[RBW] Re: Alternative Bars for the Clem

David, thanks. I'm 6'-1" with a 90.5 PBH. I set my saddle height lower than the usual PBH-11. On the Clem my saddle is at 31" / 78.7cm. I shortened 1 cable yesterday and put the Jones Kraton grips, which are really nice (previously I've only used the Jones EVA grips).

[RBW] Re: Alternative Bars for the Clem

Tom, What is your height and PBH? Clem looks great! Best, David On Thursday, March 8, 2018 at 8:46:03 AM UTC-5, tc wrote: > > Wayne, thanks. Boscos definitely come back closer to the saddle, and are > obviously higher, no matter how slammed. > > As for the Jones, I measured 16-1/4" between a

Re: [RBW] Re: Alternative Bars for the Clem

Jim, yes 31.8 clamp. It's a Nitto UI-12 with a 60mm reach (they go up to 120mm reach). Got it from seller hobby_japan on ebay. On Friday, March 9, 2018 at 10:15:23 PM UTC-5, Jim Bronson wrote: > > What stem is that? 31.8? > > On Mar 2, 2018 5:36 PM, "tc" > wrote: > >> Nice picture! I'm using

Re: [RBW] Re: Alternative Bars for the Clem

What stem is that? 31.8? On Mar 2, 2018 5:36 PM, "tc" wrote: > Nice picture! I'm using an inverted albatross on my SimpleOne. But since > I really liked the Jones loop bar on my old MTB, I installed a Jones on my > Clem and really love it. You would not believe how it changes the feel of > t

[RBW] Re: Alternative Bars for the Clem

Wayne, the changes I experienced moving from the Bosco to the Jones on my Clem include what I described earlier regarding a more natural leaning turn (with Jones) rather than a feeling of pushing the bar to turn, as with the Bosco and more upright bars that have grips that come straight back. T

[RBW] Re: Alternative Bars for the Clem

Thank you for the measurements, Tom! That will be a big help in figuring out a good setup. Maybe one of those Wright 'zero stems' from AnalogCycles would be useful here. Though they are a bit pricy. I just don't think that the

[RBW] Re: Alternative Bars for the Clem

Hobby Japan is a good ebay vendor - I ordered my *Nitto 2-70 bar extender * from them. On Tuesday, March 6, 2018 at 11:36:34 AM UTC-6, tc wrote: > > Thanks, masmojo. It's a Nitto UI-12 quill stem with a 60mm reach. I > order

[RBW] Re: Alternative Bars for the Clem

Wayne, thanks. Boscos definitely come back closer to the saddle, and are obviously higher, no matter how slammed. As for the Jones, I measured 16-1/4" between a straight edge held between the tips of the bar and the saddle tip. Jones bars have long grips; 7-1/2" from bar tip up to the brake

[RBW] Re: Alternative Bars for the Clem

Those Jones bars on the Clem are the bees knees, for sure. TC, can you compare the reach between the Bosco and the Jones bars. As in, how far does each come back? I've got the stock Bosco-moose bar on my Clem now. I'm trying to figure out what stem length to use with a Jones bar. The curren

[RBW] Re: Alternative Bars for the Clem

After more rides on my 62 SimpleOne with inverted albatross bars, I can say I definitely like them on -*that- *bike for sure. My grips are just a smidge above seat level; but riding with them *at *seat level feels good, too. I'm still dialing it in. Though the grips are low, there's no strain

[RBW] Re: Alternative Bars for the Clem

Just to add a slightly different perspective, sometimes the "right" things happen for the "wrong" reasons. I bought an Appaloosa last fall and was very comfortable with the Chocomoose bars I had on it, but I thought they looked a little goofy. I love the looks of the Bullmoose bar, and decided

[RBW] Re: Alternative Bars for the Clem

*I* prefer a seat post with a lot of setback on an 'upright' frame. That finally made the Cheviot work for me. On Friday, March 2, 2018 at 5:14:44 PM UTC-5, Drw wrote: > > lovely bike and one of my favorite riv colors. For me it comes down to > positioning. We have a household clem and with bos

[RBW] Re: Alternative Bars for the Clem

Thanks, masmojo. It's a Nitto UI-12 quill stem with a 60mm reach. I ordered mine on ebay from a Japanese seller called "hobby_japan". Took about 10-14 days to get it after placing the order (I'm in NC). This link

[RBW] Re: Alternative Bars for the Clem

WOW! I really like the look of the Jones bar on that Clem! I think that might just be the swap that keeps the Clementine in my stable! VO stem? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiv

[RBW] Re: Alternative Bars for the Clem

Thanks for all the feedback guys! Happy Riding! On Thursday, March 1, 2018 at 11:48:10 PM UTC-8, Vincent Tamer wrote: > > Hello, I am proud Clem owner! It's truly a great bike for me and I am so > glad Riv made an "affordable" bike :D > > > I am curious if anyone has tried a different bar setup o

[RBW] Re: Alternative Bars for the Clem

Nice picture! I'm using an inverted albatross on my SimpleOne. But since I really liked the Jones loop bar on my old MTB, I installed a Jones on my Clem and really love it. You would not believe how it changes the feel of the bike. See https://photos.app.goo.gl/toG73SUOZ0HMe1tw1 (I need t

[RBW] Re: Alternative Bars for the Clem

lovely bike and one of my favorite riv colors. For me it comes down to positioning. We have a household clem and with boscos i was always wanting to lean forward and extend my arms past the regular handle section, which i never found ideal. Albatross bars relieved this on the clem since they do

[RBW] Re: Alternative Bars for the Clem

I ran Boscos on my Clementine initially & they were OK. I've also ridden a Clem with Albatross bars & like that better. I'm a sucker for Albastaches on anything! So that's not out of the question, but what I wound up with on mine is some 80's anodized alloy cruiser bars. Impossible to get now &

[RBW] Re: Alternative Bars for the Clem

What kind words! I haven’t had the tires on trails yet. I know Riv says for “roadish” bikes, but Roman’s Rosco MTBubbe has is rocking them on the staff page. So worth a shot for sure. Probably get them on dirt in the next few months, weather permitting. The fenders fit fine for roads (90% of wh

[RBW] Re: Alternative Bars for the Clem

You have a nice looking bike there Vincent. I missed out on Butternut Appa. I have a green. I echo Jacob's points. Boscos are one of the most versatile bars out there. Experimenting is fun if/when you have the budget. But if I were you, I would hold on to those Boscos. You are likely goin

[RBW] Re: Alternative Bars for the Clem

vincent, I am in the process of putting a jones loop bar on a 64 clem L will try to post pix and assessment when done. On Friday, March 2, 2018 at 2:48:10 AM UTC-5, Vincent Tamer wrote: > > Hello, I am proud Clem owner! It's truly a great bike for me and I am so > glad Riv made an "affordable"

[RBW] Re: Alternative Bars for the Clem

Jacob! Your Clem was the one that made me think "Albas are so good looking"! You've got a nice color scheme that you've maintained as well! I saw your bike on IG and loved it. Glad to know the option is there should I swap bars, I've been with the Boscos since late 2015 and really cannot compla

[RBW] Re: Alternative Bars for the Clem

Some very good points Deacon! Hahah. Cool is in the heart :D I think I'm going to hang on to the Boscos, It does feel like it's part of the spirit of the Clem. Thanks! On Friday, March 2, 2018 at 4:01:05 AM UTC-8, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > Hello Vincent, > > Great Clem! It’s right at home on

[RBW] Re: Alternative Bars for the Clem

Vincent- Congratulations on the Clem! I have "flipped" Albatross on mine and they work great. I went from the 55 Boscos to the 55 'Tross (can we call them that now to avoid confusion?) so the width wasn't an issue. However, my main goal was get the position next to the stem higher than the en