FWIW, I think we discussed and resolved the question of whether the Clem H geometry changed along with the Clem L before being dropped, a couple or few years back. This isn't gospel, but the consensus was that it didn't. Here's an archived geometry table from, from when both were available, and they were different. The H didn't last much longer after this.
https://web.archive.org/web/20200413014654/https://www.rivbike.com/pages/geometry Thoughts for Patrick, while I'm at it: I have the first 59 Clem H. Do I wish it had a longer top tube and slacker head tube? You bet! I wished this from the moment I got it. Would I give up my H for an L? Not unless I had to, at my size and weight. The diamond frame is noodley enough. If I didn't have the H would I get an L? Absolutely. I never want to be without this bike again. (I gave it away when I was waiting on a Susie, but got it back.) In other words, I don't think you'll regret it or go wrong, no matter which one you find. Also, to satisfy your single-speed/IGH penchant, maybe look into the EBB that Velo Orange offers? The Clem unfortunately has a 68mm bb shell, but there are still options to make an x-type crank work. An idea for your hip pocket if you ever feel it's needed. https://velo-orange.com/products/eccentric-bottom-bracket-bsa?srsltid=AfmBOorYXqngBK0Qlnq_HdKzQiRn3J59wqUXQQBFiOFcHlwZ38F3HO9Z On Thursday, September 5, 2024 at 9:35:52 PM UTC-6 David B wrote: > My 2014 (?, is that the first year) Clem has a 64cm top tube, same as the > 60cm Appaloosa I was considering. > > On Thursday, September 5, 2024 at 4:05:05 PM UTC-5 Tom L. wrote: > >> I have a 2017 Clem-H in 59 and the top tube is 25.5" center to center >> which is 1" longer than my 2022 Atlantis in 59. >> >> On Thursday, September 5, 2024 at 10:33:56 AM UTC-7 David B wrote: >> >>> To chime in as a long time 59cm Clem (H) rider: I have the first run >>> version which has a shorter top tube than the current L versions. The H >>> might possibly have gotten a longer top tube at some point before it was >>> discontinued. I've hemmed/hawed over the years about 'upgrading' to an >>> Atlantis or Appa, and after digging in to geometry charts, it appears my >>> Clem is nearly identical geometrically to the Appa in a similar size, so >>> I'm sticking with what I have. This is all to say if anyone if looking at >>> the used market for an H (not mine, not for sale), it'd be worth it to get >>> an actual measurement of the top tube. >>> David (been a long while since I've participated on this list) >>> >>> On Wednesday, September 4, 2024 at 8:46:40 AM UTC-5 Patrick Moore wrote: >>> >>>> Thanks, Garth. I hadn't followed the model's genesis. >>>> >>>> Can any owner and rider say how the H compares in handling and overall >>>> "fit and feel" to the L? >>>> >>>> Does anyone know where to find the geom specs for the H? >>>> >>>> Thanks. >>>> >>>> On Tue, Sep 3, 2024 at 11:27 AM Garth <[email protected]> wrote: >>>> >>>>> Patrick, the first Clems were made in 2 styles, the normal top tube >>>>> (H)is and the low tube (L)adies, originally called Clementine., an >>>>> awesome >>>>> name. The story I read alleges "someone" took offense to the frame >>>>> name/designation, so apparently Grant gave in to the insanity and changed >>>>> it. Well I'm so offended by anyone who had a thing against the name >>>>> designations Clementine and Ladies. (tongue in cheek). No what ? (( >>>>> laughing )). Those frames are a bit shorter in the front end than the >>>>> current model design that began in 2019 or so. What you may pay for any >>>>> of >>>>> them has everything to do with whatever satisfies the seller. Could be >>>>> nothing, $20, $2000. (( shrugs and a smile )). >>>>> On Tuesday, September 3, 2024 at 12:52:23 PM UTC-4 Patrick Moore wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> What is the difference between the Clem L and the Clem H? Are there >>>>>> any other Clem models besides the L and H? If so, pray, what? And how >>>>>> are >>>>>> they different from the L and H? >>>>>> >>>>>> Last question: Are any of these models likely to be cheaper on the >>>>>> used market than others? >>>>>> >>>>>> Thanks. >>>>>> >>>>>> On Tue, Sep 3, 2024 at 10:25 AM Tristen Moss <[email protected]> >>>>>> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> At this point I’m pretty dead set on a 59 Clem L. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>>> On Monday, September 2, 2024 at 3:41:59 PM UTC-7 Tom wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Very welcome. 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