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Forum: Commuting
03-26-10, 08:02 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 859
Posted By Quickbeam

When I was a newbie cyclist I paid a shop for a...

When I was a newbie cyclist I paid a shop for a tune-up. Once. The braking and shifting functioned worse after the $29 "tune-up" than before. I'm pretty sure that when some shops suggest a "tune-up",...
Forum: Commuting
03-25-10, 07:33 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,054
Posted By Quickbeam

Just a heads-up; when I first installed the...

Just a heads-up; when I first installed the Marathon Plusses, I had a hell of time getting the beads to seat. It might have just been the rim/tire combination but it was a pain in the arse. Once I...
Forum: Commuting
03-25-10, 07:25 AM
Replies: 680
Views: 430,924
Posted By Quickbeam

I own two Rivendells; an Atlantis and a...

I own two Rivendells; an Atlantis and a Quickbeam; and I have absolutely no regrets that I spent the money on them. They're great looking, great riding, super versatile bikes that will essentially...
Forum: Commuting
03-24-10, 01:45 PM
Replies: 680
Views: 430,924
Posted By Quickbeam

As others have said, the Surly Long Haul Trucker....

As others have said, the Surly Long Haul Trucker. Supposedly designed as a lower budget version of the Atlantis.
Forum: Commuting
03-23-10, 12:22 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,054
Posted By Quickbeam

I agree that the naming is confusing. They must...

I agree that the naming is confusing. They must have at least 20 tires in the Marathon line. Anything that has the "Plus" designation has their thick puncture protection layer. I've literally pulled...
Forum: Commuting
03-23-10, 12:12 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,648
Posted By Quickbeam

Only if it gets bad enough that I chip a tooth.

Only if it gets bad enough that I chip a tooth.
Forum: Commuting
03-23-10, 12:03 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,361
Posted By Quickbeam

I agree that it totally depends on the individual...

I agree that it totally depends on the individual city or suburb. Here (Twin Cities area) if you ride downtown (Minneapolis) there are bike lanes, traffic is moving slower, and there are a lot more...
Forum: Commuting
03-23-10, 11:24 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,054
Posted By Quickbeam

I think HS 368 is the technical designation for...

I think HS 368 is the technical designation for the Marathon Plus. The Marathon Supreme might come in a 26 X 2.0 too. It doesn't have the really thick puncture prevention layer but it's got some kind...
Forum: Commuting
03-23-10, 10:27 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,054
Posted By Quickbeam

The Schwalbe Marathon Plus come in a 26 X 1.75....

The Schwalbe Marathon Plus come in a 26 X 1.75. They're a little pricey and the ride is a bit rough, but they're as close to flat-proof as a tire can get. And they seem to wear like iron. You can't...
Forum: Commuting
03-23-10, 10:19 AM
Replies: 139
Views: 6,348
Posted By Quickbeam

Age: 44 Average commute miles/week: 104

Age: 44
Average commute miles/week: 104
Forum: Commuting
03-18-10, 08:39 AM
Replies: 166
Views: 6,999
Posted By Quickbeam

Married for seven years. No children. I commuted...

Married for seven years. No children. I commuted by bike before we were married so my wife has sort of had to accept it. I think she finds it a little annoying at times because of the extra time it...
Forum: Commuting
03-10-10, 09:38 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 3,645
Posted By Quickbeam

The route that it suggests for my commute sends...

The route that it suggests for my commute sends me down a busy, two-lane, shoulderless highway full of inattentive drivers going 55mph to 70mph. With ditches that drop off pretty steeply on either...
Forum: Commuting
03-05-10, 03:19 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 3,469
Posted By Quickbeam

Or a nice big smile combined with a "GO ****...

Or a nice big smile combined with a "GO **** YOURSELF!".
Forum: Commuting
03-05-10, 12:47 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 6,666
Posted By Quickbeam

Bell discontinuing the Metro = Epic Fail ...

Bell discontinuing the Metro = Epic Fail

Mine is about shot and I can't find a new one in my size anywhere.

The "Citi", which Bell still offers, is "one-size-fits-most", which is ridiculous for...
Forum: Commuting
03-03-10, 02:42 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,056
Posted By Quickbeam

I'm currently running studded tires too and the...

I'm currently running studded tires too and the snow and ice that I ride on has become very patchy. It's nice to have the studs when I do hit the slippery stuff but I wonder how much I'm shortening...
Forum: Commuting
11-10-09, 12:32 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,877
Posted By Quickbeam

I've forgotten underwear on a few occasions. I've...

I've forgotten underwear on a few occasions. I've always just gone commando. And liked it!
Forum: Commuting
11-09-09, 08:23 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 13,992
Posted By Quickbeam

It could be the Peregrine Falcon that I was...

It could be the Peregrine Falcon that I was referring to (or even an owl like danarnold suggested). I just don't remember for certain. I went to a program a few weeks ago at the Wildlife Science...
Forum: Commuting
11-09-09, 02:22 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 13,992
Posted By Quickbeam

It's almost certainly the remains of a hawk's...

It's almost certainly the remains of a hawk's dinner. I forget which, but one species of hawk (Cooper's or Sharp-Shinned maybe?) eats the bird's head and leaves the rest. Anyway, headless birds are...
Forum: Commuting
11-09-09, 11:34 AM
Replies: 178
Views: 13,400
Posted By Quickbeam

I don't think that the "hipsters" represent the...

I don't think that the "hipsters" represent the next generation of serious cyclists. I could be wrong (just ask my wife) but I think the vast majority of them will abandon the bike when the next...
Forum: Commuting
10-29-09, 12:31 PM
Replies: 173
Views: 8,462
Posted By Quickbeam

I'm not a cop but I come from a family of cops....

I'm not a cop but I come from a family of cops. My prediction of the most likely scenario when someone (cyclist or motorist) calls the PD to report that a motorist is antagonizing them? The...
Forum: Commuting
10-23-09, 08:46 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,377
Posted By Quickbeam

Yeah, that's true. I forgot about that. There are...

Yeah, that's true. I forgot about that. There are a few manufacturers that make aero levers for V-brakes now. It'd probably be easier and cheaper to just get some newer cantis.
Forum: Commuting
10-23-09, 08:23 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,377
Posted By Quickbeam

The old cantilever brakes with the post style...

The old cantilever brakes with the post style pads, like the Dia Compes on your RB-T (sweet bike by the way) are pretty fussy to adjust, but they work well once you get them set-up right. Some people...
Forum: Commuting
10-23-09, 08:10 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,377
Posted By Quickbeam

I've got Tektro Oryx cantis on my Atlantis and...

I've got Tektro Oryx cantis on my Atlantis and I'll just say, don't worry about it. They use the same type of pads as V-brakes, so they're super easy to adjust. Especially when compared to the old...
Forum: Commuting
10-23-09, 08:02 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 3,396
Posted By Quickbeam

Yeah, I've done a little unplanned off-pavement...

Yeah, I've done a little unplanned off-pavement riding on true road bikes too. In a way it's kind of fun because you're taking the bike out of its element and it can be pretty challanging. Some of...
Forum: Commuting
10-23-09, 02:31 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 3,396
Posted By Quickbeam

Yeah, I'd say that's probably true for a lot of...

Yeah, I'd say that's probably true for a lot of us. Me for sure! Currently I "only" have four bikes, but it's arguable that I could get by with just one of them.
Forum: Commuting
10-23-09, 01:35 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 3,396
Posted By Quickbeam

In my opinion, what limits a bike's versatility...

In my opinion, what limits a bike's versatility the most, is tire clearance. Tires, more than anything else, dictate what you can and cannot do (at least practically and efficiently) on a bike. A lot...
Forum: Commuting
10-23-09, 09:05 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 4,146
Posted By Quickbeam

I'm running 32mm Schwalbe Marathon Plus tires on...

I'm running 32mm Schwalbe Marathon Plus tires on my Quickbeam, which is the bike I use most for commuting. On the Atlantis I usually run either 35's or 38's. I like the fatter tires for the fact that...
Forum: Commuting
10-23-09, 08:12 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,101
Posted By Quickbeam

Yeah, true. I guess that's sort of the point. It...

Yeah, true. I guess that's sort of the point. It wasn't specifically designed to bomb trails or to cruise asphalt or to do any one thing in particular. I think they were going for a bike that could...
Forum: Commuting
10-23-09, 06:58 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,101
Posted By Quickbeam

27.3 pounds is still a reasonable weight for a...

27.3 pounds is still a reasonable weight for a reliable touring/commuting bike. The Fargo is set-up with rack braze-ons and multiple water bottle bosses specifically to function as a touring bike....
Forum: Commuting
10-22-09, 07:59 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,101
Posted By Quickbeam

Yeah, good point. But aside from the...

Yeah, good point. But aside from the non-traditional frame, its got all of the features on the wish list.
Forum: Commuting
10-22-09, 05:54 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,101
Posted By Quickbeam

You're essentially describing the Salsa Fargo.

You're essentially describing the Salsa Fargo.
Forum: Commuting
10-22-09, 12:33 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,980
Posted By Quickbeam

How do they run size-wise? Can anyone comment?

How do they run size-wise? Can anyone comment?
Forum: Commuting
10-20-09, 12:13 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 11,914
Posted By Quickbeam

Not to drag the thread even further off-topic but...

Not to drag the thread even further off-topic but I still run high quality linear-pull brakes and levers (i.e. V-brakes) on my "old school" (rigid steel) mountain bike and they perform flawlessly....
Forum: Commuting
10-19-09, 05:55 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 8,661
Posted By Quickbeam

It's the same way in Minneapolis/St. Paul...

It's the same way in Minneapolis/St. Paul (actually the entire State of Minnesota). It definitely gives the impression that there a lot more smokers here than there really are!
Forum: Commuting
10-19-09, 12:10 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 9,531
Posted By Quickbeam

Another fan of the Schwalbe Marathon Plus here....

Another fan of the Schwalbe Marathon Plus here. I've never had a flat with them. They're not the smoothest riding tire but they seem to be nearly flat-proof. They were a little difficult to mount on...
Forum: Commuting
10-19-09, 10:16 AM
Replies: 147
Views: 8,661
Posted By Quickbeam

I really don't care if people smoke. I used to...

I really don't care if people smoke. I used to smoke myself. It's sort of Darwinian in a way. I do care when people throw their disgusting trash on the ground. It seems that for some reason, tossing...
Forum: Commuting
10-16-09, 06:11 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,342
Posted By Quickbeam

The OP said he was looking for a 700c bike that...

The OP said he was looking for a 700c bike that would fit wide tires with fenders, would work for winter and summer commuting, is able to accomodate studded tires for winter use, has drop bars, and...
Forum: Commuting
10-15-09, 10:27 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,342
Posted By Quickbeam

There are a lot of 'cross bike that would be...

There are a lot of 'cross bike that would be similar in function to the Cross-Check. If you're specifically looking for a steel frame, that limits your options a bit. The Bianchi Volpe and Soma...
Forum: Commuting
09-29-09, 03:13 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 2,506
Posted By Quickbeam

School busses suck balls. Once the kids are...

School busses suck balls. Once the kids are loaded on, the driver must wait until they're all seated before retracting the stop sign. If I'm approaching a stopped school bus from the opposite...
Forum: Commuting
09-28-09, 12:09 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 937
Posted By Quickbeam

Guy who gave chase = Hilarious

Guy who gave chase = Hilarious
Forum: Commuting
09-22-09, 10:02 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,032
Posted By Quickbeam

Fixing flats without have to remove the wheels...

Fixing flats without have to remove the wheels would be SWEET though! Especially for a commuter.
Forum: Commuting
09-21-09, 09:39 AM
Replies: 168
Views: 7,200
Posted By Quickbeam

My primary commuter bike is a Rivendell...

My primary commuter bike is a Rivendell Quickbeam. Avatar is a Quickbeam head badge.
Forum: Commuting
09-08-09, 12:41 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,561
Posted By Quickbeam

Nice bike! Post a picture. You CAN...

Nice bike! Post a picture.



You CAN actually ass-hatchet if you'd like. ;)
Forum: Commuting
09-02-09, 06:29 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,129
Posted By Quickbeam

Bacon is good.

Bacon is good.
Forum: Commuting
09-02-09, 06:24 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,561
Posted By Quickbeam

Everyone's full of 5h!t. P.S. The word...

Everyone's full of 5h!t.

P.S. The word censors on this site are ridiculous! Really? We can't say ****? Or *****? They use those words on television for Christ's sake! Gimme a ****ing break!
Forum: Commuting
09-01-09, 02:17 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,359
Posted By Quickbeam

Yes. I heve gazed directly into the sun setting...

Yes. I heve gazed directly into the sun setting behind me in my rearview mirror and am happy to report that, thankfully, my vision is still intact. The sun's rays were focused by the mirror into an...
Forum: Commuting
09-01-09, 11:18 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,611
Posted By Quickbeam

I carry fists of fury. ;)

I carry fists of fury. ;)
Forum: Commuting
09-01-09, 10:56 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,806
Posted By Quickbeam

Damn Meanderthals and Zombies!

Damn Meanderthals and Zombies!
Forum: Commuting
09-01-09, 09:46 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 718
Posted By Quickbeam

As has already been said, your seatpost almost...

As has already been said, your seatpost almost certainly has adjustable angle but it is frozen in place. If you can't get it freed-up just get a new one. Your seatpost is basically just a tube that...
Forum: Commuting
09-01-09, 09:30 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,976
Posted By Quickbeam

Beautiful bike! It would be perfect for my...

Beautiful bike! It would be perfect for my commute. That is, if it fit me. I'm happy with what I'm riding though.
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