[RBW] Re: Racks for the Clem

I don't think anybody had mentioned this. Perhaps it's new? If you don't want to use the Pletscher Clem rack, this seems like a no-brainer, to me. Designed with an extended top deck and geometry specifically meant to shift weight forward, on long-chainstay models including the Cheviot,

Re: [RBW] Re: Racks for the Clem

> > ​On Sat, Oct 31, 2015 at 1:53 AM, Tim Wood wrote: > I just realized that my Tubus Tara won't work on the Clem without > installing mid fork clamps. > > Does anyone know how the surly front rack would line up with the higher > fork braze ons on the Clem? What about the

Re: [RBW] Re: Racks for the Clem

That Haulin Colin porteur rack does seem pretty sweet. Joe, have you mounted one of these? There doesn't seem to be a lot of flexibility to accommodate any minor differences in frame geometry. It either fits or it don't, eh? On Wednesday, November 18, 2015 at 2:09:12 PM UTC-5, joe b. wrote:

Re: [RBW] Re: Racks for the Clem

My understanding is that the upper fork mounts are a standard distance from the fork crown hole. Meaning, it will fit, but the angle that the rack sits will vary slightly due to head tube angle. I'm hoping to get a Haulin' Colin when the next batch is ready. David Chicago On Wednesday, November

[RBW] Re: Racks for the Clem

I just realized that my Tubus Tara won't work on the Clem without installing mid fork clamps. Does anyone know how the surly front rack would line up with the higher fork braze ons on the Clem? What about the mid fork struts on the new soma porteur deluxe? Maybe I'll have to pony up for the

[RBW] Re: Racks for the Clem

Tim, the Soma struts are angle adjustable , so they are fine. The Surly is also adjustable but in a different way . From the photo here https://recklesscognition.files.wordpress.com/2008/09/front-fender-full.jpg it appears it would work , but I cannot say for certain . The top fork braze

[RBW] Re: Racks for the Clem

I'd go for the porteur rack myself . Baskets are fine for light stuff , but if you really want to carry some beer and weighty stuff on a regular basis get a porteur for the porter ! With the Soma you can still add some small bags or attach stuff on the side too without interfering with

[RBW] Re: Racks for the Clem

surly has some nice looking (albeit a bit industrial) racks due out this winter. Eight pack and twenty-four pack I think.Jim D. Massachusetts On Tuesday, October 27, 2015 at 7:57:28 AM UTC-4, Garth wrote: > > > I'd go for the porteur rack myself . Baskets are fine

[RBW] Re: Racks for the Clem

On Wednesday, October 21, 2015 at 8:02:44 PM UTC-4, Wayne Naha wrote: > > Just when I thought that having a mid-to-high trail fork would rule out > any substantive front loads, now the Clem's long front-center is ruling > them back in! What to make of it all? ... It's really confusing. >

[RBW] Re: Racks for the Clem

Wayne, as for the link, I wouldn't count on the photo as being absolute . As always, a call or email to confirm it is indeed the current model w/struts is all that is needed. I see other websites of this rack using old photos as well, btw. As far as the trail of fork in regards to a

[RBW] Re: Racks for the Clem

The nice thing about the long wheelbase is it puts the rear rack well away from your thighs. On my daughter's first full-size bike (China motobecane from Dallas warehouse), I mounted a Tubus Vega with very long stays

[RBW] Re: Racks for the Clem

I use a front porteur type carrier with a big Wald on a high trail bicycle. I originally got it when I put my daughter in a seat on the rear rack, and couldn't use my rear rack, or a backpack because it was in her face. I have a longish bicycle, though not Clem long. It works fine. I have even

[RBW] Re: Racks for the Clem

As an observer of the bike , with a long front-center it seems to scream "front rack" . It would help out the weight balance overall front-rear. A porteur would be great ! I'd chose the Soma Deluxe SS over the VO as the Soma has the added fork struts for stabilization. I've seen it

[RBW] Re: Racks for the Clem

Just when I thought that having a mid-to-high trail fork would rule out any substantive front loads, now the Clem's long front-center is ruling them back in! What to make of it all? I do like the look and functionality of the front porteur type rack, but had despaired of mounting one on the

[RBW] Re: Racks for the Clem

Just when I thought that having a mid-to-high trail fork would rule out any substantive front loads, now the Clem's long front-center is ruling them back in! What to make of it all? I do like the look and functionality of the front porteur type rack, but had despaired of mounting one on the

[RBW] Re: Racks for the Clem

If it were me, I would probably choose between the racks Riv sells. If I was going to use the rear rack as a saddlebag support and random whatever items, I would go with the Pletscher. If I was going to run full panniers, I'd pony up for the Nitto Longboy Longstay. On Tuesday, October 20,

[RBW] Re: Racks for the Clem

With regards to the geometry of the Clem, particularly the chain stay length, does anyone anticipate trouble fitting a rear rack on their Clem? I'm thinking that because of the extra chain stay length, any rear rack mounting would be a bit more unwieldily, having more sway. Thoughts? On

[RBW] Re: Racks for the Clem

I was wondering that too Wayne. In looking at the most recent photos on the blug it appears they've added a lower braze-on a couple inches north of the dropout which I assume would work for a rack stay. This would effectively bring the rack inboard, accounting for the longer stays. Not sure

[RBW] Re: Racks for the Clem

Yeah, I just noticed those as well. They probably do mitigate the issue. I'm just as glad not to have to buy a Nitto. As lovely as they are, the price is out of my league. On Tuesday, October 20, 2015 at 6:42:37 PM UTC-4, Tim Wood wrote: > > I was wondering that too Wayne. In looking at the

[RBW] Re: Racks for the Clem

Wife's clem proto came with a pletscher rack, and I replaced it with a racktime. No issues in terms of fit. Now if I could just figure out why the pletscher isn't fitting on my 700c sam -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

[RBW] Re: Racks for the Clem

IME, the Axiom racks are hard to beat. Indeed, the Dajia rack that VO sells is a clone (as in, other than material, identical to) a popular Axiom rack (I have held both in my hands). Personally, I'm a big fan of the Axiom Streamliner. It's designed for use with road bikes that can't take a

[RBW] Re: Racks for the Clem

I'm getting a Clem as well, and have a Soma mini Elysees front rack that I'm considering using. For a front rack, economically speaking & if you just want to use a Wald basket, the Soma alloy front rack is a bargain: http://store.somafab.com/somialfrra.html David Chicago On Sunday, September