Re: [RBW] WTB - Clem L 45

[Justin Lai]

I'm selling a 45 Clem H if any of you might be interested: 

https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/bik/d/san-francisco-rivendell-clem-smith-jr/7475841631.html

On Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at 10:09:48 AM UTC-8 rmro...@gmail.com wrote:

> I bought the one in Midland, Michigan. FYI.
>
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> On Jan 18, 2022, at 12:54 PM, Pancake  wrote:
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> These 45cm Clem L models are pretty rare (in my time searching) as they 
> fit the smallest possible riv riders. 
>
> If someone finds a second 45cm Clem L please let me know too. 
> Abe
>
> On Tuesday, 18 January 2022 at 09:43:54 UTC-8 Matthew Williams wrote:
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>> Clem Smith Jr. H 
>> 52cm 
>> Walled Lake, MI 
>> https://www.ebay.com/itm/175066323016 
>>
>>
>> Clem Smith Jr. 
>> 52cm 
>> Athens, GA 
>>
>> https://athensga.craigslist.org/bik/d/athens-rivendell-clem-smith-jr/7430832354.html
>>  
>>
>>
>> Clem Smith L 
>> (contact seller for size) 
>> MIdland, MI 
>> https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/659143348411672 
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> On Jan 18, 2022, at 5:28 AM, Richard Rose  wrote: 
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>> > 8:13 am & we have the post of the day. No contest. Must be a great Dad 
>> & obviously a great son. I hope you find that Clem. 
>> > 
>> > Sent from my iPhone 
>> > 
>> >> On Jan 18, 2022, at 8:13 AM, James Valiensi  
>> wrote: 
>> >> 
>> >> Hi, 
>> >> Looking for a small Clem for my 82 year old dad. 
>> >> Please let me know. 
>> >> Thanks 
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Re: [RBW] WTB: Clem L 45cm

[Justin Lai]

No problem Kyle— best of luck. I know the 45 Clem L’s are a bit harder to find. 
You may be interested in the Velo Orange Polyvalent frameset if you have 
trouble finding the Clem 45 L: https://velo-orange.com/products/polyvalent-mk5-1

I may still be interested in purchasing your 52 Clem L frame once everything 
else is sorted on your end. Keep me posted!

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[RBW] WTB: Clem L 45cm

[Justin Lai]

Kyle, 

If you’re at all interested in a 45CM Clem H in Grilver, let me know. I may be 
interested in a trade. I purchased the bike brand new and complete a few months 
ago, and it’s running a tad small for me. 

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[RBW] Re: WTB: Front Rack for Wald Basket

[Justin Lai]

Will do. I picked up the SOMA demi porteur 
 rack via the 
aforementioned iBOB thread for a great price. I'll snap a photo and upload 
here once it's installed.  

On Wednesday, July 1, 2020 at 6:22:56 PM UTC-7, BlackBomber wrote:
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> Please do post pics of whatever you install (especially the Lucas). I’m 
> also looking to put a Rack on my Clem, and the Soma seems unbeatable for 
> the price.

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[RBW] Re: Bosco / Clem riders: Do your knees hit the bars?

[Justin Lai]

Hi, I'm 2-3 inches taller than you and also have a 45cm Clem H (2017 model) 
with 55cm Boscos. I bought the bike complete a few months ago, so I'm 
assuming I have the 110mm stem (Although I haven't measured it myself). 

To answer your question, I haven't had the issue you described with my bars 
and knees. I actually have never had a bike fit me so perfectly! How much 
turn are we talking about, when your knees make contact with the bar? Would 
you mind sharing a photo of your build-in-progress?

For what it's worth, I'm currently "Riv-ing" my partner's 1995ish 
Rockhopper. I picked up some 52cm bosco bars for her along with a 110mm 
nitto stem, and we unfortunately experienced the exact issue you described. 
The fix ended up being tilting the saddle back around 5 degrees, and 
sliding the saddle back as far back as it was safe to do so. The shift in 
the saddle made all the difference. 


On Saturday, June 27, 2020 at 8:53:45 AM UTC-7, BlackBomber wrote:
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> I'm in the process of building up a Clem H with 55cm Boscos, and a 115mm 
> reach "7" stem. The stem is a placeholder until my 120mm Tallux comes in, 
> but that won't give much more room. Note that a 45cm complete would have 
> come with the shorter 110mm stem. Anyway, it seems like the bars and my 
> knees will be in conflict on some turns. Something I'm familiar with 
> (owning a couple of pre-WWII American bikes). I also have bar end shifters, 
> although I think it would be a problem with thumbies, also. The bars are 
> raised with the grips resting about an inch higher than my seat, and maybe 
> a 10-12 degree rotation back. I'm 5'4" with a 79cm PBH on a 45cm frame. It 
> was a toss up between the 45 and 52, and I felt more comfortable with the 
> idea of a 45 as 52 is just about where I feel comfortable on a road bike, 
> and I wanted more standover. Plus my converted MTB build I'm replacing has 
> the same top tube length as my Clem, and I feel great on that bike.
>
> So my question is, when properly fitted, do these bars interfere with 
> knees in real world riding, or did I pick the wrong size frame?
>

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[RBW] Re: WTB: Front Rack for Wald Basket

[Justin Lai]

Great tip! Thanks for the reminder. 

On Saturday, June 27, 2020 at 1:35:55 PM UTC-7, Ginz wrote:
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> Check the iBob group if you are on it. There is the exact same thread 
> running this week and someone is selling a few options!

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[RBW] Re: WTB: Front Rack for Wald Basket

[Justin Lai]

Thanks for the rec, Justin. the Soma Lucas is at the top of my list-- seems 
like it'll fit my needs perfectly. 

On Saturday, June 27, 2020 at 7:50:54 AM UTC-7, Justin Kennedy (Brooklyn, 
NY) wrote:
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> If you're looking for nothing particularly fancy, check out the Soma Lucas 
> 3 rack. I just put one on my Xtracycle and it's great for basket support, 
> either a Wald 137 or 139. 
>
> https://www.somafab.com/archives/product/lucas-2-mini-front-rack
>
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> On Saturday, June 27, 2020 at 8:47:28 AM UTC-4, Justin Lai wrote:
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>> I’m looking for a nice front rack for the Wald basket on my Clem. 
>>
>> Not looking for anything particularly fancy, as I’m planning on adding a 
>> rear rack for my panniers later on once I’m commuting again. 
>>
>> Thanks! 
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[RBW] WTB: Front Rack for Wald Basket

[Justin Lai]

I’m looking for a nice front rack for the Wald basket on my Clem. 

Not looking for anything particularly fancy, as I’m planning on adding a rear 
rack for my panniers later on once I’m commuting again. 

Thanks! 

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[RBW] Re: Calaveras Loop (With my new Clem!)

[Justin Lai]

Thanks, Leah! The Clem has been an absolute blast; it feels like I'm in a 
totally different class of vehicle, unlike any bike I've ever ridden. 
Loving your IG posts with your decked out Clem family as well! Cheers. 

Justin

On Thursday, June 11, 2020 at 12:11:07 PM UTC-7, Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! 
wrote:
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> #Clemsaregems, Justin! I’ve been following you on Instagram and admiring 
> your new bike; I hope you enjoy every darn mile. I love the grilver - one 
> of Rivendell’s best colors ever. 
>
> Fellow Clem rider, 
> Leah 

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[RBW] Re: Calaveras Loop (With my new Clem!)

[Justin Lai]

Whew, my legs are tensing up just reading your route! I'll have to work up 
to a climb like this-- enjoying the longer rides with more gradual climbs 
for now. Thanks! 

On Thursday, June 11, 2020 at 11:36:46 AM UTC-7, aeroperf wrote:
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>
> Justin—
>
> Up Calaveras to Felter, up Felter to Sierra, Up Sierra to Sierra Gunnwood 
> Canyon Rd, then Alum Rock Falls Rd, and finally Mt. Hamilton Rd down into 
> the valley.  I took Piedmont Rd back to Milpitas.
>
> I only did this once, 30 years ago - it is a long day with a lot of 
> verticality - but you get to see some really pretty sights on both sides of 
> the hills.
> I also admit that I called for a ride back up from Milpitas - my Mom lived 
> on Felter Rd and my legs were shot.
> Enjoy!
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[RBW] Re: Calaveras Loop (With my new Clem!)

[Justin Lai]

Ted, these recommendations are great-- thanks. I'll report back with some 
photos once I try these. 

On Thursday, June 11, 2020 at 11:00:32 AM UTC-7, ted wrote:
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> recommended variation on that route:
> Make a left on Welch Creek (slightly before the bridge near the bottom of 
> the climb on calaveras).
> Go most of the way up and hang a right into Sunol Wilderness on the Eagle 
> View (?) trail at the 2.7 mile marker parking pull out (parking on left).
> Proceed down through the park and out on Geary road.
> Rejoin Calaveras right at the bottom of the climb.
>
> If you're ambitious, take Cave Rocks road up to where it hits Cerro Este 
> road. Great views from up there, but rather a climb.
>
> A nice all pavement variation is to go left after descending "the wall" at 
> the end of Calaveras and take Felter all the way to the top of the climb on 
> Siera. Then descend that down into Milpetas, or reverse back the way you 
> came.
>
> You can also ride into Pleasanton Ridge from Sunol, There is a road that 
> looks like a driveway (identifiable by the presence of a stop sign) that 
> comes off Foothill just just right of where you cross if you go up Kilkare. 
> Take that road up a short steep incline to the end and there is a gate for 
> entering the park at is southernmost end. It's possible (though perhaps not 
> legal) to go north through the park then east and down to hit Palameres 
> road right at the top of that climb. 
>
> On Thursday, June 11, 2020 at 9:34:34 AM UTC-7, Justin Lai wrote:
>>
>> Hello, all. Long time lurker, first time poster. 
>>
>>
>> I picked up a new complete Clem H a few weeks ago from Blue Heron Bikes 
>> in Berkeley, and took it on its first proper ride this Sunday on the 
>> Calaveras Loop in Northern California. I fortunately live on the route, so 
>> was able to enjoy the beautiful ride up Niles Canyon in Fremont, back down 
>> along the freshly paved Calaveras Road down to Milpitas (Without ever 
>> getting into a car!) 
>>
>> My buddy and I (Fellow Clem H owner who introduced me to Rivendell and 
>> had me read "Just Ride" last year) stopped at Devout Coffee in Niles Canyon 
>> for some takeout, before making a leisurely pace up Niles Canyon. It was a 
>> perfectly sunny and breezy 70 degrees, and we could not have asked for 
>> better weather. We made plenty of stops for snacks and photos, and took in 
>> the views of the Calaveras Reservoir. After making our descent back down 
>> from the Calaveras hills, we stopped by Taqueria Las Vegas for some 
>> burritos, tacos, and horchata. 
>>
>>
>> I couldn't have asked for a better "maiden voyage". I'm in love with this 
>> bike, and am feeling especially fortunate to live in Northern California. 
>>
>> We're putting together a list of rides to do next. Would love to hear 
>> your recommendations! 
>>
>> You can find more of my photos on Instagram at @jdlclem. 
>>
>> Thanks for reading! 
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