Re: [RBW] Clem Smith Jr H

I believe that is the case. The step through design is perhaps my favorite thing about the bike amid a lot of favorite things. Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 20, 2022, at 1:00 PM, OutnBack wrote: > > Is the Clem Smith Jr strictly a step-through these days? > -- > You received this message

[RBW] Clem Smith Jr H

Is the Clem Smith Jr strictly a step-through these days? -- 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

Re: [RBW] Clem Smith Jr. L 59 cm Wheel Sizes

Well technically I didn't say the renaming was the reason for the success, I said it was successful later as the renamed thing. On Thursday, June 9, 2022 at 4:15:35 AM UTC-7 Eric Daume wrote: > I’m going to mildly correct Joe; it wasn’t the renaming that made 29ers > successful where the 700c

[RBW] Clem Smith Jr. L 59 cm Wheel Sizes

I’m going to mildly correct Joe; it wasn’t the renaming that made 29ers successful where the 700c mountain bikes failed, it was the tires. Going from a ~44mm tire to a 2.1” makes a lot of difference. Add in a suspension fork, and suddenly you have a bike that can be appreciated by people who were

Re: [RBW] Clem Smith Jr. L 59 cm Wheel Sizes

Jacob: I defy and contradict and rebut Garth when he says: "*The term "29er" came about because the mtb crowd wouldn't dare be associated with them thar road biker crowd so they had to call it* something.*"* The term "29er" describes the rough diameter of a 700C wheel with a roughly 2" tire, just

[RBW] Clem Smith Jr. L 59 cm Wheel Sizes

Hi, All. I did a quick search but didn't find a thread, so let me know if you know of one re this topic and I can remove this re Clem L's 59cm with 29ers: I noticed on the Riv site that 59cm Clem's can take 700c rims and "29er Tires". Does that mean that it can take 29in rims, or...? I may

[RBW] Clem Smith Jr Update

I now have several hundred miles on my Clem Smith Jr so wanted to share some thoughts. I feel like I'm cruising around when I ride so I call it my Clem Cruiser, or CeeCee for short. I've never named a bike but CeeCee may work. Is it fast or slow? Those aren't the right questions to ponder. Am I

Re: [RBW] Clem Smith Jr. = N+Zero

Congrats on the bike! Great set up. You will need more gearing and a rack someday b/c you are going to love it so much you'll want to ride it everywhere. Rivs ride so well. Start saving up for the fenders, rack, front derailleur and another chainring. I started out riding my Betty about

Re: [RBW] Clem Smith Jr. = N+Zero

Really nice! I have pretty much the same bike, very similar setup. The stoker nubs look useful. I use that hand position most of the time, at the top of that bend in the bars. On Tuesday, May 4, 2021 at 10:44:44 AM UTC-4 Brendan Willard in SF wrote: > Great news! Great build! Enjoy! > >

Re: [RBW] Clem Smith Jr. = N+Zero

Great news! Great build! Enjoy! >> Thanks, >> -Brendan Willard >> Owner/Winemaker >> Phantômé Cellars phantomecellars.com Speaking in Thumbs  > On May 4, 2021, at 4:12 AM, Marty Gierke, Stewartstown PA > wrote: > > Built up this new-to-me 59 Clem H slowly over the past couple months and

[RBW] Clem Smith Jr. on Tallahassee Trails

A few years ago my wife bought the "World's Best Three-Speed" Clem Smith Jr. "bike of the week" ( https://www.rivbike.com/blogs/peeking-through-the-knothole/bikeoweek-1) when it later appeared as a sale item on the Rivendell website. Sheila prefers step-through frames and at 6 foot 2 inches tall

[RBW] Clem Smith Jr. Low

I’m in the same boat. Waiting on my Clem L which I ordered presale, but not directly through RBW, but rather through The Psychic Derailleur in INDIANA. I’ll be mounting a Nitto Campee 34F front rack onto my 52 Clem, with a Wald 157 basket without any of the hardware (making it quite a bit

[RBW] Clem Smith Jr. Low

I have no complaints with the inexpensive VP’s on my Clem L. I want to see a reverse Dirt Drop Albastache build. Get creative with the bar treatment, twine it tight and you’re good to go. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

[RBW] Clem Smith Jr. Low

Albastache, probably not. It uses dropbar-type reach which is going to require a VERY short stem on that long front end..Clems are designed for reachback bars, specifically Boscos. Pedals, I'm a huge fan of the big platform on Deity Black Kats. Analog Cycles sells them in just about any color

[RBW] Clem Smith Jr. Low

Can't help with much, but Grant appears to be using old Sackville medium bags on his bikes. As for pedals, I like the MKS sneaker or maybe the inexpensive plastic VP pedals. Eric Platt St. Paul, MN -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners

[RBW] Clem Smith Jr. Low

I just ordered one of these in the presale so I will have a couple of months before the bike is ready to build out and deliver. What are the essential parts I need to add to the basic "complete" bike?? I'm thinking of using a Brooks B67 that I already own. Best pedals? A rear rack for sure

[RBW] Clem Smith Jr with Alternate Handlebars? - Choco-moose

Bullmoose gives a nice compromise between upright and drops. I love mine on my 59 Clem. Jones bar is nice too. Tom -- 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

[RBW] Clem Smith Jr. H

This is a reposting of my Clem Smith Jr. H style 52 cm. It’s boxed up and ready to ship for $1,250. Includes a Pletscher Clem rear rack with pannier rails. Stock build with very few miles. Like new condition. I have decided to use my vintage Trek 520 to commute instead of the Clem .

[RBW] Clem Smith Jr or Appaloosa as a mtb/gravel road bicycle.

Hey Patrick, I’ve been reading your blog and just wanted to say thanks for taking the time to record your thoughts and feelings on your rides. You are certainly putting that quickbeam through the paces and congrats for that. I have a rigid single speed mtb (not riv) that I use fairly often and

[RBW] Clem Smith Jr or Appaloosa as a mtb/gravel road bicycle.

That is exactly what I use my Clem for. Here's a picture of the most recent configuration, with Jones loop bars, taken on my go-to MTB ride, the Foresthill Divide Loop in Auburn, CA: https://www.instagram.com/p/BZbygMVlv_a/ I've ridden the same loop on all types of hardtail and full

[RBW] Clem Smith Jr or Appaloosa as a mtb/gravel road bicycle.

My daughters’ Clementines are all terrain bikes. My Quickbeam and Hunqapillar are all terrain bikes. You’re in for a great ride with either the Clem or Appaloosa set up for trail fun. Here is my blog with photos of both my bikes and the stuff I ride to give you a better idea.

[RBW] Clem Smith Jr or Appaloosa as a mtb/gravel road bicycle.

I've owned both and only did a couple minor treks on relatively smooth trails so can't vouch for sharp-turn singletrack stuff, but they were great on the terrain I rode. I would say Appa is the more nimble of the two, plus it's lighter. -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[RBW] Clem Smith Jr or Appaloosa as a mtb/gravel road bicycle.

Does anybody on the list ride an Appaloosa or Clem Smith Jr. as a mountain bike or have it set up primarily as a trail bike? I've been toying around with the idea of picking up a Riv to use on the local trails and gravel roads and saw the Clem Smith on Riv's page. I must confess these bikes

[RBW] Clem Smith Jr L - "done"

Great looking bike, love that green! My wife's 52 Clem L had been a popular addition to our garage. -- 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] Clem Smith Jr L - "done"

Well done! Like everyone else I’m in love with that green. Goes great with everything. Congratulations. -- 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] Clem Smith Jr L - "done"

That's a good looking L, Igor! I just sold another bike - which helps support my upcoming Cheviot - so I'm leaning towards keeping my bronzey green Clem L now. If you need a bigger bag there's a nice Large Grey Sackville around here or the iBob list. I have grey bags on mine and it looks

[RBW] Clem Smith Jr L - "done"

Bad photo ;) https://photos.app.goo.gl/n5nuKTtsGhiTj6EF2 I was hoping the sack was a bit bigger, so that's a bit of a bummer, but I wanted a blue one and none of the blue mediums were in stock at Riv -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners

[RBW] Clem Smith Jr with Alternate Handlebars? - Choco-moose

I know this is an old thread, but does anyone have experience with bullmoose bars on a Clem? Those new silver ones are rad and I'm sorting out if I have enough parts on hand to build up a frame. Thanks! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners

[RBW] Clem Smith Jr standover?

Brochure shows it: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0Bzo7-V-zcAdRNjFld2JBLVUzY3M/view -- 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] Clem Smith Jr standover?

Looking at the 52cm Clem Smith (non stepover) and wondering what the standover is with 650bx2 tires or somewhere in the ballpark. Standover not listed on Ribs website. Thanks in advance! Phil in DC -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners

[RBW] Clem Smith Jr with Alternate Handlebars? - Choco-moose

Daughter's little black Clementine has a slingshot quill stem from an early mtb with its original riser bar. Combo gives high bar and little retreat to fit her, and looks cool. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

Re: [RBW] Clem Smith Jr with Alternate Handlebars? - Choco-moose

Anyone tried Noodles? If so how did that work out? On Thu, Oct 27, 2016 at 1:34 PM, mike smith wrote: > Has anyone changed handlebars on the CSJ? I like the current bars but I'm > too upright? 59cm Frame. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed

[RBW] Clem Smith Jr with Alternate Handlebars? - Choco-moose

http://smg.photobucket.com/user/masmojo/media/20160513_080716_zpsjvxvvvwo.jpg.html -- 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] Clem Smith Jr with Alternate Handlebars? - Choco-moose

I test rode a Clem Jr. In Walnut Creek with Alba's & I enjoyed it immensely; I built my Clementine with Boscos, but even after going from an 80mm stem to a 100mm one they were too long. On a whim I swapped in a set of 80's aluminum cruiser bars (Laguna?) and I have been happy ever since. I

[RBW] Clem Smith Jr with Alternate Handlebars? - Choco-moose

Soma Oxford on a 52 frame for me. I also found the original Boscos a little too long and trimmed them a half inch. Needed more room especially with bar end shifters. The Somas work well, no more thigh strike. I have a pair of used Albatross bars coming to see how they compare as they are

[RBW] Clem Smith Jr with Alternate Handlebars? - Choco-moose

I have non bullmoose boscos on my 59. I used a 130mm, negative-rise stem in order to get them low enough. Didn't try the bullmoose, but similar (90degree,120mm stem) Did feel too upright. So there's another option. I can't imagine liking another bar as much on that bike, though i do wish

[RBW] Clem Smith Jr with Alternate Handlebars? - Choco-moose

I'm liking the choco-moose bars on my 65, but that's coupled with a lay back seatpost to get more reach and better wheelies. It's a 27.2 Nitto lugged post with a shim, shimming due to the difficulty in finding a lay back post in Clem's somewhat odd 29.8 seatpost size. -Kai Vierstra (who's

[RBW] Clem Smith Jr with Alternate Handlebars? - Choco-moose

My 45 Clem was right on the edge of being too small for me..the reach was too close with Choco-Moose. I was happier with Albas on a 12cm stem. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

[RBW] Clem Smith Jr with Alternate Handlebars? - Choco-moose

Has anyone changed handlebars on the CSJ? I like the current bars but I'm too upright? 59cm Frame. -- 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] Clem Smith Jr, 7 month and 2200 miles in

Hi Zed! Thanks for this write up, it made me appreciate my Clem more than I already do! If possible. This bike is such a great ride, no matter how you set it up. That being said I wish I shared your same experience with front end loads as I experience some shimmy with a Nitto big front and

Re: [RBW] Clem Smith Jr, 7 month and 2200 miles in

I gotta stop repyling to these things after a certain time of night ;) Thanks for the grammar reminder. I think I meant people being *chafed* by the idea of liners, and then I read your other post and my typing took a detour on me. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to

Re: [RBW] Clem Smith Jr, 7 month and 2200 miles in

chuffed CHəft/ *adjective* BRITISHinformal 1. very pleased. "I'm dead chuffed to have won" Zed -- sure, your JA is loaded down and won't be as fast as a sub 20 lb bike, but what has struck me in recent reviews that riders report that it feels nimble and fast -- while being supremely

Re: [RBW] Clem Smith Jr, 7 month and 2200 miles in

Zed, your speeds described on your loaded Clem are still higher than mine in my minimally loaded Homer! I guess I still carry the weight on me that you put in the bike, and probably my total bike + rider weight is still higher. Which just reinforces the futility of discussing bike weight and

Re: [RBW] Clem Smith Jr, 7 month and 2200 miles in

I'm supposedly long done with dropbars, but my experience at RBW HQ today has me reconsidering. I was there for the Bike Snob Book Talk, and got to ride a Roadeo and Appaloosa. Both had drops - a standard bend and Noodle, respectively - and I loved them! I also loved the 105 brifters on the

Re: [RBW] Clem Smith Jr, 7 month and 2200 miles in

Patrick, I'm well used to tire liner chuffing people ;) Fact of the matter is, at 48mm, they really ride only barely discernibly different, and I have never had tube sealant deflect a wood nail but I have had that with tire liners. My poor Compass' are in miserable shape, I noticed earlier

Re: [RBW] Clem Smith Jr, 7 month and 2200 miles in

One last remark on the general topic: even such a dyed in the wool roadie as Jobst Brandt, who for my generation (he was actually 1 generation earlier than mine -- 1935 versus 1955 -- was the guru par excellence on bicycle matters, dueling with Sheldon for the top Olympian spot) is recorded as

Re: [RBW] Clem Smith Jr, 7 month and 2200 miles in

Zed -- thanks for that review. From my point of view, at any rate, it's one of the most informative and helpful reviews of a Riv model that I've read. I am very chuffed that you and so many others find the newish "cruiser" style of Rivendell bikes, far from limiting energetic riding, actually

Re: [RBW] Clem Smith Jr, 7 month and 2200 miles in

I'm in the middle of your review, and I think it is very well done, but I interrupt myself here to say: DON'T USE TIRE LINERS!!! My God, man! No tire liners on *Compass tires* Use Orange Seal in your tubes instead. I very briefly used Mr Tuffys with non-Tourguard Paselas, and after about 1

[RBW] Clem Smith Jr, 7 month and 2200 miles in

That was a very entertaining/informative read. I agree (and may have mentioned once) that CLEM may be asking the question, "Why would you need any more Riv?", but I suppose Riv Riders tend to buy up as the years go by anyway. Or they buy two CLEMs! I have a green 45 I bought as a frameset and

[RBW] Clem Smith Jr, 7 month and 2200 miles in

After switching from my original albastache build to boscos a while back and getting some more mileage and longer rides under me, I keep meaning to do a proper medium-term write-up on the Clem and just kept being too busy to do it. I finally had a quiet evening to sit down and apparently I had

[RBW] Clem Smith Jr. on the Blug

The details are: 1) The complete bikes *and* frames are coming with decals pre-applied, and clear coated. They will say Clem Smith Jr or Clementine as appropriate. Some kind of mis-conception at the factory. They thought it some kind of gigantic mistake to not put decals on. You can still

[RBW] Clem Smith Jr. on the Blug

Totally. I have made a few clemish bikes, in pre-clem days and am working on another one now. Some have been really cool, but all have cost more than intended, had weird/unexpected obstacles, and never quite rode like a rivHigh bottom bracket, smallish mtb size frames and variable top

[RBW] Clem Smith Jr. on the Blug

my Clem is intended to introduce my 3 boys to the 26 inch size as they grow into it, one by one. I've had a little bit of a hard time justifying it, but a couple of years each will help. Also, they've only Ever gotten to ride old CL finds so I think they deserve a nice bike for one of the

[RBW] Clem Smith Jr. Index Shifters

New member here, first post. I am enjoying this group and appreciate the input from all. I am also considering the Clem Smith Jr. and have a question about the use of index shifters on a bike with friction shifting. The Riv website says it is weird but won't cause issues while riding. I'm

[RBW] Clem Smith Jr?

Did I miss something? Or is this blug post a tease? Another mythical character name for a bike, I'm guessing. Anyone know anything they can share? I chuckled at the comment about it resembling a manhole cover. The design looked familiar. dougP -- You received this message because