A few years ago, I stumbled on a Quintanna Roo. It sported a Shimano 600 eight speed group. The bike was in pretty good running condition but was beginning to show cosmetic deterioration. I tend to look first at the head tube, hoping to estimate the size of the bike. Based on that, this Roo was wayyyyy to big for me...
Then, the next thing to raise alarm bells was the 55 tooth big sprocket. Forgetaboutit! I am not that strong anymore...
However, as it turned out, the Roo was not to big at all. The bike was, fitted with a set of 650a wheels...
Anyway, I gave the bike a going through, in preparation for the test ride(s) and, wow - the Quintanna Roo was/is a rocket! The handling is quick. The acceleration, even for me, was very good. The bike, compared to my steel steeds, was quite light, coming in under the 20 pound mark. All in all, a worthy and unusual steed that is project number three on my present list of bikes to build.
My Quintanna Roo has come back to me three times (long family involved story) and I have finally decided to restore it, paint art and all. Why paint the bike (generally I loathe the idea of repainting a vintage road bike. But this pooch needs new fur...
I've never seen a Superform before (No listings for sale anywhere that I can find). Does anyone know about these bikes, were they junk??
Saw reference that early Quintana Roo bike frames were made by Rob Stowe, can anyone confirm if the Superforms were made by Rob Stowe?
I see very limited 650c bikes at all so wondering are 650c wheels/650c bikes generally obsolete?
For my money, my Quintanna Roo is a well made road racing bicycle, sporting decent frame design and very good component choices. The bike is a treat, a different kind of treat, to ride.
I don't know about Stowe.
The wheels, tires and tubes can be a pain, but any can be sourced through Amazon.