[RBW] Re: Let's See Some Clem/Clementine Pics

I haven't measured his PBH, but he's 9. I think he is about 4'6". It's a stretch, literally, but he rode all over town today. The only way I could (barely) justify it is that his two brothers will ride it, too, as they age up. And that it is awesome. At the record shop there is a guy who rides

[RBW] Re: Let's See Some Clem/Clementine Pics

Wow. That is one lucky kid! How old is he, and how tall? I may have to get back on the list for my little guy. On Friday, November 27, 2015 at 5:21:37 PM UTC-5, Edwin W wrote: > > On Tuesday, November 3, 2015 at 11:30:06 AM UTC-6, RDS wrote: > > I was just curious to see how all of the colors

[RBW] Re: Let's See Some Clem/Clementine Pics

El Sapo, Your photo shows the color well, and the color is great, IMO. Regarding indexing, you should be able to index by installing most any Shimano/SRAM compatible indexing shifter, compatible with number of rear cogs,which in your case is probably 9, but check. You will have many choices,

[RBW] Re: Let's See Some Clem/Clementine Pics

Thanks all for posting these photos! It's great to see the different colors and the various build concepts -- very inspiring! Here's a set of pictures of the build progress on my 52 grey Clem frame; it's gotten to a state where it now looks like a bike. I still need to decide on the rest of

RE: [RBW] Re: Let's See Some Clem/Clementine Pics

GREAT pic! From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of El Sapo Sent: Sunday, November 22, 2015 8:17 PM To: RBW Owners Bunch Subject: [RBW] Re: Let's See Some Clem/Clementine Pics I had to try editing one shot On Tuesday, November 3, 2015 at 9

[RBW] Re: Let's See Some Clem/Clementine Pics

That blue is terrific. I like those bullmoose, too. On Tuesday, November 17, 2015 at 9:42:08 PM UTC-5, ian m wrote: > > > > I was looking forward to naming this Mt Clem or something with the >

[RBW] Re: Let's See Some Clem/Clementine Pics

Woo! Another sportier build. How's it ride with the mountain-y bars on that long TT? On Tuesday, November 17, 2015 at 9:42:08 PM UTC-5, ian m wrote: > > > > I was looking forward to naming this Mt Clem or

[RBW] Re: Let's See Some Clem/Clementine Pics

And here's a showroom full of Clems and Clementines at Rivelo in Portland, Oregon. https://www.instagram.com/p/-HwMSWmT-Q/?taken-by=rivelo_pdx "Come on by"or make that "come on, buy." Cheers, John On Tuesday, November 3, 2015 at 9:30:06 AM UTC-8, RDS wrote: > > I was just curious to

[RBW] Re: Let's See Some Clem/Clementine Pics

Including 52's, it seems! On Wednesday, November 18, 2015 at 3:28:36 PM UTC-8, John A. Bennett wrote: > > And here's a showroom full of Clems and Clementines at Rivelo in Portland, > Oregon. > > https://www.instagram.com/p/-HwMSWmT-Q/?taken-by=rivelo_pdx > > "Come on by"or make that "come

[RBW] Re: Let's See Some Clem/Clementine Pics

Here's Jessica at Rivelo in Portland with her orange 52cm Clementine. https://www.instagram.com/p/-C6MSlmT8I/?taken-by=rivelo_pdx Cheers, John On Tuesday, November 3, 2015 at 9:30:06 AM UTC-8, RDS wrote: > > I was just curious to see how all of the colors turned out for each > model.

[RBW] Re: Let's See Some Clem/Clementine Pics

I was looking forward to naming this Mt Clem or something with the choose-your-own-Clem-name decals but the new blue paint really makes up for it. Built it all up last night and lost steam once I got to

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DeFilippo Sent: Saturday, November 14, 2015 2:14 PM To: RBW Owners Bunch Subject: [RBW] Re: Let's See Some Clem/Clementine Pics I meant to add a picture as well; [https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-YG2fEPZ0y-w/VkeH81YxMyI/LK0/nFsjSwDPAmc/s400/DSC_0346.jpg]<https://lh3.googleusercontent.

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Thanks Tom! Enjoy the build in your bike-palace! I can't wait to see the pictures. That is a Ritchey stem stolen off a MB-3 that I think it was original to, along w/ the deore crank. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

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Shipping details arrived via email today. My Clem will get here next Friday -- 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

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I meant to add a picture as well; On Saturday, November 14, 2015 at 2:13:12 PM UTC-5, Tony DeFilippo wrote: > > http://dr2dc.blogspot.com/2015/11/clem-complete.html > > Erika's bike is

[RBW] Re: Let's See Some Clem/Clementine Pics

http://dr2dc.blogspot.com/2015/11/clem-complete.html Erika's bike is functionally complete, time to go for a ride. Glamour shots alongside it's inspiration in build-up, my Saluki-commuter. I love how versatile the 52cm Clementine is, I find it perfectly comfortable with just a seatpost

[RBW] Re: Let's See Some Clem/Clementine Pics

I suppose we could always chop off the plastic receiving clip from the bracket and epoxy it onto a small hose clamp. Wouldn't be pretty, but man that'd be a good fit for a rack mount ;) On Thursday, November 12, 2015 at 11:51:07 PM UTC-5, Mark in Beacon wrote: > > Thanks Zed. I do the electric

[RBW] Re: Let's See Some Clem/Clementine Pics

I'm getting a 52 Clementine complete build in gloss black as well. That is one fun-looking bicycle, and classy, too! I am getting antsy! On Thursday, November 12, 2015 at 10:03:46 AM UTC-5, jandrews_nyc wrote: > > >

[RBW] Re: Let's See Some Clem/Clementine Pics

Ryan that sounds great! Maybe early the week of thanksgiving... I'll hit you up off list. I also have to figure out how to ask my wife to borrow her new ride for a day! :) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe

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Thanks Zed. I do the electric thing with my cygo too. Even with the double bit of rubber it is too loose on most every bar. I don't get why they make it like that. But getting down to rack diameters...wish these light companies would make a better range of interchangeable mounts. On Wednesday,

[RBW] Re: Let's See Some Clem/Clementine Pics

What width tires comes stock on the complete Clem size 52? On Tuesday, November 3, 2015 at 12:30:06 PM UTC-5, RDS wrote: > > I was just curious to see how all of the colors turned out for each > model. Please, let's see some pics whether bike or frame. > -- You received this message because

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Here is a Flikr album of the few photos I have taken. Edwin -- 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

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OK! Getting there. Need to wrap grips and get a bell, need a mm or so of spacing at the bashguard so the chain doesn't rub... some other fine tuning is needed, I am sure. The basket is probably too big, but my son said he liked it this morning so we can hold on to it for awhile. Setting up the

[RBW] Re: Let's See Some Clem/Clementine Pics

Looking good, Edwin!. I like how even in different builds these Clems tend to just have a good solid "bikeyness" to them. They're never really any particular type of bike, just, yanno, a bike. As an update on mine with the albastache, I was finally able to get back on it this morning after a

[RBW] Re: Let's See Some Clem/Clementine Pics

Zed, what is the light you are using here? How is it clamping to rack diameter tubing? Thanks! On Wednesday, November 11, 2015 at 11:00:28 AM UTC-5, Zed Martinez wrote: > > > > Here's a shot of the final setup regarding that: > > >

[RBW] Re: Let's See Some Clem/Clementine Pics

Mark, it's just a Cygolite OSP with external pack, a discontinued model (picked it up on clearance at some point for peanuts) but I think the Mitycross line is the same stuff. It's just a handlebar mount, but even with the provided padding I couldn't quite get it tight enough so I just used

[RBW] Re: Let's See Some Clem/Clementine Pics

Hey Tony we should meet at the Navy Yard sometime when I ride my Cheviot in. I'd love to see the Clementine orange next to my Chev's orange. Ryan -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

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Hi Tim. Did you try the stock saddle? Any thoughts if so? I'm curious as to how upright this is going to be. I thought I was kinda upright on my Le Tour mixte with albas, and a while back I commuted on a Schwinn Suburban for a year. Ditto with a classic Raleigh three speed. But these were all

[RBW] Re: Let's See Some Clem/Clementine Pics

Hey Mark, I can't speak to the stock boscos obviously on my build, but I can say there often seems to be some confusion about upright posture and "Dutch" style. If you look at an omafiets, you'll see the saddle is rather low, and the handlebars quite high and very close. They have rather short

[RBW] Re: Let's See Some Clem/Clementine Pics

Hey Mark, With regard to the stock saddle, I only rode around a parking lot for like two minutes on it and put my brooks on before my longer rides so I can't really comment too much. It felt pretty good tho, it's a flat saddle and is wider then my b17, it almost resembles the shape of a b67.

[RBW] Re: Let's See Some Clem/Clementine Pics

Thanks guys. I was being all patient and zen about being pretty much last in line, but now I am really starting to anticipate! I reckon at the rate things are going, I will at least have a nice Christmas present. On Tuesday, November 10, 2015 at 8:18:31 PM UTC-5, Tim Wood wrote: > > Hey Mark,

[RBW] Re: Let's See Some Clem/Clementine Pics

She didn't get a full test ride but did take it around the block a couple times, seems like a winner. Nov in the mid-atlantic is a frustrating time to get a new bike w/ the short days and cooling weather but I'm sure we'll get out and about at some point over the next week. Mark thanks for

[RBW] Re: Let's See Some Clem/Clementine Pics

Thanks for posting pics of the grey. I ordered a complete Clem Smith in the same color. Trying not to get too anxious. -- 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,

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Tony, That is some great work! The bike and build are looking beautiful. I look forward to a ride report. -Erl -- 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

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Hi Tony, the bike looks great. I know others have expressed a preference for the proto orange, but I much prefer this version. It's interesting that the angle of your photos, from slightly more above, really emphasizes the length of those chainstays! Regarding the tediousness of tension,

[RBW] Re: Let's See Some Clem/Clementine Pics

Looks good! I was under the impression that the orange had changed to a kind of "blood-orange" but, on my monitor,your shots make it look an awful lot like the construction pumpkin XO-1 paint formula, that was supposedly lost for eternity. Beautiful. Paul cockpit is a nice touch. I too

[RBW] Re: Let's See Some Clem/Clementine Pics

http://dr2dc.blogspot.com/2015/11/erikas-new-bike-day-riv-clementine.html Build is going pretty well, she'll be riding tomorrow! On Friday, November 6, 2015 at 10:16:03 AM UTC-5, iamkeith

[RBW] Re: Let's See Some Clem/Clementine Pics

On Saturday, November 7, 2015 at 6:47:15 PM UTC-7, iamkeith wrote: > > You're right, though - definitely needs bigger tires. Let us know how > she likes it. > Or a classy set of fenders, yes it looks great. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW

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It was an easy sell... :) She's pretty excited about having it, I should have the build finished tomorrow for her to get some riding in this week as we still experience warmer than normal temps for the season. I'll definitely have a 'ride report' once she gets out on it. The orange is richer

[RBW] Re: Let's See Some Clem/Clementine Pics

And i"m done for the night... 0100 :) Got the front fender, rack and light installed (not wired up yet). The chain and crankset almost broke my spirit. You need a second donor chain to

[RBW] Re: Let's See Some Clem/Clementine Pics

I just used Testors enamel. Gloss white, mixed with the tinniest bit of yellow will match the crème color perfectly. Don't waste your time with masking tape. (I tried) Just use a good quality, fine, detail brush. For the lettering on the napkin rings (headtube reinforcers) just splooge

[RBW] Re: Let's See Some Clem/Clementine Pics

Edwin. the beefier ones are M6, I actually weird was already used to that because my previous frame did that too. (to others reading in, the two rack mounts immediately forwards of the drops are M6, all the other braze-ons are M5) So, my rack stays were already drilled out for the larger bolt

[RBW] Re: Let's See Some Clem/Clementine Pics

Just some initial impressions: I got the stock build in green, a deep British racing green. Its a thing of beauty, for sure, with attention to detail typical of Rivendell. Its by far and away the longest, largest bike I've ever owned, with the largest and tallest handlebars, and this may take

[RBW] Re: Let's See Some Clem/Clementine Pics

Just received my 59 Clementine last evening... I'm buried in other stuff, but managed to quickly open the box and pull it out for a quick glimpse. It's the orange (although not what I'd envisioned as "Clementine Orange", based on the prototype photos. From that perspective I have to say I'm

[RBW] Re: Let's See Some Clem/Clementine Pics

On my computer screen, the grey looks really nice. It has more of a bluish tint than the photos on the Riv site. On Thursday, November 5, 2015 at 6:58:29 AM UTC-7, Edwin W wrote: > > Here you will see: > >1. The frame with wheels. See how high the stem is? That is as low as >it will go

[RBW] Re: Let's See Some Clem/Clementine Pics

iamkeith, what kind paint did you use? I want to do the same kind of detailing. Half tempted to use fingernail polish, but you seem to have cracked the code here. On Thursday, November 5, 2015 at 6:52:09 PM UTC-5, iamkeith wrote: > > > On Thursday, November 5, 2015 at 1:00:35 PM UTC-7,

[RBW] Re: Let's See Some Clem/Clementine Pics

On Thursday, November 5, 2015 at 1:00:35 PM UTC-7, Frederick wrote: > > On my computer screen, the grey looks really nice. It has more of a bluish > tint than the photos on the Riv site. > The gray is nice. Depending on the light, it has a basic pewter color to it, just like the prototype

[RBW] Re: Let's See Some Clem/Clementine Pics

The top dropout eyelets are M6 as well. I've been piecing mine together slowly in my office, making a list of parts to bring the next day to add during my lunch hour. M6 bolts are now on that list. Also, I just mounted a Nitto R15 rack on the front, and wasn't too happy with the result,

[RBW] Re: Let's See Some Clem/Clementine Pics

The grey turned out lovely - I went for that color as well, hemmed and hawed after I chose it, but am really glad I stuck with it. David Chicago On Thursday, November 5, 2015 at 2:00:35 PM UTC-6, Frederick wrote: > > On my computer screen, the grey looks really nice. It has more of a bluish >

[RBW] Re: Let's See Some Clem/Clementine Pics

Good call. One Shot's good stuff, but not any more nasty than any other oil based paint these days. If you can find a freakishly well preserved NOS can from the good old days you might score yourself some extra beautiful leaded paint, but any One Shot you find on your local art supply shelves

[RBW] Re: Let's See Some Clem/Clementine Pics

The really nasty stuff that is really good is OneShot. It's nasty and it's good because it is lead based. Art stores have it as "sign paint". I used robinsegg blue as a lug liner and fender pinstriping on a restoration. On Thursday, November 5, 2015 at 4:44:12 PM UTC-8, Wayne Naha wrote: >

[RBW] Re: Let's See Some Clem/Clementine Pics

Here you will see: 1. The frame with wheels. See how high the stem is? That is as low as it will go without a hammer, it seems. 2. The clearance of the rear wheel. Need to work on the fender line! That was the last thing I did last night, tired and a bit ornery. 3. The

[RBW] Re: Let's See Some Clem/Clementine Pics

The stem should go in more - I'd give Riv a call. Don't use a hammer! I had some resistance with my seatpost going in, lotsa grease helped, but there was a few rough spots on the inside of the seattube. David Chicago On Thursday, November 5, 2015 at 7:58:29 AM UTC-6, Edwin W wrote: > > Here you

[RBW] Re: Let's See Some Clem/Clementine Pics

Bill, just had a chance to check and I can release those VO Grand Cru cantilevers and they more than easily clear the tires even with that Surly rack stopping them. Plenty of clearance. Which, really seems to be the raison d'etre of the Clems. On Wednesday, November 4, 2015 at 12:47:25 PM

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Zed, Impressive work, and so fast! I got my lil' Clem (46?) today and put a few hours into it. I'll get some pictures by the weekend. I messed up on a few things! Two steps forward, one back, and so forth. One thing I noticed is that some of the eyelets are m5, I think (standard) and some are

[RBW] Re: Let's See Some Clem/Clementine Pics

Fer sure! In the winter, I'm lucky if my bike is even halfway working .. KJ On Wednesday, November 4, 2015 at 1:11:30 PM UTC-5, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > Cold weather folks have to think about more things than I do. > > best > Bill > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed

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That looks great! I didn't realize how long the chainstays were, but seems like it would be a comfy ride. On Wednesday, November 4, 2015 at 9:32:25 AM UTC-5, Zed Martinez wrote: > > Updated my photos with the complete build done (except wrapping the bars, > it's my couple days of fiddling with

[RBW] Re: Let's See Some Clem/Clementine Pics

She's got brass ones of a different color: https://www.flickr.com/photos/32311885@N07/22774664922/in/dateposted-public/ Fancy yet affordable https://www.flickr.com/photos/32311885@N07/22395953539/in/dateposted-public/ With abandon, Patrick On Tuesday, November 3, 2015 at 10:30:06 AM UTC-7, RDS

[RBW] Re: Let's See Some Clem/Clementine Pics

Updated my photos with the complete build done (except wrapping the bars, it's my couple days of fiddling with fit and dialing it in before that). Tim, that Surly Nice Rack just barely fits, but fits it does. Had to max out the bracket heights and it just barely caught braze-ons. Can't use it

[RBW] Re: Let's See Some Clem/Clementine Pics

Gorgeous build, Zed! For completely selfish reasons though, I hope that your handlebar selection DOESN'T work out. I'm currently planning/hoping to use some Bosco bars, but with a stem that's somewhat shorter than the 12cm effective which comes on the stock bullmoose version. So handlebars

[RBW] Re: Let's See Some Clem/Clementine Pics

Looks real nice, Zed. I also have a 52cm coming (Clementine). Just curious, what is your saddle height? Also, which fenders are those? Thanks. On Wednesday, November 4, 2015 at 9:32:25 AM UTC-5, Zed Martinez wrote: > > Updated my photos with the complete build done (except wrapping the bars, >

[RBW] Re: Let's See Some Clem/Clementine Pics

Looks like you thought of just about everything. Best wishes getting acquainted. Why did you run continuous shift housing all the way back to the Rear Der? Do your front brakes QR open enough to get your front wheel out? Or does the rack get in the way? Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On

[RBW] Re: Let's See Some Clem/Clementine Pics

Mark: usually around 68cm or so. Depends on the shoes and pedals I use most with the bike. I seem to like my saddle about 1-2cm lower than Grant's method would recommend, but I definitely start getting some numbness and hot patches in the balls of my feet if I have the saddle up that little

[RBW] Re: Let's See Some Clem/Clementine Pics

Yikes. Freezing water in your shift housing make it impossible to shift. I haven't experienced that one (thank Lob). Cold weather folks have to think about more things than I do. best Bill On Wednesday, November 4, 2015 at 10:05:22 AM UTC-8, Zed Martinez wrote: > > Mark: usually around

[RBW] Re: Let's See Some Clem/Clementine Pics

Looks good Zed, nice build. I'm curious to see how the front surly rack looks on there, keep the photos coming! -- 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

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Posted in a different thread, but here are the black and blue (turquoise) Clementines on their first (wee) adventure yesterday: https://www.flickr.com/photos/32311885@N07/22712606132/in/dateposted-public/ With abandon, Patrick On Tuesday, November 3, 2015 at 10:30:06 AM UTC-7, RDS wrote: > > I

[RBW] Re: Let's See Some Clem/Clementine Pics

I've got a 52cm green frame in the stand right now about half built, hoping to finish it tonight. The green came out pretty much exactly like the pre-production demos showed. Sorry the pic in the stand is blurry, it was late and I took it in a hurry last night.

[RBW] Re: Let's See Some Clem/Clementine Pics

Also curious as to how people like the Clementine. Looks like the Cheviot is all out everywhere, and looking for clementine or chev to do pointless-riding-just-to-ride type of biking. On Tuesday, November 3, 2015 at 12:30:06 PM UTC-5, RDS wrote: > > I was just curious to see how all of the

[RBW] Re: Let's See Some Clem/Clementine Pics

That is a real nice green, almost like a British racing green. I have a Kuwahara with a similar shade, maybe a bit deeper, bit less blue. Overall I much prefer the color choices for the Clem vs. the Clementine. Which I guess is why I went with black. On Tuesday, November 3, 2015 at 12:44:21 PM

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Is that the exact same green as SimpleOne slimy green? On Tuesday, November 3, 2015 at 3:14:05 PM UTC-5, Mark in Beacon wrote: > > That is a real nice green, almost like a British racing green. I have a > Kuwahara with a similar shade, maybe a bit deeper, bit less blue. Overall I > much