As a fellow 52cm Clem H owner I'll chime in. The price does seem high, perhaps a couple hundred too steep. The bag, dyno & tune up combo is nice but might be what is keeping the price up there. The Clem H won't be made again (most certainly) but I don't think its that special to make people seek it out on the used market and pay top dollar. Someone who will pay $2900 for a used bike probably isn't too afraid to spend a little more for a new one with out some accessories.
I have an early Clem H with the swoopy chain stays. I like the straight ones better that you have here. On Thursday, August 1, 2024 at 11:59:15 AM UTC-7 Josh C wrote: > To answer your question, I think you’d be hard pressed to get within a > thousand dollars of your asking price. That being said, it’s a cool bike > and I with you the best. > > On Thursday, August 1, 2024 at 11:05:12 AM UTC-4 ack...@gmail.com wrote: > >> Good points all around!!! The wheel size is 650b tho, not 26" just to be >> clear, so there is some variance from the 26" vintage MTB. >> It's still got dirt on it because I'm still riding it, and was planning >> on cleaning up if there is interest. That said, I think you're right, if >> I'm selling it, I should clean it up, take pics and let it go!! My hope is >> that because it has been discontinued, there will be somebody who has been >> separated from their H and has been pining for their Rosebud, and this will >> be their long-awaited reunion. Thanks for the input! >> >> >> On Thursday, August 1, 2024 at 2:16:14 AM UTC-7 iamkeith wrote: >> >>> I think you should decide what price you're willing to sell it for, and >>> stay firm and true to yourself. I have the same bike, in 59. I got rid of >>> it once, regretted it terribly, and was lucky to get it back. >>> >>> There are multiple ways you can build this and your Atlantis >>> differrntly, to feel distinct and complimentary to each other. They're not >>> going to build the H / full triangle versions again. >>> >>> I do wonder if the value is limited somewhat in the 52, because the >>> wheel size is the same as millions of vintage mountain bikes. The long, >>> low, comfortable geometry is what makes it stand out and would be what to >>> highlight - either in a build or in the sales market. Also, remember that >>> the Clem was conceived specifically to be less expensive than a high-end >>> version of a used, rigid, vintage mtb which were getting ludicrous prices >>> in the used market. >>> >>> I do think you should clean it up and re-take pictures if you're going >>> to ask a premium price like you are. >>> On Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 8:50:34 PM UTC-6 ack...@gmail.com wrote: >>> >>>> Posting this to the group, but also, want to ask for honest opinions >>>> about whether or not this price seems fair? It's always tough when you >>>> invest $$$ in new parts/service and then realize soon thereafter that it's >>>> time to sell. I've been riding and loving my Atlantis more and this bike >>>> is >>>> starting to feel like it's a bit redundant. Thanks for any input... >>>> >>>> >>>> https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/bik/d/san-francisco-rivendell-clem-hsmith-jr/7771324250.html >>>> >>> -- 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 view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/047d782f-a6e9-4fc9-b3a2-8a7d865e024cn%40googlegroups.com.
