[RBW] Re: Go Get A Clem, Folks! Clem H Initial Ride Report - 28 Oct 2018

Gotcha, Max. I know others like the L model Clem a lot for the obvious clearance while maintaining the rest of the geo. Adam and other 59 L owners may have some advice WRT the Clem L vs what we know about the Gus. Good luck! Nice ‘problem’ to have :-) Tom -- You received this message

[RBW] Re: Go Get A Clem, Folks! Clem H Initial Ride Report - 28 Oct 2018

Thanks for sharing your experience, Tom. Methinks that the 52 is a bit on the small side for me, but the 59 is just as much in the tall side for intended use. Will wait to see the sizing on the upcoming MTB to run the fatter tires. - Max “sitting on my hands” in A2 -- You received this

[RBW] Re: Go Get A Clem, Folks! Clem H Initial Ride Report - 28 Oct 2018

Max, regarding stand-over -- with the 2.35 G-Ones -- me parts ever so slightly rest on the top tube. Another reason that, for me, though the 59 is def the right size (backed up by the geo chart given my 90.5 PBH), it's not a mountain bike for where do

[RBW] Re: Go Get A Clem, Folks! Clem H Initial Ride Report - 28 Oct 2018

Max, I never considered a 52, actually. I have about 5" of seat post showing (from seat tube exit to bottom of saddle leather) on my 59, and I'm not nearly to the point of being uncomfortable as far as reach goes, even with the Bullmoose. With a Bosco, which comes back about a mile further,

Re: [RBW] Re: Go Get A Clem, Folks! Clem H Initial Ride Report - 28 Oct 2018

I had to move my bikes around to take out the trash the other night. My Clem stands apart in that regard, it's the only one that has a kickstand. So I can just put it on a blank patch of concrete in my garage and then it supports itself. A useful feature. -Jim On Wed, Oct 31, 2018 at 5:32 PM

[RBW] Re: Go Get A Clem, Folks! Clem H Initial Ride Report - 28 Oct 2018

So, with the understanding that this is a very personal choice, what do the *between-frame-sizes* people choose with the Clem? TC, it seems like you could have gone with the 52 cm Clem – do you ride trails on yours?.. Do you find the standover to be sufficient? - Max "52 vs. 59" in A2 On

[RBW] Re: Go Get A Clem, Folks! Clem H Initial Ride Report - 28 Oct 2018

Tom, The tires are Soma Supple Vitesse EX 700 x 42, the fenders are Velo Orange 700c Fluted Fenders 63mm with a Riv mudflap up front. The front rack is a Nitto R-14 with tombstone. Handlebars are Chocomoose. Julian Westerhout Bloomington, Il On Wednesday, October 31, 2018 at 9:35:05 PM

[RBW] Re: Go Get A Clem, Folks! Clem H Initial Ride Report - 28 Oct 2018

Julian, could you share which tires and fenders you're using, and the sizes? I don't think I've seen a Clem so dressed up ... it cleans up nicely...must be the rare "Esquire" package :) Tom On Wednesday, October 31, 2018 at 12:30:21 PM UTC-4, Julian Westerhout wrote: > > Tom, > > You're

Re: [RBW] Re: Go Get A Clem, Folks! Clem H Initial Ride Report - 28 Oct 2018

Hmm, so, what's holding you back? It's just money, right?! I know, I know. Seriously, if you don't want/need the complete, and it's a matter of getting the frame and some good used components, list what you'd need here and I'll bet you'd have it in no time. I know I have some stuff to

Re: [RBW] Re: Go Get A Clem, Folks! Clem H Initial Ride Report - 28 Oct 2018

I *need* a cargo bike for the kids, but I *want* an Clem. This thread isn't helping. Technically I don't need anything, we all have feet and live w/in walking distance of most places we really need to go. But that doesn't solve this n+1 problem. I can still access my bikes without moving around

[RBW] Re: Go Get A Clem, Folks! Clem H Initial Ride Report - 28 Oct 2018

Wow, Clem owners, keep the pic's coming! Some really nice builds out there. Just shows the versatility of this bike, from dirt drop campers to shiny-fendered limo's :) It still amazes me what you get for the price. I'm feelin' the need for a Clem convention, esp with what has started out as

[RBW] Re: Go Get A Clem, Folks! Clem H Initial Ride Report - 28 Oct 2018

Hey Rick, thanks. My saddle height is 79.5cm. My PBH is 90.5, and I'm 6' - 1/2" tall. On Wednesday, October 31, 2018 at 2:08:46 PM UTC-4, RickH wrote: > > Hi, Tom: What is your saddle height in the pics of your spectacular Clem? > > Thanks, > Rick Hill -- You received this message because

[RBW] Re: Go Get A Clem, Folks! Clem H Initial Ride Report - 28 Oct 2018

Hi, Tom: What is your saddle height in the pics of your spectacular Clem? Thanks, Rick Hill -- 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] Re: Go Get A Clem, Folks! Clem H Initial Ride Report - 28 Oct 2018

For those curious about tire width and clearance on the Clem 59, I can provide this based on mine: Tires & rims: - Schwalbe G-One Speed, 29 x 2.35 TL Easy Snakeskin - Alexrims DM24 (comes stock on the complete Clem); 24mm inner, 32mm outer - When inflated to 40lb, which is a bit much (so

[RBW] Re: Go Get A Clem, Folks! Clem H Initial Ride Report - 28 Oct 2018

Says it would fit 2.2" tires max, so that's a maybe. Thanks for the reflection. -- 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] Re: Go Get A Clem, Folks! Clem H Initial Ride Report - 28 Oct 2018

Jamo, I've taken my 52 H on a handful of off-road weekend tours with about 35 lbs of camping gear, food, water, etc. It's handled the loads fine and I can only tell it's fully loaded up once I start climbing. The long wheelbase seems to help with stability when pedaling out of the saddle too,

[RBW] Re: Go Get A Clem, Folks! Clem H Initial Ride Report - 28 Oct 2018

I ride my 65 Clem with a 50 pounder regularly, and I try keep the weight low in the front for stability, or sometimes I'll bungee stuff behind the kid (when I'm using my kid seat for my younger son). His brother, the 50 pounder sits on a foam pad and holds my belt (mostly on technical

[RBW] Re: Go Get A Clem, Folks! Clem H Initial Ride Report - 28 Oct 2018

I've been hell-bend on the Atlantis because of it's touring ability. How does the Clem H compare to it? I know it has a longer wheel base and is cheaper. How does it handle fully loaded up? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

[RBW] Re: Go Get A Clem, Folks! Clem H Initial Ride Report - 28 Oct 2018

@dstein, thanks. I would call Riv with your child seat question -- but given Grant says the frame passes the EN mountain bike standard, I'd be really surprised if it couldn't handle 33lbs easily in back without flinching. Plus, like you say, once you don't have a child seat requirement, you

[RBW] Re: Go Get A Clem, Folks! Clem H Initial Ride Report - 28 Oct 2018

Dstein, I can’t speak for smaller sized Clems and/or those with ball and socket seat cluster... but one thing I could confirm about my 65cm Clem H is that I could not use s Thule Ride Along rear (this is the one that does not mount to a rack or anything and is instead suspended from its own

[RBW] Re: Go Get A Clem, Folks! Clem H Initial Ride Report - 28 Oct 2018

Clem is a great bike and currently my only one. From commuting to camping this bike does it all. Here is a pic in it's current iteration. I might go back to the basket when it gets cold and I need more layers in the days. https://www.icloud.com/sharedalbum/#B0OGWZuqDGlRvYK On Sunday, October

[RBW] Re: Go Get A Clem, Folks! Clem H Initial Ride Report - 28 Oct 2018

Nice writeup. There's been a lot of clem love latey and it's pushing me ever so closer. Anyone have experience riding a Clem with a rear child seat (up to 45 lbs child in it) and a front rack w/ bag? I'm on the fence about a cargo bike and a clem. I know the cargo bike can handle the load

[RBW] Re: Go Get A Clem, Folks! Clem H Initial Ride Report - 28 Oct 2018

Thanks all. It's great to see your pic's, and also some love for the Clem H for a change :) Lum, you asked about my Clem's hill performance. Hmm, it's fine up the hills I went on; never gave it a second thought ... but we're not talking hundreds of feet, either. I guess it depends on the

[RBW] Re: Go Get A Clem, Folks! Clem H Initial Ride Report - 28 Oct 2018

Hey Tom, I totally agree with your thoughts on the Clem! Mine's going in the opposite direction from you, though: I'm in the middle of swapping out parts on my grilver 52 Clem H to convert it from a knock-around / utility bike into something that will also be more suited to rougher