I honed out my Bombadil with an automotive brake cylinder hone from 27.0 to 27.1+ before I took the plunge and got the reamer. Honing took a loooooong time. It does have the advantage of not needing to go all the way to 27.2 because most seatposts aren't a full 27.2.
I did it so I could use a lugged Nitto seatpost - only available in 27.2. Going to use the reamer on my 27.0 Guv'nor for the same reason. Laing On Thursday, October 20, 2022 at 9:46:04 AM UTC-4 mcgr...@gmail.com wrote: > I've thought about getting my 27.0 Hunq reamed to 27.2 for exactly this > reason. Maybe I should just do it already. > > On Thursday, October 20, 2022 at 8:50:56 AM UTC-4 lconley wrote: > >> Solution to putting 27.2 seat post into 26.8 seat tube: >> >> [image: Seat Tube Reamer s.jpg] >> >> Every 26.8 and 27.2 (and 27.0) ID seat tube that I have ever seen were >> all the same 28.6 OD, so if you ride 27.2 droppers, reaming a 26.8 ID out >> to 27.2 shouldn't bother you. You are only reducing the thickness by 0.008" >> on the inside of the tube. >> >> Laing >> >> On Wednesday, October 19, 2022 at 10:44:31 PM UTC-4 Jason Fuller wrote: >> >>> Regarding my earlier comment - I know, and fully respect, that Grant >>> plans to never make a disc brake bike. Which is fine - sure, it limits >>> their function in certain scenarios, but I do really appreciate brands that >>> are willing to do what they want rather than follow market trends. It's >>> what makes Rene Herse, Jones, and others also worth cherishing even if you >>> don't necessarily feel the same way. And I absolutely think that rim >>> brakes are just as good, if not better, than disc brakes for the majority >>> of riding that people do. >>> >>> I think Hillibikes should be v-brake. If I want discs, I know where else >>> to look. It's great to have a V-brake option on the market! >>> >>> It's more the seatpost size that really bugs me. I know it's a product >>> of the available seat clamp lug. Hopefully they will go 27.2 in the future >>> - then you can run a thudbuster, a dropper, or a regular seatpost. The >>> brake thing is a stylistic choice I respect, but the seatpost size is just >>> unfortunate. >>> >>> On Wednesday, 19 October 2022 at 19:15:09 UTC-7 krhe...@gmail.com wrote: >>> >>>> Thank you for the information. >>>> >>>> On Wed, Oct 19, 2022 at 11:22 AM 'Hetchins52' via RBW Owners Bunch < >>>> rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com> wrote: >>>> >>>>> Kim, that’s from 2021 — One year ago >>>>> >>>>> On Wednesday, October 19, 2022 at 8:59:27 AM UTC-7 krhe...@gmail.com >>>>> wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> I know the deadline has come and passed. It does not indicate as to >>>>>> whether or not if this for the Clem Smith Jr. "H" or the "L" version. >>>>>> However, for information reasons: >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> https://www.rivbike.com/blogs/news/clem-lotto-tickets-on-sale-til-friday-the-15th?_pos=1&_sid=934df0537&_ss=r >>>>>> >>>>>> Kim Hetzel >>>>>> Yelm, WA. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> On Wednesday, October 19, 2022 at 8:02:12 AM UTC-7 fra...@gmail.com >>>>>> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Absolutely. If I could pick one bike to do it all, I’d likely pick >>>>>>> up a Clem L frame. It crosses my mind often actually because I’ve >>>>>>> always >>>>>>> looked for the “one” bike to do it all. >>>>>>> On Wednesday, October 19, 2022 at 7:57:00 AM UTC-7 rmro...@gmail.com >>>>>>> wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>>> VERY interesting! >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Sent from my iPhone >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> On Oct 19, 2022, at 10:54 AM, Kim Hetzel <krhe...@gmail.com> wrote: >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> I own a 2021 59cm Clem Smith Jr. "L". I am just beginning to fully >>>>>>>> appreciate this bicycle beyond it being very comfortable. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Awhile back, I asked Will Keating from Rivendell Bicycle Works a >>>>>>>> question about the differences between the Suzie and the Clem. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> He said, "The Susie is longer, has lighter tubing, and is fillet >>>>>>>> brazed (the Clems are tig welded) which makes them more expensive. The >>>>>>>> Susie also fits a slightly bigger tire - Clems max out at around 2.4; >>>>>>>> Susie >>>>>>>> fit a 2.6. Other than that - they are similar!" >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Kim Hetzel >>>>>>>> Yelm, WA. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> On Wednesday, October 19, 2022 at 7:11:39 AM UTC-7 fra...@gmail.com >>>>>>>> wrote: >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Hello! I picked up a Susie in the last run and have been using it >>>>>>>>> as my mountain bike. That said, I have not ridden a suspension bike >>>>>>>>> in >>>>>>>>> quite a while. I did see the email that a second run was going to >>>>>>>>> happen. >>>>>>>>> It was supposed to be spring this year I think but since the ones I >>>>>>>>> got >>>>>>>>> didn’t show up till then I’m sure it will be next year at this point, >>>>>>>>> no >>>>>>>>> mention of them for a while. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> I haven’t ridden a Clem L so I can’t say, I do have a Clem H >>>>>>>>> though. I love my Clem! The H has a little bit steeper head tube, the >>>>>>>>> new >>>>>>>>> Clem L seems to be a slightly closer spec to a Gus or Susie as far as >>>>>>>>> head >>>>>>>>> tube angle and fork rake. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> My Susie feels like riding on a cloud compared to the Clem and I >>>>>>>>> don’t think it is just the tire size but I’m sure it plays a good >>>>>>>>> part of >>>>>>>>> it. The extra height of the BB on the Susie is very welcome in the >>>>>>>>> chunky >>>>>>>>> stuff as well. The tubes on the Susie feel full of like and spring >>>>>>>>> forward >>>>>>>>> when I get on it. I ride the Clem daily towing my daughter around and >>>>>>>>> it is >>>>>>>>> perfect for that. Load the Clem up with whatever and it is stable as >>>>>>>>> can >>>>>>>>> be. The Susie has more flex. Not sure if a Gus feels stiffer but I >>>>>>>>> love the >>>>>>>>> way the Susie rides. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> My Clem has an albatross bar and I have bosco’s on the Susie. So >>>>>>>>> not a fair comparison in upright sitting. The Susie is very upright >>>>>>>>> and my >>>>>>>>> Clem not so much. Funny thing, I thought I was faster on the Clem. >>>>>>>>> This >>>>>>>>> week I am using the Susie and I’m actually slightly faster on it >>>>>>>>> while >>>>>>>>> feeling like I’m not working as hard. According to my gps data on my >>>>>>>>> usual >>>>>>>>> daily routes. Only 2 days so far so I’ll see if that holds true all >>>>>>>>> week. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> You won’t match a full squish bike on a Gus or Susie but the >>>>>>>>> riding is still a blast! Just different. I had a jones LWB complete >>>>>>>>> and I >>>>>>>>> would definitely recommend the Susie over that. Jones makes a great >>>>>>>>> bike in >>>>>>>>> theory, but I think they (the completes at least) are wastefully >>>>>>>>> overbuilt. >>>>>>>>> It was several lbs heavier than my Susie and the slowest I have ever >>>>>>>>> been >>>>>>>>> while riding a bike. My Susie has a more plush ride than the Jones >>>>>>>>> did and >>>>>>>>> is a better ride in all ways. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Not sue I’ve said anything useful in my rambling but I highly >>>>>>>>> recommend the Susie! I’m sure the Gus is equally awesome though! I >>>>>>>>> think if >>>>>>>>> you have your Clem set up for commuting and the Gus/Susie set up for >>>>>>>>> trails >>>>>>>>> there isn’t too much of an overlap to justify one. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> On Wednesday, October 19, 2022 at 6:39:49 AM UTC-7 >>>>>>>>> rmro...@gmail.com wrote: >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> Greetings all. First, does anyone recall reading in one of the >>>>>>>>>> updates about additional Susie / Gus bikes becoming available? >>>>>>>>>> Second, who is using their Susie / Gus as their primary mountain >>>>>>>>>> bike? >>>>>>>>>> Third, is anyone able to comments on a direct comparison between >>>>>>>>>> a Susie and a Clem L? >>>>>>>>>> My Clem never ceases to amaze me. It is, without doubt the most >>>>>>>>>> comfortable bike I have ever owned. I am so ingrained to my position >>>>>>>>>> on the >>>>>>>>>> bike that I am now uncomfortable on my dedicated singletrack bike - >>>>>>>>>> a full >>>>>>>>>> suspension bike with relatively strait handlebars. The Clem is >>>>>>>>>> really good >>>>>>>>>> off road and on mild singletrack, but its weight and flexibility >>>>>>>>>> have kept >>>>>>>>>> me from giving it a go on some of the rowdy, rock and root strewn >>>>>>>>>> tracks I >>>>>>>>>> like to ride on the full squish bike. >>>>>>>>>> Now, I have no illusions about any rigid bike being as plush and >>>>>>>>>> capable on these trails as the suspended bike. But I do have some >>>>>>>>>> experience riding a rigid bike with big tires (Jones 29") and I >>>>>>>>>> liked it. >>>>>>>>>> The notion of a bike that puts me in the exact same position as my >>>>>>>>>> Clem but >>>>>>>>>> dedicated to singletrack has me more than a little intrigued. >>>>>>>>>> Appreciate any comments / thoughts. >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> -- >>>>>>>> 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-bun...@googlegroups.com. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> To view this discussion on the web visit >>>>>>>> https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/d3327ab9-b417-4603-81ff-d2d52b8d90e4n%40googlegroups.com >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/d3327ab9-b417-4603-81ff-d2d52b8d90e4n%40googlegroups.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> >>>>>>>> . >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> -- >>>>> >>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to a topic in the >>>>> Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. >>>>> To unsubscribe from this topic, visit >>>>> https://groups.google.com/d/topic/rbw-owners-bunch/kFwFcWlwyFQ/unsubscribe >>>>> . >>>>> To unsubscribe from this group and all its topics, send an email to >>>>> rbw-owners-bun...@googlegroups.com. >>>>> To view this discussion on the web visit >>>>> https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/0d473ab9-8df3-45a9-87f7-6480345e5f0bn%40googlegroups.com >>>>> >>>>> <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/0d473ab9-8df3-45a9-87f7-6480345e5f0bn%40googlegroups.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> >>>>> . >>>>> >>>> -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. 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