WTB Quickbeam Frameset

Bill Lindsay

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Dec 8, 2021, 10:44:05 AM12/8/21

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I'm waiting for the RoadUno, and I'm certain the RoadUno is still coming eventually. While I wait, I'll throw out the WTB that could possibly distract me from my waiting. I've long wanted a Quickbeam, in 58 or 60, in Silver. If you have one and want to sell it to me, let me know.

Bill Lindsay

El Cerrito, CA

Doug H.

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Dec 10, 2021, 3:51:19 PM12/10/21

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Bill,

I briefly owned a Wabi Classic single speed that seemed to be quality built, with 725 Reynolds tubing. But, the ride wasn't satisfactory as it had short chain stays and a short overall wheelbase. It was a fun quick ride but in the end I sold it. Good luck with your search for a Rivendell SS frameset.

Doug

Jason Fuller

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Dec 10, 2021, 8:09:20 PM12/10/21

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No QB leads here, but at least today's newsletter from Riv confirms that the Roaduno is in the "actively being worked on" pile!

Bill Lindsay

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Dec 11, 2021, 11:56:17 AM12/11/21

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This is a quote from Grant's Blagh:

2. RoadUno: A one-speed for the road that no doubt some people will ride on trails, but don't. It can be a paved road, a gravel road or dirt road, but it's not going to be a cross bike or Hillibike or anything like that. Its 2-inch tire capacity notwithstanding, or whatever the word is.

Yeah, I'm definitely going to plan on grabbing one of these when the time comes. Perhaps I'll grab one of the DOS ENO freewheels that they just got in, as a gesture of commitment. A White Industries freewheel is one of the very nicest desktop tactile tchotchkes one could ever have. Several months of clicking enjoyment before it gets onto a bike would make it practically free before I even ride it!

Bill Lindsay

El Cerrito, CA

Mike Godwin

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Dec 11, 2021, 11:47:12 PM12/11/21

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Bill, would you be able to contain your excitement with the Dos Enos sitting on a corner of your desk, just waiting for the bike.

Mike "I could build a bike around that part" Godwin SLO CA

Esteban

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Dec 12, 2021, 12:23:44 AM12/12/21

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Find a QB, Bill. Bide your time - it may be a lasting kind of thing.

RichS

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Dec 12, 2021, 10:49:08 AM12/12/21

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+1 on the White Industries freewheel. I need to pull my 17t model from the parts box and put it on my desk - while waiting for the RoadUno.

Best,

Rich in ATL

Doug H.

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Dec 12, 2021, 5:14:56 PM12/12/21

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+ another one on the freewheel. I think I'll get one and fiddle with it at my desk while I consider another single speed...

Doug

Bill Lindsay

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Dec 16, 2021, 2:51:34 PM12/16/21

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I ordered my 16/19 just now from Riv. It appears they may have two more in stock at the moment in that 16/19 size.

BL in EC

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