Re: [RBW] Re: Clem Chainstay Ding Peer Review Request

Thanks, Chris, good to know that I can probably ride a size that takes 700C wheels. This information goes to the archive. Yes, if I get a Clem it would be to use it with sweep-back or "tourist" bars of some sort. On Sun, Apr 21, 2024 at 3:45 PM Chris Halasz wrote: > Patrick, > > If Grant can

Re: [RBW] Re: Clem Chainstay Ding Peer Review Request

Patrick, If Grant can ride a 64cm with an 85cm PBH , you should be fine on a 59cm frame (assuming you can do so without drop bars). I'm happily on the 64cm with an 89cm PBH; I used to ride a 62cm Rivendell Road

Re: [RBW] Re: Clem Chainstay Ding Peer Review Request

Thanks, Dave. I think I might fall between sizes, between the 52 and the 59 and, inclined to go small, the 52 alas is spec'd for 650B instead of my preferred 700C. But perhaps a 59 would be alright as long as I don't want a drop bar.* I don't know my PBH but a 60 X 56 c-c fits perfectly with 9 cm

Re: [RBW] Re: Clem Chainstay Ding Peer Review Request

Chris, thanks for posting the update including photos of the final build. That's great looking Clem and nice touch up work! I love to hear stories of bikes being built around a single part, this may be the first I've heard of a bike being built around a set of tires! Re: comparisons to the

Re: [RBW] Re: Clem Chainstay Ding Peer Review Request

Thanks for the clarifications and precisions. I'm more auditory than visual so I do appreciate the apercus of someone who is visual about the Clem's appearance. Also, can the Clem take wider tires than the Platypus? At any rate, if I ever get a Clem, it will be for dawdling about on pavement and

Re: [RBW] Re: Clem Chainstay Ding Peer Review Request

Patrick I almost, and probably should have, refrained from comparing the Clem with the Platypus. I built the 60cm Platypus with 42mm Graveling SS tires and Crust Juan Martin bars, front rack, often with a beloved little dog in the front basket rack. The Clem is a 64cm with Tosco bars,

[RBW] Re: Clem Chainstay Ding Peer Review Request

Thanks all so much for your thoughtful and generous input! The consistent nature of the responses was welcomed. The frame is a keeper, and the seller is sending a refund. The seller offered for the frame and fork to be returned, but that would've incurred losses on all sides, including my

[RBW] Re: Clem Chainstay Ding Peer Review Request

Tough scenario... I agree with Patrick, it's a new to you item damaged from when you put your money into the bike you wanted but is now different of condition. A detail that kicking in your buyer's foothold includes is the seller's option to refund you and take it back. I'm thinking that may