[RBW] Re: Quickbeam Century

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[RBW] Re: Quickbeam Century

Very impressive achievement, Patrick -- especially at that altitude! Bob E -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to

[RBW] Re: Quickbeam Century

There's ALWAYS time for a pipe, Wayne. Grin. However, I didn't choose to make the time on this ride. While I love riding next to the river the sound isn't conducive for my brain to just sit next to, and the rest of the ride isn't remote enough to be pipe friendly. Other gifts on this ride.

[RBW] Re: Quickbeam Century

Deacon, most impressive! Thank you for sharing this wonderful adventure. Best regards, Richard On Tuesday, June 6, 2017 at 4:38:07 PM UTC-4, Wayne Naha wrote: > > Patrick, the burning question is: Was there time for a pipe? > > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[RBW] Re: Quickbeam Century

Patrick, the burning question is: Was there time for a pipe? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to

[RBW] Re: Quickbeam Century

I should add that gusty, ever changing winds are a trick and I definitely feel the rapid depletion of brain energy from them. But for the most part those types of winds are short lived, happening in specific geographies only under specific conditions. Winds like the boomer sucking air up to the

[RBW] Re: Quickbeam Century

Och! Christopher! The last thing I want is company in the brain bludgeoned department! I'll write you more off group, but the bottom line answer is no, headwinds do not trigger any problems other than the need to tuck and crank. Grin. And I've no idea why. Sure seems like they should. But

[RBW] Re: Quickbeam Century

What a wonderful accomplishment! When I'm thinking I don't feel like going on a ride (yes, sometimes I'd rather just sit back), I will be thinking of you. Roberta On Monday, June 5, 2017 at 8:07:30 PM UTC-4, Deacon Patrick wrote: > In which thunderstorm updrafts give head winds coming and

[RBW] Re: Quickbeam Century

Epic ride, Patrick! That really is gorgeous country you ride through. >> -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to

[RBW] Re: Quickbeam Century

Deacon, Fantastic! My cycling cap off to you, sir! Wimp = Winner In My Pack! CHEERS! Wally On Monday, June 5, 2017 at 8:07:30 PM UTC-4, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > In which thunderstorm updrafts give head winds coming and going but not > enough rain to don a jacket. Oh, and my first century

Re: [RBW] Re: Quickbeam Century

Awesome! You are an inspiration! René On Mon, Jun 5, 2017 at 6:22 PM Deacon Patrick wrote: > Ha! Yes. Well put, Kai. > > My low gear (I have more combos, but really just use high and low) is > 32x19 (with a 22t bail out gear I've only used climbing Pikes Peak), and I > use

[RBW] Re: Quickbeam Century

Ha! Yes. Well put, Kai. My low gear (I have more combos, but really just use high and low) is 32x19 (with a 22t bail out gear I've only used climbing Pikes Peak), and I use the 32x19 for the long steady climbs. So Roughly miles 1-5, 85-90, 98-102. That 10 mile climb out of Deckers is

[RBW] Re: Quickbeam Century Report and an Introduction.

On Thu, Dec 4, 2008 at 10:45 AM, Elfardo [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It's a 20 mile run one way and I was figuring on doing the trail two and a half times. I think you mean 2 1/2 times *round trip*, ie 40 miles X 2.5? Congratulations. I've been promising myself a fixed century, but I've done

[RBW] Re: Quickbeam Century Report and an Introduction.

Yeah, that's right, two and half times round trip. Thanks for the clarification. Man, a fixed century, to me, is truly a feat. I doubt I'll ever get to that one. Actually, I did notice on the long downhills that my body became more fatigued on the longer downhill coasts. It's nice to give your

[RBW] Re: Quickbeam Century Report and an Introduction.

That's right, the QB is a ss, not necessarily a fixie -- I'd forgotten. But your trail was *dirt*? Methinks a paved, level century on a fixed gear would be easy by comparison. On Fri, Dec 5, 2008 at 9:11 AM, Elfardo [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yeah, that's right, two and half times round trip.

[RBW] Re: Quickbeam Century Report and an Introduction.

--- On Fri, 12/5/08, Elfardo [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: Elfardo [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [RBW] Re: Quickbeam Century Report and an Introduction. To: RBW Owners Bunch rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Date: Friday, December 5, 2008, 8:11 AM By the way, One need not flip the QB over

[RBW] Re: Quickbeam Century Report and an Introduction.

Always a pleasure to see someone pushing the QB far beyond its intended use! PBP 2011 is coming in less than three years--start training now! --Eric [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.campyonly.com www.wheelsnorth.org On Dec 4, 2008, at 9:45 AM, Elfardo wrote: Hello, An introduction is in order

[RBW] Re: Quickbeam Century Report and an Introduction.

Well, we'll see about that! I'm going to concentrate on completing 200k this spring for my next endeavor. I did see an article with an aside about Len Haldeman riding his custom Riv with a similar setup as a Quickbeam on a PBP. He uses cogs rather than chainwheels.

[RBW] Re: Quickbeam Century Report and an Introduction.

Cliff, You are THE MAN! 100 miles, on a gravel trail, on a single speed. I only did the same trail out and back...on a geared bike... http://www.flickr.com/photos/[EMAIL PROTECTED]/sets/72157607187614466/ It is great to hear about another Quickbeam rider in Texas! If you are ever near