Rack and Fenders for Clem L

[Careyr]

I just purchased a 59 cm Clem L from Crust Bikes. I’m deciding on a rack and fenders. I’m down to the Shiny Rear Rack from Riv or the Nitto R14 from Crust.  Any thoughts or suggestions?  I don’t need a heavy duty touring rack but the Shiny looks a little more durable. Riv told me they would have some soon.

 

The SKS P50 look like the right fender but I don’t want a mud flap. Are they removeable?  Are the B65s too large?

 

I’m no mechanic so the easier the installation the better.

 

Carey Rogers

Nashville

 

[Joe Bernard]

The Riv rack will carry panniers if that matters to you. The R14 won't, plus it has that sticking-up-part at the front that will interfere with a saddlebag. The R51 Riv sells is a better bag support. 

Joe Bernard

[J Imler]

I have a 59 Clem L. I think the Shiny Rack would be ideal. Regarding fenders, the B65s are not too large whereas the P50s would be too small for the tire size the Clem can fit. I run my Clem fenderless. Enjoy the Clem!

On Thursday, April 7, 2022 at 10:41:34 AM UTC-7 care...@gmail.com wrote:

[Ed Carolipio]

Congrats on the new bike. On the rack, I'd go with the Shiny over the R14 since I think it's more versatile. The R14 is really for light loads or to support a saddle bag - sooo shiny but not as practical. For fenders, I run the Planet Bike Cascadia fenders (in plastic) on my 52cm Clem L (2021) at 650b x 60mm. I think a 60mm fender is a good fit for the 650b x 2.10 on my Clem tires and no interference on frame and fork. They only make this fender in aluminum now though still competitively priced. Removing the mudflap will leave two open holes in the fender you'll have to cover or plug.

I also have a set of SKS Commuter B65 Commuter II at 650b x 65mm I was going to try but looked like I needed to do some trimming to get it to work. Also, I thought it was overly broad for a 2.10 tire. I'd go with these if I ever decided to run a 2.35 tire (and still remain fendered). That doesn't come with a mudflap.

I have the P50s on another bike and they work best with 42mm tires. For some 45mm tires, they are on the skinny side for coverage. These come with a mudflap which leave two open holes if you remove it.

--Ed C.

On Thursday, April 7, 2022 at 10:41:34 AM UTC-7 care...@gmail.com wrote:

[Richard Rose]

Another thumbs up for the Shiny rack - very sturdy & very good value IMHO. Mine is on a 52 Clem & it’s a simple install. Very clean.

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On Apr 7, 2022, at 5:25 PM, Ed Carolipio <ed.car...@gmail.com> wrote:

Congrats on the new bike. On the rack, I'd go with the Shiny over the R14 since I think it's more versatile. The R14 is really for light loads or to support a saddle bag - sooo shiny but not as practical. For fenders, I run the Planet Bike Cascadia fenders (in plastic) on my 52cm Clem L (2021) at 650b x 60mm. I think a 60mm fender is a good fit for the 650b x 2.10 on my Clem tires and no interference on frame and fork. They only make this fender in aluminum now though still competitively priced. Removing the mudflap will leave two open holes in the fender you'll have to cover or plug.

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[Patrick Moore]

I've used the full array from Avocet to Zefal in plastic or whatever PB and SKS make theirs from, and in metal from Berthoud to Wald in aluminum and steel. For permanent installation, and if you don't mind doing a little pre-install study and prep, I suggest metal fenders, and Velo Orange has very nice ones for reasonable prices. https://velo-orange.com/collections/fenders

You say you're no mechanic, but IME, if you can learn to install SKS or Planet Bike fenders, you can learn to install metal fenders. The best instructions, those I learned from, are from Jitensha Studios.

As for racks, if you want load capacity and stiffness but are willing to discount "priddy," you might look at Tubus. IME, a stiff rack makes as much difference, if not more, to secure rear loading (I don't have as much experience with front loads) as a stiff rear triangle. The Fly for example, now in stainless steel instead of black powdercoated chromo, weighs a couple of oz more and carries a couple of lbs less, but still handles 40 lb loads with aplomb (not too long ago I carried 46 lb on mine; not the way to bomb down fast downhill curves, but do-able). 

https://www.tubus.com/en/products?tx_tubusproducts_products%5Baction%5D=list&tx_tubusproducts_products%5Bcontroller%5D=Products&cHash=fc0be0ec82dacbc63b4ee1b12f522597#prodId_16

[JAS]

I've got the silver shiny Rivendell rack on my Clem L 52 as well as the SKS 65 fenders (which I notched with a Dremmel).  I installed both on the bike without issue.  Unfortunately, one has to mount fenders twice.  Once to get the alignment and stay length marked and a second time after cutting the stays.  It takes time, but is not difficult.  I marked the fender with a Sharpie, then went to work with the Dremmel cutting tool.  No big deal.  My tires are 48 and the fenders are perfect.  The rack is stout and sturdy; when I want to run panniers for the groceries and other loads, it will handle the job.

Joyce