Hey Sean - I'm a Clem owner and Shotgun (seat) super-fan, too! (and super-envious of the new yellow ones, congrats!)
I couldn't find any way to make it work on my Clem. I think the biggest issue is that there isn't nearly as much clearance between the frame & fork on a rigid Riv as there would be on a full-suspension MTB (for foot clearance). The 'top-tube' is also too steep to allow for a level saddle position. I've ended up keeping my FS MTB operational specifically for riding my son around on the Shotgun - it's easily the most fun parent/kid riding experience we've had, and I think it more than justifies keeping an extra bike around just to make that possible! Another note on the Clem* with kids is that I've encountered a lot (like a lot, a lot) of flex when using a rear rack-mounted child seat - It's workable on simple paved-surface rides, but I would never want to use a setup like that off-pavement. **1) my Clem is a huge 64cm, 2) my rack is fairly cheap (but has a 50lb weight limit) 3) my seat is a Burly, which....isn't particularly -- all to say that the Clem is likely only a part of the flex-inducing equation* I would also love to hear from any other parents who have figured out how to replicate a Shotgun-style seating position on a Clem or any other Riv for that matter - that would be amazing if possible! Nick On Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 2:24:33 AM UTC-5 Sean wrote: > I look forward to giving you one! Ordered one of the yellow completes and > am super excited! One thing I was wondering if anybody has ever tested > out.. the bike I am bout to sell is a mountain bike that I've used the kids > "shotgun" seat on to take my son along for rides.. does anyone have any > experience trying this style of seat out on the Clem?? I am pessimistic it > will work but will definitely try it out! > > On Friday, January 31, 2025 at 12:59:12 PM UTC-6 Doug H. wrote: > >> I look forward to ride reports from new Clem owners. I do wonder how many >> sold this time. >> Doug >> >> On Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 5:22:22 PM UTC-5 DTL wrote: >> >>> My first thought with the Billie bars was maybe they had lots of them. >>> Frankly they dont seem to be as popular (at least from just browsing images >>> on this forum) so it would seem very Riv-thinking to fit them onto this run >>> to get them into the world. >>> >>> On Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 11:47:14 AM UTC+11 tio ryan wrote: >>> >>>> Thanks, Leah! If the Platypus is lighter and more nimble than the Clem, >>>> that's all I need to hear—it reassures me that I made the right choice. I >>>> have a 50cm Sergio Green Platypus, but it hasn’t seen much action since >>>> getting my Roaduno. Those two feel quite different. >>>> >>>> -tio >>>> On Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 5:39:00 PM UTC-5 Bicycle Belle Ding >>>> Ding! wrote: >>>> >>>>> Tio Ryan, >>>>> I have had a long and loving history with both Clem and Platypus. If >>>>> Rivendell made a non-burly Clem, I’d be all over it. I loved my Clem but >>>>> it >>>>> was more frame than I needed. My Platypuses are much more nimble and >>>>> light-feeling. I don’t know your size/stature, but if you are slight of >>>>> frame and build, I’d recommend the Platy. If you are a big strong tough >>>>> guy, I bet you’d like a Clem! >>>>> Leah >>>>> >>>>> On Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 3:43:01 PM UTC-5 tio ryan wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> I’ve always wondered about the reason for the bent seatstays on the >>>>>> larger Clem frames. It also seems like the top and down tubes are >>>>>> parallel >>>>>> on the smaller sized frames, but look a bit wonky on the larger sizes. >>>>>> Personally, I much prefer the straight stays and the more ornate lug on >>>>>> the >>>>>> smaller frames. Sometimes, I wish I had waited a bit longer to buy my >>>>>> first >>>>>> Riv—the yellow Clem is definitely calling my name! >>>>>> >>>>>> Just how much different does a Clem feel compared to a Platypus, I >>>>>> wonder? >>>>>> >>>>>> -tio "tempted by the fruit of another" ryan >>>>>> >>>>>> On Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 2:47:04 PM UTC-5 Kainalu V. -Brooklyn >>>>>> NY wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> The first Clems all used the same seat lug that had been created for >>>>>>> a big bike that didn’t happen, so the 65cm frames from the first batch >>>>>>> (all >>>>>>> “H” frames) had straight seat stays, while the rest swooped to >>>>>>> accommodate. >>>>>>> -Kai, rider of a straight stayed Clem H >>>>>>> On Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 2:02:54 PM UTC-5 nmtr...@gmail.com >>>>>>> wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>>> This seems like as a good a place as any to ask this question. What >>>>>>>> is up with the slightly bent seat stays on some of the Clems? I've >>>>>>>> been >>>>>>>> very confused about why in some Clem pictures they look straight and >>>>>>>> sometimes bent, and then in the course of reading through the info on >>>>>>>> the >>>>>>>> new Clems for 2025, I think I've figured out that they are only bent >>>>>>>> on the >>>>>>>> larger frame sizes. Is that correct? If so, why? Is it necessary to >>>>>>>> somehow >>>>>>>> make the frame work in that size? any other Riv frame where they had >>>>>>>> to do >>>>>>>> that? I'm content with the bikes I have and so won't be ordering one, >>>>>>>> but >>>>>>>> am just curious about this. BTW, I like the look of the straight seat >>>>>>>> stays >>>>>>>> better, but no doubt (!) others feel differently. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Chris Young >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> On Monday, January 27, 2025 at 11:07:00 AM UTC-7 Jonah I wrote: >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Those look great. I'm a bit envious of the bronzey green and the >>>>>>>>> upgrades. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> On Friday, January 24, 2025 at 7:42:04 AM UTC-8 Doug H. wrote: >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> I like the colors and the upgrades. The shifters seem more >>>>>>>>>> Rivendellian which is a good thing. >>>>>>>>>> Doug >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> On Friday, January 24, 2025 at 3:28:05 AM UTC-5 John wrote: >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> Pre-order page is up with pics of the complete Clems. >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> https://www.rivbike.com/products/clem-completes-2025 >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> On Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 11:24:33 AM UTC-6 schralp wrote: >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> I am for sure since I lost everything including my beloved >>>>>>>>>>>> platy in the firestorm. >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> -Bill >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> On Sat, Jan 11, 2025 at 8:20 AM Johnny Alien < >>>>>>>>>>>> johnny....@gmail.com> wrote: >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>> So beyond the questionable replacement of the Tosco bars with >>>>>>>>>>>>> the Billie bars this is probably (and by probably I mean it >>>>>>>>>>>>> pretty much >>>>>>>>>>>>> definitely is) the absolute best stock Clem build they have >>>>>>>>>>>>> offered so far. >>>>>>>>>>>>> Silver hubs, great tires, silver shifters....totally stacked. >>>>>>>>>>>>> Anyone in on >>>>>>>>>>>>> getting one? >>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>> -- >>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> 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-bun...@googlegroups.com. >>>>>>>>>>>>> To view this discussion visit >>>>>>>>>>>>> https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/d2b19eed-177f-4f4b-82d3-7cbe83c3e25dn%40googlegroups.com >>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>> <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/d2b19eed-177f-4f4b-82d3-7cbe83c3e25dn%40googlegroups.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> >>>>>>>>>>>>> . >>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. 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