[RBW] Re: Quickbeam vs Roadeo/Legolas
I echo Mojo's opinion from riding my QB and Legolas. QB is an extremely comfortable bike, handles well, and is stout enough for a load. Leg' is a race bike, and what I find to be nimble handling, other riders occasionally call too active. I wouldn't put too much of a load on a Legolas. I've been able to ride Roadeos too, and they feel a lot like a Legolas. I notice the slightly lower bottom bracket height, but I don't think that's better or worse. jim m walnut creek, ca On Monday, April 16, 2018 at 7:52:16 PM UTC-7, Mojo wrote: > > John, > > I have a Quickbeam and Legolas and they are very different bikes. > > The Q is fun as you describe, but it behaves like the touring bike it is. > The tubing is stout and feels it. Visually the lugs are understated and the > paint is tough and relatively thick. > > The Legolas on the other hand is a racing bike with lighter tubes. The > bike jumps with any input. It climbs wonderfully. Visually the lugs are > fanciful and the paint enhances them. It is not up to a Joe Bell paint job > that I have on another bike, but it approaches. > > If memory serves, the handling was similar but I have long since changed > the Legolas to low trail. > > > https://www.flickr.com/photos/79695460@N00/7832253824/in/dateposted-public/lightbox/ > https://www.flickr.com/photos/79695460@N00/6922766182/in/dateposted-public/ > with the original fork > > Joe in GJT > > On Monday, April 16, 2018 at 7:49:40 PM UTC-6, John G. wrote: > >> Hi, >> >> I’ve been really enjoying my new-to-me Quickbeam. I love the simplicity >> of its single speed setup, but its geometry, handling, and ride quality >> (and my particular fit on a 62cm) have truly impressed me. >> >> I’m looking to take my aged Mercian Superlight out of heavy rotation, and >> I’ve been pondering a Roadeo for a few years. I’m curious if anyone has >> experience with both a Quickbeam AND a Roadeo (or Legolas), and would like >> to share their thoughts. And yes, I get that one has gears and the other >> does not. >> >> It’s also been fun to note the slight similarities between my Atlantis >> and the Quickbeam. It’s hard to pin it down, but they remind me a bit of >> each other in the way they ride. A certain calmness, a feeling of >> predictability and reassurance...then again, it could be my imagination. > > -- 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-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Quickbeam vs Roadeo/Legolas
Quickbeam Hunqabeam here, so not what you’re asking about, but I’ve been fascinated by similarities and differences as I ride Shadowfax (my Hunqabeam) after riding the Quickbeam exclusively for six months. Much as Jim does, I ascribed many of the differences between the then Hunqapillar and QB to drivetrain deltas. Now, drivetrain is identical between, as are handlebar/stem. The only differences between them are geometry, tubing, and tire width (38mm knobbie vs. 2.1” knobbie). Similarities: quinticential Rivendell smooth, stable ride and easy yet responsive handling. Differences: Shadowfax rolls over rocks and roots and even smooths out washboard better, yet I felt the tire inertia for the first ride or so (now it’s invisible to me). Shadowfax is more comfortable on the rough stuff and with a load. Quickbeam is spritely and geared higher. Interestingly, my ride times in the 71” QB and the 61” Shadowfax are nearly identical (though I donb’t time things to the second — they are within a minute or so of each other). I had thought Shadowfax would be my loaded bike, QB my dayload bike. It’s not going to be that simple, and that’s a fantastic “problem” to have! Grin. With abandon, Patrick -- 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-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Quickbeam vs Roadeo/Legolas
Quickbeam and Hilsen combo here. When I go from QB to Hilsen, there's a subtle difference which I often ascribe to the shifty bits (and wheelset differences). But then when I shift back to the QB (like this past weekend), it reminds me how much I really love the way that bike rides. They are set up quite similarly, but the QB always seems a bit more spritely for me. Maybe the Hilsen is an early Range Rover and the QB more like those early Ford Broncos? I'd trust either to get me home over any terrain. But, I'm going to drive 'em differently. I've ridden the Roadeo a few times when visiting RBWHQ&L and would say that I get much the same feeling on that model - more QB like - even though it's never been set up exactly the way I would have it if I owned one. - Jim On Monday, April 16, 2018 at 6:49:40 PM UTC-7, John G. wrote: > > Hi, > > I’ve been really enjoying my new-to-me Quickbeam. I love the simplicity of > its single speed setup, but its geometry, handling, and ride quality (and > my particular fit on a 62cm) have truly impressed me. > > I’m looking to take my aged Mercian Superlight out of heavy rotation, and > I’ve been pondering a Roadeo for a few years. I’m curious if anyone has > experience with both a Quickbeam AND a Roadeo (or Legolas), and would like > to share their thoughts. And yes, I get that one has gears and the other > does not. > > It’s also been fun to note the slight similarities between my Atlantis and > the Quickbeam. It’s hard to pin it down, but they remind me a bit of each > other in the way they ride. A certain calmness, a feeling of predictability > and reassurance...then again, it could be my imagination. -- 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-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: Quickbeam vs Roadeo/Legolas
If you have access to a telephone, a Legolas is just a phone call away. Mark or Roman would be the guys to consult. Bill devil-on-this-shoulder Lindsay El Cerrito, Ca -- 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-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: Quickbeam vs Roadeo/Legolas
Man, now I really want a Legolas. Good thing they're as rare as the Elvish rings. Eric On Mon, Apr 16, 2018 at 10:52 PM, 'Mojo' via RBW Owners Bunch < rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com> wrote: > John, > > I have a Quickbeam and Legolas and they are very different bikes. > > The Q is fun as you describe, but it behaves like the touring bike it is. > The tubing is stout and feels it. Visually the lugs are understated and the > paint is tough and relatively thick. > > The Legolas on the other hand is a racing bike with lighter tubes. The > bike jumps with any input. It climbs wonderfully. Visually the lugs are > fanciful and the paint enhances them. It is not up to a Joe Bell paint job > that I have on another bike, but it approaches. > > If memory serves, the handling was similar but I have long since changed > the Legolas to low trail. > > https://www.flickr.com/photos/79695460@N00/7832253824/in/ > dateposted-public/lightbox/ > https://www.flickr.com/photos/79695460@N00/6922766182/in/ > dateposted-public/ with the original fork > > Joe in GJT > > > On Monday, April 16, 2018 at 7:49:40 PM UTC-6, John G. wrote: > >> Hi, >> >> I’ve been really enjoying my new-to-me Quickbeam. I love the simplicity >> of its single speed setup, but its geometry, handling, and ride quality >> (and my particular fit on a 62cm) have truly impressed me. >> >> I’m looking to take my aged Mercian Superlight out of heavy rotation, and >> I’ve been pondering a Roadeo for a few years. I’m curious if anyone has >> experience with both a Quickbeam AND a Roadeo (or Legolas), and would like >> to share their thoughts. And yes, I get that one has gears and the other >> does not. >> >> It’s also been fun to note the slight similarities between my Atlantis >> and the Quickbeam. It’s hard to pin it down, but they remind me a bit of >> each other in the way they ride. A certain calmness, a feeling of >> predictability and reassurance...then again, it could be my imagination. > > -- > 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-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. > Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. > -- 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-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Quickbeam vs Roadeo/Legolas
Thank you, Joe! Maybe it’s because an Atlantis is my reference point, but I always felt the QB was pretty lively. Great to know that the Legolas is even sportier. Outstanding Legolas, btw. Roadeo owners: any comments? -- 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-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Quickbeam vs Roadeo/Legolas
John, I have a Quickbeam and Legolas and they are very different bikes. The Q is fun as you describe, but it behaves like the touring bike it is. The tubing is stout and feels it. Visually the lugs are understated and the paint is tough and relatively thick. The Legolas on the other hand is a racing bike with lighter tubes. The bike jumps with any input. It climbs wonderfully. Visually the lugs are fanciful and the paint enhances them. It is not up to a Joe Bell paint job that I have on another bike, but it approaches. If memory serves, the handling was similar but I have long since changed the Legolas to low trail. https://www.flickr.com/photos/79695460@N00/7832253824/in/dateposted-public/lightbox/ https://www.flickr.com/photos/79695460@N00/6922766182/in/dateposted-public/ with the original fork Joe in GJT On Monday, April 16, 2018 at 7:49:40 PM UTC-6, John G. wrote: > Hi, > > I’ve been really enjoying my new-to-me Quickbeam. I love the simplicity of > its single speed setup, but its geometry, handling, and ride quality (and > my particular fit on a 62cm) have truly impressed me. > > I’m looking to take my aged Mercian Superlight out of heavy rotation, and > I’ve been pondering a Roadeo for a few years. I’m curious if anyone has > experience with both a Quickbeam AND a Roadeo (or Legolas), and would like > to share their thoughts. And yes, I get that one has gears and the other > does not. > > It’s also been fun to note the slight similarities between my Atlantis and > the Quickbeam. It’s hard to pin it down, but they remind me a bit of each > other in the way they ride. A certain calmness, a feeling of predictability > and reassurance...then again, it could be my imagination. -- 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-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
