[RBW] Re: Offroad Mountain Clem-L’s

[jeff perry]

Hi all.  New member here.  I thought I'd share my thoughts on a 64cm Clem L 
that I got last night.  I also have a 62cm Appaloosa.  The Clem L is a 
trip!  The frame flexes noticeably compared to the Appaloosa (which I 
suppose some might view as a negative), but it's just *crazy* how smooth 
the ride is over bumps.  Seriously, small to medium sized bumps just don't 
exist anymore.  No hyperbole here, it makes the Appaloosa feel harsh in 
comparison, and that bike is like a sofa compared to most bikes.  I took it 
for a ride last night over a trail that has a lot of raised tree roots and 
bumps, and the bike just cruised over stuff that would have beat me up on 
the Appaloosa.  It's like riding a steam roller!  It has to be due to frame 
flex (and maybe the longer wheelbase) because I'm running equivalent tires, 
bars and saddles on both bikes.  Yet despite all the gooshiness, it seems 
to accelerate at least as well as the Appaloosa, although I'll put that to 
the test this weekend.  Amazing.  It's just a blast to ride...pure fun!  

For touring or longer distance road riding, the Appaloosa would be my first 
choice and I'm not going to give it up, but for blasting around for fun, 
the Clem L is fantastic and I'm glad I got it.  My only regret is getting 
green instead of blue!

On Friday, September 27, 2019 at 8:31:01 AM UTC-4, j.schwartz wrote:
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> Who has their Clem L set up as a true off-roader ?
>

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[RBW] Re: Offroad Mountain Clem-L’s

[Weston Hein]

I was able to fit 2.6 Maxxis Ikons on my 59cm H frame. Plenty of clearance 
although I've heard that the L frames have less clearance at the 
chainstays. Not sure if this is still accurate with the new run of frames 
though.

My girlfriend also has an older 52cm H frame with the swoopy seat stays. 
She is running 2.35 G-One Speeds on her bike with fenders, plenty of room 
for a 2.4.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BvLICiVAn2u/
https://www.instagram.com/p/By8FbXGBEWL/

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[RBW] Re: Offroad Mountain Clem-L’s

[Collin A]

I eventually switched out my stock 110 BB with a 113 BB and can now run a 
2.4 without any chain/tire rub n my lowest gear.

Also, no L, but H as a mountain bike:




On Saturday, September 28, 2019 at 8:53:44 AM UTC-7, j.schwartz wrote:
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> So great 
> Anyone successfully running 2.4’s on their Clem?

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[RBW] Re: Offroad Mountain Clem-L’s

[j.schwartz]

So great 
Anyone successfully running 2.4’s on their Clem?

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[RBW] Re: Offroad Mountain Clem-L’s

[Jeremy Till]

Not an L, but my 59cm Clem H is my primary offroad machine: 

https://flic.kr/p/24FBzeV

Old picture but the setup hasn't changed: Jones Loop bars on 31.8mm VO 
quill stem, Cliffhanger rims and 2.2" knobbies, 2x9 drivetrain with no 
front derailleur (I call it my "double 1x").

-Jeremy Till
Sacramento, CA

On Friday, September 27, 2019 at 5:31:01 AM UTC-7, j.schwartz wrote:
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> Who has their Clem L set up as a true off-roader ?
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[RBW] Re: Offroad Mountain Clem-L’s

[Joe Bernard]

A Clem L all blacked out with mtb stuff looks RAD! Dang, now I want one again...

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