Re: [RBW] The Clem preorder that I don't think anyone posted about yet

I have the original Shotgun that clamps on to the frame. I am also intrigued by the Mac Ride, but I'm pretty sure that I would't be able to straddle my (admittedly huge) Clem if I installed one! It does seem like it might work as long as your frame was small enough to allow some standing cleara

Re: [RBW] The Clem preorder that I don't think anyone posted about yet

Nick - I'm curious about this style seat on a Clem as well. Were you trying the classic Shotgun that clamps to the frame or the one that connects from stem to seat post? I was looking into the Mac Ride and was hoping for it to work

Re: [RBW] The Clem preorder that I don't think anyone posted about yet

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

Re: [RBW] The Clem preorder that I don't think anyone posted about yet

The 59cm in Bronzey Green were gone in 3 minutes On Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 2:22:22 PM UTC-8 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

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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 ex

Re: [RBW] The Clem preorder that I don't think anyone posted about yet

A 59cm Clem Kim Hetzel. On Fri, Jan 31, 2025, 1:27 PM Kim H. wrote: > I read recently from earlier today that a person on Reddit tried to buy a > 59cm bronzy green bike only to discover they were all gone in three > minutes. > > Kim Hetzel > > On Fri, Jan 31, 2025, 10:59 AM Doug H. wrote:

Re: [RBW] The Clem preorder that I don't think anyone posted about yet

I read recently from earlier today that a person on Reddit tried to buy a 59cm bronzy green bike only to discover they were all gone in three minutes. Kim Hetzel On Fri, Jan 31, 2025, 10:59 AM Doug H. wrote: > I look forward to ride reports from new Clem owners. I do wonder how many > sold this

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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 bro

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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 A

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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, Janua

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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

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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 smalle

Re: [RBW] The Clem preorder that I don't think anyone posted about yet

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:

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The bent rear stays function to utilize the same lug castings to avoid needing to produce extra parts. It allows for consistent chain stay length with a varied seat tube height on different sizes. It just happens to be a nice stylistic feature. I read it on one of the blaghs, blogs, or write

Re: [RBW] The Clem preorder that I don't think anyone posted about yet

I recall the bent stays being mentioned somewhere in Riv writings, but I vaguely recall it having to do with the seat lug and the possible angles for each type. Notice the two types used in the 2025 Clem photos. https://www.rivbike.com/cdn/shop/files/2025Clem-9.jpg?v=1737666154&width=1445 https:

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Its on the larger frames only. I am sure it has to do with maintaining the right geometry but thats above my pay grade. I think the first ones ALL had bent seat stays but my memory sucks these days. On Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 2:02:54 PM UTC-5 nmtr...@gmail.com wrote: > This seems like as a

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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 fo

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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

Re: [RBW] The Clem preorder that I don't think anyone posted about yet

from your images Eric, besides your complaining about the width, your bars seem to be too parallel to the ground. Bosco's work great when tilted down. I personally don't see any issues with the replacement bar though, being bar-curious and willing to try most things. On Friday, January 24, 20

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I should also clarify when I mentioned the replacement being questionable it was not to speak ill on the Billie bars which are stellar bars. It was because the bosco and later tosco bars that rose to fame along side of and specifically with the Clem. Also the tosco is a much more affordable bar.

Re: [RBW] The Clem preorder that I don't think anyone posted about yet

I think the new run of Clems are nicely appointed. There's less stuff that I'd want to take off and replace. The silver shifters are a nice touch, and I have never fully gotten along with Bosco's. They sit me up too high and give me a feeling of having my hands in my lap, which is comfortable to

Re: [RBW] The Clem preorder that I don't think anyone posted about yet

The original 56cm steel Albatross bars were their best all around swept back bar, in my oh-pinion :) ! Besides, the Clem is not meant to be a bike of accomodating every personal limitation. No bike is, or ever could be. I like that they've changed things up with different parts. The DT shifte

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Correct, I'm just expressing an opinion. Billies are wonderful and I would still have one on my custom if my arthritic wrists didn't need so much height. They're certainly prettier than Boscos, another opinion! On Friday, January 24, 2025 at 8:58:24 PM UTC-8 philip@gmail.com wrote: > Perfe

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Perfect for YOU.I’m sure there are plenty of people, like ME, who would say the same thing about a Billie!That’s the thing, they can’t please everyone.But you can always buy a different bar.And probably sell the one it came with on here!P. W.~(917) 514-2207~On Jan 24, 2025, at 8:51 PM, Kim H. wrot

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@Joe, I, too do not understand the handlebar change either. The Nitto Bosco bars are perfect for an upright riding position. Kim Hetzel. On Friday, January 24, 2025 at 11:38:05 AM UTC-8 Joe Bernard wrote: > I don't understand the bar change either, Clems are just right with > Boscos. > > [i

Re: [RBW] The Clem preorder that I don't think anyone posted about yet

You know - I briefly set up my Clementine with a downtube shifter via a awkwardly rigged clamp-on simplex shifter. I actually really enjoyed it. Something about downtube shifters feels very precise/direct to me. I also am always happy to de-clutter my handlebars for more comfortable hand positi

Re: [RBW] The Clem preorder that I don't think anyone posted about yet

I noticed the same! The first was something I wish was on my era of Hillborne (admittedly only an aesthetic wish) and the second is the reason i'm happy to own my hillborne over the newer ones with the socket seat lug. I wonder if they also managed to fix the issue with using a double legged p

Re: [RBW] The Clem preorder that I don't think anyone posted about yet

There are a couple of interesting changes to the Clem frames? First looks to be the downtube shifter mounts with the domed fittings that look to include barrel adjusters. The second is the scalloped seat stay caps, which I love. I am just a bit bewildered by the handlebar change.Sent from my iPhone

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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, J

Re: [RBW] The Clem preorder that I don't think anyone posted about yet

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,

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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 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)

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I was going to mention that the wheels seemed like a nice upgrade w Silver hubs...and built by St. Jump, which anyone who bought a Roaduno seem to like. Nice colors too On Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 10:25:52 AM UTC-6 franco rinaldi wrote: > I’m totally gonna use that build as a template for

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I’m totally gonna use that build as a template for my current clem redux.Franco Rinaldi c:  646.403.0661 -Pardon any typos, Siri typed this message-On Jan 11, 2025, at 11:20 AM, Johnny Alien wrote:So beyond the questionable replacement of the Tosco bars with the Billie bars this is probably (and

[RBW] The Clem preorder that I don't think anyone posted about yet

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 shifterstotally stacked. Anyone in on getting one