Definitely try the Clem saddle first. It's promoted by Riv as an Actual Good Saddle, and certainly a better option for a lockup bike than the spiffy/pricey Brookses we all know and love around here.
On Sunday, December 10, 2023 at 11:21:26 AM UTC-8 Johnny Alien wrote: > The website clearly says it comes with a saddle so I would give them a > call. It's described as the Clem saddle though and I found the saddle that > came with my Clem to be nothing more than a courtesy saddle. If thats what > it is I would highly suggest purchasing a better saddle that works well for > you. > > On Sunday, December 10, 2023 at 2:00:58 PM UTC-5 SallyG wrote: > >> Hi Dorothy, >> >> Good question! >> >> We didn't even open the box because our shop was just about to close and >> the owner was waiting for us...I didn't buy one, so I'm sure we'll get a >> phone call by Monday if there wasn't one in the box...and I'll alert you:) >> Maybe Will can send you one separately? I know it clearly stated there >> would be a saddle. >> >> Sally >> >> On Sun, Dec 10, 2023 at 10:54 AM Dorothy C <doroth...@gmail.com> wrote: >> >>> Sally did your complete include a saddle? Will said there would be, but >>> I didn’t get one with mine >>> >>> On Sunday, December 10, 2023 at 10:25:18 AM UTC-8 SallyG wrote: >>> >>>> My husband's (okay, really, OUR) 50 cm purple Platy complete arrived >>>> yesterday by UPS! >>>> >>>> We loaded it up asap to get it to our local bike shop before it closed >>>> (not being as savvy mechanically as most of you all...but equally excited >>>> for sure:)... I'd already ordered the pedals, kickstand, tape, twine, etc. >>>> >>>> Xmas came early here in California! >>>> >>>> Cheers to all... >>>> >>>> On Sun, Dec 10, 2023 at 9:50 AM Joe Bernard <joer...@gmail.com> wrote: >>>> >>>>> It's so exciting! I can't wait to see your new Purple Platy and all >>>>> the other new bikes out there. Gosh, now I kinda wish *I* was getting a >>>>> new >>>>> frame... 🤔 >>>>> >>>>> Joe " wishin' and hopin' " Bernard >>>>> >>>>> On Sunday, December 10, 2023 at 5:47:48 AM UTC-8 Bicycle Belle Ding >>>>> Ding! wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> They are trickling in. Mine arrives Wednesday. I hope you get your >>>>>> wife’s in time! >>>>>> >>>>>> On Dec 10, 2023, at 8:44 AM, Josh C <getjosh...@gmail.com> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>> I was just going to ask if anyone had received theirs yet. Hoping to >>>>>> put my wife's under the tree...or near it I guess. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> On Tuesday, October 24, 2023 at 1:52:52 PM UTC-4 Arthur Mayfield >>>>>> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> My Mermaid Platypus 55 frame arrived today (apparently found in >>>>>>> their stock from last year). This is an *elegant* bike-to-be! All >>>>>>> you who ordered frames or bikes have a real treat coming! I’m waiting >>>>>>> for >>>>>>> wheels to be built, so plenty of time for frame-saving the tubes and >>>>>>> ceramic coating the paint before building it up. I already had a B-68 >>>>>>> and >>>>>>> crankset, derailleurs, cassettes, brakes, stem, bars, racks, fenders, >>>>>>> etc, >>>>>>> so it will go together quickly when the wheels get here. I have a blue >>>>>>> Sam >>>>>>> 52 (caliper brakes, 650B) in *really* nice condition that will >>>>>>> likely go on the market when I get the Platypus put together, btw. I’m >>>>>>> in >>>>>>> NC. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> On Saturday, October 21, 2023 at 7:51:25 PM UTC-4 RBW Owners Bunch >>>>>>> wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Peter, great info re: the Mardi Gras colors! I'm thinking of gold + >>>>>>>> green, harlequin-style, for the purple bike. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> (I'm also remembering the smell of sweet olive blossoms and the >>>>>>>> taste of a real beignet and the sound of Preservation Hall...my mom >>>>>>>> was >>>>>>>> born there and I love to visit!) >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> S. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> On Sat, Oct 21, 2023 at 12:00 PM Peter Adler <divis...@gmail.com> >>>>>>>> wrote: >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Green + purple + yellow = Mardi Gras bike. Go to New Orleans >>>>>>>>> during the season, and all the plastic beads thrown from the parade >>>>>>>>> floats >>>>>>>>> are in those three colors. Maybe yellow bar tape or water bottles. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Peter "laisse les bons temps rouler sur vélo" Adler >>>>>>>>> Berkeley, CA >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> On Thursday, October 19, 2023 at 7:04:20 AM UTC-7 Josh C wrote: >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> I’m hoping to snag a 50cm green complete for my wife. I’ve had >>>>>>>>> several Rivs and she’s never had the experience. She’s mentioned >>>>>>>>> several >>>>>>>>> times that a step-through style bike interests her. 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