[RBW] Re: It's my custom

[Joe Bernard]

Oh, a big difference cuz I think my 54.2 frame correlates to the 55 
Rosco/Platys is they use 700c, I have 650b. That's the thing I'd change if 
I was designing my bike now, I think those big hoops on the Platy look 
amazing and I kinda wish I had them. Although it would make it even longer 
and my bike is already HUGE!  

On Sunday, September 18, 2022 at 8:27:57 PM UTC-7 Joe Bernard wrote:

> Thanks James! 
>
> I think I can compare my custom to the original Platy as they were both in 
> the design process at the same time. They're both road-oriented with 
> v-brakes, I suspect the Platy is a little heavier-tubed because it was 
> built to some imagined rider/stuff weight limit for a production model (one 
> big benefit of custom). The geometry looks similar to me. The Platypus 
> toptube is a bit lower, mine wasn't geared so much to be a true mixte, just 
> lower than a diamond frame. I use a road fork, I think the Platy is beefier 
> and has more tire clearance. Attached is the geo chart Grant sent to Mark 
> Nobilette. 
>
> As for the Rosco version I'm afraid I just don't know. Sorry! 
>
> On Sunday, September 18, 2022 at 7:01:50 PM UTC-7 James wrote:
>
>> Sweet bike Joe.  Great color and design choice.  I'm curious, how do you 
>> think this bike differs from the Rosco Platty, aside from big welds vs 
>> lugs?  
>>
>> On Sunday, September 18, 2022 at 2:52:37 PM UTC-4 Paul in Dallas wrote:
>>
>>> Very very nice Joe!
>>>
>>> It's great to have a forum to share pics of our bikes, our 
>>> rides/adventures on them, upgrades to them and all that goes with all that.
>>>
>>> Like minded people get it but most of my family and friends just roll 
>>> their eyes when I start talking bikes.
>>>
>>> It's part of the joy of it for me to stop and take pics and then share 
>>> with folks that understand.
>>>  
>>> A cool upgrade, added accessories or other changes on all you folks 
>>> bikes are fun to see and it gives me ideas to improve or enhance my own 
>>> bikes.
>>>
>>> Paul in Dallas 
>>> (With a crowded garage of 7 bikes last count)
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> .
>>>
>>

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[RBW] Re: It's my custom

[James]

Sweet bike Joe.  Great color and design choice.  I'm curious, how do you 
think this bike differs from the Rosco Platty, aside from big welds vs 
lugs?  

On Sunday, September 18, 2022 at 2:52:37 PM UTC-4 Paul in Dallas wrote:

> Very very nice Joe!
>
> It's great to have a forum to share pics of our bikes, our 
> rides/adventures on them, upgrades to them and all that goes with all that.
>
> Like minded people get it but most of my family and friends just roll 
> their eyes when I start talking bikes.
>
> It's part of the joy of it for me to stop and take pics and then share 
> with folks that understand.
>  
> A cool upgrade, added accessories or other changes on all you folks bikes 
> are fun to see and it gives me ideas to improve or enhance my own bikes.
>
> Paul in Dallas 
> (With a crowded garage of 7 bikes last count)
>
>
>
>
>
> .
>

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Re: [RBW] Savannah recommendations and more?

[Richard Rose]

Here is the TV episode.

http://iradavidspedalamerica.com/joomla/index.php?option=com_content=article=85

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> On Sep 18, 2022, at 5:25 PM, Eric Marth  wrote:
> 
> Hi everyone — I'm heading to Savannah for a few days in October. I've never 
> been. We'll be in town for a wedding and pretty busy with wedding stuff but 
> wanted to check in to see if there is good riding or bike shops worth 
> checking out. Haven't yet decided if I'm going to bring a bike but could be 
> swayed. 
> 
> Thanks! 
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Re: [RBW] Savannah recommendations and more?

[Richard Rose]

Mrs. Wilkes is not to be missed!
http://mrswilkes.com/
The Green Truck Pub - best burgers.
https://greentruckpub.com/
Hueys - if only for the Beignets to die for & Shrimp & Grits.
http://hueysontheriver.net/
The Five Spot, fantastic salad with grilled Salmon.
https://5spotrestaurant.com/
The Pink House, extravagant & fun.
https://www.theoldepinkhouserestaurant.com/
The Chart House is really good (seafood) but it’s a chain and .
https://www.chart-house.com/location/chart-house-savannah-ga/
I adore riding a bike in Savannah. But, I would not leave it anywhere without a 
really good lock. I do not recall there being many places to lock up your bike. 
It is high traffic but the speeds are low downtown due to the squares - very 
fun to navigate with so many beautiful residential streets. I found the drivers 
largely not unfriendly. Good shoulders. I recall a PBS cycling series that 
featured Savannah in an episode. It was a good watch.
I would cycle there any day I could.

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> On Sep 18, 2022, at 5:25 PM, Eric Marth  wrote:
> 
> Hi everyone — I'm heading to Savannah for a few days in October. I've never 
> been. We'll be in town for a wedding and pretty busy with wedding stuff but 
> wanted to check in to see if there is good riding or bike shops worth 
> checking out. Haven't yet decided if I'm going to bring a bike but could be 
> swayed. 
> 
> Thanks! 
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[RBW] Re: Savannah recommendations and more?

[Ben Mihovk]

I can't speak to biking or bike shops in Savannah...but I can't recommend 
highly enough Vinny Van Go Go's for pizza. I was in Savannah in 2014 for a 
wedding and I still think about the to-go slice I got there. So good.

Ben
On Sunday, September 18, 2022 at 4:25:37 PM UTC-5 eric...@gmail.com wrote:

> Hi everyone — I'm heading to Savannah for a few days in October. I've 
> never been. We'll be in town for a wedding and pretty busy with wedding 
> stuff but wanted to check in to see if there is good riding or bike shops 
> worth checking out. Haven't yet decided if I'm going to bring a bike but 
> could be swayed. 
>
> Thanks! 
>

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Re: [RBW] Savannah recommendations and more?

[Richard Rose]

My daughter attended SCAD so have been there a bunch. We simply love Savanah. 
One of the best walking cities around - live the squares. I find it a wonderful 
city to ride in as well. Tybee Island has a fantastic beach. Many great eating 
spots. Perry Rubber is a great shop but mostly due to where it is at, not so 
much their offerings. Great, friendly bunch though.

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> On Sep 18, 2022, at 5:25 PM, Eric Marth  wrote:
> 
> Hi everyone — I'm heading to Savannah for a few days in October. I've never 
> been. We'll be in town for a wedding and pretty busy with wedding stuff but 
> wanted to check in to see if there is good riding or bike shops worth 
> checking out. Haven't yet decided if I'm going to bring a bike but could be 
> swayed. 
> 
> Thanks! 
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[RBW] Re: WTB: Rivendell Rosco Baby frame (or bike)

[Mackenzy Albright]

You could always go with a 64 Clem, although it wouldn't fit your spouse. I 
think they have similarly lo00ng front end to the baby rosco. Noticed 
there's one for sale for $875+ shipping a few posts down. I don't think you 
could go wrong with that as a backup! 

On Saturday, September 17, 2022 at 4:04:30 PM UTC-7 Reed Idlewild wrote:

> Anyone have one of those Rivendell Rosco Baby frames (or bikes) that their 
> kid has outgrown, or that they're otherwise willing to part with?
>
> I snoozed on it at the time, but now that our kid is one year old I'm 
> itchin' to take him out on bike rides. What better way to get a start with 
> bikes than or a Riv?
>
> I'd be interested in either a bigger one (I'm 6'3, 93cm PBH) or a 
> medium-ish one (my spouse is 5'7).
>
>
> Best,
> Reed
>

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[RBW] Savannah recommendations and more?

[Eric Marth]

Hi everyone — I'm heading to Savannah for a few days in October. I've never 
been. We'll be in town for a wedding and pretty busy with wedding stuff but 
wanted to check in to see if there is good riding or bike shops worth 
checking out. Haven't yet decided if I'm going to bring a bike but could be 
swayed. 

Thanks! 

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[RBW] Re: Atypical Ride on a Riv

[John Rinker]

Very cool, Collin! I've been contemplating getting a packraft for a few 
years now. I was never sure how my 62cm Hunq would fit on it, but seeing 
your Appaloosa makes it seem very possible indeed! 

Thanks for sharing!
Cheers, John

On Sunday, September 18, 2022 at 12:50:46 PM UTC-7 J wrote:

> Good stuff Collin. I agree, packrafting is great! I haven't had the 
> opportunity to do in some years and my setup was never as svelte as yours 
> appears to be, but I didn't mind that. It was easier living out west where 
> there were far less damns to contend with or maybe better said that 
> distance between damns was greater than it is in the south east.  
>
> On Sunday, September 18, 2022 at 3:11:13 PM UTC-4 Paul in Dallas wrote:
>
>>
>> That really looks like a fun adventure Collin.
>>
>> Thanks for sharing.
>>
>> 14 years ago in 2008 I started a month long bicycle tour in Sacramento 
>> riding along that path by the American River and on to Folsom and then on 
>> east to meet up with a friend to ride Hwy 50 across Nevada.
>>
>> I still remember the long climb up Carson's Pass loaded up with way too 
>> much gear,  around 70 pounds worth with the panniers .
>>
>> Paul in Dallas 
>>
>> .
>>
>

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[RBW] Silver 2 kudos

[Richard Rose]

Caveat, I am not a very good bike mechanic & I grew up using friction 
shifting. My Clem came to me with the Microshift thumb shifters. The front 
shifter of course is friction only. The rear came set up to index (9 speed) 
and it has been fine. Better than fine really, but just a little bit klunky 
looking (imho) compared to the beautiful Silver 2 units. Honestly I ordered 
the Silver's last week 90% base on looks, 10% on the romance of the 
mechanical bicycle.
The shifters arrived yesterday and I wanted to see if I could do the 
install. First I tackled reversing the Shimano brake levers so the clamping 
bolts would not interfere with the shifters in the "inside" thumbie 
position that Riv seems to prefer. No biggie, just release the cable on 
each lever and swap'em. With that out of the way I mounted the rear 
shifter. Only thing left was to string the cable. Its a pretty new bike so 
I wanted to use the existing cables. I removed the crimped end and 
extracted the cable without incident or fraying. I then threaded said cable 
through the new shifter and through the housing, It stuck at the last 
ferrule. It just would not go and I figured forcing it would be a bad idea. 
So instead I reversed that rearmost 12" piece of housing and the cable went 
right through. I fiddle with the cable tension a bit and all seemed well. 
Spun the pedals and tried shifting up the cassette - no go. Checked the d 
ring and it was loose. Snugged it up a bit and damned if it did not shift. 
Ran it up the cassette and seemed good enough to test ride.
I cannot believe its actually working. But what I really cannot comprehend 
is how excellent the shifting is. I think further adjustments are needed 
but it goes up and down without incident in the smoothest, most joyfully 
tactile way imaginable. Great success! Now I need those gorgeous Love 
Levers to complete the look.:)

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[RBW] Re: Atypical Ride on a Riv

[J]

Good stuff Collin. I agree, packrafting is great! I haven't had the 
opportunity to do in some years and my setup was never as svelte as yours 
appears to be, but I didn't mind that. It was easier living out west where 
there were far less damns to contend with or maybe better said that 
distance between damns was greater than it is in the south east.  

On Sunday, September 18, 2022 at 3:11:13 PM UTC-4 Paul in Dallas wrote:

>
> That really looks like a fun adventure Collin.
>
> Thanks for sharing.
>
> 14 years ago in 2008 I started a month long bicycle tour in Sacramento 
> riding along that path by the American River and on to Folsom and then on 
> east to meet up with a friend to ride Hwy 50 across Nevada.
>
> I still remember the long climb up Carson's Pass loaded up with way too 
> much gear,  around 70 pounds worth with the panniers .
>
> Paul in Dallas 
>
> .
>

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[RBW] Atypical Ride on a Riv

[st nick]

That really looks like a fun adventure Collin.
Thanks for sharing.
14 years ago in 2008 I started a month long bicycle tour in Sacramento riding 
along that path by the American River and on to Folsom and then on east to meet 
up with a friend to ride Hwy 50 across Nevada.
I still remember the long climb up Carson's Pass loaded up with way too much 
gear,  around 70 pounds worth with the panniers .
Paul in Dallas 
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[RBW] It's my custom

[st nick]

Very very nice Joe!
It's great to have a forum to share pics of our bikes, our rides/adventures on 
them, upgrades to them and all that goes with all that.
Like minded people get it but most of my family and friends just roll their 
eyes when I start talking bikes.
It's part of the joy of it for me to stop and take pics and then share with 
folks that understand. A cool upgrade, added accessories or other changes on 
all you folks bikes are fun to see and it gives me ideas to improve or enhance 
my own bikes.
Paul in Dallas (With a crowded garage of 7 bikes last count)




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[RBW] Re: Green QB and Rock and Roads

[Philip Williamson]

Hi Dave, yes, I’ve run Rock’n’Roads on my 60cm green Quickbeam. I don’t 
think there was 6mm on each side at the chainstays, though:
https://www.instagram.com/p/BX60d9mlTUF/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

It was pretty fun riding in Annadel with a kickback wheel and those tires!

Philip
Sonoma County, Calif.


On Friday, September 16, 2022 at 11:58:23 AM UTC-7 Dave Grossman wrote:

> Can any green QB owners (I have a 62) confirm that they can fit a Rock n 
> Road in their frame?  I'm running a 42 Supple Vitesse right now and want to 
> max out some knobbies.

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[RBW] Atypical Ride on a Riv

[Collin A]

Sort-of Ride Report

Most of my rides during the pandemic were the same couple of loops around 
the American river in Sacramento, which does have some great trails and 
some not-so-legal singletrack, but gets old if that's all you are doing. I 
wasn't often able to (or unwilling) to make the 90 min drive to the Bay 
Area to get a greater variety of riding in - think Mt Tam area, Mt Diablo, 
Golden Gate Rec area, etc but I did head up to Auburn and truckee when I 
got the chance and it was on fire or snowed in.

Fast forward a year and I recently picked up a neat little tool to help 
increase the variety of riding that I can do in a city with a river that 
runs through it - a packraft! Its a pretty cool thing to be able to bike up 
to 30 miles and paddle almost back home, or bike 35 miles and paddle into a 
boat-in campsite (sadly, the mosquito Fire in Foresthill area has closed 
most of those off for the forseeable future). I've gotten the setup pretty 
well dialed, so I can load up an S24Os worth of gear plus a raft, paddle, 
and PFD (I mostly go solo) without the Riv weighing like an absolute tank 
(its still close to 70 lbs though!). 

The typical route I try to do on the weekends now is to ride from my 
apartment in Midtown and up to Nimbus dam (or just a little downstream), 
blow up the raft, strap the bike to it, then paddle about 7-15 miles 
depending on how I feel and how strong the wind is (wind is much worse on a 
raft than on a bike). Its a great way to spend the afternoon, and the river 
almost always changes from day-to-day thanks to drought related water 
releases and power-requirements (the river is dammed pretty much the whole 
way, but the last stretch is the USACE Folsom dam and Nimbus diversion).

Anywho, just wanted to share what is fast becoming a more typical ride for 
me, but definitely a fun and different experience to my typical local ride. 
With the colder weather setting in, I'll also have to wear something more 
than swimtrunks and sandals though :(

Some sunny day photos:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/8SjaVxY2ZNV3wJ9v6

Cheers,
Collin in Stormramento

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Re: [RBW] R14 or M1 as a saddlebag support?

[Arthur Walther]

Thanks for all the amazing replies and pictures, folks!

It's been really helpful to see the pics of different configurations here.
Keith makes a good point about the front struts of the R14 not designed to 
swivel vertically. I haven't noticed it earlier, and it's a shame that all 
the RBW51 ones are now sold out. It seems to be a superior option in terms 
of adjustability, albeit with a smaller tombstone.
Also agree with Chris - different racks front and rear seem a bit more 
eye-catching, to me at least, and my intended bag is on a larger side 
anyway (same setup as in Nick's message at the top of the page)
Keeping all that in mind, I'd probably try to get my hands on Mark's rack 
for the front and R14 for the rear of the bike, and see if the frame 
builder has any suggestions in terms of the optimal braze-on position.
In any case, I'd always be able to mount Mark's rack for the saddle bag 
support, if I don't manage to set up the R14 properly.

This feels much more like an informed decision, thank you all for the kind 
contributions!
Arthur

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Re: [RBW] R14 or M1 as a saddlebag support?

[Arthur Walther]

Thanks for all the amazing replies and pictures, folks!
It's very helpful to see the pics of different configurations here.
Keith makes a good point about the front struts of the R14 not designed to 
swivel vertically. I haven't noticed it earlier, and it's a shame that all 
the RBW51 ones are now sold out. It seems to be a superior option in terms 
of adjustability, albeit with a smaller tombstone.
Also agree with Chris - different racks front and rear seem a bit more 
interesting to my eye, and my intended bag is on a larger side (same setup 
as in Nick's message at the top of the page)
Keeping all that in mind, I'll probably try to get my hands on Mark's rack 
for the front and R14 for the rear of the bike, and see if the frame 
builder has any suggestions in terms of the optimal braze-on position.
In any case, I'd always be able to mount Mark's rack for the saddle bag 
support, if I don't manage to set up the R14 properly.

This feels much more like an informed decision, thank you all for the kind 
contributions!
Arthur

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[RBW] Re: It's my custom

[Ryan]

it is a beauty , Joe and I'm glad you are enjoying it...

On Sunday, September 18, 2022 at 8:23:18 AM UTC-5 Doug H. wrote:

> Joe,
> Your custom is my favorite Rivendell. It checks all the boxes I would want 
> in a bike and I'm glad you're able to put some miles on it now. Ride on!
> Doug
>
> On Saturday, September 17, 2022 at 8:16:42 PM UTC-4 Joe Bernard wrote:
>
>> I really appreciate all the love for my Rivendell, everybody. It means a 
>> lot ♥️
>>
>> On Saturday, September 17, 2022 at 4:39:15 PM UTC-7 J J wrote:
>>
>>> Such a sweet ride. In the pantheon of so many great and beautiful 
>>> Rivendells, this one still stands out as something special. 
>>>
>>> On Saturday, September 17, 2022 at 6:28:25 PM UTC-4 Roberta wrote:
>>>
 Love it and all your iterations towards perfection.

 On Friday, September 16, 2022 at 11:56:23 PM UTC-4 Joe Bernard wrote:

> Made a couple changes, felt like showing it. 
>
> Swapped the DirtDrop stem for an 11cm FacePlater, was able to move the 
> Billies a smidge forward, moved the Brooks a bit forward too (not as 
> much), 
> I feel more "in the middle" of the bike now. I should have taken the bar 
> bag off so you can see the stem. 
>
> Swapped the RBW51 rack for a Nitto Big Rack, it looks kinda way back 
> there for a bag support but I'm going to get at least one shopper pannier 
> for... shopping. 
>
> Love this bike, don't know how someone could show up on the Riv 
> Instagram and tell me I ride a "girl's bike" but that's what happened 
> yesterday. Hey bro, check out my girl's bike! ‍♂️
>


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[RBW] Re: It's my custom

[Doug H.]

Joe,
Your custom is my favorite Rivendell. It checks all the boxes I would want 
in a bike and I'm glad you're able to put some miles on it now. Ride on!
Doug

On Saturday, September 17, 2022 at 8:16:42 PM UTC-4 Joe Bernard wrote:

> I really appreciate all the love for my Rivendell, everybody. It means a 
> lot ♥️
>
> On Saturday, September 17, 2022 at 4:39:15 PM UTC-7 J J wrote:
>
>> Such a sweet ride. In the pantheon of so many great and beautiful 
>> Rivendells, this one still stands out as something special. 
>>
>> On Saturday, September 17, 2022 at 6:28:25 PM UTC-4 Roberta wrote:
>>
>>> Love it and all your iterations towards perfection.
>>>
>>> On Friday, September 16, 2022 at 11:56:23 PM UTC-4 Joe Bernard wrote:
>>>
 Made a couple changes, felt like showing it. 

 Swapped the DirtDrop stem for an 11cm FacePlater, was able to move the 
 Billies a smidge forward, moved the Brooks a bit forward too (not as 
 much), 
 I feel more "in the middle" of the bike now. I should have taken the bar 
 bag off so you can see the stem. 

 Swapped the RBW51 rack for a Nitto Big Rack, it looks kinda way back 
 there for a bag support but I'm going to get at least one shopper pannier 
 for... shopping. 

 Love this bike, don't know how someone could show up on the Riv 
 Instagram and tell me I ride a "girl's bike" but that's what happened 
 yesterday. Hey bro, check out my girl's bike! ‍♂️

>>>

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[RBW] Re: FS: Mermaid 55cm Rivendell Platypus Complete Bike

['upyou...@yahoo.com' via RBW Owners Bunch]

Well Leah, that is a great story and your friend will be over the moon as 
we RivSisters are about these sorts of things!!!
RivSister Kate in Trenton, NJ

On Saturday, September 17, 2022 at 6:23:29 PM UTC-4 Roberta wrote:

> I’m sure she’ll love it and then say, “Ah, now I understand your 
> Riv-love.” 
>
> On Saturday, September 17, 2022 at 4:25:02 PM UTC-4 Bicycle Belle Ding 
> Ding! wrote:
>
>> To one of my best friends in all the world, it turns out! She had been 
>> saying, “I want a bike like yours” but I didn’t know if she would really do 
>> it. She has a carbon road bike and is a former triathlete, but she came to 
>> the Rivendell conclusion on her own after watching my Instagram account 
>> over the years. She wants a bike she can ride with a saddle that doesn’t 
>> hurt and that lets her sit up and see things in her new city. (We both 
>> moved away from Vegas in the last 9 months and we are exploring our new 
>> places by bike.) I can’t believe we are going to be real bike twins. It’s 
>> pretty grand.
>>
>> Leah
>>
>> On Saturday, September 17, 2022 at 1:57:45 PM UTC-4 Joe Bernard wrote:
>>
>>> I *knew *she would get this to somebody! 
>>>
>>> On Saturday, September 17, 2022 at 10:48:19 AM UTC-7 duh...@gmail.com 
>>> wrote:
>>>
 Sale pending thanks to 'Leah's Mixte Match Making Service'



 On Saturday, September 17, 2022 at 8:38:37 AM UTC-7 Slin wrote:

> Wow. I'd be all over this if it was the smaller size. Sweet bike.
>
> On Friday, September 16, 2022 at 2:17:49 PM UTC-7 duh...@gmail.com 
> wrote:
>
>> Hey group,
>>
>> We're shuffling around some bikes in order to get our Hubbuhubbuh 
>> together, my wife is taking over my 60cm Platypus which leaves her 
>> mermaid 
>> 55cm Platypus in need of a new home!
>>
>> This is a great opportunity for someone who either missed the recent 
>> Rosco Plats or doesn't want to wait until next year for the next round 
>> of 
>> lugged Platys (probably not coming in this gorgeous color either)
>>
>> This was the first production Platypus to make it into a customer's 
>> hands and has seen less than 1,000 miles. It's in very good condition, 
>> has 
>> had racks mounted so some wear at the braze on points but no serious 
>> scratches and certainly no dings to speak of.
>>
>> Complete sans pedals and seat.
>>
>> -Riv installed BB and HS
>> -Riv supplied seat post
>> -Nitto Albatross 55cm
>> -Nitto Tallux 90mm
>> -Origin8 brake levers
>> -Shimano BR-T4000 V-brakes
>> -170mm Sugino XD2 crankset/36t ring/Rivendell chain guard (1x)
>> -Rich Lesnik built Velocity Dyad rims to Shimano XT hubs
>> -700x42 Specalized Sawtooth tires
>> -11-42t 9-speed cassette
>> -Shimano Altus derailleur
>> -Pletscher kickstand
>>
>> Platypus Photos 
>> 
>>
>> I think that's all the stuff worth noting, we're asking $2,800 plus 
>> packing and shipping cost, or pickup in SLO, CA. 
>>
>> Can deliver to SF Bay Area in the mid October.
>>
>> Thanks for your time and please respond off list if interested :)
>>
>> Jared
>>
>>
>>

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