Sean, I will second Sarah's sentiments about the Platy. I have owned both and found the Platy to be responsive, agile, stable and an utter a joy to ride, not to mention handsome candy for mine eye. I'm tall and so both bikes turned out to be too low a stack height for me, to my great disappointment. The Clem feels more utilitarian to my riding sensibilities. Having said that, I think you might want to consider how much does the quality of the ride really matter to your sweetheart, and I'll use my better-half by way of example. She is not at all a connoisseur of these marvelous machines and would be equally happy with the ride of either bike, and would most certainly be upset with me for buying her the pricier steed if the more budget one was available. Having said that, it would be awfully hard for me personally to NOT buy her the Platy. Don't know if this helps or clouds the process, but good luck with your decision. Al in VA
On Tuesday, January 2, 2024 at 9:01:37 AM UTC-5 Doug H. wrote: > Steve, > The black rims, fenders, cables and levers look awesome on your Platypus. > Nicely done. > Doug > > On Tuesday, January 2, 2024 at 8:55:18 AM UTC-5 sarahlik...@gmail.com > wrote: > >> Can I put in a plug for the Platypus? I've been riding mine on group >> rides and it's been a delight. The bike is gorgeous. The price took away my >> breath one time when I made the payment, but I get a little flutter every >> time I see my bike, and the joy I feel when I ride it takes away any memory >> I had of the monetary cost. >> >> Sarah >> >> On Monday, January 1, 2024 at 6:40:48 PM UTC-8 krhe...@gmail.com wrote: >> >>> There is another related thread about this: >>> https://groups.google.com/g/rbw-owners-bunch/c/ho2ri9Tm6jQ/m/mVKYtqAIAQAJ >>> >>> Kim Hetzel. >>> >>> On Monday, January 1, 2024 at 4:52:04 PM UTC-8 Johnny Alien wrote: >>> >>>> I used the word perhaps a LOT of times there >>>> >>>> On Monday, January 1, 2024 at 7:51:39 PM UTC-5 Johnny Alien wrote: >>>> >>>>> >>>>> For the type of riding you describe either will work. Since it is for >>>>> her she should go with whichever speaks to her more. Perhaps a higher >>>>> price >>>>> will make her treat it more delicately and perhaps ride it less OR >>>>> perhaps >>>>> because the Platy is fancier she will wan to ride it much more. Either >>>>> way >>>>> there is no wrong answer as far as quality of product or ride. >>>>> On Monday, January 1, 2024 at 7:04:07 PM UTC-5 steve...@gmail.com >>>>> wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> Sean, I can't respond fully to your question -- I've not ridden a >>>>>> Clem. I have seen one up close and personal though. RBW describes the >>>>>> Clem >>>>>> as MTB-ish, and the example I saw was an exceptional build; big RH >>>>>> knobbies >>>>>> and polished Paul brakes and levers (I want one just like it!!!). >>>>>> >>>>>> I find my Platypus to be exactly as Rivendell describes it. Back to >>>>>> your question -- >>>>>> I don't know your wife, but here's the thing with the Platypus, if you >>>>>> think she would appreciate a bicycle that she falls in love with all >>>>>> over >>>>>> again every time she rides it, then go with the Platypus! >>>>>> >>>>>> Steve in Asheville, NC >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> [image: 251A34BC-59A6-4FEA-AA29-F3A25879C6F4.jpeg] if >>>>>> On Monday, January 1, 2024 at 5:29:59 PM UTC-5 SeanMac wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> Hi everyone. Happy New Year! >>>>>>> >>>>>>> I am the proud owner of a grey Cheviot. One of the reasons that I >>>>>>> purchased that bike was to ride on bike trails near me (such as the >>>>>>> Erie >>>>>>> Canal Trail) with my wife. She and I have done a bit of riding >>>>>>> together. >>>>>>> However, as I am a more experienced cyclists, she sometimes gets >>>>>>> frustrated >>>>>>> with me. Happily, riding my Cheviot has helped me to slow down and >>>>>>> enjoy >>>>>>> the ride with her. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> My wife has been riding a Trek hybrid bike that is at least 30 years >>>>>>> old. I would love for her to get something new for our rides together. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> She is on-board with this idea (much to my delight). A new Rivendell >>>>>>> seems >>>>>>> to be just the ticket to more quality bike time - for her alone and for >>>>>>> us >>>>>>> together. The question, of course, is which model would be the best >>>>>>> choice. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Given that I have a Cheviot, a Platypus for her was my first >>>>>>> suggestion. I sense that it rides pretty similarly to my Cheviot - >>>>>>> plush, >>>>>>> stable and relatively quick once it gets going. However, my wife was a >>>>>>> bit >>>>>>> surprised by the price tag of the Platty, and began to focus on the >>>>>>> Clem. >>>>>>> When she asked why the Clem was less expensive I spoke about the lugs, >>>>>>> but >>>>>>> didn't know what else really differentiated the two bikes. This is why >>>>>>> I >>>>>>> am reaching out to the group. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> I would be grateful if folks on the list who are familiar with both >>>>>>> the Clem and Platypus would provide some additional insight into the >>>>>>> differences between the two models. I think that either bike would >>>>>>> meet my >>>>>>> wife's needs. However, thoughts on which would best meet those needs >>>>>>> are >>>>>>> much appreciated. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Thanks, >>>>>>> Sean >>>>>>> Buffalo, NY >>>>>>> >>>>>> -- 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/9fa6792a-e561-4c86-8927-ecbe2c20d54cn%40googlegroups.com.
