These kinds of questions are so fascinating to me! I have a 2018 59cm Clem L, and I've test-ridden the medium (55cm?) size Gus (at the Rivelo event that Maxcr posted video of). I'm 5'9" and my PBH is 89, so similar to yours, Kiley, although I'm 195 lbs. My strongest impressions of both bikes are how comfortable they are. They both felt like they fit me right away. The Gus had albatross bars on it, and that seemed like the right choice. I was surprised the medium Gus fit me so well, when I am used to riding larger bikes, but it did. The bars were set about 2 inches above the saddle.
Since it was a test bike, I didn't get to ride it for long, but I did take it on a paved and unpaved trail and it felt very stable and was easy to control, which is the same feeling I have about my Clem L. They are both much faster than they seem- my Clem has a magic quality on a few Portland hills where it just seems to propel itself up, and I felt that on the Gus too. I also like the longer rear on both for stability when climbing steep hills, with or without full panniers. At that time I wasn't really interested in a Gus or Susie because it did seem pretty redundant with my Clem, and I prefer the looks and ease of the super low step-through for city riding, although it was fun to ride the Gus and compare! Probably if I did more off-road riding they'd appeal more. However, I absolutely love the music decals and paint job on the Gus/Susies, though. They were really detailed and special. -Emily On Sunday, November 21, 2021 at 2:12:18 PM UTC-8 maxcr wrote: > I recently found this video, from Grant's visit to Rivelo in 2019, he's > talking about the Hillibikes. It's long and a bit slow but it touches on a > lot of interesting facts that I didn't know: > > Here you go: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=diTTqXluBEw > > Max > On Saturday, November 20, 2021 at 10:07:22 AM UTC-5 [email protected] > wrote: > >> Eric >> I grew up in Galion..near Mansfield >> >> On Sat, Nov 20, 2021, 7:58 AM Eric Daume <[email protected]> wrote: >> >>> Jon, I’m in Plain City, just NW of Columbus. >>> >>> On Saturday, November 20, 2021, Jon Dukeman <[email protected]> >>> wrote: >>> >> Eric >>>> Where in Ohio are you? >>>> >>>> On Sat, Nov 20, 2021, 3:47 AM Eric Daume <[email protected]> wrote: >>>> >>> Leah, you picked a lovely time of the year to move to Michigan! Bundle >>>>> up! >>>>> >>>>> Eric >>>>> in Ohio, but who ends up in MI all to frequently >>>>> >>>>> On Fri, Nov 19, 2021 at 6:34 PM Leah Peterson <[email protected]> >>>>> wrote: >>>>> >>>> I know…big missed opportunity on my part - I absolutely should have >>>>>> weighed those bikes but I was like a kid at Christmas and got caught up >>>>>> in >>>>>> the shiny new bike excitement. Totally forgot about weighing the thing. >>>>>> >>>>>> Someone mentioned (was it this thread?) about knowing how a bike >>>>>> feels weight-wise, and that’s true. I can tell the difference between >>>>>> adding and empty Saddlesack or not. I can probably tell the new seat >>>>>> post I >>>>>> put on my Platy is heavier if I go lift that bike right now. >>>>>> >>>>>> I’m moving to Michigan in 3 weeks. Here’s hoping I make some >>>>>> Rivendell friends in my new state who will keep me accountable for this >>>>>> stuff! 🤣 >>>>>> >>>>>> Sorry! >>>>>> L >>>>>> >>>>>> On Nov 19, 2021, at 9:34 AM, aeroperf <[email protected]> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>> While we’re going "arghhhh!"... >>>>>> A number of threads have asked, and one of the questions could be >>>>>> answered just by hanging a bike on the scale at your LBS. >>>>>> >>>>>> I was hoping Leah would weigh Peppermint Platy before and after her >>>>>> build, but I guess that’s OBE. >>>>>> How about somebody go weigh their Clem, and somebody go weigh their >>>>>> Gus/Susie, and somebody go weigh their Platypus - and report back? >>>>>> >>>>>> Whether bike weight actually makes a difference or not, there seems >>>>>> to be a conspiracy about not reporting Rivendell bike weights. >>>>>> We’ve had people talk about getting them up a flight of stairs, or >>>>>> hanging them on a rack, but nobody actually puts out a number. >>>>>> >>>>>> I’ll start. Here’s mine: >>>>>> 2015 Sam, size 55, as supplied by Rivendell: >>>>>> Bar end shifters, Suguino XD2 triple crank, FD-3030 front, Atlas 700c >>>>>> wheels, Conti SpeedRide tubed tires, Shimano RD-M591 rear, Shimano R550 >>>>>> levers, Tektro R-559 brakes, cork grips. >>>>>> Add a Serfas RX-921V saddle, Blackspire pedals, Zefal fenders, and a >>>>>> bell. >>>>>> 29 pounds, 3 oz >>>>>> >>>>>> Add a Blackburn EX-1 rack and BCC 12.12 computer and my typical >>>>>> riding weight comes in a just a smidge under 30.5 pounds. >>>>>> >>>>>> A Homer, size 51, set up exactly the same way except Deore FC-M590 >>>>>> crank and FD-M610 derailleur came in at 29 pounds 14 oz. Smaller bike, >>>>>> thinner tubing, lighter crank. >>>>>> >>>>>> It’s not a Susie or a Clem or a Platy, but it is a data point. 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