Kenneth Jessett
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Is there anyone who can give an opinion comparing these two machines?
S40 Versus the new Q
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paco1961
Zen MBB Master
Ditto! And I tore apart my beloved DF carbon gravel grinder to build the S40. Anybody wanna buy a great carbon frameset?don't tempt me, I've just bought an S40
Kenneth
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The S40 seems pretty smooth and comfortable to me and has plenty of abiltly to carry cargo for touring/ bike camping. I adjust the seat angle on the fly by sitting up when I feel the need ( comparable to riding standing on a df to me).
The only tempting feature of the Q is the folding frame....but not enough to double dip.
The only tempting feature of the Q is the folding frame....but not enough to double dip.
bladderhead
Zen MBB Master
Early signs of a new epidemic of N+1 disease?
From putting a zillion miles on both:
The S40 is a serious road tourer. Peel off the miles on the road. Lighter. 700c awesomeness. It can be very fast - and it climbs like a goat. It is a TRUE road bike. A no compromise road machine? S40
The Q45 is the "rough and tumble" cousin. It has the long rear swingarm. 26" for the cush when the road turns to unmaintained forest service road turns to real bumpy stuff. Does the path you chose end up turning into the one less (or never) travelled? Q45
Personally I like the S40, but the fun of the Q45 in its natural habitat cannot be denied. They really are NOT the same bike. When you experience both it becomes pretty clear. (That you need both)
Haha!
The S40 is a serious road tourer. Peel off the miles on the road. Lighter. 700c awesomeness. It can be very fast - and it climbs like a goat. It is a TRUE road bike. A no compromise road machine? S40
The Q45 is the "rough and tumble" cousin. It has the long rear swingarm. 26" for the cush when the road turns to unmaintained forest service road turns to real bumpy stuff. Does the path you chose end up turning into the one less (or never) travelled? Q45
Personally I like the S40, but the fun of the Q45 in its natural habitat cannot be denied. They really are NOT the same bike. When you experience both it becomes pretty clear. (That you need both)
Haha!
Thanks Robert!
That helps me. I have something that can handle packed dirt rail trails, so I have been looking for something quicker on the road and paved trails. The S40 looks like a great road machine with a bit of touring gear on it. I’ll just have to wait until my wife forgets about the last purchase...
That helps me. I have something that can handle packed dirt rail trails, so I have been looking for something quicker on the road and paved trails. The S40 looks like a great road machine with a bit of touring gear on it. I’ll just have to wait until my wife forgets about the last purchase...
paco1961
Zen MBB Master
Just in from my 4th ride on the new S40 build and only second time venturing out of the parking lot. I'm completely out of shape from 3 months of nether regions numbness causing an extensive search for a bike that would work. Had tested a couple of stick bike bents and was dreading the hills but just finished a short (6mi) hilly loop and my climbing pace was at least as quick as my sleekest DFs when I was in shape! Long way from being comfy at speed but it is coming gradually. Very quick bike on the road.
Kenneth Jessett
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I want all this talk of how great the S40 is to stop! It's not nice for those of us who can only drool and wish and cry whenever anyone extols the pleasure to be found riding one.
Kenneth Jessett
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Dave, when you are able, can you have a photo taken of you on the S40 with your bags packed for your tour? I'd like to see how the ensemble looks fully loaded.
Thanks. Ken.
Thanks. Ken.
