There is little more satisfying than seeing how a much-loved bike has changed over a couple years, with signs of use increasing. Really appreciate the update - it looked great at the start, and even better now.
While I don't have any regrets with the bikes I've built over the past few years, I can't help but wish I had picked up a 52cm Clem L back when I got my 45 H (which proved to be a bit too small, and a bit stiffer than I wanted) as I can see how immensely useful it would be for me. Alas, I can't fit more bikes and don't want to sell the ones I have! On Thursday, 19 January 2023 at 09:15:57 UTC-8 Mackenzy Albright wrote: > I came across your Clem a while back when I started thinking about getting > one, both it and Dominic's build on the riv blog made me decide to rid my > romanceur and get a Clem. I eventually found an orange 59 clementine and > haven't looked back. It's a lifetime bike and every time I ride it it is a > joy! > > Thanks for sharing the updates! Looks good as ever. > > On Wednesday, January 18, 2023 at 3:18:59 PM UTC-8 Bicycle Belle Ding > Ding! wrote: > >> So fun to read your almost 2-year-recap of your relationship with this >> Clem. I know how you feel; Clems are great bikes and so comfortable. I was >> so glad when Riv decided Clems would be exclusively step-thrus - it nudged >> a lot of folks towards trying a step-thru for the first time, and I think >> most Clem owners fell in love with that feature. Your Clem screams READY. >> Have allll the adventures on it, in perfect comfort and total class. And >> don’t forget to post about them here. >> >> Happy riding! >> Leah >> >> On Wednesday, January 18, 2023 at 2:47:55 PM UTC-5 mma...@gmail.com >> wrote: >> >>> Welp, it's been a little under two years and I'm still very much in love >>> with this bike. Dare I say favorite bike ever? By far my favorite Riv >>> ever; I had an orange Ram and a Toyo Homer since buying the Clem to chase >>> the high but both didn't stick around too long. >>> I've enjoyed countless miles of big smile casual riding, errand running, >>> and short loaded tours. In summation this bike shines because of how >>> versatile it is. I've ridden other bikes with "do it all" intentions (cross >>> bike w/ racks) but the handling had much to be desired; far too responsive >>> on the front end and too uncomfortable/sketchy when loaded on the rear end. >>> Clem L fulfills the ability to be loaded and ride well. I really don't have >>> any interest in drop bar touring bikes at any capacity while I have Clem L. >>> Anywho, I just wanted to check in and share some iterations of the >>> build, currently with a 1x12 transmission! I had a low-normal XT for a >>> short time which was totally acceptable and novel. I think the best upgrade >>> or change was the Sim Works Fun Bar 3 (RIP Terry Hall), I can't imagine >>> going back to a bosco-type cockpit. If you're thinking about Clem L I >>> highly suggest you CLEM IT UP. -Matt >>> >>> [image: 52632307568_d17dede0d7_c.jpg] >>> [image: 51274416243_3a37f1c90e_c.jpg][image: >>> 51273225695_70bd27b36c_c.jpg][image: 52492573337_a65168034f_c >>> (1).jpg][image: >>> 52303354108_fca2254841_c.jpg][image: 52283682710_42d1a82bf8_c.jpg][image: >>> 51963057161_323262246a_c.jpg] >>> >> -- 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 view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/35692acc-7040-4a3f-a508-0420edb62b90n%40googlegroups.com.
