Too long was my assessment of tge Clementines chainstays; you may or may not agree. The bike rides comfortably enough, it's great if I'm in no particular hurry. But, it doesn't "wheelie" as some people call it. I don't need to pop wheelies, but being able to lift the front wheel over obstacles is a constant chore. Frequent pedal strike & ghost shifting when sprinting or climbing out of the saddle. All things that are significantly reduced by shorter stays. None of these issues I bring up after jumping on for a brief ride, I continue ride & enjoy the bike, I think it's quite pretty and I always gets tons of looks/compliments when I ride it. I accept it's quirks in the context and personality of the bike and what I use it for, but I don't think these traits would be endearing in an Atlantis. Though I assume most of these issues would be minimized on a stiffer Atlantis with a smaller front center & I hope Rivendell sells a bazillion of'em.
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