I have some CR720s ready to go on the QB (my stock Shimanos are not very effective)... but now some of you have my thinking returning to Paul. Better save up.
I've used a large basket on an M12 rack, which is smaller than the Mini: http://www.flickr.com/photos/25671...@n02/3391253194/in/set-72157615903804467/ It handled fine... but had some flex. You have to be careful about the fork turning around suddenly, 'cause that basket will hit your downtube. I've settled on a front rando bag for the QB to keep things simple: http://www.flickr.com/photos/25671...@n02/4136584724/in/set-72157615903804467/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/25671...@n02/3413155305/in/set-72157615903804467/ I have a White Industries 17/19 with the stock 40/32 in front, and I love it for flats and climbing. I'm tempted to put a 22 free on the other side if I ever want to ride a century or double or tour on this thing. Either that or a 15t fixed cog. I also have Albatross bars for the bike and have switched them out. I prefer the noodles. Welcome! The Quickbeam is one heck of a bike. Too bad there'll be no more new ones. Esteban San Diego, Calif. On Dec 1, 8:46 am, newenglandbike <matthiasbe...@gmail.com> wrote: > Sounds like you're going to end up with a fantastic build. About the > CR720's, you made and excellent choice IMO. here is a picture of > how high I have my straddle hanger set up on my QB. As you can see > it's pretty high. But it seems to provide the greatest mechanical > advantage in that position, and the brakes feel *far* better than my > low-profile ones: > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/43029...@n07/4136473729/in/set-721576228... > > On Nov 30, 10:48 pm, "i.e." <ien...@gmail.com> wrote: > > > > > Thanks for the warm welcome and great information. > > > I just got back from Rivendell this evening. Here's what I've decided > > on so far, based on your recommendations and the input of the > > Rivendell folk. I went with the CR720s for the brakes. I also decided > > to start off with noodle bars, the mini-front rack, and fenders. I > > was disappointed to discover that the medium Wald basket is a lot > > smaller than I had imagined. I'm hoping I can fit a large basket on > > that mini-rack--has anyone tried this? I also plan to fit a 14 tooth > > track cog with a bb lock ring on the flip side of the stock hub. > > > So there it is, folks. Thanks for the help. I'll post pictures > > sometime next week! > > > Isaac -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
