[RBW] Clementine / Cheviot comparison and random questions

2016-02-29 Thread Tim Wood
Hey Bob, I can't comment on the Mixte comparison but I can on the fit of the 59 Clem. I have a PBH of 90cm and my saddle height is usually around 78.5 and I love the fit. I was a little leery of the top tube length and the stand over but I am very happy with the fit and a 52 would have been ill

Re: [RBW] Clementine / Cheviot comparison and random questions

2016-02-29 Thread David Sprunger
Bob, I have a 60 cm Cheviot and had a 59 cm Clem (trying to sell, actually). The rides are similar to me, but I had the same wheel set on each bike. The total length of the Cheviot with Big Apples is about 77". The distance between tire contact points is more like 52". It may be too long for the

[RBW] Clementine / Cheviot comparison and random questions

2016-02-28 Thread Bob Lovejoy
I have no business even thinking about it but I am considering a 59cm Clementine complete or a 60cm Cheviot frame and building it up. Either would be 90% city use (and fun and exploring) and potentially involving multi-modal travel at times (bus rack, light rail, etc.). That said, local trans