Clem Lost 2 Pounds!

[JAS]

You'll probably remember I wrote some time ago asking for ideas on how to lighten up my Clem. Thanks to the great advice from this group, I finally got some new wheels and tires for Clem and oh, what a difference!  Clem lost two pounds in the process and I got a more agile bike with tires that will handle the mud and just about any other trail/road condition.  

I called Rivendell one day and just my luck, Rich happened to answer the phone.  We discussed several possibilities including having him build the wheels, but then recommended the Velocity-built wheels with Deore hubs.  I ordered the RH Juniper Ridge tires (650x48),  endurance casing, and Schwalbe ultralight tubes.  I'm very happy with the set up.  Now it's going to the bike shop for brake adjustment and to check my handiwork on the rear derailleur setting.

Some photos from a quick run to the grocery story including a blossom photo for Leah...spring is coming but it's still chilly around here!

--Joyce

[Roberta]

Congratulations, Joyce!  Those are some serious “nothing’s going to stop me riding” tires.  

 I, also, couldn’t believe the ride difference when I upgraded my wheels and tires. 

Roberta 

[Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!]

I know a lot of people won’t believe that 2 pounds off a bike is a lot but it IS. I’m thrilled for you, RivSister Joyce. The Clem is great but is made greater with better and lighter wheels and tires. I will never, ever part with my Clem! I have a pair of Platys, and one is set up with front and rear racks while the other only has a lightweight rear rack. I can absolutely feel the weight difference. I don’t mind that the mermaid bike is heavy because it’s an errand/shopping bike and I knew it would be stout, but it is a different thing to build a bike and FIND that it feels heavy. You know what I mean?

At any rate, I’m so excited for you. Please post back here now and then and let us know how you’re getting on.

Love,

L

[Richard Rose]

Deore hubs but which rims?

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On Mar 12, 2022, at 9:26 AM, Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! <jonasa...@gmail.com> wrote:

I know a lot of people won’t believe that 2 pounds off a bike is a lot but it IS. I’m thrilled for you, RivSister Joyce. The Clem is great but is made greater with better and lighter wheels and tires. I will never, ever part with my Clem! I have a pair of Platys, and one is set up with front and rear racks while the other only has a lightweight rear rack. I can absolutely feel the weight difference. I don’t mind that the mermaid bike is heavy because it’s an errand/shopping bike and I knew it would be stout, but it is a different thing to build a bike and FIND that it feels heavy. You know what I mean?

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[Eric Marth]

Nice, Joyce!

I'm also interested to know the rims. I can't remember what you had before and I can't tell by zooming in but they kinda look like Cliffhangers. 

The bike looks great :) 

[Richard Rose]

It’s funny because I think they look like Cliffhanger also. Loving my Clem which came with Deore / Cliffhanger build & I know they are bulletproof but they seem heavy. I cannot imagine an additional 2lbs. of rotational weight on this bike. I have been looking into Rene Herse tires which by themselves look to save me between 1 - 1.5 lbs. I should mention that my wheels have 36 spokes front & rear.

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Nice, Joyce!

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[Sofie C]

Beautiful clem and wheel build - congrats! 

[Richard Rose]

I am just so curious about this. Stock Atlas rims are 590 grams each. Cliffhanger is 625 grams! So perhaps your new rims are something else?

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On Mar 12, 2022, at 10:51 AM, Sofie C <sof...@gmail.com> wrote:

Beautiful clem and wheel build - congrats! 

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[Johnny Alien]

The tires and light tubes alone would make a big difference in ride quality (from what I have expereienced)

[JAS]

Oops! Sorry I forgot to include rim info...yes, they're Cliffhanger rims.  Thank you all your comments; it's nice to have your feedback and kind thoughts.  

The change is noticeable and like Leah, I recognize that the Clem is always going to be relatively heavy compared to my Platy.  It's such a terrific bike for dirt paths, exploring new roads, getting groceries and tackling the stupid, huge gravel somebody in the county office thought was such a good idea to spread on one of my favorite trails.  I can bash through there with Clem and not think twice about whether the bike or tires or wheels (or I?) can handle it.  I had to "tip toe" over it with Platy...riding gingerly and getting tossed about.  Clem is no brawler, but with the new shoes I can just go for it and hang on.  It's thrilling, really.

Ride on #RivSisters and #RivBrothers!

--Joyce

[Richard Rose]

Wow! I just looked up those stock Kenda tires - the ones on the Clem completes. They are nearly 1000 grams each! Now I understand the weight loss.:)

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On Mar 12, 2022, at 11:32 AM, JAS <swanso...@gmail.com> wrote:

Oops! Sorry I forgot to include rim info...yes, they're Cliffhanger rims.  Thank you all your comments; it's nice to have your feedback and kind thoughts.  

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[upyou...@yahoo.com]

Gorgeous!  I love the Rene Herse tires.  congrats, #RivSister

Kate