I think the ride quality difference will come down to fit, and style of setup (i.e. light wheels and supple tires vs. durable wheels and touring tires), with the primary difference being driven by whichever bike fits you best.
Unfortunately, the Clems have only 3 sizes, and that will tend to limit how good the fit can get without major compromises if you don't perfectly line up. This was (one reason) why I switched from a Clem to an Appaloosa, I needed like a 50.5 2017 clem to fit correctly and the 51 Joe was a perfect size. Collin, former clem owner, in Sacramento On Thursday, July 1, 2021 at 3:04:14 PM UTC-7 Joe Bernard wrote: > I don't agree. I've owned both and the MIT Atlantis is perceptably lighter > and zippier. Is it a massive difference? No, I don't think that question > was being asked. > > Joe Bernard > > On Thursday, July 1, 2021 at 2:58:00 PM UTC-7 Gill wrote: > >> Expectancy bias should perhaps be factored into the equation. The >> Atlantis is a fancier more expensive bike and that fact can’t help but >> influence perceptions. As someone who has had both bikes I would contend >> that if you rode them both blindfolded (admittedly a dicey undertaking) >> you’d be happy with either and hard pressed to tell the difference. >> >> On Thursday, June 24, 2021 at 10:33:34 AM UTC-4 max.c....@gmail.com >> wrote: >> >>> Hey all, I am a wannabe Riv owner. One day, when the mood of my wife and >>> bank account align...at least that's my hope. >>> >>> I browse a lot of used listings and sometimes will see a deal pop up >>> that I'm interested in, but feel like I don't have enough info to >>> confidently purchase. Looking for some insight especially from those who >>> have ridden multiple Riv models. >>> >>> I have a special nostalgia for the Rivendell Atlantis -- the color, the >>> geometry; it just seems like my dream bike and I don't have a >>> justification. The price is steep, though. I have been curious what the >>> difference in ride quality is when compared with the Clem H, as that's more >>> in my price range and I see used ones come up for sale much more >>> frequently. Obviously it's a different look and I'm missing lugs, etc, but >>> it does have those crazy long stays. What's the difference in ride quality? >>> Especially if I'm riding upright. >>> >>> A couple of notes: I live in very flat Dallas, I primarily use my bike >>> as a commuter (towing my HappiSack) with a 10 mile radius but would also >>> like to do some light touring. My preferred set up is riding upright. >>> >>> If anyone else would care to weigh in with a comparison between the ride >>> quality of the Atlantis and other Riv models, I'd be interested in those >>> too! Just trying to arm myself with information in a market where I often >>> am shopping online and unable to try before I buy. >>> >>> Thanks, >>> Max >>> >> -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/da83daa3-9fac-4183-8b0c-fe6ddbbd317fn%40googlegroups.com.
