I read in the email that they aren’t doing prep for now and they only took on 15 more builds. They are pretty backed up on builds! It is nice for anyone on the fence that they didn’t sell out instantly, hopefully it doesn’t hurt Riv to have some inventory for a bit.
On Friday, October 21, 2022 at 4:29:48 AM UTC-7 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: > I think the presale still went really well, even if they did not sell out > of frames. Honestly, I’d like to be able to send people to Rivendell and > them to actually have bikes available when I do. There have been many times > I’ve been asked about my bike but Rivendell doesn’t have any for purchase. > I’ve spent lots of time combing through the internet in hopes of finding a > used one for a friend or a stranger on the internet. So, this is good. > > Side story: My best friend from Vegas (who moved out of state soon after I > did) got a used Platypus from the List. She has a carbon bike and is a > triathlete, so I wasn’t sure how it would go. But she loves her new bike. > LOVES it. Hers is mermaid and she put pink and white accents on it. > > Back to business. Did the dealers get allotments of the Platypuses? I > haven’t seen anything on Instagram about it. I think Rivendell started with > 50 frames per size at the presale. I hope there is an explosion in the > Platypus population out on the roads soon. Which may be the case, since Riv > isn’t doing the builds and probably not the prep, either. The turnaround > time should be a lot faster. > > On Oct 20, 2022, at 10:22 PM, Joe Bernard <joer...@gmail.com> wrote: > > I'm speaking in general terms. I'm not buying a frame! > > > > On Thursday, October 20, 2022 at 7:21:33 PM UTC-7 Joe Bernard wrote: > >> Are these frames being sold as unprepped? I'm not clear on where they are >> with that now but it would certainly slow down my "buy" finger if I knew I >> still had to install the fork, adjust the headset, chase the threads and >> check the derailer hanger adjustment. >> >> Joe "I don't know how to do the last two parts" Bernard >> >> On Thursday, October 20, 2022 at 6:52:23 PM UTC-7 Doug H. wrote: >> >>> I imagine quite a few have sold but Riv not being able to offer many >>> complete builds may be reducing sales. Hopefully they can get caught up on >>> the backlog of builds in the queue. And, the Rosco version of the Platypus >>> was just released recently so that fulfilled some people's wish for a mixte >>> type road bike. >>> Doug >>> >>> On Thursday, October 20, 2022 at 7:13:17 PM UTC-4 cycli...@gmail.com >>> wrote: >>> >>>> It would seem that demand is mirroring that of the housing market. >>>> Decidedly cooler than 12 months ago when Platys and house listing were >>>> sold >>>> out in mere hours. >>>> >>>> On Monday, October 10, 2022 at 2:34:14 PM UTC-7 Johnny Alien wrote: >>>> >>>>> I think they will sell pretty quick but not as lightning fast as they >>>>> did during the pandemic. >>>>> On Monday, October 10, 2022 at 4:13:58 PM UTC-4 Eric Daume wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> There is still one Rosco Plat in 60cm of each color available, so >>>>>> maybe supply and demand are balancing out. At least for the taller >>>>>> folks. >>>>>> >>>>>> Eric >>>>>> >>>>>> On Monday, October 10, 2022, Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! < >>>>>> jonasa...@gmail.com> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> I can never tamp down my excitement over the Riv mixtes and have >>>>>>> given up trying. I’m SO excited that there is a paddle of Platypuses on >>>>>>> the >>>>>>> water, heading to Rivendell as I type this. I remember the excitement >>>>>>> of >>>>>>> the 2020 Platypuses (which were delivered in 2021); they were gone in >>>>>>> minutes. Heartbreak and jubilee ensued and then came the waiting. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> But the wait is nearly over because the presale is the 19th. 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