Yankeebird, You dodged a bullet by not giving up on that Clem! I suffered with the extended front end problem too (I had a thread that got a LOT of participation over this issue) but once I got it dialed in with an 8 cm stem it is fantastic. That blue Clem will never be for sale. Ever ever ever. And like you, I have the Rivendell mixte and the Clem and I so agree that there are uses for BOTH. (By my count of people who have both it is: you, Joyce, Junie, Emily, Sofiya, Grant, and me.)They feel like totally different machines to me, and I get joy out of riding both. I park them next to each other in the garage just glancing at them on my way by fills me with happiness. They are SO beautiful.
I’m thrilled for your friend and her new Platypus. It really is such a wonderful bike. Rare like its namesake, it’s a treat to see Platy Posts. Will from Rivendell got his Platypus built up and it’s posted on the News section of the Rivendell website. Hope we get to see more of these rare creatures; the next run of them is going to be a much greater number. L > On Nov 27, 2021, at 6:43 AM, Yankeebird <freeski...@gmail.com> wrote: > > Leah, > She secured her Platypus during the initial offering, but due to > Circumstances Beyond Her Control it sat unused for many months- but we are > here now, and thankful! > This is her second Riv. She had a 51 AHH but it was actually a bit small, > despite all the assurances of the WC team. It seems that the older Riv > philosophy of sizing up if close to two sizes still applies despite the new > geometries. Additionally, she did not like the 650b wheel size. The AHH went > off to a good home on a farm somewhere and she got the 700cc 55cm Platypus. > The Platypus solved many problems and it was love at first ride! The location > of the bag means she doesn't have to fully dismount to access things, she > likes it there better, and unlike basket, rain protection and no hardware! > > Interestingly enough this was only my second "longer" ride on the Clem... > I've been discouraged on the bike since it came with the new sneaky "Extended > Front End" but with a short DirtDrop it's really come into its own on the old > dirt roads of New England. I *almost* sold it a few months back! So glad I > didn't! While there is overlap between the Cheviot and Clem, they both do > certain things much better than the other. It's nice to have the operational > spread. > > Phenomenal bike, that Platypus. > >> On Friday, November 26, 2021 at 11:22:18 PM UTC-5 Joe Bernard wrote: >> The Platypus salute is so awesome 😊😂 >> >> >>> On Friday, November 26, 2021 at 6:04:25 PM UTC-8 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! >>> wrote: >>> Oh, this warms my post-turkey Thanksgiving heart. A Clem AND a Platy and >>> #RivSisters and a new Platy owner salute. Way to make my night! Since this >>> Platy is on its first cruise, I’m curious where your friend found it. They >>> are so, so rare. I’ve been keeping an eye out a couple of people just >>> pining for the enigmatic and coveted Rivendell Platypus. I’m so glad your >>> friend found her very own. Is this her first Rivendell? >>> >>> Also, I have never ever seen a Saddlesack put on the handlebars! Very >>> creative, and it looks like it will work great. >>> Leah >>> >>>> On Friday, November 26, 2021 at 3:55:40 PM UTC-8 Yankeebird wrote: >>>> Anyone get any nice Thanksgiving rides in yesterday? Care to share?! >>>> >>>> We took a nice ride along the East Branch of the Westfield River in >>>> Chesterfield, MA. 12 miles roundtrip on an old truck road. Picnic on a >>>> sandbar. Probably picked up some ticks too! I've never been here, I have >>>> no real connection to MA, and it was, dare I say, gorges? (nyuk nyuk nyuk, >>>> with apologies to Ithaca) Someone inaugurated their Platypus on the ride >>>> as well! Stupendous! Thanksgiving rides are the best. >>>> >>>> Yup, all drivetrain side down at Picnic Time. There was another bike but >>>> off frame. That's my Clem in the front and my older Surly CC with a Alfine >>>> 8 and Albatross bars that is now basically my brothers bike since he >>>> commandeered it from me two years ago and hasn't given it back: >>>> >>>> >>>> Proud new Platypus owner! "My wrists didn't hurt!" and "I can't believe I >>>> rode 12 miles over all those rocks and I feel fine today" means that we >>>> have achieved SUCCESS: >>>> >>>> >>>> Displaying the "International Signal for Saluting Fellow Platypus Riders:" >>>> >>>> >>>> Some scenery. I should have taken more pictures but we were riding and >>>> having a good time. No sense in ruining moments to stop. Live in the >>>> moment and all that. The bikes got good and muddy, as did our backsides. >>>> Wicked comfortable mounts for this type of riding. >>>> >>>> >>>> > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to a topic in the Google > Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To unsubscribe from this topic, visit > https://groups.google.com/d/topic/rbw-owners-bunch/eh137ZXtd_M/unsubscribe. > To unsubscribe from this group and all its topics, 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/2d82f134-1ade-40c2-9d4a-9928b699e314n%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 on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/2175FFE9-DB7D-4847-A644-9AE65ED4DB09%40gmail.com.
