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Paul- Sorry for the delay! It's a Soma Demi Porteur rack purchased on sale from Analog Cycles. https://www.somafab.com/archives/product/demi-porteur-rack I appreciate it's 10kg / 22lb weight limit for grocery-getting. It works well on the platypus with a wald 317 zip tied on. On Thursday,

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Hey Christian, The Platy is looking great. I had a Mark's rack on the front for a short bit and had my light mounted on the front eyelet. It worked great because it got the light out ahead of most of the tire. I can't tell though if that rack has a front eyelet. The nice thing about that light

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Christian: I thought the standard driveway tribute for a flatted Platypus is a pump *and* a beverage of your choosing. Be sure to collect what you're due! On Thu, Jun 30, 2022 at 9:26 AM Philip Barrett wrote: > I like the mounting of the front lamp low as it perfectly illuminates the > street

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I like the mounting of the front lamp low as it perfectly illuminates the street ahead (I live in Pothole City) and doesn't blind anyone coming the other way. I have a big issue with riders shining their 1,000 lumen lights directly into oncoming traffic as it's so bright people approaching lose

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Hey Christian, Awesome bike and a really nice ride! What rack is that on the front? Is is the M18? It looks bigger. I'd like something similar for a basket on my Gus, but haven't found the perfect thing just yet. Paul in AR On Wednesday, June 29, 2022 at 1:58:06 PM UTC-5 bei...@gmail.com

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*Philip: *Yes! Or a RivRiding Fashion thread at the very least, although I doubt anyone will be topping the Platy-Kilt combo, it's still worth a look! *Mike and Row: *Thanks! and I'm also curious to hear about dynamo placement on the Platy... On Wednesday, June 29, 2022 at 7:15:53 PM UTC-6

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On my Proto-Bombadil. So I guess you can be Sam, but Frodo is already taken. [image: thumbnail (1).jpg] On Tuesday, November 2, 2021 at 8:04:39 PM UTC-6 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: > One bike to rule them all. > > > > On Nov 1, 2021, at 5:33 AM, Johnny Alien wrote: > > I think the

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Christian: Awesome story & rad Platypus, thank you for sharing. Phil: I have always wanted to try mounting my dynamo front light like that. Do you like it and does the wheel not interfere with the light too much in practical (nighttime) use? Thanks mike On Wednesday, June 29, 2022 at

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Your "precious" looks marvelous. Doug On Tuesday, November 2, 2021 at 10:04:39 PM UTC-4 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: > One bike to rule them all. > > > > On Nov 1, 2021, at 5:33 AM, Johnny Alien wrote: > > I think the 650B Ultradynamicos only come in one width. 48 > > > > On Monday,

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I think the 650B Ultradynamicos only come in one width. 48 On Monday, November 1, 2021 at 5:18:28 AM UTC-4 Garth wrote: > > Ultradynamico has many 650B and 700c 42mm tires in stock for anyone > looking for an alternative to the usual suspects. The Cava with it's fine > file tread would be just

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Ultradynamico has many 650B and 700c 42mm tires in stock for anyone looking for an alternative to the usual suspects. The Cava with it's fine file tread would be just fine for the road, https://ultradynamico.com/pages/shop On Sunday, October 31, 2021 at 5:15:30 PM UTC-4 Patrick Moore wrote:

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Here you go: https://www.renehersecycles.com/shop/components/tires/700c/700cx44-snoqualmie-pass/ They do have one very big defect: they can cost $96 apiece, tho' the budget Standard casing costs $74. Still, as someone who has used 2 models of RH ELs (tho' not the Snoqualmie Pass), I can heartily

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Well where’s my commission then?! Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 8, 2021, at 3:51 PM, Joe Bernard wrote: > > GONE. It's been there all day, then you posted here. You sold it! > >> On Friday, October 8, 2021 at 3:07:45 PM UTC-7 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! >> wrote: >> >> Platy for sale! >> >>

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GONE. It's been there all day, then you posted here. You sold it! On Friday, October 8, 2021 at 3:07:45 PM UTC-7 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: > > Platy for sale! > > > https://www.rivbike.com/collections/riv-garage-sale/products/60cm-platypus-fall-web-special-bike > > Sent from my iPhone > >

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Hello Platy people. Not sure I am correctly posting photos on this thread. What is the best way to do it? Also my Pics are gigantic. My apologies. I’m having wy too much fun on my bike these days . Hope you all are as well. Kate on her 50 Mermaid Platy and loving it like crazy, from NJ

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Congratulations. She's a beauty and I'm sure you'll be as happy as we (I) are (am) with our Platys. Looking forward to a writeup and pictures if you care to indulge us. Roberta Philadlelphia mermaid Platy On Saturday, October 2, 2021 at 5:36:42 PM UTC-4 sof...@gmail.com wrote: > Thank you

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Thank you for the warm welcome here, and very happy to be your #RivSister! I will happily post photos when my platy arrives! I'm not sure how long the wait will be -- I am in Massachusetts outside of Boston...I'm willing to wait... I still can't believe that I was lucky enough to nab this

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That's a nice bike! I love the gray and eggplant wrap on those swanky Loscos, and the black brakes and levers look good on LimeOlive frames. Welcome! Joe Bernard On Saturday, October 2, 2021 at 10:08:11 AM UTC-7 sof...@gmail.com wrote: > Hello, new here, but I'm now the proud owner of the 50

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Congratulations Sofiya and welcome! You've got a spectacular bike; what a beauty. Lucky you! Be sure to write again and give us a ride report and show us the places you go with your new Platy. Joyce On Saturday, October 2, 2021 at 10:08:11 AM UTC-7 sof...@gmail.com wrote: > Hello, new

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Yes, it's a beautiful area and shrouded in rain clouds now so I was lucky to hit such nice fall weather. Roberta, good eye! Actually, it's a seat pack I loaded with my spare tube, tools, etc and hung it upside down, strapped to the frame with a Voile strap I found at the dog park. It's a

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Thanks for the write up and pictures. It looks lovely and I’m so happy you had such a grand time. I see your third water bottle surprise behind the seat tube with a Voile strap. I took my Platy on a packed dirt MUP ride this weekend and also was delighted with the ride. Like you, I pushed my

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Oh wow, I *really* want to ride this. Great write up. > On Sep 26, 2021, at 20:34, JAS wrote: > > A couple more photos of the ODT ride... > > > > > >> On Sunday, September 26, 2021 at 8:30:59 PM UTC-7 JAS wrote: >> Olympic Discovery Trail (ODT) on Platy! I suppose this entry could have

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Ha! I’d be honored, but I think it unlikely. But “Belle Bars” have a nice ring to them… I wouldn’t object! Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 19, 2021, at 10:20 AM, ascpgh wrote: > > I think from the last Riv post that there is a handlebar soon to be known > more as a Platy or Leah bar. I mean

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I think from the last Riv post that there is a handlebar soon to be known more as a Platy or Leah bar. I mean really, Billie who? Andy Cheatham Pittsburgh On Saturday, September 18, 2021 at 7:01:31 PM UTC-5 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: > It’s the Bike For All Reasons. The Bike of All Time.

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That gravel road looks fun! I love the way a bike feels just slightly squirrelly in that stuff, like it's dancing under you and you can keep a light touch on the bars and let it find its own way. Joe Bernard On Saturday, September 18, 2021 at 5:01:31 PM UTC-7 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote:

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It’s a repaint. Got it on good authority. I wish that person was on here and would tell us more! Sent from my iPad > On Aug 30, 2021, at 7:06 AM, ascpgh wrote: > > Leah wrote: "Oh my word. You’re right..." > > A modified (from someone's FB repost) list of the the three hardest things to >

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Leah wrote: "Oh my word. You’re right..." A modified (from someone's FB repost) list of the the three hardest things to say: 1. I was wrong. 2. I need help. 3. Yes, that does make you look fat. Andy Cheatham Pittsburgh On Sunday, August 29, 2021 at 9:35:20 AM UTC-5 Bicycle

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I don't know why this root beer Platy exists but it should be a production color on the next round. That would look great with tan Sackvilles, it's cool! Joe Bernard On Sunday, August 29, 2021 at 7:35:20 AM UTC-7 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: > Oh my word. You’re right - I completely

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Oh my word. You’re right - I completely missed this. A secret Platypus! The only Platys I know of that deviated from the production run colors were the samples, all of which we have seen. An orange, a silver and a bronzey green. I don’t know what this root beer one is all about but I’m going

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Rode the Platy late this afternoon, temperatures were hitting the triple digits, the wind out of the South felt like you'd opened the oven door to check on the pie and I was soaked through with sweat. At one point I looked down & saw that curly heart cut in the head tube lug and it made me

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Emily, this is so cool  On Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at 10:40:11 AM UTC-7 Emily Guise wrote: > My Platypus has earned my cat’s approval-she sleeps under it all the time! > > -Emily > > > > On Jun 15, 2021, at 6:28 AM, Leah Peterson wrote: > > I’m interested in Cheviot vs Platy ride

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I’m interested in Cheviot vs Platy ride differences, too! So glad you got your Platys, Sam and Roberta. Keep those photos coming. I love this thread; I hope it continues with Platypodes in perpetuity. Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 14, 2021, at 9:43 PM, Roberta wrote: > > Welcome back, Sam.

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Welcome back, Sam. I'm sure it'll be great. I'm very curious how you feel about the ride Platy vs Chev. The Platy in my 55cm size has a 2 inch longer wheelbase! I have to be careful moving mine around my living room, but I think it makes up for that with the ride. I had considered a Chev

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Hi all: I have Analogue cycles building my bike up. The only outstanding items are the Velocity 650B Quill rims which are at the polishers. I believe it will be about 1 month for the rims to be shipped and then sometime to have the bike built up, but I will post pictures. I am surprised of

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Hi everyone! I’m a long time reader but seldom post. I’m super excited to be joining the Platypus band wagon later this week after finding probably the last 60cm frame in North America, from Canada! I’ve owned a few Rivs since 2002 but my favorite was the Cheviot. An amazing bike but never

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I am having mine built up by Analogue Cycles. The only outstanding parts are the Velocity Quill rims which are at the polishers. I think the rims will ship in 4 weeks as the polishers are behind. My guess is I will be able to post the build in about 1.5 months are so. I am a bit

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I'll be here all week. > On Jun 10, 2021, at 9:10 AM, Jason Fuller wrote: > >  > "Like a Riv-Nut?" > > ba-dum c > >> On Thu, Jun 10, 2021 at 8:33 AM Jared Wilson wrote: >> Like a Riv-Nut? >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> On Jun 10, 2021, at 8:32 AM, Jon Dukeman wrote: >>> 

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"Like a Riv-Nut?" ba-dum c On Thu, Jun 10, 2021 at 8:33 AM Jared Wilson wrote: > Like a Riv-Nut? > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Jun 10, 2021, at 8:32 AM, Jon Dukeman wrote: > >  > Your local bike shop should have the tool and bosses to do that. They > drill a hole and install the bosses

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Yes. The aluminum frames back in the 90s were prone to bottle cage bosses coming loose and rattling while riding. Very annoying. On Thu, Jun 10, 2021, 9:33 AM Jared Wilson wrote: > Like a Riv-Nut? > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Jun 10, 2021, at 8:32 AM, Jon Dukeman wrote: > >  > Your local

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Like a Riv-Nut? Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 10, 2021, at 8:32 AM, Jon Dukeman wrote: > >  > Your local bike shop should have the tool and bosses to do that. They drill a > hole and install the bosses like a pop rivet only better. > Jon > >> On Thu, Jun 10, 2021, 8:50 AM Jason Fuller

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Your local bike shop should have the tool and bosses to do that. They drill a hole and install the bosses like a pop rivet only better. Jon On Thu, Jun 10, 2021, 8:50 AM Jason Fuller wrote: > I have been wishing Riv would put water bottle bosses back there on frames > that a bottle would fit,

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I have been wishing Riv would put water bottle bosses back there on frames that a bottle would fit, ie the Appaloosa! I think it's a great use of space On Wed, Jun 9, 2021 at 6:12 PM Tom wrote: > Ok, I added a bottle mount for my pump in the rear triangle. I used the VO > water bottle clamps.

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Ok, I added a bottle mount for my pump in the rear triangle. I used the VO water bottle clamps. Thoughts? Dumb idea? Pictures https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1lY7JGXQ2YdMN5OKLv3Tr3c0tCQCgEEDz -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners

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I'm so excited for everyone! I've ridden mine a few times (not set up quite right) and I can tell the bike (frame with tires) is comfortable. It's compliant with road imperfections. Once I get the right stem height with correct bars and appropriate bags and extras, I'll post pictures and

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I've added my fenders (SKS P50), dynamo lights and front derailleur (Campy from Joe!) to my Platy. I've gotten lots of insights from this group! My wife and I took a little ride through local trails on Sunday, dodging cicadas. Some dirt farm paths and a few stream crossings (even a tunnel). Not

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Yep, Leah, that's one gorgeous bike! Thanks for keeping us all enthused with your ride reports. Great news! I got my wheels today from Rich at RBW and took my Platypus frame with all the parts I've been collecting to Michael and Dan at Bayview Bikes. My build is on their calendar for

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Unbelievable, Mike. I remember those days, they were otherworldly. I cannot imagine camping and I cannot believe you stuck it out! I’m on your turf this weekend, rafting the lower Kern. Really great and tomorrow we’ll hit Sequoia and Kings, spend the day and drive home into the night. I miss my

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Leah, saw your note about the wind in LV. I was in NE Eureka Valley, of Death Valley NP on 5/20 - 23/. The wind was so bad Thursday night in Horsethief Canyon (5/20) we (12 people) almost packed up and headed for the Glacier Lodge in Big Pine. Half the crew slept in their vehicles, no tents

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My Plat came with one in the packaging. I left it on under the wrap - belt and braces as we say back home! On Thursday, May 27, 2021 at 9:12:15 PM UTC-5 Roberta wrote: > Kate, until you get that cool wrap done, you can use a clear chain > protector > >

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Kate, until you get that cool wrap done, you can use a clear chain protector https://www.rivbike.com/products/chainstay-protector?_pos=5&_sid=d25b413b7&_ss=r . The white you see is just the backing. On

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Kate-until your that cool wrap done 1, get a clear On Thursday, May 27, 2021 at 9:25:46 AM UTC-4 upyou...@yahoo.com wrote: > Roberta, I love it!!! I bet you can't wait to ride it this weekend. Have > fun. > > Philip, I saw your twine wrap and was very intrigued. I've ridden only 3 > bikes

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Well now you’ll be completely ready when your Platypus arrives! You can’t be a #RivSister with a Platypus and NO PlatyPin- unthinkable. L Sent from my iPad > On May 27, 2021, at 3:08 PM, 'upyou...@yahoo.com' via RBW Owners Bunch > wrote: > > I may not have my Platy bike yet but I am the

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I may not have my Platy bike yet but I am the proud recipient of a PLATYPUS Pin from Leah my new #rivsister. The STOKE is real. Kate-super stoked in Trenton, NJ On Thursday, May 27, 2021 at 2:05:58 PM UTC-4 Bones wrote: > Bike looks great Roberta! Those Billies definitely look sharp. Maybe you

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Roberta, your Mermaid Platy is so rad! Which is probably not the word you would pick for how your lovely bike looks, but there is no higher compliment from me. Rad rider, rad bike!!!  Joe "stay rad" Bernard On Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at 7:14:08 PM UTC-7 Roberta wrote: > Sneak Peak from

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Bike looks great Roberta! Those Billies definitely look sharp. Maybe you can organize another ride this year: a Platypus Parade. And maybe I'll be able to make it this time. Bones On Thursday, May 27, 2021 at 1:44:56 PM UTC-4 JAS wrote: > Roberta, > What a beautiful build! I love the elegant

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Roberta, What a beautiful build! I love the elegant and understated color choices with the occasional color splash (blue light for example). Someday we’ll have to find a way to ride our mermaid Platys together. #RivSisters, Joyce On Thursday, May 27, 2021 at 7:03:09 AM UTC-7

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It's not exactly going to change the world but when I look down & see chain marks on the twine I think, well that would have been my lovely paintwork if not for. Dallas is pothole central so some chain slap even when urban riding is to expected. Plus, it's fun to do, took me a few attempts as,

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Roberta, I love it!!! I bet you can't wait to ride it this weekend. Have fun. Philip, I saw your twine wrap and was very intrigued. I've ridden only 3 bikes in 30 years and never used a chainstay protector. Who knew? This is something I never thought about but now I am. Kate-Trenton, NJ

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I think our builds are very similar. I did see your wrap and twine and it is very nicely done--adds a lot of character.Right now, I have a clear protector on my chain stay, but I do like the wrap. Silver I think would be nice. I already own the twine and I think I have silver tape and

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I see you did go for the 1x - nice choice & a classy build all around. Make sure they do a wrap & twine on the chain stay. On Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at 9:35:11 PM UTC-5 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: > Roberta, I am SO excited for you. Analog does the most beautiful work, > don’t they? They

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Roberta, I am SO excited for you. Analog does the most beautiful work, don’t they? They never turn out a bad build. Beautiful, special details that the owner will recognize and treasure. I love your classy Peacock Platy. This will be your first bike built from frame up, right? I can hardly

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- Platyphernalia - Someone at RBW right now: "Do we sell platypus pins? SOMEBODY ORDER PLATYPUS PINS!" On Monday, May 24, 2021 at 6:18:52 PM UTC-7 Matthew Williams wrote: > Platyphernalia. > > > On May 24, 2021, at 5:51 PM, Jason Fuller wrote: > > Oooh I love that pin. The world of

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Platyphernalia. On May 24, 2021, at 5:51 PM, Jason Fuller wrote: > Oooh I love that pin. The world of platypii paraphernalia is one I wasn't > previously aware of, but clearly thriving. > > And sure, it might be a coincidence. But all I know is I've been acutely > aware the Billie has been

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Oooh I love that pin. The world of platypii paraphernalia is one I wasn't previously aware of, but clearly thriving. And sure, it might be a coincidence. But all I know is I've been acutely aware the Billie has been in stock for a few weeks now and had been idly considering whether I should jump

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You guys are funny. It’s probably a coincidence. But it is fun to discuss Things I’m Loving Right Now, and right now…it’s PlatyPins! Best showcased on bike bags. #RivSisters, be checking your mailboxes this week! Sent from my iPad > On May 24, 2021, at 5:17 PM, Joe Bernard wrote: > - Leah

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- Leah promoted the Billie bars and they sold out fast after that, now with a backlog of interest. NO SURPRISE HERE - There needs to be an automatic restock order at Riv when Leah buys something. "Hey guys, Leah just ordered this thing and she's going to show it on Instagram and you know what

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Leah promoted the Billie bars and they sold out fast after that, now with a backlog of interest. NO SURPRISE HERE. Hahaha.. On Mon, May 24, 2021 at 6:45 AM Doug H. wrote: > Very nice Philip! > > So, several of us need Billie Bars and they are currently out of stock. I > hope to see some for

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Very nice Philip! So, several of us need Billie Bars and they are currently out of stock. I hope to see some for sale here on the board. Hint, hint, hint... Doug On Saturday, May 22, 2021 at 10:46:33 PM UTC-4 philipr...@gmail.com wrote: > Another rainy day although I did grab about 25 miles in

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As a few people seem interested in trying a Billie for their Platypus I thought I'd mention that a forum member named Brendan has a Billie for sale as mentioned in this thread on Billie bars https://groups.google.com/g/rbw-owners-bunch/c/RvpFtXS55Wk On Sunday, May 23, 2021 at 2:32:03 PM UTC-4

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Vince knows his handlebars and stems and the best configuation. I'm getting a new stem this week. I'll report back how it goes. On Sun, May 23, 2021, 10:20 AM 'upyou...@yahoo.com' via RBW Owners Bunch < rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com> wrote: > After a week away with a family crisis, I'm

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I’m sorry about your family emergency, Kate. Truly. The Billie Bars have since sold out, so we will have to wait until the next run, I suppose. I emailed Spencer to see if he will give us an ETA on the next run of Billie Bars. There’s also the Back In Stock button on the site. Sent from my

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After a week away with a family crisis, I'm trying to catch up on the handlebar thread and everyone's decisions. You all have provided much to the conversation and the subtle nuances experienced by each person. This is the last item on my list to choose and I didn't get a chance to talk with

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"Your metaphors rise almost to the level of literature, and "almost" is not a putdown, either. Seriously, this gives one a much more "concrete" (how's that for a metaphor?) picture of the Billie versus Boscoe." Right?? I literally caught my breath at this one: "The drama queen of Rivendell’s

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Another tangential remark: Riding with hands at your hips is the standard position with the Raleigh DL-1 and clones and omafietses. I still don't understand it. On Sat, May 22, 2021 at 7:13 PM Patrick Moore wrote: > Your metaphors rise almost to the level of literature, and "almost" is not > a

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Your metaphors rise almost to the level of literature, and "almost" is not a putdown, either. Seriously, this gives one a much more "concrete" (how's *that* for a metaphor?) picture of the Billie versus Boscoe. Me, I've no use or desire at all for wide bars with great sweepback; I always cut

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Leah, Your Billie Bar review is helpful and all points make good sense to me. I think I will appreciate the width and multiple hand positions as I do tend to move my grip around on long rides. What gearing are you using on your Platypus? Doug On Friday, May 21, 2021 at 11:42:03 PM UTC-4

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I think you sold a Billie to every Platypus owner this week. Riv was probably like WHERE DID ALL THESE ORDERS COME FROM?  Tosco is a compromise between the height I need from Boscos and that excellent flare on your B bar. I have some room with my new Face Plater to lift the bars a bit, which

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There were lots of B bars in stock a few days ago, AFTER I got my bar, so I can’t be blamed for taking the last one! How did you arrive at Tosco? They flare LESS than the Billie… Sent from my iPhone > On May 21, 2021, at 9:30 PM, Joe Bernard wrote: > > Well doggone it I think I need a new

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Well doggone it I think I need a new bar, too! You're right about how awesome the Boscos are - I need and love most of that rise - but the not-much-flare is an issue for me..I'm super jealous of all that Billie flare! BUT I think my arthritic wrists will need more rise AND you bought the last

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Hi Friends, It has been unbelievably windy here in Vegas. My Billie Bars arrived yesterday afternoon and I got them installed right away (which I documented in a minimally helpful, mostly satirical video on Instagram). But, it was too windy to ride. The weather still wasn’t cooperating today,

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Leah, I think the rise is probably more important here. The Boscos rise a lot more than the Billies, and are only a little bit longer from the clamp. If you wanted your hands in roughly the same place, you'd probably need the stem maxed out... which is why the faceplater is a good idea. Because

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Leah - I don't think the 90 will be too short for you, although that's based on nothing but a hunch really. The Platy's are long bikes, and my comment about needing a real long stem for Billie bars is geared more towards someone who is moving to the Billie from drop bars and is used to that really

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Jason, do you think my 90 stem is going to bring the Billie bars too close to me? I can't find an 11cm Tallux (which I think would work) but there's a used 135 mm Faceplater (which is really 124mm accounting for rise) I might be able to get my hands on. Would Billies with the 135 Faceplater be

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Kate, Albatross--I like this bar a lot and like the look and rise, but the biggest issue is real estate (grips, brakes, shifter, bell and mirror all on bar for me) This bar also has a bit of a rise that I like. On my 54.5 AHH, I have this paired with a 60 stem. I'd do OK with a 70, too. I

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Joe - agree. Billies have flown under the radar, and one wonders how, since Riv has a limited offering of handlebars. Now, everyone knows about Albatross bars - those aptly named, pretty bars that make your bike appear to be taking flight. Albatross bars have a loyal fanbase, and logically, we

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I know, it was just funny to me when I got the stem and went through the whole process of holding the bar in place while I busied myself with threading 4 bolts in and doing the cross pattern over and over to get them evenly snugged up. Not the quick job I'd planned on! On Monday, May 17,

Re: [RBW] To My Platypus People!

When I spoke to Vince a few months ago he told me that the 52 Clem was something like 7-8cm longer than the 50cm Platypus. If the stock 52 Clem comes with a 10cm stem, in my mind that means go as long as on the stem as you can with any of the sweptback bars on the Platypus. Just for reference:

Re: [RBW] To My Platypus People!

Joe - Not if you have wrapped and shellac’d your bars! Doug - Hot tip, call Rivendell and on occasion, they might have what you need that just hasn’t made it on the site yet. That’s how I got my 110 faceplater. W Sent from my iPhone > On May 17, 2021, at 8:02 PM, Joe Bernard wrote: > >

Re: [RBW] To My Platypus People!

Everyone's getting Billie Bars! I'll be interested to hear the reviews, it seems like that bar never got much attention after it hit the shelves a couple years ago. Fun fact about the FacePlater (I got one recently): If you use lock-on grips so everything is easily removable, it actually

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Leah, Living next door to a Riv family would be so cool. We could ride and try different bar setups. I think I will try the Billie Bars and like you said could sell and try another bar if needed. Now on the stem length. I agree with Will that the new faceplater stem is the way to go to make bar

Re: [RBW] To My Platypus People!

Bones' experience about Albatross vs. Choco was very interesting to me! I've only used the Albatross between the two, and chalked up the difference between the two (functionally, at least) to simply different rise and reach numbers. But it's a good point that the increased rise on the

Re: [RBW] To My Platypus People!

We just swapped out Tosco bars on an 85cm fillet faceplater stem to Albatross bars with the same 85cm stem and sofar this has been perfect for Maia on her 55 Platy who is appreciating the extra hand positions compared to the Tosco’s. More forward leaning, less Mary Poppins. I say Albatross or

Re: [RBW] To My Platypus People!

Hi Kate, I’ve had Albatross bars on my original Riv, a Betty with a 10 cm stem. With those bars, I wanted to sit up and hold the ends of the bars with my fingertips - too far for me. The Platy is much longer, so I really think the Albatross would be too far, though I adore the look of them.

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Kate, I rode the hoods most of the time too, rarely in the drops unless my lower back needed a stretch. I'm thinking Choco or Billie but the decision is oh so hard!. Once I make the final decision on bars, stem length is next. Oh bother. Stem/bars are so integral that making the wrong decision on

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P.S. Kate, I'm with Vince on this one. If you are used to drops the Choco does offer better hand positions, especially if you don't need them up high. I've used Albatross bars a bunch but I have always come back to the Chocos (especially inverted). Every time I ride Albatross bars I end up

Re: [RBW] To My Platypus People!

I think it really all depends on where you like to put your hands. I love the Billie Bars too, because I like to move my hands back and forth. My wife only ever seemed to hold the end of the Boscos on her 52 Clem (10cm stem), so when I put her Platypus together I had two options ready: more

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This is the discussion for me! Handlebar decision is keeping me from hitting the green light on my Platy build. I just don't know. Doug Hsame for me. Drops on my road bike (riding 90% of the time on the hoods) and straight bars on my hybrid/mountain bike. I would like a sweep and

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Lucky, I'm in Athens, Ga but I appreciate the offer! Doug On Monday, May 17, 2021 at 7:05:10 PM UTC-4 Lucky wrote: > Where are you located, Doug? I have an Albatross in the garage you could > try in Sacramento. > > On May 17, 2021, at 15:59, Doug Hansford wrote: > > Leah, > > The Billie Bar

Re: [RBW] To My Platypus People!

Leah, I think you absolutely made the right call going with a Billie bar. That bar has bar-none (heh) the largest range of fore-aft hand positions of the options I'm familiar with. On the Boscos, while it's common practice to wrap the bar ahead of the brake lever, I don't see how anyone makes

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Where are you located, Doug? I have an Albatross in the garage you could try in Sacramento. > On May 17, 2021, at 15:59, Doug Hansford wrote: > > Leah, > The Billie Bar is intriguing. I would love to be able to try out some bars > before committing to one. Feedback always helps though.

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