FS: Clem H 52 FFHS+

[Valerie Yates]

After a change of heart on selling my Rosco Bubbe, I am offering for sale my low mileage, beautiful honey mustard 2016 Clem H 52 frame, fork, headset & bottom bracket along with the following included extras:

Tektro v-brakes front and rear

Shimano Claris front derailleur

Shimano Altus rear derailleur

Clem stock seat-post

Kickstand

Axa frame lock with 2 keys

The price for the above is $800. I will pay to have it boxed for shipping and buyer pays actual shipping costs.   Local pick-up possible in or near Boulder CO.  

More pictures here

Optional extras listed below.  If the frame buyer doesn't want them, open to other buyers for prices shown plus actual price of shipping.

Silver Crank 173 (CG-38-24) +$250

Front and Rear Wheels: Alex rims with multi-colored spoke nipples, Clem hubs and 8 speed 11-32 casette (tires not included): +$150 

Cockpit as a set: Nitto Bosco Cro-Mo 55 handlebar with Misha cork grips, Sunrace m90 thumbie friction shifters, Tektro brake levers, and Nitto (likely Tallux) 12 cm stem: +$150

Pletscher Clem Rack with pump, pannier rails and tail light mount: +50 

Clem stock saddle and pedals: No charge

Interested? Let me know. Happy to discuss. 

Best,

Val in Boulder CO

[Valerie Yates]

I forgot to mention that this frame size has 650b wheels. It is currently shown with size 50-584 (aka 27.5 x 2.00) tires but it has plenty of space for a larger tire. The tire size as shown is limited by the Axa frame lock, which is convenient but not necessary and can be removed. 

[Doug H.]

Valerie,

That color is so nice and I love the curved seat stays. I am really tempted as then I would have both the L and H versions of the venerable Clem. Someone will be getting a somewhat rare Clem H in pristine condition. I wonder how this would ride as a single speed? 

Doug

[Valerie Yates]

Doug — That would be a sweet pair to have. There have been a few discussions re single-speeding the Clem H. Here’s one.  Looks good and sounds enjoyable. As much as I want to downsize, I do love my  bikes. They are so fun and versatile. 

[John Johnson]

I had a 45cm H single speeded with a singulator..

It was great. 

- John

[Valerie Yates]

John — that looks great! I am curious about your bag support. I think I have that same one but it never seemed to fit. Even on yours, it comes so close to the wheel. I think that’s why it landed in my to be sold bin. Mine did not come with the additional supports in the rear. Do you have a link to it or picture so I can see how it works more clearly? (Am I allowed to derail my own conversation? 😁 )

[John Johnson]

Hi Valerie,

Derail away! 

Here's the link the the support struts on Carradice's site: https://carradice.co.uk/shop/accessories/bagman-support-struts/?v=11aedd0e4327

Of course, I got them because the bag kept rubbing on the rear tire. The struts stabilize the bagman rack enough to keep it from rubbing when your bike hits a bump, etc. but the bag could still rub depending on how things inside shifted around during the ride. To solve this, I added a little plastic bridge held on with zip ties (has worked fine for 3 years now) to keep the cloth from the bag from dipping down. 

All said and done, the classic saddle rack (not the bagman, but this one: https://carradice.co.uk/shop/accessories/saddle-bag-rack/?v=11aedd0e4327) works much better and is easier to take on and off. And fenders are also another solution (I have another bagman on different bike, and never have any rubbing because that bike has fenders). 

cheers,

John

[Guy LeVan]

Val,

Sent you an email yesterday - just didn’t want to post everything publicly.  I’m certainly interested in the Clem H.

Guy

On Wednesday, June 21, 2023 at 3:31:39 PM UTC-6 Valerie Yates wrote:

[Valerie Yates]

Frame is sold! Very happy to have it go to a list member and a former Clem owner. I know it will be appreciated and enjoyed. 

I will follow up on the other bits after I evaluate whether there are any swaps I want to make with my remaining bikes. . .  

[Valerie Yates]

John — thanks for these links. The added struts could make it work in my setup. . .