WTB: 59 Clem L Frameset

[Ryan Frahm]

Hello all! Just wondering if anyone has a current geo version of the Clem frameset that they are looking to move along? I could probably fit a 64 as well but not sure I’d be able to use a Weehoo under the slammed seatpost. I have a 90.5 PBH so I know I can fit the 64, just not sure about the trailer!

Thank you in advance!

[Kim H.]

IMHO, you would be better off with a 59cm Clem frameset with your PBH of 90.5cm. For me, last fall, I sold mine, because it was too darn large for me to handle with a PBH of 80.1cm. I, in turn, bought a 52cm Clem. It is truly more of an enjoyable handling bicycle compared the the 59cm with my long torso and short limbs.

Kim Hetzel.

[Ryan Frahm]

Thank you Kim, I appreciate the advice on sizing! They seem like the perfect “if I could only have one bike” bike.

[Kim H.]

Yes, for an aging senior cyclist, the Clem is an all-rounder bike both on and off road, but no single track. There are times that I wish I could test ride a Platypus for the possibility of owning a second bike. However, I cannot afford one right now. From what I have read herein the past discussions, the Platypus is more of a light and nimbler bicycle, than the Clem. The Clem tends to be a heavier bike. However, it performance and abilities out weight the heaviness. For now, I am running SimWorks HOMAGE 43mm tires on my Clem for mostly pavement at maximum psi.

Kim Hetzel.

[Kim H.]

BTW... you are welcome.

Kim Hetzel.

[Chris Halasz]

Here's a recent photo of my 64cm Clem L, with 78cm seat seat height adjusted for my 88cm PBH. 

- Chris

[Ryan Frahm]

Thank you again, Kim!

Thank you Chris for that picture! Nice looking Clem you have there! I am usually at 79cm on my saddle so that is a big help on where I’d be. 

Unfortunately, I looked and that Weehoo trailer doesn’t make an adapter for the Clem seatpost size. I’m sure I can figure something out. Still hope I can find a frame! There’s a 64 on eBay but $250 for shipping and sales tax doesn’t save much over the ones Riv has in stock!

[Kim H.]

@Ryan,

You are more than welcome.

Kim Hetzel.

[Kim H.]

@Ryan,

as an idea... Call Will Keating tomorrow at RBW headquarters and see if they have a 59cm frameset unsold somewhere in their warehouse or even a complete or a demo. I bought my 52cm Clem through a serendipity experience talking to Will. I was and remain truly grateful to find one in RBW blue.

...or post ISO/WTB: 59cm Rivendell Clem Smith Jr. "L" frameset on Facebook's Rivendell Bicycles BUY/SELL/TRADE webpage.

Kim Hetzel.

[Ryan Frahm]

I had planned on the Clem replacing the 2 bikes I have but it seems my budget needs to be tighter than expected. My Clem will have to keep waiting it seems. Thank you all very much for the help!

[Kim H.]

@Ryan,

I'm certain that RBW headquarters has the Clems on their framesets and completes schedule for later this year. For now, it's a waiting game to see when exactly when.

Between now and then, it will give you time to save up more money for your purchase. 

Kim Hetzel. 

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[Dorothy C]

I don’t know about Riv restocking, as they just had them in February, but CL Cycle have a lime-olive or a Forest Green in stock. They are in Canada, but ship to the US. Make sure to click the USD button. 

https://www.clcycle.ca/en/cadre-et-fourche-rivendell-clem-l-frame-and-fork.html