Having ridden both, I'd say that the clem may face some limitations when it comes to heavier loaded rides (that you may not be expecting or planning) because the flex on the frame is a lot more noticeable on the clem than the platy.
On Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 8:13:37 AM UTC-4 Johnny Alien wrote: > If they were full crossover for me and I could honestly use either one in > all situations then I would take the one that I felt was the most > comfortable or honestly which one I just felt looked better. I will say > that if I was absolutely forced down to one Rivendell I think it would be > the Clem. > > On Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 12:10:25 AM UTC-4 Hoch in ut wrote: > >> Prioritize needs and wants. Then choose which bike meets most or all of >> them. >> If they both cover them all, then I’d go by looks. >> >> >> On Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 9:51:33 PM UTC-6 Ray Varella wrote: >> >>> I’m curious how you guys would choose between two bikes you already >>> have. >>> I have a Clem and a Platypus, they are both very comfortable and >>> extremely nice riding bikes. >>> There’s so much overlap between them I don’t need both. >>> I’m leaning towards the Clem because it will fit my niece better than >>> the Platypus will. >>> The Platypus is a really beautiful bike. >>> I know some members have duplicates or multiples of bikes they like. >>> How would you guys choose between the two? >>> >>> Thank you >>> Ray >>> >> -- 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 [email protected]. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/6a3d58ab-a226-48be-9af3-ce00f2d7f690n%40googlegroups.com.
