something is too 
steep for my to ride up, I always have LCG (lowest common gear) with me and 
hoof it to the top. Grin.

I will voice my minority opinion that my QB is not the last bike I would 
sell. That would be my Hunqapillar as I bikepack too much. There are, 
however, many other things I would sell before letting go my beloved QB.

With abandon,
Patrick

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[RBW] Re: Quickbeam Riding Charactertics

[Justin August]

I recently sold my SimpleOne.

I truly, deeply, honestly loved that bike. For a few reasons, related to 
wheel size (I don't like the feeling of fat 35+ tires on 700c) and wedding 
funds, I have made peace with the sale. Will I create a SingleSpeed bike 
from a 650b Riv in the future? Cheviot? My Saluki? Yes, almost definitely. 
I think that Grant's designs make beautiful "set it and forget it" bikes 
that a SS/Fixed setup embodies.

-J

On Sunday, September 13, 2015 at 6:25:55 PM UTC-7, Deacon Patrick wrote:
>
> I'm at a keyboard and can respond more fully now. Mine is my country bike, 
> with my Hunqapillar as my trail and bikepacking bike. There is a 
> contemplative flow to the single speed, and I suspect more specifically to 
> the Quickbeam due to Grant's gifts of design, that makes every ride on it a 
> dream of soaring delight. I live in the Colorado mountains and would never 
> have considered a single speed for this area, but with the gearing I have, 
> I happy take on any road ride and many trails too. Naturally, I ride trails 
> differently with the QB than the Hunqapillar and both are a blast, but the 
> QB is underbiking at it's glorious best on trails. If something is too 
> steep for my to ride up, I always have LCG (lowest common gear) with me and 
> hoof it to the top. Grin.
>
> I will voice my minority opinion that my QB is not the last bike I would 
> sell. That would be my Hunqapillar as I bikepack too much. There are, 
> however, many other things I would sell before letting go my beloved QB.
>
> With abandon,
> Patrick
>

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