Nice build David. As my date with Clementine approaches, I do find myself a
little apprehensive about what kind of position it will put me in. I've
been commuting on my Le Tour mixte with Albatross bars since early spring,
and I really love this setup. I think I could go a tad more upright and
still feel good, but I don't want to feel like I'm pedaling a chair around.
Tim's comment that the Boscos are growing on him is encouraging, and I've
read a few other comments that help alleviate my concern, but we'll find
out for sure on Monday!
Your to-do list gave me an idea for my lighting system. I have a Shimano
Dynamo and I was planning to buy a compatible rim and build a new wheel.
But I have a not-being-used-at-the-moment 650B wheel, so I could just
rebuild the stock front wheel--bonus, keep the colored nipples--and use my
spare in the meantime. Can someone tell me what the stock rim on the 52cm
bikes ended up being so I can order spokes?
On Wednesday, November 25, 2015 at 6:06:49 PM UTC-5, David Banzer wrote:
>
> Got around to taking photos of my large Clem today. Intended to earlier
> but just plain forgot to take photos as I was having fun riding.
> It'll get some temporary SKS P50 fenders as I contemplate tire selection,
> then probably the VO 63mm fluted aluminum fenders. Needs a rear rack. I
> have a Nitto R10 saddlebag support in the meantime that needs to be
> installed, but I need longer bolts for the seatpost attachment as it was
> designed to fit around a 27.2mm seatpost. I planned on also getting a
> Haulin' Colin front rack as well, but I am pretty pleased with the Soma
> front rack with Wald basket arrangement. I intended to test that out for
> front load handling before I plunked down cash on the HC rack. I might just
> stick with what's on there.
> Hi-vis basket bag for fun and because I like being seen on this bike. The
> long chainstays are nice and comfortable - only downsides are sorta hard
> steering in very slow, tight hairpin turns - and the most surprising sorta
> downside - I can't see the cassette when I look down. I have a habit of
> doing this regularly when I'm getting used to a new bike with new gearing.
> Guess I'll just feel it out. Overall, very, very happy with this bike.
> First bike I've felt fit right with Albatross bars.
>
> Some photos here:
> http://s821.photobucket.com/user/dabanzer/library/Rivendell%20Clem?sort=3&page=1
>
> Build list for those interested:
> Riv Clem Smith Jr. 59cm Frameset
> 700c Alex DM18 Rims (older version with eyelets, basically a Velocity
> Atlas or wider Sun CR18)
> Shimano Deore Rear Hub - older 7s freehub version
> Generic High Flange Front Hub
> Resist Nomad Tires (42mm actual)
> 7-speed custom cassette
> 2 7-speed chains!
> Shimano Ultegra long cage rear derailleur
> SunRace clicky friction shifter - mounted on stem
> Shimano Dura Ace 7410 Crankset (172.5mm) w/ 42t chainring & chainguard
> Dura Ace Bottom Bracket
> VP-001 Riv Gray Pedals
> Tektro CR720 Cantilever Brakes
> Gran Compe Roller Hangers
> Nitto Technomic Deluxe Stem - 12cm
> Nitto Albatross Bars - cromo
> Shimano Tiagra Brake Levers
> Cork Grips
> Generic Seatpost
> Brooks B17 - black
> Soma Champs Elysees Mini Front Rack
> Wald Basket
> Hi-Vis Basket Bag
>
> & finally, a to-do list
> Install fenders
> Re-build front wheel with SP Dynamo Hub
> Install Son Edelux II light
> Get wheel locks
> Swap pedals for VP Vice
> Wrap front of Albatross bars with bar tape
> Install chainstay protection of some sort
>
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