I can't comment on sizing but I think the Clem checks all your boxes. Riv HQ has always been welcome to chat about about sizing and fit so I suggest giving them a call as well.
Clems are on the upper end in terms of price for cro-moly steel bicycles but IMO the price is competitive, the frame/fork are worth the premium, and the parts mix is pretty good. And honestly the Clem L is unusual in a good way: not too many mountain bike step-thrus out there. I'd have gotten one for me if the Bubbe mixte hadn't fit me - but I did buy one for my better half. Here are a couple of blahg posts for inspiration: https://www.rivbike.com/blogs/peeking-through-the-knothole/riveopardy-2-grant-and-general-notes https://www.rivbike.com/blogs/peeking-through-the-knothole/clem-l-by-dominic --Ed C. On Thursday, October 26, 2017 at 8:27:14 AM UTC-7, Tully Lanter wrote: > > Hi, all. I've had my eye on a Clem for a while now, and would appreciate > your take on whether it's a reasonable choice. > > - 5'10", ~85cm PBH, presumably in need of a 52cm frame > - Fairly short but steep daily commutes (in the Pacific NW., i.e., > hilly and wet) > - Occasional Costco runs and the like. Long chainstays are appealing > for the heavy loads and bumpy roads! > - Random, long-ish distance rides on unpredictable routes. Pavement, > gravel, etc. in varying proportions. Bits of singletrack if I'm so > inclined. > > I'm drawn to the Clem's relaxed but not extreme geometry, total lack of > back-box components, and (relatively) accessible price point. All in all, > does it sounds like I'm barking up the right tree? > > I'm inclined just to take the plunge on a secondhand Clem (if they're out > there...), but since even "cheap" Rivendells aren't cheap, I'd love to hear > your collective thoughts first! > -- 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.
