Re: [RBW] Re: The first of what we hope are several very interesting reviews of the Clementine, from Lovely Bicycle

I can't decide between a Clem and a 10 lb Calfee fixed gear gofast, with 32 mm EL Compass tires run tubeless. Choices, choices. (Seriously, had I more $$, both would be on my short list. Perhaps I should aim for a Calfee Clementine?) On Tue, Sep 20, 2016 at 9:22 AM, masmojo

Re: [RBW] Re: The first of what we hope are several very interesting reviews of the Clementine, from Lovely Bicycle

I think Rivendell sent her one to test, because clearly it's highly influenced if not by her, then by the types of bikes she enjoys. When I got mine, my very first thought was "Velouria would love this" as far as upright bikes go it's got just about everything she might want, especially with a

Re: [RBW] Re: The first of what we hope are several very interesting reviews of the Clementine, from Lovely Bicycle

Don't want to hijack this thread but just wanted to add that my ANT truss ended up being toward the end of his individual production although he now does a touring bike on the side. Now back to Clems! On Tuesday, September 13, 2016 at 2:11:19 PM UTC-4, Wally Estrella wrote: > > Me too and

Re: [RBW] Re: The first of what we hope are several very interesting reviews of the Clementine, from Lovely Bicycle

Me too and three on the ANT Truss. I loved it, but ended up trading it off to get an actual Iver Johnson truss and other stuff. On Tuesday, September 13, 2016 at 2:07:40 PM UTC-4, Pudge wrote: > > ME TOO re my ANT Truss Bike > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Sep 13, 2016, at 1:47 PM, Chris

Re: [RBW] Re: The first of what we hope are several very interesting reviews of the Clementine, from Lovely Bicycle

ME TOO re my ANT Truss Bike Sent from my iPhone On Sep 13, 2016, at 1:47 PM, Chris Birkenmaier > wrote: I hear you. The way she writes about bikes makes me want to run out and purchase whatever it is she is discussing. I bought a Mike

Re: [RBW] Re: The first of what we hope are several very interesting reviews of the Clementine, from Lovely Bicycle

A Britishism. chuffed /adjective/ \ˈchəft\ Simple Definition of /chuffed/ * : very pleased Source: Merriam-Webster's Learner's Dictionary Full Definition of /chuffed/ /British/ 1. : quite pleased : delighted

Re: [RBW] Re: The first of what we hope are several very interesting reviews of the Clementine, from Lovely Bicycle

Patrick, I've never heard the term "chuffed" before...is that an ABQ thing? To stay on topic, I just had my hip replaced week and one day I'll get a Clem L (I guess there are no more Clementines, right?) or Betty or Yves or such. Before the surgery it really hurt to swing my leg over all my

Re: [RBW] Re: The first of what we hope are several very interesting reviews of the Clementine, from Lovely Bicycle

She's working at GRRM's writing pace! We want our book/review now!!! On Thursday, September 8, 2016 at 6:29:52 PM UTC-7, John Hawrylak wrote: > > Zed > Thanks for the clarifications. You said everything in 1 > paragraph. Lovely Bicycle took more than 2 pages, along with pics, did not >

Re: [RBW] Re: The first of what we hope are several very interesting reviews of the Clementine, from Lovely Bicycle

I have to repeat my enthusiasm for the L B report, because over the several years that I've read her blog, I've been convinced that she tries hard to do justice to pro's and con's. Velouria/Constance has shown a very definite preference for road bikes (I know she rides other things, but her real

Re: [RBW] Re: The first of what we hope are several very interesting reviews of the Clementine, from Lovely Bicycle

John, I think I mentioned somewhere else on here in one of my own reviews of the Clem (which, I won't repost here so as not to excessively hijack the thread, but you should be able to find them and a link to my longer write up if you search for'em), but, to at least answer your questions

Re: [RBW] Re: The first of what we hope are several very interesting reviews of the Clementine, from Lovely Bicycle

Well, I think L B did a very good job with her preliminary review; I don't understand the animus. And I for one look forward very much to subsequent impressions. The "annie" review, on the other hand, told me very little. I do have a personal stake in this, which is why I posted the L B review. I

Re: [RBW] Re: The first of what we hope are several very interesting reviews of the Clementine, from Lovely Bicycle

ZedThanks for the clarifications.  You said everything in 1 paragraph.  Lovely Bicycle took more than 2 pages, along with pics, did not approach your review, and still needs more time!!!John   One got to question LB on the length of time.  All summer, and the review is not done???  GMAB.I think

Re: [RBW] Re: The first of what we hope are several very interesting reviews of the Clementine, from Lovely Bicycle

I'm imagining John was referring to the review by anniebikes. I agree with Patrick in that Velouria builds and presents her thoughts well, and she is an all-around excellent writer --though of course I don't always 100 percent agree with her conclusions when I have firsthand experience of what

Re: [RBW] Re: The first of what we hope are several very interesting reviews of the Clementine, from Lovely Bicycle

I suppose one could ask why Rivendell loaned her the bike. Let's see. Why? Let us count the many possible ways. Perhaps because she is a well known and well respected bike blogger; because she has reported about other Riv models; because she has a history of well considered opinions; because

Re: [RBW] Re: The first of what we hope are several very interesting reviews of the Clementine, from Lovely Bicycle

I didn't see where she complained about the bar; she did mention that she lowered it considerably. At any rate, she promises to post further reports. I for one am chuffed that a respected bike blogger thinks so much of it. On Thu, Sep 8, 2016 at 12:35 PM, Richard Rios