Re: [RBW] LHT vs Clem ??

[James Warren]

Yes.

 

And the way to optimize the Clem will be to use either the Bosco bars or the Albatross. I'm a firm believer of the theory that as the bars bring you more upright, it makes sense for the rear of the bike to get longer. So if you're used to drops on the LHT, you might want to change that to uprights on the Clem, because it will be way longer in the rear.

 

But as far as the bike being ready for anything, I fully believe it. I have a Hunqapillar that I absolutely love for touring with its Bosco bars and 46 cm chainstays. Your chainstays will be longer. The smooth ride makes me never care if it is heavy or light.

 

Have fun,

Jim W.

-----Original Message-----
From: alan lavine
Sent: Mar 19, 2015 6:05 PM
To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
Subject: [RBW] LHT vs Clem ??

Evening All,

I have a Surly LHT that I've used for fully loaded touring, and have loved it for that purpose.  However, when lightly loaded or not at all, I find the ride stiff, rigid, almost leaden (is that a word ?)  For various reasons, I probably will not be doing that kind of touring going forward, probably just light credit card touring. So I'm thinking that the Clem I pre-ordered might be a better choice for that purpose.  Is there enough known about the Clem's geometry, tubing diameters and thickness to make that decision?  Certainly the long chainstays will make for a more forgiving ride.  So does it make sense for me to take all the LHT's stock components and mount them on the Clem and call it my new light touring bike?

Awaiting the collective wisdom of the group...if the answer is yes, I'll have a 58 cm LHT frame to sell.....

Thanks,
Alan

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