Re: [RBW] Re: Betty VS Clem

['C.Wilson' via RBW Owners Bunch]

Thank you.
Was this the last heard of the bike, or has anything else been said?



> On Jun 9, 2019, at 11:00 PM, Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! 
>  wrote:
> 
> Here. He discusses his dreams for the bike near the end of this post...
> 
> https://www.rivbike.com/blogs/peeking-through-the-knothole/2019-3
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Re: [RBW] Re: Betty VS Clem

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Thank you, this is an encouraging post… and yes, I agree, the mixte is not the 
answer for my concern.

> On Jun 9, 2019, at 7:31 PM, 'Mark in Beacon' via RBW Owners Bunch 
>  wrote:
> 
> A mixte anniversary design (and I've only heard it mentioned here, not in any 
> official Rivendell communications-- I guess I missed it) will not address the 
> issue you are having with your Betty Foy in terms of its step throughness. I 
> on my Clementine for over a year, and have ridden a friend's Cheviot. The 
> Clem L is a great bike. Even with the so-so stock tires it rode well, as 
> aptly described by Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!. You really can't go wrong if you 
> are intending to use it as a town go getter with some zip. It will also do so 
> much more. Lugs are nice, but the lines of the Clem, with the swooping top 
> tube, and the lovely paint and clean welds and nice fork crown, are 
> beautiful, too.
> 
> On Sunday, June 9, 2019 at 4:23:40 PM UTC-4, Cinza wrote:
> Yes, I would only have one bike. 
> I did not know the fat tires make for a feeling of speed, I was concerned the 
> tires would make the ride feel heavier.
> 
> You've made me curious about the  Anniversary Mixte", I didn't know there was 
> another bike to look forward to.
> I'll look to find out more on the Mixte.. 
> Step through is the only reason I'd change my bike.  
> Thank you very much.
> 
> Anyone care to post on the Mixtie... I will be happy to read.
> 
> Cinza
> 
> 
> 
> On Sunday, June 9, 2019 at 11:13:06 AM UTC-7, Cinza wrote:
> I have and LOVE my Betty..
> But I am considering a Clem.
> I commute around town.
> 
> What I love about Betty (besides being a beauty) is the ride. 
> I wonder if anyone has both and can discuss the difference in ride and fit 
> between the two rides.
> 
> The reason I am thinking of Clem is the easier step over/through. Other than 
> this I have no reason to change frames.
> 
> Thanks for any thoughts on the difference in terms of riding experience (vs 
> frame details).
> 
> Cinza
> 
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Re: [RBW] Betty VS Clem

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Thank you.

> On Jun 9, 2019, at 11:59 AM, Joe Bernard  wrote:
> 
> Leah Belle Dingaling (I might have the name wrong ) will have a direct 
> comparison, but I'll offer Cheviot v. Clem L..Chev is basically a Betty with 
> longer stays. 
> 
> Clem is a slightly stouter/heavier bike with v-brakes, I think of it as the 
> touring/trail version compared to Chev/Betty road bikes. If memory serves - I 
> don't have either anymore - Clem has an extra mid-stay eyelet, too. 
> 
> They're both great, Clem L is definitely lower for mounting. 
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Re: [RBW] Re: What high security locks are people locking their bikes with?

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Thank you for the comprehensive answer. I agree on parking inside whenever 
possible.



> On Apr 24, 2019, at 8:40 AM, Lynn Haas  wrote:
> 
> I didn't know those barrel-key locks were even around anymore! Be aware that 
> combination cable locks are also super easy to open. Any lock can be defeated 
> with the right tools and a little time. I've heard it said that the easiest 
> way to steal a bike is to go in broad daylight with an orange safety vest and 
> power tools.
> 
> When we bought our first house 10 years ago, a previous resident had left a 
> barrel-key U-lock locked up to a patio rail. Our real estate agent kept 
> making a big deal about the seller removing the lock before we closed on the 
> house. She couldn't believe me when I said not to worry, I would deal with 
> it. 
> 
> The best lock is on the front door. I have arranged inside parking at every 
> job I've ever had, and at university I was able to rent a bike locker for 
> $60/year. Bike lockers are marvelous.
> 
> For outside parking, I use a modern flat-key U-lock (I own a Kryptonite but I 
> usually use an OnGuard borrowed from work because it's about 2 pounds 
> lighter) and a keyed cable lock for the wheels. I once came back to my bike 
> to find the cable lock cut 1/2 way through. I guess the would-be thief got 
> that far, saw the U-lock, and moved on to the next bike.
> 
> I tried a TIGR Mini. It was phenomenally light in weight and seemed very 
> secure, but it was too small to easily fit around my wheel or frame + most 
> bike racks. I think that it would be OK for a skinny road bike.
> 
> Good technique is important. Make sure you lock the frame and not just one 
> wheel. It's ridiculously easy to release a front wheel, take the unlocked 
> frame, grab an unlocked front wheel off of another bike, assemble the two, 
> and ride away. Lots of fun to demo for a crowd, too. If you set it up right 
> it only takes about 30 seconds.
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