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That’s a Soma Deco 2 rack that I bought because my old rack wasn’t wide enough for my child seat. I’ve had zero issues since installing it, and the price was right:
On Sep 27, 2023, at 5:08 PM, Jkarlin <jamkar...@gmail.com> wrote:
Thanks y'all! And sorry for the typo in the title. (This was my first post in this google group, so it took a little while to go through.)
I really appreciate the personal anecdotes and advice. I did end up talking to some of the guys at Riv, and they recommended I go with the 59, since my pbh is pretty much right in the middle of of the range for that size and this is my first Rivendell. They said I might want to size up if I end up loving their bikes and want another frame, but that the 59 is going to feel plenty luxurious compared to the road bike I'm doing everything on now.
I did spring for their "you pick the fun stuff" build option--thought it would be worth it to have the bike built up by their own mechanics and that it would be fun to see whhat they choose. So I'll end up with the lime/olive frame, bosco bars, friction shifting, the triple crank, and whatever else they put on there to build it out (I'll put on mks lambda pedals and a brooks c17 )! Shipping ETA is late next week, and I'm super stoked.
Thanks again for all the help! I am curious to know more about the make and model of the rear rack in the picture from "fiddleharpa"...
On Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at 1:03:43 PM UTC-7 fra...@gmail.com wrote:
I don’t think there would be an issue at all. I had the Clem H in a 59 and have a 90.5 PBH. I had to use a 135 stem with the Tosco bars and was more upright than I’d prefer. I think it would be nicer without needing such a long stem. Bar choice will make a big difference though.
I have two, a Gus and an Appaloosa, and in both instances went with the recommended sizing. I think it comes down to preference as said before but also riding style. If you want to put drops on one of their bikes (not necessarily the Clem, but in general) and are accustomed to more traditional road fit then their recommendation or a size lower if you’re in the lower half of the recommended PBH has been recommended. If you want to run with swept back bars and a more upright position, go with their sizing or up if you’re in the top half of the range.
It’s also worth calling Riv and talking it out with one of the people at the shop. They’ll ask you all sorts of questions and can help you make a more informed decision. Worth considering in this circumstance is how high you want your bars & how much stem you are comfortable with exposing. I ride a 52 & need the bars high. My FacePlater stem is nearly maxed out & I need the 135 extension to make it work. I could definitely ride the 59 & if I did I could use a shorter stem that would be inserted quite a bit more. In addition, that would put me on a 700c bike vs. a 27.5” one. I am very happy with what I have. Hope that helps. Sent from my iPhone I'm ~6'1 with a 91-92 PBH and ride a 64cm Clem - no regrets based on my usage as a Trail Bike/Kid-hauler (it's the best bike ever, in fact!). It's honestly the first bike I've ever had that really feels like it fits me:
The only thing you might want to consider is if the 64 will fit your bike rack, etc. It's too long for a lot of standard racks, but I recently upgraded to a 1UP hitch rack and it fits very securely without modification. Here's what it looks like barely squeezing onto a standard roof rack...
On Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at 11:24:15 AM UTC-4 Jkarlin wrote:
Hi everyone, I'm looking to get into the Rivendell world with one of their complete Clems. I measured my pbh at 90, which puts me pretty squarely in the 59cm range. I wondering if any of y'all have enjoyed sizing up--according to the website, the 64cm would be doable for me. I'm just wondering if it'll be good, or if it'll be a gamble. 64cm just seems like a lot more bike than I'm used to!
(I'm currently on a 58cm Nishiki International for everything. It's a great road bike, but I'm looking for something with more commuting, utility, and trail capability.)
Sorry if this has already been addressed somewhere else in the group.
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