Re: [RBW] Re: Taking Clem to a different level
Hello Jim the grips are Velo Orange Rustines. I don't even know if they still do them. I never found them good on Albas etc (loose fitting/too short), but they fit fine on the drops. In this case there is no tape underneath. I could have probably made that work, but just decided to take the short cut and start the tape where the grip ends. The added benefit was that the grips are flexy enough that I could run the shift housing under the grip on the right side. Thanks Chris On Wed, Oct 24, 2018 at 3:38 PM Jim S. wrote: > Chris, I love the build. I was curious about the grips. What grips did you > use, and do they go over the bar tape? (I see photos with that set up, but > I never see a bike like that in person so it's hard to tell.) > > On Friday, October 19, 2018 at 8:23:50 AM UTC-5, Christopher Wiggins wrote: >> >> I've been wanting to do something special with a Clem. Here's a little >> write up about a build I just finished. I like it. A lot. >> >> https://a1cyclery.com/about/news/dirt-drop-it-like-its-hot/ >> >> More pics on my Insta here. https://www.instagram.com/a1cyclery/ >> >> Thanks! >> >> Chris >> > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to a topic in the > Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To unsubscribe from this topic, visit > https://groups.google.com/d/topic/rbw-owners-bunch/jGQc8dbmZAw/unsubscribe > . > To unsubscribe from this group and all its topics, send an email to > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. > Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. > -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Taking Clem to a different level
Chris, I love the build. I was curious about the grips. What grips did you use, and do they go over the bar tape? (I see photos with that set up, but I never see a bike like that in person so it's hard to tell.) On Friday, October 19, 2018 at 8:23:50 AM UTC-5, Christopher Wiggins wrote: > > I've been wanting to do something special with a Clem. Here's a little > write up about a build I just finished. I like it. A lot. > > https://a1cyclery.com/about/news/dirt-drop-it-like-its-hot/ > > More pics on my Insta here. https://www.instagram.com/a1cyclery/ > > Thanks! > > Chris > -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Taking Clem to a different level
Saw this last week and it's even better looking in person. The reach doesn't feel as long as it looks in the pics. Definitely seems reasonable even for people with average torso length. I love the build and I wish all my bikes were that mustard color. Brynnar -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Taking Clem to a different level
"Dirty Clem" I dig it. On Monday, October 22, 2018 at 11:07:31 AM UTC-4, Matt Argomaniz wrote: > > Hell yeah! You've satisfied my need to see a clem with a dirt drops. I'm > calling it a dirty clem. > > On Friday, October 19, 2018 at 6:23:50 AM UTC-7, Christopher Wiggins wrote: >> >> I've been wanting to do something special with a Clem. Here's a little >> write up about a build I just finished. I like it. A lot. >> >> https://a1cyclery.com/about/news/dirt-drop-it-like-its-hot/ >> >> More pics on my Insta here. https://www.instagram.com/a1cyclery/ >> >> Thanks! >> >> Chris >> > -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Taking Clem to a different level
Hell yeah! You've satisfied my need to see a clem with a dirt drops. I'm calling it a dirty clem. On Friday, October 19, 2018 at 6:23:50 AM UTC-7, Christopher Wiggins wrote: > > I've been wanting to do something special with a Clem. Here's a little > write up about a build I just finished. I like it. A lot. > > https://a1cyclery.com/about/news/dirt-drop-it-like-its-hot/ > > More pics on my Insta here. https://www.instagram.com/a1cyclery/ > > Thanks! > > Chris > -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: Taking Clem to a different level
Love it! Dirt drop setup is great if you can get the right height and the reach works. I have OG WTB Dirt Drops on my BMC right now. Love the ride. -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: Taking Clem to a different level
Given my torso length, I look for bikes on the opposite end of spectrum. The longer the top tube the better. I'm interested in the long term comfort as well. Ride on! On Friday, October 19, 2018 at 8:17:27 PM UTC-4, Patrick Moore wrote: > > I greatly dislike bikes with too-long (relative to me) top tubes, since I > like to place my bar exactly were I want it without reference to reach from > saddle, which is one of my constants. Probably the best fitting "off-shelf" > frame I ever owned was a 60 c-c X 56.5.* But I must say that the photo is > appealing, what with that long top tube and tiny stem and hugely flared > bar. > > I'll be interested to hear how comfortable it is in the long term > > * When I have bikes built, I generally choose shorter seat tubes, for > various reasons, and make up the difference with seatpost, head tube, top > tube angle, and stem. But this Herse just fit right away, with hardly any > adjustment, when I bought it from the previous owner. > > On Friday, 19 October 2018 06:23:50 UTC-7, Christopher Wiggins wrote: > > > I've been wanting to do something special with a Clem. Here's a little > write up about a build I just finished. I like it. A lot. > > > https://a1cyclery.com/about/news/dirt-drop-it-like-its-hot/ > > > More pics on my Insta here. https://www.instagram.com/a1cyclery/ > > >>Thanks! > > > Chris > > -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Taking Clem to a different level
Sounds like a solid plan. Talley ho! On Friday, October 19, 2018 at 8:53:49 PM UTC-4, Coal Bee Rye Anne wrote: > > Yes, nicely done! I have similar hopes for an eventual rebuild of my 65cm > Clem H. I previously acquired a Crust Leather drop bar (from their first > run of those ridiculously wide 66.6cm drops) and a 26.0 zero/0mm reach > (w)right stem from Analog cycles to pair with said bars. These were both > initially intended for another frame but with multiple bike projects now on > hold (for various reasons) I’ve been thinking I’ll save these for the Clem > once my son outgrows the front child seat we are currently using. At that > point I’ll build up another rear loaded dad bike and start from scratch and > overhaul the Clem beginning with the Crust bars, Analog stem, spare tektro > vbrake/long pull drop levers and the stock v brakes. > > Enjoy! > > Brian Cole > Lawrenceville NJ -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Taking Clem to a different level
Freakishly long torso relative to my height. On Friday, October 19, 2018 at 8:00:28 PM UTC-4, Ash wrote: > > Nice! I can tell this bike's itching for serious action! > > Looking at the configuration I'm guessing relative to PBH, either your > torso or arms are longer! > > > > On Friday, 19 October 2018 06:23:50 UTC-7, Christopher Wiggins wrote: >> >> I've been wanting to do something special with a Clem. Here's a little >> write up about a build I just finished. I like it. A lot. >> >> https://a1cyclery.com/about/news/dirt-drop-it-like-its-hot/ >> >> More pics on my Insta here. https://www.instagram.com/a1cyclery/ >> >> Thanks! >> >> Chris >> > -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Taking Clem to a different level
That's very nice! I briefly experimented with dirt drops on the Clem (with a 100mm Nitto Dirt Drop stem), but found that the reach was maybe an inch too long even with my proportionally-crazy-long torso. Your idea of an Analog stem is interesting, though - that might be just the thing for a re-try of the idea... Good times! /Jeremy On Friday, October 19, 2018 at 6:23:50 AM UTC-7, Christopher Wiggins wrote: > > I've been wanting to do something special with a Clem. Here's a little > write up about a build I just finished. I like it. A lot. > > https://a1cyclery.com/about/news/dirt-drop-it-like-its-hot/ > > More pics on my Insta here. https://www.instagram.com/a1cyclery/ > > Thanks! > > Chris > -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: Taking Clem to a different level
I greatly dislike bikes with too-long (relative to me) top tubes, since I like to place my bar exactly were I want it without reference to reach from saddle, which is one of my constants. Probably the best fitting "off-shelf" frame I ever owned was a 60 c-c X 56.5.* But I must say that the photo is appealing, what with that long top tube and tiny stem and hugely flared bar. I'll be interested to hear how comfortable it is in the long term * When I have bikes built, I generally choose shorter seat tubes, for various reasons, and make up the difference with seatpost, head tube, top tube angle, and stem. But this Herse just fit right away, with hardly any adjustment, when I bought it from the previous owner. On Friday, 19 October 2018 06:23:50 UTC-7, Christopher Wiggins wrote: > I've been wanting to do something special with a Clem. Here's a little write up about a build I just finished. I like it. A lot. > https://a1cyclery.com/about/news/dirt-drop-it-like-its-hot/ > More pics on my Insta here. https://www.instagram.com/a1cyclery/ >>Thanks! > Chris -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Taking Clem to a different level
Nice! I can tell this bike's itching for serious action! Looking at the configuration I'm guessing relative to PBH, either your torso or arms are longer! On Friday, 19 October 2018 06:23:50 UTC-7, Christopher Wiggins wrote: > > I've been wanting to do something special with a Clem. Here's a little > write up about a build I just finished. I like it. A lot. > > https://a1cyclery.com/about/news/dirt-drop-it-like-its-hot/ > > More pics on my Insta here. https://www.instagram.com/a1cyclery/ > > Thanks! > > Chris > -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Taking Clem to a different level
Love it! I agree, the Clem is very versatile -- I'm currently reconfiguring mine from a mild-mannered getting-qround bike to something more MTB-ish. Bob E Cranford, NJ -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: Taking Clem to a different level
Thanks Rich! On Fri, Oct 19, 2018 at 12:45 PM RichS wrote: > Chris, I like your Clem a lot. Looks like it can do anything you'd ask it > too. Well done! > > Best, > Rich in ATL > > On Friday, October 19, 2018 at 9:23:50 AM UTC-4, Christopher Wiggins wrote: >> >> I've been wanting to do something special with a Clem. Here's a little >> write up about a build I just finished. I like it. A lot. >> >> https://a1cyclery.com/about/news/dirt-drop-it-like-its-hot/ >> >> More pics on my Insta here. https://www.instagram.com/a1cyclery/ >> >> Thanks! >> >> Chris >> > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to a topic in the > Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To unsubscribe from this topic, visit > https://groups.google.com/d/topic/rbw-owners-bunch/jGQc8dbmZAw/unsubscribe > . > To unsubscribe from this group and all its topics, send an email to > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. > Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. > -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Taking Clem to a different level
Chris, I like your Clem a lot. Looks like it can do anything you'd ask it too. Well done! Best, Rich in ATL On Friday, October 19, 2018 at 9:23:50 AM UTC-4, Christopher Wiggins wrote: > > I've been wanting to do something special with a Clem. Here's a little > write up about a build I just finished. I like it. A lot. > > https://a1cyclery.com/about/news/dirt-drop-it-like-its-hot/ > > More pics on my Insta here. https://www.instagram.com/a1cyclery/ > > Thanks! > > Chris > -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
