QS2 ride report
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QS2 ride report
Okay.................I have taken the Q out on several different rides from flats to very steep hills to a 16 mile constant hill! My thoughts and more importantly other rider's thoughts:
-First and foremost I did get that annoying click noise to go away. I really think it was the crank arms were not tightened down enough.
-Much lighter and crosswinds can surprise you.
-The climbing ability of this bike is unreal with the setup I have. I think I just lucked out and got it right. The girls that use to whip my a$$ up hills and flats. Well I lead the pack alot now. I really think I picked the right gearing.
-Frame has no visible stress at the weak points.........gotta remember, I was skeptical of this new confoundit carbon stuff. The finish on the Q is great too.
-The bike according to other riders is that it is the best draft bike they have seen. On flats I don't have to pedal but every so often if drafting, I just tuck in and ride up on their wheel while they pedal like a jack rabbit on a date. This was the most astounding thing said by other riders.
-Lastly.................I built the damn thing myself and am very proud like a father!
-First and foremost I did get that annoying click noise to go away. I really think it was the crank arms were not tightened down enough.
-Much lighter and crosswinds can surprise you.
-The climbing ability of this bike is unreal with the setup I have. I think I just lucked out and got it right. The girls that use to whip my a$$ up hills and flats. Well I lead the pack alot now. I really think I picked the right gearing.
-Frame has no visible stress at the weak points.........gotta remember, I was skeptical of this new confoundit carbon stuff. The finish on the Q is great too.
-The bike according to other riders is that it is the best draft bike they have seen. On flats I don't have to pedal but every so often if drafting, I just tuck in and ride up on their wheel while they pedal like a jack rabbit on a date. This was the most astounding thing said by other riders.
-Lastly.................I built the damn thing myself and am very proud like a father!
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What gearing did you use
-The climbing ability of this bike is unreal with the setup I have. I think I just lucked out and got it right. The girls that use to whip my a$$ up hills and flats. Well I lead the pack alot now. I really think I picked the right gearing.
Originally Posted by msheron
-The climbing ability of this bike is unreal with the setup I have. I think I just lucked out and got it right. The girls that use to whip my a$$ up hills and flats. Well I lead the pack alot now. I really think I picked the right gearing.
07-07-06, 04:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Granny
What gearing did you use
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Good for you, Jim. I was pretty impressed with my QS2. It is a top tier frame for a bottom tier price - a true value indeed.
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forget: wheels?
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Originally Posted by Ostuni
forget: wheels?
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Originally Posted by msheron
I have a compact double 50-34 with a 12-27 rear cassette. I can't really tell much difference in it than my old triple 52-42-30 with a 12-25 rear cassette.
I could still use some more umpph on the hills so I'm going to get a compact. How's the 34? I'm planning on going with a 36 so its an easier transition.
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34/27? Zat is truly gurly man gearing!
Originally Posted by msheron
I have a compact double 50-34 with a 12-27 rear cassette. I can't really tell much difference in it than my old triple 52-42-30 with a 12-25 rear cassette.
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Originally Posted by Granny
34/27? Zat is truly gurly man gearing!
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Originally Posted by Granny
34/27? Zat is truly gurly man gearing!
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Originally Posted by furiousferret
I just went from a 11x23 to a 12x27.
I could still use some more umpph on the hills so I'm going to get a compact. How's the 34? I'm planning on going with a 36 so its an easier transition.
I could still use some more umpph on the hills so I'm going to get a compact. How's the 34? I'm planning on going with a 36 so its an easier transition.
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