{"id":100734,"date":"2018-10-15T20:18:40","date_gmt":"2018-10-15T11:18:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bluelug.com\/blog\/?post_type=global&#038;p=100734"},"modified":"2018-10-15T20:18:40","modified_gmt":"2018-10-15T11:18:40","slug":"rivendell-clem-smith-jr-bike-checks","status":"publish","type":"global","link":"https:\/\/bluelug.com\/blog\/global\/rivendell-clem-smith-jr-bike-checks\/","title":{"rendered":"Rivendell Clem Smith Jr. Bike Checks!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-100484\" src=\"https:\/\/bluelug.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/IMG_2887.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bluelug.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/IMG_2887.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/bluelug.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/IMG_2887-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/bluelug.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/IMG_2887-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/bluelug.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/IMG_2887-1179x786.jpg 1179w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><br \/>\nLook at this handmade handlebar bag!<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-100485\" src=\"https:\/\/bluelug.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/IMG_2890.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bluelug.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/IMG_2890.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/bluelug.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/IMG_2890-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/bluelug.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/IMG_2890-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/bluelug.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/IMG_2890-1179x786.jpg 1179w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><br \/>\nThe <a href=\"https:\/\/global.bluelug.com\/catalogsearch\/result\/?q=Schmidt+\">Schmidt hub<\/a> looks a little worn-out, but it still works perfectly.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-100486\" src=\"https:\/\/bluelug.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/IMG_2892.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bluelug.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/IMG_2892.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/bluelug.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/IMG_2892-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/bluelug.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/IMG_2892-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/bluelug.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/IMG_2892-1179x786.jpg 1179w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><br \/>\nThe vintage Ocean air cycles frame bag!<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-100483\" src=\"https:\/\/bluelug.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/IMG_2881.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bluelug.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/IMG_2881.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/bluelug.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/IMG_2881-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/bluelug.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/IMG_2881-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/bluelug.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/IMG_2881-1179x786.jpg 1179w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><br \/>\nIt was nice to see you again, Benjamin! He came to the Blue Lug Hatagaya for the first time in 3 years.<br \/>\n8 years ago, his dad gave this Rivendell Atlantis to him for his birthday.<br \/>\nBike touring is his most favorite thing so he was going to go bike packing in northeast Japan this time.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-100494\" src=\"https:\/\/bluelug.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/IMG_2868.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"852\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bluelug.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/IMG_2868.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/bluelug.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/IMG_2868-640x426.jpg 640w, https:\/\/bluelug.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/IMG_2868-900x599.jpg 900w, https:\/\/bluelug.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/IMG_2868-1181x786.jpg 1181w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-100495\" src=\"https:\/\/bluelug.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/IMG_2853.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bluelug.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/IMG_2853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/bluelug.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/IMG_2853-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/bluelug.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/IMG_2853-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/bluelug.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/IMG_2853-1179x786.jpg 1179w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-100493\" src=\"https:\/\/bluelug.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/IMG_2904.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bluelug.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/IMG_2904.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/bluelug.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/IMG_2904-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/bluelug.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/IMG_2904-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/bluelug.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/IMG_2904-1179x786.jpg 1179w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-100492\" src=\"https:\/\/bluelug.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/IMG_2899.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bluelug.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/IMG_2899.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/bluelug.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/IMG_2899-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/bluelug.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/IMG_2899-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/bluelug.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/IMG_2899-1179x786.jpg 1179w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Today was very busy. It was the last day of 3 days holiday in Japan. Busy is good but it definitely made my memory foggy. Like time flies.<\/p>\n<p>Anyways, let me show you 2 Rivendell Clem Smith Jr. we built up lately!<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"*RIVENDELL* clem smith jr.(45)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/bluelug\/45181439211\/in\/dateposted-family\/\" data-flickr-embed=\"true\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/farm2.staticflickr.com\/1926\/45181439211_240d57bc44_h.jpg\" alt=\"*RIVENDELL* clem smith jr.(45)\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1066\" \/><\/a><script async src=\"\/\/embedr.flickr.com\/assets\/client-code.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\u00a0RIVENDELL clem smith jr size:45<\/p>\n<p>Clem Smith jr. L style is a true mixte bike, which has the down top tube. It&#8217;s easy to throw a leg over, so this bike is great for ladies when she wears a skirt and commutes.<\/p>\n<p>The owner came to the store with her husband and as soon as she took a look at the bike, she fell in love. She loves especially rugged and the logo.<\/p>\n<p>Clem Smith Jr is sold as a complete bike so, for saving money, we just changed some parts from it.<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"*RIVENDELL* clem smith jr.(45)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/bluelug\/45181440081\/in\/dateposted-family\/\" data-flickr-embed=\"true\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/farm2.staticflickr.com\/1920\/45181440081_9738f87654_h.jpg\" alt=\"*RIVENDELL* clem smith jr.(45)\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" \/><\/a><script async src=\"\/\/embedr.flickr.com\/assets\/client-code.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>The owner didn\u2019t need many gears so we put a single chainring. On top of that, we installed Shimano Claris road levers, which are more offer fast and accurate gear changes at the touch of a lever for road bike performance.<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"*RIVENDELL* clem smith jr.(45)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/bluelug\/30242839337\/in\/dateposted-family\/\" data-flickr-embed=\"true\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/farm2.staticflickr.com\/1913\/30242839337_4f91ba1f7c_h.jpg\" alt=\"*RIVENDELL* clem smith jr.(45)\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" \/><\/a><script async src=\"\/\/embedr.flickr.com\/assets\/client-code.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>The saddle that came with the complete bike was a little too old school, so we chose the <a href=\"https:\/\/global.bluelug.com\/catalogsearch\/result\/?q=Brooks+Flyer\">Brooks Flyer<\/a>. This saddle has classically sprung designed for comfortable long distance riding.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"*RIVENDELL* clem smith jr.(45)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/bluelug\/30242839727\/in\/dateposted-family\/\" data-flickr-embed=\"true\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/farm2.staticflickr.com\/1917\/30242839727_8dd5cd4709_h.jpg\" alt=\"*RIVENDELL* clem smith jr.(45)\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" \/><\/a><script async src=\"\/\/embedr.flickr.com\/assets\/client-code.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><a href=\"https:\/\/global.bluelug.com\/nitto-rivendell-big-back-rack-32r-midium.html\">The Nitto Rivendell 32R rear rack<\/a> with <a href=\"https:\/\/global.bluelug.com\/catalogsearch\/result\/?q=wald+basket\">the Wald basket<\/a> is on point because you do not need to swing a leg back over the basket. It would be a great idea to put the childseat on a mixte bike too.\u00a0We hope she enjoys riding this cool bike with her husband.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"*RIVENDELL* clem smith jr. (52)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/bluelug\/29945473007\/in\/dateposted-family\/\" data-flickr-embed=\"true\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/farm2.staticflickr.com\/1902\/29945473007_1b393e43eb_h.jpg\" alt=\"*RIVENDELL* clem smith jr. (52)\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" \/><\/a><script async src=\"\/\/embedr.flickr.com\/assets\/client-code.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\u00a0RIVENDELL clem smith jr H\uff0dstyle size52<\/p>\n<p>The next bike is the Rivendell Clem Smith Jr. H-style. This one has a high top tube (H-style) which is formerly known as Boy\u2019s bike.<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"*RIVENDELL* clem smith jr. (52)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/bluelug\/44882298721\/in\/dateposted-family\/\" data-flickr-embed=\"true\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/farm2.staticflickr.com\/1905\/44882298721_ea5845c7d1_h.jpg\" alt=\"*RIVENDELL* clem smith jr. (52)\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" \/><\/a><script async src=\"\/\/embedr.flickr.com\/assets\/client-code.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>The rims are Velocity Atlas, which Rivendell designed.<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"*RIVENDELL* clem smith jr. (52)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/bluelug\/44161669344\/in\/dateposted-family\/\" data-flickr-embed=\"true\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/farm2.staticflickr.com\/1974\/44161669344_d97eebfb3f_h.jpg\" alt=\"*RIVENDELL* clem smith jr. (52)\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" \/><\/a><script async src=\"\/\/embedr.flickr.com\/assets\/client-code.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>The <a href=\"https:\/\/global.bluelug.com\/catalogsearch\/result\/?q=SOMA+CAZADERO\">SOMA CAZADERO tires<\/a> are a great choice not only for gravel riding but also a pavement commuter.<br \/>\n<a title=\"*RIVENDELL* clem smith jr. (52)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/bluelug\/44161666734\/in\/dateposted-family\/\" data-flickr-embed=\"true\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/farm2.staticflickr.com\/1967\/44161666734_6227643c76_h.jpg\" alt=\"*RIVENDELL* clem smith jr. (52)\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" \/><\/a><script async src=\"\/\/embedr.flickr.com\/assets\/client-code.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><br \/>\nThe chainring is <a href=\"https:\/\/global.bluelug.com\/catalogsearch\/result\/?q=wolf+tooth\">Wolf Tooth<\/a>. The Drop-Stop chainring provides never-chain-drop.<br \/>\n<a title=\"*RIVENDELL* clem smith jr. (52)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/bluelug\/44882299561\/in\/dateposted-family\/\" data-flickr-embed=\"true\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/farm2.staticflickr.com\/1974\/44882299561_05ee3b1a5f_h.jpg\" alt=\"*RIVENDELL* clem smith jr. (52)\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" \/><\/a><script async src=\"\/\/embedr.flickr.com\/assets\/client-code.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>The saddle is <a href=\"https:\/\/global.bluelug.com\/catalogsearch\/result\/?q=brooks+flyer\">the BROOKS b17 flyer<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"*RIVENDELL* clem smith jr. (52)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/bluelug\/29945474127\/in\/dateposted-family\/\" data-flickr-embed=\"true\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/farm2.staticflickr.com\/1902\/29945474127_0e7767098d_h.jpg\" alt=\"*RIVENDELL* clem smith jr. (52)\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" \/><\/a><script async src=\"\/\/embedr.flickr.com\/assets\/client-code.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><a href=\"https:\/\/global.bluelug.com\/catalogsearch\/result\/?q=b602\">The Nitto b602F bosco bar<\/a> is a great match with the Clem Smith Jr.<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"*RIVENDELL* clem smith jr. (52)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/bluelug\/44882297371\/in\/dateposted-family\/\" data-flickr-embed=\"true\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/farm2.staticflickr.com\/1903\/44882297371_a25d9e0aeb_h.jpg\" alt=\"*RIVENDELL* clem smith jr. (52)\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" \/><\/a>We built this bike up for the storefront, so if you are interested in please visit Blue Lug Hatagaya and do a test ride.<\/p>\n<p>We also would love to hear something like the first Clem Smith\u00a0Jr. We can just change some parts from a complete bike for sure. We are here to help you out! 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