Leah, I do find my Clem heavier than my Platy- although some of that is due
to my choice of accessories, like a rear rack that's heavier than it could
be. I've put the Clem on bike camping and grocery/stuff hauling duty and it
seems to shine more there. I even climbed up an 11% grade with it ful
The Smithsonian has an 1884 Colombia Racer (a high wheeler) that weighs in
at 24 pounds.
Craig in Tucson
On Monday, August 30, 2021 at 12:38:37 PM UTC-7 Christopher Cote wrote:
> That is great! Truly nothing new under the sun. Did they really have bikes
> that weighed less than 20lbs in 1896?
Joyce,
There were quite a few of us who did the lightening up thing. I think
you'll fine a thread of mine called something like lightening up Joe
Appaloosa, written probably June 2020. There was another thread by Kiley
(I think that was her name) who wanted to lighten up her 60cm Cheviot ye
Honestly blue might be my favorite color. I am fond of Grant's blue one.
https://www.rivbike.com/blogs/news/grants-59cm-clem-l-maxed-out
On Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at 7:24:29 PM UTC-4 Doug H. wrote:
> That is great Andrew that you snagged a Clem L frameset!! The blue is
> really nice I thi
That is great Andrew that you snagged a Clem L frameset!! The blue is
really nice I think and with the right colors on the build would be classy.
To my eye, black goes well with the Rivendell blue. I can tell you from
experience it costs more to build up yourself but you get the exact
component
Garth’s is a nice thought, and instructive in the right circumstances, but
having been in Joyce’s shoes, I don’t think it applies here. (No offense to
Garth, who is very kind.) I know of 4 women (including myself in the group)
who started with Clems and added Platys. 3 of the 4 of us have lament
So yet again I was not up to snuff with regards to my eBay bidding. I was
hesitant to go much above $2k and it turns out I lost by about $50. As luck
would have it, I managed to snag a 52 frame in blue. This is definitely not
my color choice but figured I may as well get one while I can. I very
I agree with Collin those are probably DM24s. Also following up on Collin's
recs, I'm running 650b Pacenti Brevets on my AHH as a "lightweight" urban
set up with a rear rack and as a heavy (220lbs) rider - so far, so good.
Note that it's a 19mm inner rim width so right at the border for a 2.0"
Oh, sounds like a case of compar-itis . seeing what someone else says,
has or does. then question yourself and wonder why you don't measure up
to the unrealistic image it it portrays. Each and every ride and rider is
perfect as-is. Don't believe me ? Can anyone change the present for be
So if you compare the Alex 650b DM24 (695g) rim to an Atlas (590g), you
would save 3.7 ounces per wheel. Would that really make any difference to
the riding someone does on a Clem?
Maybe for the WW that would be a big improvement?
On Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at 11:19:43 AM UTC-7 Collin A wro
Roscoe Bubbe frameset
53cm
$950
Omaha, NE
https://www.ebay.com/itm/165048493484
A. Homer Hilsen
57cm
$3000
Fayetteville, AR
https://fayar.craigslist.org/bik/d/mulberry-rivendell-homer-hilson/7358186841.html
Frank Jones Sr.
53cm
$2300
Las Cruces, NM
https://lascruces.craigslist.org/bik/d/las-cru
After reading Leah's comments about upgrading her Clem with lighter wheels
and other parts, I'd like to do the same for my dark green Clem. I use it
for rural road riding when I'm not on my Platy, gravel trails, and hauling
groceries. It's got a rear rack and will have SKS fenders when I get
I am with Garth. Silicone adhesive seams like it would be better than two
way tape/adhesive. Just my $0.02.
On Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at 8:33:57 AM UTC-6 Christopher Cote wrote:
> I've had to reattach all the glued-on headbadges on my Riv bikes. I use 3M
> auto trim tape, available at
I get it on my older AHH. I believe the larger tires make it a lot less of
a death shake than old steal roadbikes used to give folks. Mine is more of
a comfortable wobble. It only happens going down hill. It does not result
in loss of control in any manner. I have a Marks rack up front but
Gabriel-that looks like the Nitto/Blue Lug Hi-Bar, correct? Looks great on
there, and what an awesome color bike too.
Missing out on a Riv mountain on this forum is the exact reason I switched from
forum digest to getting every post.
> On Sep 1, 2021, at 10:06, Ryan wrote:
>
> Gabriel...tha
Gabriel...that was a nice find too; it's in remarkably good shape. Not the
Mavic starfish, but that Ritchey Logic crank was a nice early Riv spec. Is
that how the bike came to you or did you build it up with some of your own
parts? Now that I think about it , even in 1997 when I got my A/R as th
I had a Romulus (57cm) and I currently have a Heron Road….
Yes under the right conditions both of these bikes would develop a high
speed wobble if no hands.
I was able to solve the problem by keeping at least one hand on the
bars…problem solved for me anyway.
Unless the bike is running for the di
What tires?
I had it on my unloaded Rambouillet and I got rid of it in the moment with
the knees on the top tube. A bad plan for such events if only on big
downhills, requires relenting of muscle groups necessary for keeping shorts
unsoiled in those exact seconds.
I ditched my whatever-was-my-
It could also be that the front fork is out of alignment. If your front
wheel is sits to more to one side than the other, lets say to the left, and
you flip it around so the tread is opposite, and the wheel still sits to
the left it is your fork that needs to be realigned, if your wheel ends up
Yes, that’s what I thought. Even at 2k, I think a Clem is worth it, and I hope
whoever won that pretty grilver Clem feels the same. If you build it right (I’m
thinking upgraded wheels, dyno and lightweight parts where you can get them)
then #clemsaregems. There was a magazine issue of Calling In
Check the front wheel hub for play and check for wheel hop (out of round).
On Wed, Sep 1, 2021, 10:23 AM Rick Urbanowski
wrote:
> No, no front rack.
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Sep 1, 2021, at 10:04 AM, Ted Durant wrote:
>
>
>
>> On Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at 9:28:26 AM UTC-4 rickur..
I've had to reattach all the glued-on headbadges on my Riv bikes. I use 3M
auto trim tape, available at auto parts stores, and of course at Amazon.
Works perfectly, and comes in reasonably sized (and priced) rolls. I find
many uses around the house and shop for the remainder of the roll.
Chris
No, no front rack.
Sent from my iPhone
> On Sep 1, 2021, at 10:04 AM, Ted Durant wrote:
>
>
On Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at 9:28:26 AM UTC-4 rickur...@gmail.com
wrote:
Does anyone else get the frame wobble at high speeds on smooth surfaces
with their Romulus? I only g
> On Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at 9:28:26 AM UTC-4 rickur...@gmail.com
>> wrote:
>>
>>> Does anyone else get the frame wobble at high speeds on smooth surfaces
>>> with their Romulus? I only get it if I try to go no hands. And even the
>>> smallest amount of pressure on one of the grips wil
Unrelated, but it's the same on my Black Mountain Road+ with any sort of a
front load. The thing has Mark's rack mounts, low rider mounts, and 3 pack
mounts on the fork, so you would think it could handle a front load better
:(
Pat in DC
On Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at 9:42:14 AM UTC-4 Yank
Do you have a front rack installed?
On Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at 9:28:26 AM UTC-4 rickur...@gmail.com
wrote:
> Does anyone else get the frame wobble at high speeds on smooth surfaces
> with their Romulus? I only get it if I try to go no hands. And even the
> smallest amount of pressure o
Does anyone else get the frame wobble at high speeds on smooth surfaces
with their Romulus? I only get it if I try to go no hands. And even the
smallest amount of pressure on one of the grips will stop it.
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The fenders, racks and Brooks are all add ons and technically ended up
being almost free. It's not a great deal for a used bike but being almost
new it wasn't too bad for today's market. Someone got a guaranteed Clem vs
trying to nab one within 5 min later this month.
On Tuesday, August 31, 2
Hi All,
Enjoying my Quickbeam and Saluki so much, that I eould like to scratch the
Atlantis itch. I’m looking to buy an older Atlantis 64 cm or 62cm (Toyo or
Waterford built). My preference would be complete, however open to
frame/fork. 64cm preferred, however 62 cm would work.
Message me if
Clear silicone sealant/glue like Permatex RTV or Gorilla Clear Silicone
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the excess oozes out the sides of the badge, then run a finger around the
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