[RBW] Re: Susie green color discrepancy

2024-05-09 Thread tio ryan
I have a sergio green platypus and the color is much more like the riv pics than the blue lug image — the tan sidewalls on the wtb tires looks off as well. rest assured, sergio green is a lovely color in person (imo) -tio in bk On Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 1:58:17 PM UTC-4 tal...@gmail.com

[RBW] Re: Bar Tape and/or Grips on an Albatross Bar

2024-05-08 Thread tio ryan
I was able to squeeze extra chunky ESI grips over the bar end shifter/cable on my albas, but I didn't love those grips (slippery and not durable). I didn't notch the grip to provide a channel for the cable, and as nitpicky as I can be, I really didn't find it to be an annoyance. my

Re: [RBW] Re: Who’s getting a Platypus tomorrow?

2024-04-20 Thread tio ryan
nged the transition from the “top” tube to the >> twin rear stays. So different from my Platy. Mine sweep past the seat tube >> and melt into it. Not sure how I missed the design change. Beautiful bike >> and glad it’s getting close to your ideal setup… >> >> -B

Re: [RBW] Re: Question for Cheviot Owners

2024-03-25 Thread tio ryan
that floating pic is a mind-bender! -tio On Monday, March 25, 2024 at 1:42:21 AM UTC-4 Olivier Chételat wrote: > Here is mine this afternoon.. > I love my Cheviot. > I love my Cheviot a bit more than I love my Betty Foy (team long chain > stay). > I will probably love a Platypus more than I

[RBW] Re: Give this guy a Like and a Subscribe

2024-03-11 Thread tio ryan
Glad to see he's making longer content for YouTube, as I've also been following him on IG for little while now and have been enjoying his bike videos. He's got a couple very sweet Rivs and a gift for filming and editing bicycle content. On Monday, March 11, 2024 at 8:03:49 AM UTC-4 Tim

Re: [RBW] WTB 650B Dynamo Wheel & Question About Alex Rims

2024-02-26 Thread tio ryan
I appreciate that info, Josh! I'm in a similar situation with my Platypus — I'd like to add a dynamo, but I don't necessarily want to have mismatched rims, nor do I want my original front wheel just hanging on the wall. I had no idea what it'd cost to have the hub swapped on the existing wheel.

Re: [RBW] Rapid rise derailleur rec

2024-02-02 Thread tio ryan
I recently installed a *Shimano XTR RD-M960 SGS* on my Platypus and it feels fantastic with the Suntour power ratchet (there is no ferrule on the cable here bc I wanted to wrap the chainstay first) On Friday, February 2, 2024 at 9:34:41 AM UTC-5 rmro...@gmail.com wrote: > This one. My first

[RBW] Re: Mainstream press article pushing steel bike?

2024-01-29 Thread tio ryan
Bike Snob owns a Homer and a Platypus, and his wife has a Clem. I often see his Homer locked up. His blog, along with his endless praise for his Platypus, convinced me to finally purchase one last year. He's also praised step-thru bicycles in a past article

Re: [RBW] Re: New Jewelry for my Platypus

2024-01-17 Thread tio ryan
What a lovely bicycle! Appreciate the close up photos with the snowy backdrop — I can't get enough On Wednesday, January 17, 2024 at 4:33:16 PM UTC-5 SallyG wrote: > Just beautiful, Leah; thanks for sharing!! > > On Wed, Jan 17, 2024 at 1:18 PM Leah Peterson wrote: > >> I finally got the call

[RBW] Re: First turns of the pedals on my new Platypus

2024-01-12 Thread tio ryan
Looking good! I too was pleasantly surprised how silent the rear hub is. You're making me want a frame pump :) On Friday, January 12, 2024 at 2:42:45 PM UTC-5 Tim Bantham wrote: > [image: IMG_4837.jpeg] > > On Friday, January 12, 2024 at 2:28:40 PM UTC-5 Tim Bantham wrote: > >> We had a rare

Re: [RBW] Re: Who’s getting a Platypus tomorrow?

2024-01-12 Thread tio ryan
ton 650b conversion >> On Thursday, January 11, 2024 at 12:38:44 PM UTC-5 tio ryan wrote: >> >>> After years of admiration, I finally talked myself into purchasing a >>> 50cm Platypus complete (Sergio Green) back in November. It arrived >>> mid-December and

[RBW] Re: NYC Riv Ride?

2024-01-06 Thread tio ryan
long time pedaler, first time owner -- would love to meet for a ride! a ride out to the beach with a stop at any of the aforementioned spots is always fun. I personally like hitting up spumoni gardens on the way back. grand army plaza @ prospect park is a good meet up spot for a ride like