My New Clem L — 2.0

[Kiley Demond]

So.... Will (and Riv) did as perfect a job as possible of fixing the issues with my new Clem. I have new slightly upgraded wheels and touch-up paint for the scrape. I'm sure there were a lot of phone calls made when they got the wonky wheels back; the LBS that did the tire/cassette swap said it was like the spokes or spoke holders had never been threaded. The torture of waiting was greatly reduced by living 2-day UPS Ground away from Riv.

I have ridden it several times, making adjustments all the while, but before I launch into that, may I say, it is the most beautiful blue I could imagine for a bike. I wanted an orange Clem, but I am really loving this color. Of course, all the blue accessories I saved from my orange Cheviot will be sold because they clash with this Riv blue. 

Homecoming was interrupted by an end-of-summer, two-day camping dash to Sedona. I thought I would ride for a week before swapping components, but I don't have that kind of resolve. The cockpit is a bit of a cock-up. How the trigger-shifter/brake on the right side is supposed to be usable is beyond me. I was excited by the option of a visual guide for shifting (my processor likes to do things backwards so a visual cue is beneficial), but in concert with the monstrously large brake levers (I used to have Pauls), it is a no-go. The handlebars had to be raised to a near-obscene height. So... before heading out to Sedona, I ordered Bosco bars, which I had on my Cheviot because the Albatrosses it came with were too short/low. They were on the doorstep when I got home.

Boscos arrived in 2 days and now I am messing about with wanting to swap the brake levers. Thoughts on shifters? I had Silver shifters on the Cheviot and I am not a fan of the current set-up. The current shifter situation may work out when I swap the brake levers out for Paul levers. 

Working on a name... My Cheviot was Heidi. My white VWs are Mindy (from Colorado) and Shelby (from South Carolina). I was thinking 'Robin' but I prefer the 'ie' sound at the end. 

I have a set of Tosco bars for sale 😉. And I am seeking cork grips for when I finally have the cockpit dialed in. I'll do separate posts for both of those. 

Photos coming when it is as it will be for more than a couple of days 🤔.

kiley, out.

[Kim H.]

@Kiley -

As a suggestion to help keep at bay all those potential scratches and abrasions off of your new RBW blue Clem:

https://www.amazon.com/ISC-Racers-Tape-HT2314-Helicopter-OG-HD/dp/B000QC6H90/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=ISC%2BRacers%2BTape%2BHT2314%2BISC%2BHelicopter-OG-HD%2BSurface%2BGuard%2BTape%3A%2B2%22%2Bx%2B30%2Bft.%2C%2BTransparent&qid=1696648738&sr=8-3&th=1

I bought a roll and did most all of my Clem with some left over. Highly recommend !

Kim Hetzel

enjoying the Indian summer weather here in the Puget Sound.

[Kiley]

Thank you! Sounds like a good plan.

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[Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!]

I have been waiting for this! I knew you’d love the blue; it really is stunning, and you have to see it in sunlight to get the full effect. What color of accessories are you going to choose since you’re selling the blue ones? Also, I don’t recall you mentioning paint damage. Where was the paint scraped? Hopefully somewhere of minor consequence and only a tiny bit.

I love thumbies and not so much trigger shifters. I have not had the Silver 2s but people seem to love them. I have Microshift and they do me just fine. If they wore out I’d likely get the Silvers, though. But I’m not Pam Murray, so I bet my Microshift will be with me for a looonnnnggg time, ha!

I can’t wait to see your photos. And to hear more about your riding impressions.

RivSisters,

Leah