Isaac,
That's great news! Glad a solution has been found.
Julian Westerhout
Bloomington, IL
On Sunday, April 26, 2020 at 11:32:15 AM UTC-5, Birdman wrote:
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> The Quickbeam gets a second life!
>
> Dave Levy at Ti Cycles has a way to get the BB shell off that won't
> overheat the
Too bad -- well, perhaps the old QB can live on as a stool base, etc.
:(
Julian Westerhout
Bloomington, IL
On Friday, April 17, 2020 at 1:11:58 PM UTC-5, Birdman wrote:
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> Beam on, Reid!
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> I just got back from Bob of Bantam Cycles. (Full disclosure: he's a
> friend.) He can replace
Beam on, Reid!
I just got back from Bob of Bantam Cycles. (Full disclosure: he's a
friend.) He can replace the BB shell, but it would be laborious and for a
non-friend, the $800-1000 labor estimate from Ti Cycles is in the ballpark.
He'd cut me a deal, but here's the rub: this frame is brazed
A lot of good points above.
It is nearly impossible to find a 66 Quickbeam. This particular one was
very well cared for and seems to have seen relatively few miles. Like many
here, I have several Rivs and other bikes, and the Quickbeam is definitely
my favorite. After years of reading the
For $1,000, that makes sense.
On Thursday, April 16, 2020 at 4:24:15 PM UTC-7, Birdman wrote:
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> Thanks for the good points and resources above.
>
> The 66cm Quickbeam is a rare bird indeed. This particular one has been
> well cared for and seems to have relatively few miles, considering it's
Yes, it's a good deal. I emailed with Will at Riv about it and he wrote
back that as long as they can find the blueprints, Mark Nobilette can build
most any past frame in a standard size for that price. In the case of the
Quickbeam, they can no longer use the Quickbeam name for legal reasons,
Thanks for the good points and resources above.
The 66cm Quickbeam is a rare bird indeed. This particular one has been well
cared for and seems to have relatively few miles, considering it's age.
Like many here, I have several Rivs and other bicycles; the Quickbeam is my
favorite ride. On top
Fascinating! Didn't know this could happen at any price. Gives me something
nice to dream, just can't justify it myself, but if I had the means, dreams
would come true.
Quickdreams!!
-Kai
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You can buy a new Mark Nobilette built Quickbeam frame, in any original
size, from Riv for $3,000. Same frame, same ride, much better workmanship.
If the repair and paint cost, say, $1,200 or less, then I might do it, but
above that price I think OP might want to consider putting the money
I would agree that the cost of repairs is high if the frame in question was
a stock, in production frame. The Quickbeam however is a fairly rare bird
and I would argue that it has no contemporary in the current market,
especially in this larger size (66-68 cm). I bet the cost of the repair
I agree, although I can understand why someone might have a sentimental
attachment to a frame. In any case, I am curious about exactly how much the
repair will cost.
On Wednesday, April 15, 2020 at 12:01:21 PM UTC-7, Joe Bernard wrote:
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> Gotta say, I don't see the point. Those are cool
Hello Birdman,
Please tell Bob hello from #16.
Curtis
El Cajon, CA
On Wed, Apr 15, 2020, 4:46 PM Birdman wrote:
> Thanks Kurt and Julian, I’m meeting with Bob on Friday.
> Best,
> Isaac
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Thanks Kurt and Julian, I’m meeting with Bob on Friday.
Best,
Isaac
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Bantam's website indicates that he does repairs, and lists BB shell
replacements as $400+http://www.bantambicycles.com/repairs-and-retrofits
Definitely worth a call.
Julian Westerhout
Bloomington, IL
On Wednesday, April 15, 2020 at 5:18:19 PM UTC-5, Kurt Manley wrote:
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> Bantam in
Bantam in Portland would be a good person to check with if he's not on your
list already. I've seen him fix Rivs before. Aherne is also very good and
has done a downtube replacement for me at a reasonable cost but it was a
frame he built. Not sure if he does major repairs on frames he didn't
Gotta say, I don't see the point. Those are cool frames, but spending as much
or more than the original frame cost is a little nuts to me. It's new frame
time!
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Thanks, Jonathan. David was helpful. He says the job is over his head, but
put me in touch with another local shop. They quoted $800-1000 in labor,
plus paint stripping and paint! Yikes...
I'm bringing the frame to my frame builder friend on Friday for him to take
a look. To James' point
David Feldman did a repair for me before and a great job. He is in Vancouver
and was the Rivelo mechanic as well.
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And here's a look inside. I bet you can guess where the crack runs:
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Update: Will found a replacement BB shell and Quickbeam decals at Riv HQ
and they're on their way. I'm in touch with a frame builder friend in town,
who may take on the project. I don't have any details on the work involved,
but like James has said above, it does sound like a big job. I hope
James, is it because in this case the tubes under the lugs are damaged? So
you'd have to replace them?
I'd always heard from Riv etc how repairable lugged steel is, but just realized
how that always assumes the lug itself hasn't broken.
Best, Rob
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HI,
I’ve built frames and replaced tubes. Replacement of the BB shell is not
trivial. I’m not sure it can be done with replacing the down-tube, seat tube
and chain stays too.
If that was mine, I’d try brazing the cack or TIG welding it first. I’ve seen
this approach last years.
It would be
Hey bunch,
Long shot here, but I’m looking for a 66 (preferred) or 68cm Quickbeam frame
set. I just discovered a crack in my BB shell and I’m devastated.
Isaac in Portland OR
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