QUINTANA ROO "KILO" 1999

[Jesper]

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[Jesper]

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[Jesper]

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[Papa Dom]

well maintained and fresh-looking. kudos for the post, Jesper!

[Jesper]

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[Jesper]

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[Papa Dom]

(08-05-2021, 01:08 AM)Jesper Wrote:  I just sold this bike after a year of waiting. Went for $375 (w/o pedals) so the waiting was worth it; made about $100 after all was said and done.

well done! was it sold to someone local?

[Jesper]

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[Jesper]

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[Amanda_W]

(07-11-2020, 09:39 AM)Jesper Wrote:  QUINTANA ROO "KILO" 1999

That looks incredible and in such amazing shape! I have a QR SR6 and I have to say, it's my fastest bike. I'm a big fan of QR. Have you compared it to their newer models? What do you think?

There is something to be said for rim brakes and "manual" shifting, but I do love the tech of Di2 and hydraulic brakes.















Take care,
Jesper

[Jesper]

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[Amanda_W]

I have a steel fixie that is fun to ride - I definitely love the simplicity of the rim brakes (plus no shifting haha). But I only ride it on relatively flat terrian :-)

Do you typically fix up bikes and resell them?

(04-29-2024, 12:51 PM)Jesper Wrote:  

(04-26-2024, 09:16 AM)Amanda_W Wrote:  

(07-11-2020, 09:39 AM)Jesper Wrote:  QUINTANA ROO "KILO" 1999

That looks incredible and in such amazing shape! I have a QR SR6 and I have to say, it's my fastest bike. I'm a big fan of QR. Have you compared it to their newer models? What do you think?

There is something to be said for rim brakes and "manual" shifting, but I do love the tech of Di2 and hydraulic brakes.



Thanks Amanda!
I would like the bike I have to be my size but so far no luck. That alloy frame is one of the last US made QRs and has "fillet" style conjunctions which is something you don't see on TIG welded (I believe) frames very often; a sign of quality and workmanship.

I am 60 so having a CF framed bike with discs (disc wheels, yes!) does not really apply to me. I am comfortable after 50 years of use with rim brakes (in good working order and properly adjusted of course); and prefer their looks, ease of ajustment and maintenance, lighterweight, etc. The durability of steel and alloy over CF frames to avoid possible catastrophic damage during transporting and other potential mishaps is a reason I am not worried about getting a molded CF frame (my CF bike is a Colnago Carbitubo, but the frame uses CF round tubes with alloy lugs), plus I have about 12 personal bikes to keep me covered should one fail. If I was given a modern CF bike I doubt that I would use it much since unless I could set it up with full friction or friction option shifting (something I like about that 105 bar-end shifter on the QR).

I am aware that the QR SR6 is road bike geometry and not Tri-bike. That would appeal to me depending on gearing options, and it has a more impressive aerodynamic signature (per lab test comparisons) compared to some other bigger brands (no names will be given).












Take care,
Jesper

[Jesper]

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