Clem L: Color It Mine!

[Kiley Demond]

I did it! I received the “BIS” (back in stock) email from Riv the weekend before last and bought a Clem L 59cm in blue! (I wonder where it was hiding in the warehouse or was it in a new container with Homers?)  I wanted an older gen in orange but what did I know? Blue is my second favorite color. Probably a better option because as a direct buyer of a new bike, the bike is warrantied as long as I own it. And the price was great! It hasn’t gone up in price so at $2050, a total bargain. And as a (female) American, I am motivated by a “deal” 😁. 

And of course, getting to ride! I have a bike that I have been “using” in the interim. Quote marks because I didn’t use it more than a couple of times all summer. I think it was subconsciously too daunting because it didn’t feel safe & secure, which is a Riv cornerstone. (And, there are already people who have added electric pedal-assist, which is a distinct possibility for the future, and I will not have to re-invent the wheel 🤭.) My energy soared as soon as I completed the purchase. I am beset with new bike excitement!

Update: Bike arrived in 5 days! Seat tube tang got bent a smidge by some transport company (turned the box upside down because those big ↑ on the box are not enough—fabricator beau fixed it in a minute; now I need to seal the seat tube opening due to paint being scraped off to bare steel). 

I have been busy the last couple of days with a friend's Celebration of Life, but can now turn my attention to my retirement bicycle! Let the pimping begin! Photos to follow when I get it a little further along. I have straddled it in my living room a couple of times and bless the 'L''! 

First ride tomorrow! I'm baaaack! 😊

[Richard Rose]

This is so great. Congrats!

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On Sep 18, 2023, at 8:30 PM, Kiley Demond <khde...@gmail.com> wrote:



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[Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!]

Well, will today’s threads ever stop delighting me? I am in raptures for you, Kiley! I know you wanted orange, but I have that same blue Clem and that paint is luscious. And, if you decide you simply must have orange, then you can get it painted orange (several of your RivSisters have custom-color Rivs) and be besotted with it. 

If you can post photos and more stories about how you like the ride when it all comes together, I would love to know. You’ve been waiting so long, and it’s so good to see you get your retirement bike. I LOVE the L frame. Just the best.

Leah

[Kim H.]

Congratulations, Kiley on your new 59cm Clem "L" in RBW Blue !

Looking forward to seeing pictures from you soon of your beautiful bike. 

I have a lime olive green in the same size as yours. I would love to find a 59cm Clem "L" frameset in RBW Blue in trade some day. I am enjoying what I have for now as my retirement bike, as well. 

Kim Hetzel

Yelm, WA.

[Sarah Carlson]

OOOooohhhh! That moment when you got the notification that your bike was in stock! What a feeling! Congratulations on your not barf green bike and the beginning of new adventures!

[Kiley Demond]

Wah! My HE (husband equivalent) has been helping me set it up (a far cry from putting my Cheviot together by myself 7 years ago). Anyway, the rear wheel is out of true. I talked to Will and I am taking it to a bike shop to have the appropriate spokes tightened to get it back true. My plan is to ride it stock (except the seat & seat post) for a couple of days before I start considering alterations and component swaps. First thing I noticed (while on it in my living room 😁) was that the saddle (my Rivet saddle on the Nitto set-back post) doesn't have to be as far back as on the Cheviot. However, the Tosco bars may be a bit too short, but again... stock for a week.

I'll be back as soon as I actually get to ride it.....

On Monday, September 18, 2023 at 5:30:31 PM UTC-7 Kiley Demond wrote:

[Leah Peterson]

All the RivSisters are doing it! I took my own RBW Blue Clem out for a ride tonight on some sandy roads in the neighborhood. The new wide tires were wonderful. I can’t wait to hear more (and see more) about and of your new Clem, Kiley!

On Sep 19, 2023, at 3:32 PM, Kiley Demond <khde...@gmail.com> wrote:

Wah! My HE (husband equivalent) has been helping me set it up (a far cry from putting my Cheviot together by myself 7 years ago). Anyway, the rear wheel is out of true. I talked to Will and I am taking it to a bike shop to have the appropriate spokes tightened to get it back true. My plan is to ride it stock (except the seat & seat post) for a couple of days before I start considering alterations and component swaps. First thing I noticed (while on it in my living room 😁) was that the saddle (my Rivet saddle on the Nitto set-back post) doesn't have to be as far back as on the Cheviot. However, the Tosco bars may be a bit too short, but again... stock for a week.

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[SallyG]

Congratulations from a fellow Clemmer! Enjoy!

[Roberta]

Fabulous. Looking forward to seeing ride report and pics. 

On Monday, September 18, 2023 at 8:30:31 PM UTC-4 Kiley Demond wrote:

[Kiley Demond]

Update to the Update

Still no riding 😔. The LBS working on the wheel said that after truing it, it went right back out after putting a load on it. They believe one end of alternating spokes/spoke holes weren't threaded when built. So... Riv is sending out two replacement wheels and I will send these back. Maybe riding Tuesday? Sigh.

On Monday, September 18, 2023 at 5:30:31 PM UTC-7 Kiley Demond wrote:

[Kim H.]

Well that's a real bummer, Kiley. However, when you get your new wheels, I am certain that you will more excited than ever before to ride your new Clem. I'm glad to hear that RBW HQ is replacing your wheels with a new set.

Kim Hetzel

Yelm, WA.

[Leah Peterson]

Maybe they will send you Rich-built wheels instead! I’m looking for a silver lining. 

I’m sorry, Kiley. Not the answer we were hoping for. But hang in there. Soon, RivSister. You’ll be out Clemmin’ before you know it. Any chance you can pop the wheels from your other bike on that one in the interim?

On Sep 20, 2023, at 8:25 PM, Kiley Demond <khde...@gmail.com> wrote:

Update to the Update

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