Clem L question

[Belopsky]

My chain blew up and took the Claris derailleur with it.
What's the clamp size I need for the front derailleur?

[Belopsky]

I would just look but I left my bike at work and will be out of town for 3 days and want to come back to work, install the parts and ride home on Monday

[Joe Bernard]

It's a 28.6 mounting which Shimano fudges by offering it as 28.6/31.8 with those little black spacers you saw tumbling down the road. Or you can use any old 28.6 road double mech if you're running the stock 38-24 cranks.

[Belopsky]

Is it the 2 speed or 3 speed Claris?

[Joe Bernard]

Hmm. I'm going on these photos cuz I just sold the bike...

https://goo.gl/photos/AocvMvSFvs4DqjV58

...but it looks like this triple.

https://jet.com/product/detail/2cd76a9cd309474ab26f18a3c25b52e4?jcmp=pla:ggl:b_nj_dur_gen_sporting_goods_a3:sporting_goods_bikes_bike_parts_components_a3:na:PLA_984945068_50367780162_pla-308576839366_m:na:na:na:2PLA15&pid=kenshoo_int&c=984945068&is_retargeting=true&clickid=62d9dfe0-7dd1-4b69-a774-398341b615e2&gclid=CjwKCAiA6qPRBRAkEiwAGw4Sdtj7Lkx-vpko9fgmFhXpBlRsi_kUX0kcE0DeKP-WkyBK81v_Ph7_ShoCp-oQAvD_BwE

[Belopsky]

For everyone's knowledge:

It's a 31.8 clamp size. Ended up using my Microshift $12 derailleur.

Also, 116 link chain is not enough for the stock setup, but it'll do for now. 118 would have been perfect

[Belopsky]

I decided to change my Clem to 2x1 for winter.

What is the widest tire I can fit, any idea? 2.25" seems to fit without fenders, but I no longer have the tire anymore to check.
I am thinking about putting the biggest I can..

[Paul Choi]

I think 2.4 is the limit but you might want to double check with Will.  

[Belopsky]

I think he told me 2.1 but i tried 2.25 and he said schwable are generally undersize

[Garth]

According to the Clem-L page, 2.4" with fenders.

[Kainalu V.]

2.4" is easily the case with my 65, but that may vary through the range of sizes.

-Kai

BK NY

[Belopsky]

ooh goody. i wish there were more studded tire options in 27.5.
$100 tires otherwise (less from bike24)

[Belopsky]

Well..I got some tires and went single speed

https://photos.app.goo.gl/N0CudmFzpveK1ElG2

[Joe Bernard]

Technically it's a two-speed, which is how I'm setting up my Cheviot. Those tires are huge..it's a FatRivbike!

[Belopsky]

technically this is true

[Doug H.]

Why is it a two speed?

[Joe Bernard]

Assuming you're asking the general question, "Why go two-speed?", I'll answer for my upcoming Cheviot. I'm going for a simple/light vibe with this bike, so decided to add "just enough gears" to Grant's "just ride" motto. The idea is to have a big-ring ratio for most rides, with the the ability to kick the chain over to the granny for a steep hill. I'm duplicating the setup on Will @ Riv's Cheviot - this was his suggestion when I ordered the frame - and expect I'll use it the way he does, he's never shifted it. The idea is that you get to that hill in the big gear, then ask yourself if you really need to move the chain or just stand up and muscle through it. That decision will come easier to Igor 'cause he kept the front derailer, but I'm intentionally leaving it off so I won't bail too soon. It's going to be fun!

[Doug H.]

I only saw one chainring up front initially and so wondered how it could be two speed. My mistake. I like the concept of two speed though.
Doug

[Joe Bernard]

Ahh, in that case I'll amend my answer: It has two chainrings! 😂