[RBW] Re: New bike day: 60cm Sergio Green Platypus complete

[BrettG]

I've always gone Shimano as well, but I've read positive things about 
Sunrace (Taiwan-based) and the quality of their "lower end" components.  
When I was at RBW they mentioned it's a new thing going to Sunrace with 
some of the completes and I trust they would only spec them if they were 
good.

Of course a brand new drivetrain always feels great so the real test is how 
the components hold up after a few thousand miles.  Front derailleur is the 
Skeleton Key one - not very attractive but works perfectly.  In any case, 
those components are easily replaced if necessary but will definitely leave 
it as-is for now.

Can't wait to hear what you think when your Green one arrives!

Brett.

On Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at 4:19:39 AM UTC-8 Tim Bantham wrote:

Thanks for your comments on the drive train. I somehow missed the part 
about the rear derailleur being a SunRace I thought it was one of the 
Shimano variants that Riv carries. I'm a little disappointed by that since 
I have always gravitated towards Shimano.  I thought the front derailleur 
was the one they called the Skeleton Key. I was going to swap the front out 
right away. Maybe now I'll keep both and see how I get along with them. 

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[RBW] Re: New bike day: 60cm Sergio Green Platypus complete

[BrettG]

Yes, although I'm in range for a 55cm it would have required a longer stem 
and huge amount of seat post showing for the same setup.  I always go as a 
big as possible with Riv frames.

I forgot to mention 2 things:
- The novatech rear hub with the stock wheelset is one of quietest hubs 
I've ever used.  Even a bit quieter than shimano.  I don't care for noisy 
hubs so was quite pleased.  Hopefully they stay silent.
- The sergio green color is even better in person than in photos.  Has a 
certain "shimmer" in the sunlight I didn't expect.  

I'm impressed with the parts they chose for the completes.  I would have 
picked the exact same stem/bar/crank/tires if I was building myself.   The 
rest of the sunrace and tektro components are an excellent value.

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[RBW] Re: New bike day: 60cm Sergio Green Platypus complete

[BrettG]

Some additional info some may find useful (I couldn't put in original 
message because too long)

- Roman confirmed this morning it does not come with a saddle so I think 
website description wrong (there was a discussion about this somewhere).
- Cranks are 173s (for 60cm anyway).
- Tires are 48mm and awesome!  Perfect for this bike.
- Gearing was also perfect- 42/30 with 11-34.  I used the full range on the 
ride and didn't need anything higher or lower.
- "Lower end" Sunrace drivetrain worked really well.  Not sure about longer 
term durability but I was impressed.
- The cheaper V-brakes/levers always worked really well.  Felt great.
- Even though wheelset is  "machine built" they seemed to fine to me.  
Perfectly true and even tension.  Will just have to monitor longer term.

Brett.

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[RBW] Re: New bike day: 60cm Sergio Green Platypus complete

[BrettG]

...wouldn't allow me to post all the info (too longer) so here some 
additional info some may find useful:

- Roman told me this morning it does not come with a saddle so I think the 
website might be wrong.  Was fine though as I knew I'd go B67.
- Cranks are 173s (was important for me).
- Tires are 48mm (and awesome!).  Never tried tires that big but loved them.
- The "lower end" sunrace drivetrain works really well.  Not sure about 
long term durability but I was impressed.
- Wheelset is "machine built" but I put it in the truing stand and it seems 
fine.  Will monitor these...
- Gearing - 42/30 and 11-34 was perfect.  I used the full range and didn't 
need anything higher or lower.  I may go to a 1x11 setup at some point but 
not for a while.

Brett.
On Monday, December 11, 2023 at 5:27:03 PM UTC-8 BrettG wrote:

> Picked up RBW HQ this morning, put on pedals, grips, saddle, etc. and rode 
> it back to SF (no BART or ferry...took the long way via Richmond and GG 
> bridges - so all day shake-down ride!).
>
> Here are my initial thoughts after the first 6 hour ride and some 
> additional info some may find useful, plus a photo I took along the ride 
> (somewhere around Martinez).
>
> - I have a 86 PBH which puts me in-between 55 and 60 but I absolutely 
> agree about sizing up to a 60cm.  It feels like the perfect size and I like 
> less seat post showing.  I don't see any need at this point for a stem swap.
> - It is very "roomy" and has a completely different feel that riding my 
> 2017 Sam or 2003 Romulus.  As expected it does feel slower than my other 
> bikes but is so comfortable I feel like I could ride all day and had no 
> problems on the long initial ride home.
>
> This is my 4th Rivendell over a span of 20 years and my first "complete"  
> as I normally build-up frames.   I don't buy new bikes often but this one I 
> couldn't resist.  Thanks to everyone's info in the forums which help tip me 
> towards buying.
>
> - Brett in SF
>
> [image: platypusgreen.png]
>
>
>
>

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Re: [RBW] Re: To My Platypus People!

[BrettG]

New bluelug shop tour video shows the limolive frame:
https://youtu.be/Jr9PZtHnYUg?t=1220

On Sunday, February 21, 2021 at 5:55:40 AM UTC-8 Fullylugged wrote:

>
> For those wanting to keep tabs on the shipment:
>
> https://www.vesselfinder.com/vessels/YM-UNICORN-IMO-9462732-MMSI-416464000
> On Friday, February 19, 2021 at 6:45:51 PM UTC-6 Hetchins52 wrote:
>
>> Will sent out an email a little over an hour ago detailing items back in 
>> stock, things of interest and goings on at RBW. 
>> He included this comment:
>> "Our next batch [of Sams], coming on the *YM Unicorn* with the Platypus 
>> frames is delayed 17 days because of bad weather and 'berth congestion'."
>>
>> On Friday, February 19, 2021 at 1:48:16 PM UTC-8 duh...@gmail.com wrote:
>>
>>> If I understood correctly it has to do with unusual weather and shipping 
>>> containers at the port, a lack of "parking spaces" more or less?
>>>
>>> On Friday, February 19, 2021 at 1:30:40 PM UTC-8 Bicycle Belle Ding 
>>> Ding! wrote:
>>>
 Jared, did Vince say why? 

 Sent from my iPhone

 On Feb 19, 2021, at 12:26 PM, Jared Wilson  wrote:

 Sigh is right, David.


 Spoke with Vince yesterday, he did indeed say mid-March ETA.

 Hopefully that gives more people time to get funds together to help 
 support an amazing company and get a killer bike in the process.



 On Friday, February 19, 2021 at 12:00:46 PM UTC-8 Hetchins52 wrote:

> And, now, I see that the Platypus page says ETA of “mid-March!”
> 
> David Lipsky
> On Sunday, January 3, 2021 at 3:32:59 PM UTC-8 Bicycle Belle Ding 
> Ding! wrote:
>
>> [image: 4AFE365B-C68C-46F4-A214-CAF3AF3A5949.jpeg]It’s going to be 
>> your turn! It’s finally 2021 and January is the month of the mixte, or 
>> so 
>> the Riv site says. I’m really excited to see everyone’s new bikes and 
>> how 
>> each one is set up. Did anyone get a Platypus voucher for a Christmas 
>> present? Or maybe no excuse was necessary - you’re just getting it. What 
>> do 
>> you have in mind for your new bike? Commuter? Adventure bike? Rambler? 
>> Errands? 
>>
>> You’re in for such a treat. The bike is light, fun, gorgeous, and 
>> very capable. I can’t wait to hear your news and see your photos. If 
>> you’re 
>> on Instagram, Rivendell has an official hashtag for us to use: 
>> #rbwplatypus. 
>>
>> Happy New Year!
>> Leah
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[RBW] Re: Deep Red 60CM Joe Bell Painted Custom on Ebay - San Diego Area? Anyone recognize?

[BrettG]

I sent a message to the seller 2 days ago asking for a bit more detail (age 
of frame, wheelset info), but received no response.  The frame itself looks 
like it's seen little use unless it was recently repainted.  I was 
surprised at the lack of info in the posting as well.

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[RBW] Setup of Paul's Cantilevers

[BrettG]

I have tektro 720s on my quickbeam and Paul cantis on my simpleone (which were 
on the quickbeam for years).  The Pauls adjust tension using a 15mm wrench a 
5mm hex and are a breeze to setup and are noticeably better than the tektros in 
power and consistency.  The tektros as you know are adjusted by a small screw 
but the tension adjustment is limited and I also find their performance is 
lacking, but as I'm running fixed most of the time on the QB they are backup 
brakes anyway.  I think the Pauls would be a nice upgrade.  I use neo retro 
front, touring rear.

Brett.

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[RBW] Re: Question about running fenders on a SimpleOne or Quickbeam

[BrettG]

Just last week I finally built up a NOS SimpleOne frame I purchased so I 
dealt with this exact issue.  Having a Quickbeam for 12 years, I already 
knew all the different ways to handle fenders (PW hubs are the easiest) but 
in this case since I'm using an Automatix hub and long Honjo fenders, so I 
found that I had to rotate the fenders forward quite a bit to provide more 
space for the wheel to exit in the rear.  I have to deflate the tires, of 
course, but the fender lines look ok and there is minimal stress.  Even so, 
from past experience I did find it useful to put some reinforcement at the 
bridge attachment to the fender (looks cool too!).  There are photos here 
if you want to see what the SimpleOne looks like with long Honjo fenders:

https://www.flickr.com/photos/25972713@N02/albums/72157674639313535

- Brett
- 

On Friday, September 30, 2016 at 3:26:06 PM UTC-7, Jack Doran wrote:
>
> I'm in the market for some new fenders and I have a question for those of 
> you who run fenders on a Quickbeam, SimpleOne or any bike with a track fork 
> end: how does one make changing out a rear flat simpler? I got a pinch flat 
> on my rear tire some time back while running some SKS Longboards and it was 
> kind of a chore having to take out the rear struts and then have to deal 
> with getting the struts put back in place after taking care of the flat. I 
> know one option would be to allow more clearance between the wheel and 
> fender, but that seems to diminish the reason for having fenders, IMO. 
> Another option might be to leave the struts long and merely loosen the 
> hardware and slide the clamps up the excess strut area to get the wheel 
> out, but I'm trying to avoid that, too. Or maybe I'm just being picky!
>

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[RBW] Re: Front Rack Advice

[BrettG]

I've been trying to decide between Mark's M-1 or M-18.  
They both seem identical except for the extra struts and light mount on M-1,
so I don't understand how the M-1 is rated 4.4 lbs and the M-18 is 17.6?
If you will only mount on the front, seems like the M-18 would be the better
choice as I don't see the advantage to the M-1 with lower weight rating.


On Thursday, January 21, 2016 at 5:20:44 PM UTC-8, Lungimsam wrote:
>
> The Nitto M-12 is 5kg/ *11lbs*. rated (for canti bikes)
>
> The M-18 is 8kg/ *17.6 lbs*. rated (for sidepull bikes)
>
> See here:
>  http://nitto-tokyo.sakura.ne.jp/carrier-E.html
>
> VO says their Rando rack is rated at 15lbs.
>

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Re: [RBW] mini rando bag

[BrettG]

I happened to be on the site this morning at *exactly* 9am snagging a 
medium saddlebag (one of my favorite bags and I wanted one for another 
bike).  I noted that the new mini rando bag mentioned was sold in less than 
a minute this morning so keep that in mind.  Most of the bags were, in 
fact, sold out in just a few minutes!

On Tuesday, July 10, 2012 10:49:41 AM UTC-7, Mayfly wrote:

 They are a small cottage industry.quality and craftmanship are superb. 
 Demand always exceeds supply, so ask to be notified when a new batch will 
 be offered, they are batched by color. You will receive a heads-up email 
 and be prepared to buy quickly... They sell out in hours. 
 Marc 



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[RBW] Re: Schwalbe Marathon Supreme 32s on a Romulus

[BrettG]

Last winter after getting several flats in the rain on my VO Rando
bike
I put on some Supreme 32s as a temporary replacement for Grand Bois
Cypress
as the width is close to the same (the Supreme 32s measure about 30 or
31mm).

I also have a Romulus with Jack Brown blues (measure 33mm) and
frankly
having ridden the Supremes I definitely prefer the Jack Browns on my
Romulus.  I've never had a flat in over 3 years of using the Jack
Brown
blues on my Romulus.  The Jack Browns are more comfortable, more
attractive
and produce less road noise that the Supremes.  I've also used the JB
greens with success.  The Jack Browns and Grand Bois Cypress tires are
by
far my favorite tires, it's just that the Grand Bois tires have been
more prone to flats.

Brett.

On May 23, 1:13 pm, Darin G. dbg...@mac.com wrote:
 Think of the Supreme 32s on my Rom, at least for summer when I let the
 Romulus run naked.  I run the 40s on my Atlantis and love them.  Anyone
 using the 32s?

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