Re: [RBW] Re: introduction and some thoughts on Riv sizing

[Richard Rose]

Regarding Clem’s having too long of a Reach; not if you run Bosco’s. I am of average proportions & am running a 130 stem with Bosco’s! The reach is perfect. The Bullmoose in question has what, 90-100 extension? That combined with not much sweep would be problematic. Sent from my iPhone On Mar 29, 2026, at 4:10 PM, ian m <darkgizz...@gmail.com> wrote: Hi Joe, I previously owned a 52cm Clem (which I assume is the size of yours) and also attempted to run bullmoose bars on it when it arrived. I can also see that you have your saddle probably as far forward as you can get it, and IIRC the odd seatpost size makes finding a silver zero setback seatpost nigh impossible.  The sad reality of the Clem is that the reach is far too much for each model size. The 2017 52cm model had an effective top tube length of 61cm(!) and amazingly they've only gotten longer.  For comparison, my 55cm Crust Lightning Bolt (the only bike I use drops with) has a reach of 370mm. The 52cm Clem has a reach of 412.5mm. The reach on the newest models is 431mm on the 45cm model! I was never even comfortable with Albatross bars on my Clem, and eventually sold it. On Sunday, March 29, 2026 at 12:35:32 PM UTC-4 joe.c...@gmail.com wrote: Hi all,  I'm writing to you from the Roscoe Village neighborhood in Chicago. I'm joining the group to learn more about how others are sizing their rigs. As much as I love the Clem, I’m starting to suspect I might be a better fit for a 50cm (I'm 5'6" with a shorter torso), so I’m looking forward to reading through the archives here regarding PBH and reach. Best regards, Joe -- 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 visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/38fc4555-49e5-46f0-acab-f00e9de0b9efn%40googlegroups.com. -- 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 visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/8FC3A53B-BDA7-4D5B-B6B6-3C87FFBA65F1%40gmail.com.