Ok watch me merge these threads. Let's see all your new heavy duty
workhorse 2020 Clem(entine) bombers AND the superlights with parts that
cost more than the whole original bike! đź‘Ť
On Tuesday, September 1, 2020 at 1:01:06 PM UTC-7 Mark Roland wrote:
> Or three days. I believe I mentioned above swapping out my 2.25" Thunder
> Burts for some Switchback ELs.
>
> On Tuesday, September 1, 2020 at 12:13:43 PM UTC-4, Patrick Moore wrote:
>
>> You are right; I forgot that thread ("forgot" because I did read it). And
>> you installed faster tires than the OEMs too, as I recall. How much one
>> forgets in 3 months.
>>
>> On Tue, Sep 1, 2020 at 10:04 AM Leah Peterson <jonasa...@gmail.com>
>> wrote:
>>
> Isn’t that exactly what I did here?
>>>
>>>
>>> https://groups.google.com/forum/#!msg/rbw-owners-bunch/N5w--nIDb0E/AFx-T485BwAJ
>>>
>>> I broached the topic here:
>>> https://groups.google.com/forum/m/#!searchin/rbw-owners-bunch/Lighten$20up/rbw-owners-bunch/5DfZJEj-hqw
>>>
>>> I don’t know how much weight I saved, but I spent a LOT of money getting
>>> the wheels/dyno/some new parts so I stopped there. It’s light enough - I
>>> can handle my bike just fine on Killer Hill in triple digit heat, so I’m
>>> sure a man (who will by his very nature be bigger and stronger than I)
>>> would have an even easier time of it.
>>>
>>>
>>> Sent from my iPad
>>>
>>> On Sep 1, 2020, at 8:00 AM, Patrick Moore <bert...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>>
>>> 
>>> Very nice; I like the simplicity of your build. I think I may have to
>>> investigate one of these one day.
>>>
>>> Has anyone built up a Clem using lightish parts and wheels and with
>>> light RH tires? I know, I know, just ride, but still, the feel of an at
>>> least relatively light bike on light wheels with fast-rolling tires is very
>>> pleasant, and I see no reason in thought anyway not to complement (and even
>>> compliment) what I assume is the typical Rivendell feel of a Clem with nice
>>> wheels and tires.
>>>
>>> On Mon, Aug 31, 2020 at 6:59 PM EricP <eperic...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>>
>>> Mine showed up today. Haven't finished the setup. After these photos on
>>>> the first ride, figured out how to attach the Pletscher sport rack. Also
>>>> some other small things. And maybe keep adjusting the bars height and
>>>> angle
>>>> until I'm satisfied.
>>>>
>>>> Different than the Hillborne with Wavie bars. Very upright. And very
>>>> fun. Ride is definitely cushy. Even with the stock Kenda tires. Wondering
>>>> what it would be like with 60's of some sort? Still trying to get used to
>>>> not having to throw a leg over the old fashioned way. But instead train
>>>> myself to step through. Also a nice change having a water bottle where
>>>> it's
>>>> easier to grab. So far, there's nothing I don't like. The paint details on
>>>> this bike are really nice. Helps make it seem like a fancier, more hoity
>>>> toity bike. Really looking forward to putting some miles in this one.
>>>> Already scheming for the weekend.
>>>>
>>>> Well, here are some pics, or it didn't happen.
>>>>
>>>> Eric Platt
>>>> St. Paul, MN
>>>> <Clem 1 resized.jpg>
>>>> <Clem 2 resized.jpg>
>>>> <Clem 3 resized.jpg>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> On Monday, August 31, 2020 at 5:46:19 PM UTC-5 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!
>>>> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> Kurt, this is a beautiful thing you have done for your former spouse.
>>>>> Truly. I’m so sorry to hear that she’s fighting cancer. There isn’t a
>>>>> nicer
>>>>> gift you could have given her than this, and that’s the truth. I hope
>>>>> this
>>>>> bike facilitates her rehabilitation as her body fights and heals. You did
>>>>> a
>>>>> lovely job. ❤️
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