Love the black bits on this build. I saw the all-black component Platypus
build from Crust on the other thread and really liked it. I think I prefer
it this way with some silver thrown in. Thanks for posting this!
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get that cuts an inner shifter wire straight and flush?
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Really impressed by Mermaid's versatility with black, silver, or
Leahtechnicolor builds! Each has a totally different personality.
On Sunday, 19 December 2021 at 19:22:59 UTC-8 Michael Baquerizo wrote:
>
> was initially disappointed with the mermaid color when i received the bike
> (nice col
Well … I have a Jubilee on a bike that was built in around 2003. The derailleur
was
probably used already by the time it was put on the bike, but it’s at least
that old. I’ve put many miles on it, including a full brevet series and one
edition of PBP. The previous owner put many more miles on it
New ride report from today on the Hillborne! Poor bike is in desperate
need of maintenance now, basically everything that moves is making a bad
sound at this point. I'm just hitting 6000km on it, so I will be tearing it
down to the frame over the holiday break for some much needed love.
But i
As someone who owned a couple of Duopars back in the 1980s, they worked
better than anything else around at the time when new, but they were rather
flimsy and easily bent, and even if you managed to avoid bending them, they
wore out rather quickly in real world conditions.
The Jubilee was just
thank you kindly for posting this, i was one who initially asked in your
build vids.
On Sunday, December 19, 2021 at 8:32:58 PM UTC-5 eric...@gmail.com wrote:
> Hi all – I recently built a bike repair stand from gas plumbing parts and
> a woodworking clamp. It's not as slick as some of the read
SOLD!
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Well, it’s a long story. I won’t hijack this thread with it here. But yes,
another Platy for different purposes. And now I’m really never buying another
bike. Ever. I’m set!
> On Dec 19, 2021, at 9:30 PM, Ryan wrote:
>
> Another Platypus Leah? Very nice!
>
>> On Sunday, December 19, 2021 at
Another Platypus Leah? Very nice!
On Sunday, December 19, 2021 at 5:15:02 PM UTC-6 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!
wrote:
> Funny you should ask. Let me show you the green/lime/gold on a mermaid
> frame. I’ll link in the following post because it’s easier in Gmail….
> On Sunday, December 19, 2021 at 3
Keith: Thanks for this, very good to know. You said that 75 mm tires
(2.95") fit with ample room to spare on the Susie Longbolts; thus true 3
inchers -- 76 mm -- should fit at more than a pinch; right? (That's a
question, asking for an answer.)
So, I hope that the Suzy is a true option for a sand
Wow, that's pretty slick! I love the colored components.
Could you please post the build list?
On Dec 19, 2021, at 4:38 PM, Leah Peterson wrote:
> I forgot, this was the inspiration:
>
>
> There will be front and rear racks, and I’ll mount the lights on them. Gold
> headlight, green tail
I like Rich's idea! Yellow or white tape with amber shellac looks great.
On Sunday, December 19, 2021 at 11:26:08 AM UTC-5 RichS wrote:
> Deepak,
>
> Try yellow bar tape + amber shellac. Here is an in-progress image of just
> that with five coats of amber. I used the same combination on a previ
Hi all – I recently built a bike repair stand from gas plumbing parts and a
woodworking clamp. It's not as slick as some of the readily-available
stands out there but it gets the job done! There's a build video up here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ETabxLXPiYY
Thanks and be well to all of th
Wow! I was on IG about five minutes after I posted this and saw the post
from Analog. What a gorgeous build, Leah! I've been looking at golds,
burnt orange, and brown, but hadn't thought about green with that color. I
actually have lime green deity pedals on the orange Susie right now and
lo
Patrick,
Answering your second question: I had 2.4 and 2.3 tires on my Clem, with
fenders. It might have fit some 2.5 tires, but probably would have
required ditching the fenders. I mostly used the excellent Schwalbe Super
Motos, which you're fond of too if I recall correctly. Since these
I'ma call Analog and say "This is my inspiration. Just find me something in
Mermaid and do this. Change nothing!" 😁
That's a stunning bicycle, Leah. Well done! 👏
Joe Bernard
On Sunday, December 19, 2021 at 4:39:06 PM UTC-8 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!
wrote:
> I forgot, this was the inspirat
FTR the current (I didn't reread the old mock brochure) weight limit on
Susie is 205 lbs. If you're under that limit and like quill stems, there
ya go.
Joe Bernard
On Sunday, December 19, 2021 at 2:33:31 PM UTC-8 Patrick Moore wrote:
> Slight tangent to thread -- but broad views are the sign
Potential buyers need the seattube measurement to help determine if they
can swing a leg over it. Preferably center of crank bolt to top of toptube,
that's how Riv measures frames.
Joe Bernard
On Sunday, December 19, 2021 at 3:22:48 PM UTC-8 twowheeledtexan wrote:
>
> Hi Patrick,
>
> Yes, yo
Hi Patrick,
Yes, you read the sizing correctly. It’s a 57cm frame and I included the
down tube measurement just FYI. I believe Heron’s website has more sizing
info.
I hope the pricing is considered fair. I’m not personally a fan of price
gouging based on current events, but that’s life.
On
Funny you should ask. Let me show you the green/lime/gold on a mermaid
frame. I’ll link in the following post because it’s easier in Gmail….
On Sunday, December 19, 2021 at 3:59:52 PM UTC-5 Erik wrote:
> In anticipation of the new mermaid Gus I picked up in the presale this
> week, I'm thinking
$1200 is a nice price for a bike as well designed and built up as this,
especially in today's bike-price climate.
Aaron: you said: *Frame is 57cm C-C top tube and 58 C-C down tube.*
Do you mean 58 seat tube center to center, and 57 cm top tube center to
center?
No one I've heard of sizes a bike
Slight tangent to thread -- but broad views are the sign of a liberally
educated person.
I note that the Wolbis or whateverthehellitiscalled is described as a Gus
for lighter riders. Given Grant's penchant for overbuilding, I'd guess that
the Wolbis is fine for a 170-lb rider who never gets pinch
Hello RBWOB, I offer for sale my well loved Heron Road Touring in size
57cm. This is a wonderful riding bike that I’ve actually bought twice. I
regretted selling it the first time and luckily bought it back. It’s
currently not getting the use it deserves and if I’m being honest with
myself it’s
I put the bikes up earlier this year and was not wanting to ship. I am open
to shipping now, as long as nobody is in a huge rush. Shipping cost is not
included in any of the items unless otherwise noted. I'm open to reasonable
offers, and would definitely discount for multiple items. Located in
In anticipation of the new mermaid Gus I picked up in the presale this
week, I'm thinking through my existing components and wondering if I
should lean toward a black or silver build. I had my orange Susie set up
with pretty much all silver everything with yellow and lime green bolts and
acce
Laura,
I think you'll be very happy--it rides so well. Perhaps, now that there is
so much information on this thread especially from Kate and Chris, my next
set of tires might be 48's. That will further help distinguish my two
bikes. I just love my Platy!
Roberta
On Sunday, December 19, 20
Hi Paul,
I just sent you a PM. I've got a tan Acorn saddlebag and can send pics if
you're interested.
On Saturday, December 18, 2021 at 11:25:18 AM UTC-5 Paul in Vermont wrote:
> PS: Here's a link to the bag on the Acorn website!
>
>
> https://www.acornbags.com/products/x-pac-compact-rando-bag?
Is the Susie better suited for rear loading? I tend to do front loading for
ease of access. Has anyone experienced a front loaded susie over road/lumpy
trails.
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> On Dec 19, 2021, at 6:51 AM, Laura wrote:
>
>
> Thanks for the continued feedback. I took my dog out on a lon
Thank you Keith,
I recall seeing mention of Genghis and the Mongolian horseman/women but not
all of this info in one place.
Cheers,
Ray
On Sunday, December 19, 2021 at 10:34:17 AM UTC-8 eric...@gmail.com wrote:
> Wow this is really awesome! Thanks Keith B)
>
> On Sunday, December 19, 2021 at
Wow this is really awesome! Thanks Keith B)
On Sunday, December 19, 2021 at 11:56:40 AM UTC-5 iamkeith wrote:
> I hope Grant doesn't get mad at me, but I think this is one version:
>
>
> https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1403/7343/files/THIS_ONE_Hilliworker_October_9.pdf?364
>
> It's really roug
I hope Grant doesn't get mad at me, but I think this is one version:
https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1403/7343/files/THIS_ONE_Hilliworker_October_9.pdf?364
It's really rough, and he originally shared it warts-and-all, in the spirit
of openness and fun. Some people have trouble with that, and
Deepak,
Try yellow bar tape + amber shellac. Here is an in-progress image of just
that with five coats of amber. I used the same combination on a previously
owned Homer. Looks very nice paired with Homer blue.
Best,
Rich in ATL
On Sunday, December 19, 2021 at 8:13:29 AM UTC-5 atreya...@gma
Thanks for the continued feedback. I took my dog out on a long hike during
the Susie presale! I was relieved that the smalls sold out before I got
back home. I did not want the temptation!
I am looking forward to a Platypus. It is nice to have plenty of time to
collect all of the components I
Do you have any of those files, Johnny? 👀
On Sunday, December 19, 2021 at 8:58:11 AM UTC-5 Johnny Alien wrote:
> They released the working files I believe but an official brochure was
> never finalized.
>
> On Saturday, December 18, 2021 at 10:05:36 PM UTC-5 Ray Varella wrote:
>
>> I know there
Low-key looking for a Huret Jubilee
(
https://velobase.com/ViewComponent.aspx?ID=43d5fe85-6792-4e42-96b9-1243feb84291
) or a Duper, and matching (not certain what model that would be) front
derailleur
I have 2x NOS Shimano RD-M760 SGS derailleurs if there's a trade to work
out.
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They released the working files I believe but an official brochure was
never finalized.
On Saturday, December 18, 2021 at 10:05:36 PM UTC-5 Ray Varella wrote:
> I know there have been several times it was mentioned but I don’t recall
> seeing a catalog devoted to the Hillibikes.
> I’m sure if
Thanks Eric for your inputs . I might just go with white bar tape and amber
shellac ( classic French constructeurs style ) to add little warmth to homer
blue. If anyone else any other ideas or combination that works well with Homer
let me know .
Cheers ,
Deepak
> On Dec 17, 2021, at 12:28, at
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