My one year anniversary of ownership of my Clem Smith Jr. "L" bicycle.

[Kim H.]

I just want to share that today marks a one year anniversary of my ownership of my Clem Smith Jr. "L" bicycle.  This is my first Rivendell bicycle.

Over the course of a year, I have learned to fully appreciate it in every way as a senior cyclist. I delight in the upright riding position with the Nitto Bosco handlebars and Nitto Techomic long stem, the elongated chain stays and wheelbase of almost 80" for stability and sure-footedness on and off road riding. Furthermore, I appreciate the low gearing that I have customized thanks to the Avid Micro-adapter. I now have 34/20T on Silver crankset and a SunRace 11-40T 9-speed cassette, of which allows me with a wide gear ranges.

My bike is not fast. I do not mind. I can see the world around me better. It is comfortable and that in itself matters a lot. It is a keeper. I do not plan selling anytime soon. It is my retirement bike.

I am in love.

Kim Hetzel.

The two pictures below are:

1). The bike what it looked like from the seller before he sold it to me.

2). My bike after one year of ownership with all of my personal upgrades.

Thank-you, Paul.

[Roberta]

Wow, she’s a looker—a beautiful retirement bike. I never thought of handlebar tape where your foot might strike the frame (probably though that never happens on a Clem L) but I like the extra pop of personality.   Happy retirement riding.

[Richard Rose]

Yes, yes & YES! Not selling, eh? Until you find the blue one!:)

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On Sep 15, 2023, at 12:00 AM, Kim H. <krhe...@gmail.com> wrote:



I just want to share that today marks a one year anniversary of my ownership of my Clem Smith Jr. "L" bicycle.  This is my first Rivendell bicycle.

Over the course of a year, I have learned to fully appreciate it in every way as a senior cyclist. I delight in the upright riding position with the Nitto Bosco handlebars and Nitto Techomic long stem, the elongated chain stays and wheelbase of almost 80" for stability and sure-footedness on and off road riding. Furthermore, I appreciate the low gearing that I have customized thanks to the Avid Micro-adapter. I now have 34/20T on Silver crankset and a SunRace 11-40T 9-speed cassette, of which allows me with a wide gear ranges.

My bike is not fast. I do not mind. I can see the world around me better. It is comfortable and that in itself matters a lot. It is a keeper. I do not plan selling anytime soon. It is my retirement bike.

I am in love.

Kim Hetzel.

The two pictures below are:

1). The bike what it looked like from the seller before he sold it to me.

2). My bike after one year of ownership with all of my personal upgrades.

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Thank-you, Paul.

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[Kim H.]

Hi Richard,

Yes, I am not selling or trading mine, until am ready to find a RBW Blue one.

Thanks.

Kim Hetzel

Yelm, WA.

[Ryan Ogilvie]

Bike looks great, Kim. 

I’m pretty smitten with my newly acquired and built Suz. 

[Kim H.]

@Ryan - I thank you very much for the compliment. I appreciate it.

Love to see some pictures of your Susie !

Kim Hetzel.

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