[RBW] Re: Back On A Platypus

[Shoji Takahashi]

That green color is superb. 



On Thursday, January 26, 2023 at 6:44:30 PM UTC-5 penne...@gmail.com wrote:

> What the heck; for good measure, a photo in the sunshine. 
> Mack
>
> On Thursday, January 26, 2023 at 4:42:43 PM UTC-7 Mack Penner wrote:
>
>> I'm back, as promised, to hijack Jared's new Platy thread. 
>>
>> My promise to hijack might be the only promise I kept: even after it 
>> arrived I built the bike up sooner than planned, and in 2x1 rather than 3x1 
>> mode. No derailer. The plan is to run 32x17 95% of the time and 22x17 in... 
>> emergencies. 
>>
>> While I wait for spring I will study Will's kick-shifting technique. And 
>> speaking of Will: I admit, this build is a little copy-catty! I told my 
>> friend Andrew (shout out Andrew) that I'm not a copy-cat because I 
>> single-speeded my Roadini before Will did. Andrew said he bought the 
>> explanation. 
>>
>> Sadly, the Susie is about to spend a lot of time in the basement. Winters 
>> here permit commuting almost all of the time with the right equipment/bike, 
>> road riding of all sorts can be had if the wind stays away and the temps 
>> are mild, and trails can be had when it's freezing, again with the right 
>> bike/equipment (I just built up a Surly Pugsley, also 2x1, for that 
>> business). Otherwise, though, the trails here are too icy/muddy/etc for the 
>> Susie, at least in this iteration, and especially this year. Sometimes 
>> there are some unicorn days. In any case, I can't wait for late-March to 
>> really introduce the Susie! 
>>
>> I've attached a photo from my dawdle through the park test-ride. I think 
>> bikes are kinda ugly until the tires get dusty - if you agree, then I'm 
>> sorry about the lack of dust. Swampy day! I have since adjusted the saddle 
>> tilt just slightly, but otherwise no changes. I think it's a winner! As I 
>> was saying, I was pretty much hoping for a higher bb, bigger tire Platy. 
>> That is indeed how the bike feels to me.
>>
>> Building the bike was nice. I did 95% of the work in my garage last 
>> night, up until the moment I realized I was short a brake cable. After a 
>> morning windstorm here today, the afternoon turned pleasant and mild so I 
>> could do finishing touches with the workstand outside. You can spot my 
>> helper glaring through the spokes in the second photo. 
>>
>> Most of all: huge thanks to Jared for sparking this operation! I think 
>> we're both very happy with how things have turned out. 
>>
>> Cheers,
>> Mack in Alberta 
>>
>> On Monday, January 23, 2023 at 1:47:59 PM UTC-7 JW wrote:
>>
>>> Hey Tom,
>>>
>>> Thanks for the love! So glad to hear you're also aboard a 60cm mermaid, 
>>> dreamy aren't they? 
>>>
>>> I was able to squeeze what I believe are the VO 63mm fluted fenders over 
>>> the 2.1's on my wife's Platypus with just a hair of room, so I'd think the 
>>> 50mm GravelKing's would fit nicely under the same fenders (only 2mm larger 
>>> than Riv recommends, which is generally on the conservative side).
>>>
>>> Gearing is 44/36/22 right now with a 24 granny gear en route, it was the 
>>> only ring I didn't replace when setting things up and it's giving me 
>>> trouble so I'll be swapping it out later this week. 17t Wolf Tooth aluminum 
>>> cog with GearClamp single speed conversion and a Paul Melvin round out the 
>>> rest of the drivetrain.
>>>
>>> I was 1x9 for almost all my other Rivendells and I'm thrilled with this 
>>> set up, it's like a more refined version of my old SimpleOne.
>>>
>>> I'm not sure I'd take it all the way with going fixed on a Platypus, but 
>>> the 3x1 seems to be a winner for my application.
>>>
>>> Keep us posted with what you decide to do!
>>>
>>> Jared
>>>
>>> On Monday, January 23, 2023 at 9:38:31 AM UTC-8 Tom Palmer wrote:
>>>
 Hi Jared,
 Love your Platypus. I have a mermaid 60cm that I am smitten with. How 
 much room for fenders over the 50cm gravel kings? What is your gearing on 
 the 3x1 setup? I am running 1x10 now, but I ride a lot of single speed and 
 some fixed gear on other bikes. The way mine rides, it seems to beg for a 
 fixed gear setup. It will be effort and expense with the vertical dropouts 
 to go fixed. I may just do a 3x1 like yours for now and see if that will 
 satisfy. 
 Tom Palmer,
 With our first snow in 2023 in Twin Lake, MI
 and already considering a second Platypus
 On Sunday, January 22, 2023 at 6:55:01 PM UTC-5 Jared Wilson wrote:

> Through various dealings the last year I worked my way down to only a 
> Susie, trying to convince myself that I wasn't overbiking, but I was. I 
> didn't need the tall BB or the clearance for 2.8's for the type of riding 
> I 
> generally do, and for the amount of time I spend on trails it was hard to 
> justify having so much bike.
>
> Some of you may remember a WTT posting from the end of '22, I was 
> looking to trade for a 60cm Platypus to fill in the gap that was left 

[RBW] Re: Back On A Platypus

[JW]

Looking good, Mack.

Enjoy!

Jared

On Thursday, January 26, 2023 at 3:44:30 PM UTC-8 penne...@gmail.com wrote:

> What the heck; for good measure, a photo in the sunshine. 
> Mack
>
> On Thursday, January 26, 2023 at 4:42:43 PM UTC-7 Mack Penner wrote:
>
>> I'm back, as promised, to hijack Jared's new Platy thread. 
>>
>> My promise to hijack might be the only promise I kept: even after it 
>> arrived I built the bike up sooner than planned, and in 2x1 rather than 3x1 
>> mode. No derailer. The plan is to run 32x17 95% of the time and 22x17 in... 
>> emergencies. 
>>
>> While I wait for spring I will study Will's kick-shifting technique. And 
>> speaking of Will: I admit, this build is a little copy-catty! I told my 
>> friend Andrew (shout out Andrew) that I'm not a copy-cat because I 
>> single-speeded my Roadini before Will did. Andrew said he bought the 
>> explanation. 
>>
>> Sadly, the Susie is about to spend a lot of time in the basement. Winters 
>> here permit commuting almost all of the time with the right equipment/bike, 
>> road riding of all sorts can be had if the wind stays away and the temps 
>> are mild, and trails can be had when it's freezing, again with the right 
>> bike/equipment (I just built up a Surly Pugsley, also 2x1, for that 
>> business). Otherwise, though, the trails here are too icy/muddy/etc for the 
>> Susie, at least in this iteration, and especially this year. Sometimes 
>> there are some unicorn days. In any case, I can't wait for late-March to 
>> really introduce the Susie! 
>>
>> I've attached a photo from my dawdle through the park test-ride. I think 
>> bikes are kinda ugly until the tires get dusty - if you agree, then I'm 
>> sorry about the lack of dust. Swampy day! I have since adjusted the saddle 
>> tilt just slightly, but otherwise no changes. I think it's a winner! As I 
>> was saying, I was pretty much hoping for a higher bb, bigger tire Platy. 
>> That is indeed how the bike feels to me.
>>
>> Building the bike was nice. I did 95% of the work in my garage last 
>> night, up until the moment I realized I was short a brake cable. After a 
>> morning windstorm here today, the afternoon turned pleasant and mild so I 
>> could do finishing touches with the workstand outside. You can spot my 
>> helper glaring through the spokes in the second photo. 
>>
>> Most of all: huge thanks to Jared for sparking this operation! I think 
>> we're both very happy with how things have turned out. 
>>
>> Cheers,
>> Mack in Alberta 
>>
>> On Monday, January 23, 2023 at 1:47:59 PM UTC-7 JW wrote:
>>
>>> Hey Tom,
>>>
>>> Thanks for the love! So glad to hear you're also aboard a 60cm mermaid, 
>>> dreamy aren't they? 
>>>
>>> I was able to squeeze what I believe are the VO 63mm fluted fenders over 
>>> the 2.1's on my wife's Platypus with just a hair of room, so I'd think the 
>>> 50mm GravelKing's would fit nicely under the same fenders (only 2mm larger 
>>> than Riv recommends, which is generally on the conservative side).
>>>
>>> Gearing is 44/36/22 right now with a 24 granny gear en route, it was the 
>>> only ring I didn't replace when setting things up and it's giving me 
>>> trouble so I'll be swapping it out later this week. 17t Wolf Tooth aluminum 
>>> cog with GearClamp single speed conversion and a Paul Melvin round out the 
>>> rest of the drivetrain.
>>>
>>> I was 1x9 for almost all my other Rivendells and I'm thrilled with this 
>>> set up, it's like a more refined version of my old SimpleOne.
>>>
>>> I'm not sure I'd take it all the way with going fixed on a Platypus, but 
>>> the 3x1 seems to be a winner for my application.
>>>
>>> Keep us posted with what you decide to do!
>>>
>>> Jared
>>>
>>> On Monday, January 23, 2023 at 9:38:31 AM UTC-8 Tom Palmer wrote:
>>>
 Hi Jared,
 Love your Platypus. I have a mermaid 60cm that I am smitten with. How 
 much room for fenders over the 50cm gravel kings? What is your gearing on 
 the 3x1 setup? I am running 1x10 now, but I ride a lot of single speed and 
 some fixed gear on other bikes. The way mine rides, it seems to beg for a 
 fixed gear setup. It will be effort and expense with the vertical dropouts 
 to go fixed. I may just do a 3x1 like yours for now and see if that will 
 satisfy. 
 Tom Palmer,
 With our first snow in 2023 in Twin Lake, MI
 and already considering a second Platypus
 On Sunday, January 22, 2023 at 6:55:01 PM UTC-5 Jared Wilson wrote:

> Through various dealings the last year I worked my way down to only a 
> Susie, trying to convince myself that I wasn't overbiking, but I was. I 
> didn't need the tall BB or the clearance for 2.8's for the type of riding 
> I 
> generally do, and for the amount of time I spend on trails it was hard to 
> justify having so much bike.
>
> Some of you may remember a WTT posting from the end of '22, I was 
> looking to trade for a 60cm Platypus to fill in the gap that was left 

[RBW] Re: Back On A Platypus

[Jared Wilson]

Hey Tom,

Thanks for the love! So glad to hear you're also aboard a 60cm mermaid, 
dreamy aren't they? 

I was able to squeeze what I believe are the VO 63mm fluted fenders over 
the 2.1's on my wife's Platypus with just a hair of room, so I'd think the 
50mm GravelKing's would fit nicely under the same fenders (only 2mm larger 
than Riv recommends, which is generally on the conservative side).

Gearing is 44/36/22 right now with a 24 granny gear en route, it was the 
only ring I didn't replace when setting things up and it's giving me 
trouble so I'll be swapping it out later this week. 17t Wolf Tooth aluminum 
cog with GearClamp single speed conversion and a Paul Melvin round out the 
rest of the drivetrain.

I was 1x9 for almost all my other Rivendells and I'm thrilled with this set 
up, it's like a more refined version of my old SimpleOne.

I'm not sure I'd take it all the way with going fixed on a Platypus, but 
the 3x1 seems to be a winner for my application.

Keep us posted with what you decide to do!

Jared

On Monday, January 23, 2023 at 9:38:31 AM UTC-8 Tom Palmer wrote:

> Hi Jared,
> Love your Platypus. I have a mermaid 60cm that I am smitten with. How much 
> room for fenders over the 50cm gravel kings? What is your gearing on the 
> 3x1 setup? I am running 1x10 now, but I ride a lot of single speed and some 
> fixed gear on other bikes. The way mine rides, it seems to beg for a fixed 
> gear setup. It will be effort and expense with the vertical dropouts to go 
> fixed. I may just do a 3x1 like yours for now and see if that will satisfy. 
> Tom Palmer,
> With our first snow in 2023 in Twin Lake, MI
> and already considering a second Platypus
> On Sunday, January 22, 2023 at 6:55:01 PM UTC-5 Jared Wilson wrote:
>
>> Through various dealings the last year I worked my way down to only a 
>> Susie, trying to convince myself that I wasn't overbiking, but I was. I 
>> didn't need the tall BB or the clearance for 2.8's for the type of riding I 
>> generally do, and for the amount of time I spend on trails it was hard to 
>> justify having so much bike.
>>
>> Some of you may remember a WTT posting from the end of '22, I was looking 
>> to trade for a 60cm Platypus to fill in the gap that was left when I gave 
>> my wife my old 60cm and we sold her 55cm. Shortly after posting I was 
>> approached by Mack with the Canadian Caveat, but we were determined to make 
>> it worthwhile for both parties. After Mack crunched some numbers and we 
>> wheeled and dealed a bit we came to an agreement and would soon have new 
>> steeds!
>>
>> I received my new to me Platypus on Thursday of last week and wasted no 
>> time getting it set up. Mack had a killer 3x1 drivetrain and I knew I'd 
>> like to try the same, so I acquired some parts and pieced it together. I'm 
>> still dialing in this set up but so far it's showing a lot of promise and I 
>> couldn't be more grateful for Mack's advice along the way.
>>
>> So here it is, as of the ride I just got back from, and I'm so happy to 
>> be back on a Platypus.
>>
>> Jared in SLO, CA
>>
>

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[RBW] Re: Back On A Platypus

[Tom Palmer]

Hi Jared,
Love your Platypus. I have a mermaid 60cm that I am smitten with. How much 
room for fenders over the 50cm gravel kings? What is your gearing on the 
3x1 setup? I am running 1x10 now, but I ride a lot of single speed and some 
fixed gear on other bikes. The way mine rides, it seems to beg for a fixed 
gear setup. It will be effort and expense with the vertical dropouts to go 
fixed. I may just do a 3x1 like yours for now and see if that will satisfy. 
Tom Palmer,
With our first snow in 2023 in Twin Lake, MI
and already considering a second Platypus
On Sunday, January 22, 2023 at 6:55:01 PM UTC-5 Jared Wilson wrote:

> Through various dealings the last year I worked my way down to only a 
> Susie, trying to convince myself that I wasn't overbiking, but I was. I 
> didn't need the tall BB or the clearance for 2.8's for the type of riding I 
> generally do, and for the amount of time I spend on trails it was hard to 
> justify having so much bike.
>
> Some of you may remember a WTT posting from the end of '22, I was looking 
> to trade for a 60cm Platypus to fill in the gap that was left when I gave 
> my wife my old 60cm and we sold her 55cm. Shortly after posting I was 
> approached by Mack with the Canadian Caveat, but we were determined to make 
> it worthwhile for both parties. After Mack crunched some numbers and we 
> wheeled and dealed a bit we came to an agreement and would soon have new 
> steeds!
>
> I received my new to me Platypus on Thursday of last week and wasted no 
> time getting it set up. Mack had a killer 3x1 drivetrain and I knew I'd 
> like to try the same, so I acquired some parts and pieced it together. I'm 
> still dialing in this set up but so far it's showing a lot of promise and I 
> couldn't be more grateful for Mack's advice along the way.
>
> So here it is, as of the ride I just got back from, and I'm so happy to be 
> back on a Platypus.
>
> Jared in SLO, CA
>

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[RBW] Re: Back On A Platypus

[Kim Hetzel]

Jared...
I thank-you very much for your information. I will most definitely share 
this with my friend.

Kim Hetzel
Yelm, WA. 

On Sunday, January 22, 2023 at 7:12:40 PM UTC-8 Jared Wilson wrote:

> Thanks everyone for chiming in, much appreciated!
>
> Mack, can't wait to see your spin on the Susie. I'm not sure how much long 
> the Kristofferson sticker will last, but I'm giving it my best!
>
> Kim, these tires are 700x50. My wife has 2.1's on her Platypus right now 
> with sufficient clearance, and I believe they're rated to clear 2.2's or 
> 48's with fenders.
>
> FWIW I'm a huge fan of these GravelKing SK tires, they're an amazing value 
> as far as things go these days.
>
> Hope that helps :)
>
> Jared
>
> On Sunday, January 22, 2023 at 6:42:46 PM UTC-8 krhe...@gmail.com wrote:
>
>> Hi Jared,
>>
>> What size Panaracer Gravel Kings are you running on your Platypus ?  
>> What is the maximum tire size you can run ?  Asking for a friend, who owns 
>> a Platypus. 
>>
>> Thank-you.
>>
>> Kim Hetzel
>> Yelm, WA.
>>
>> On Sunday, January 22, 2023 at 6:22:35 PM UTC-8 penne...@gmail.com wrote:
>>
>>> I loved this bike, and loved it 3x1 most of all. So glad that Jared is 
>>> keeping the 3x1 Platy alive (along with many of its stickers, which is no 
>>> small thing on account of the strange bunch I had on there). Such a great 
>>> build!
>>>
>>> The northbound Susie will get here early next week. I'll get it built up 
>>> within a week or so, hopefully, and then I'll try to remember to hijack 
>>> this Platy thread with a Susie build photo. I'm hoping to wind up with 
>>> something like a fatter tire, higher bb version of the Platy. In any case, 
>>> both of the bikes that come out of this trade will be 3x1 :) 
>>>
>>> Mack
>>>
>>> On Sunday, January 22, 2023 at 6:38:45 PM UTC-7 DavidP wrote:
>>>
 Nice! That Platy looks ready for anything. I love the versatility of 
 this bike.

 -Dave

 On Sunday, January 22, 2023 at 7:02:45 PM UTC-5 Joe Bernard wrote:

> That's a fine bicycle, Jared! I did a 3x1 a few years ago and loved 
> it, it taught me that I often downshift a rear cassette unnecessarily. 3 
> gears is enough! 
>
> Joe Bernard 
>
> On Sunday, January 22, 2023 at 3:55:01 PM UTC-8 Jared Wilson wrote:
>
>> Through various dealings the last year I worked my way down to only a 
>> Susie, trying to convince myself that I wasn't overbiking, but I was. I 
>> didn't need the tall BB or the clearance for 2.8's for the type of 
>> riding I 
>> generally do, and for the amount of time I spend on trails it was hard 
>> to 
>> justify having so much bike.
>>
>> Some of you may remember a WTT posting from the end of '22, I was 
>> looking to trade for a 60cm Platypus to fill in the gap that was left 
>> when 
>> I gave my wife my old 60cm and we sold her 55cm. Shortly after posting I 
>> was approached by Mack with the Canadian Caveat, but we were determined 
>> to 
>> make it worthwhile for both parties. After Mack crunched some numbers 
>> and 
>> we wheeled and dealed a bit we came to an agreement and would soon have 
>> new 
>> steeds!
>>
>> I received my new to me Platypus on Thursday of last week and wasted 
>> no time getting it set up. Mack had a killer 3x1 drivetrain and I knew 
>> I'd 
>> like to try the same, so I acquired some parts and pieced it together. 
>> I'm 
>> still dialing in this set up but so far it's showing a lot of promise 
>> and I 
>> couldn't be more grateful for Mack's advice along the way.
>>
>> So here it is, as of the ride I just got back from, and I'm so happy 
>> to be back on a Platypus.
>>
>> Jared in SLO, CA
>>
>

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[RBW] Re: Back On A Platypus

[Jared Wilson]

Thanks everyone for chiming in, much appreciated!

Mack, can't wait to see your spin on the Susie. I'm not sure how much long 
the Kristofferson sticker will last, but I'm giving it my best!

Kim, these tires are 700x50. My wife has 2.1's on her Platypus right now 
with sufficient clearance, and I believe they're rated to clear 2.2's or 
48's with fenders.

FWIW I'm a huge fan of these GravelKing SK tires, they're an amazing value 
as far as things go these days.

Hope that helps :)

Jared

On Sunday, January 22, 2023 at 6:42:46 PM UTC-8 krhe...@gmail.com wrote:

> Hi Jared,
>
> What size Panaracer Gravel Kings are you running on your Platypus ?  What 
> is the maximum tire size you can run ?  Asking for a friend, who owns a 
> Platypus. 
>
> Thank-you.
>
> Kim Hetzel
> Yelm, WA.
>
> On Sunday, January 22, 2023 at 6:22:35 PM UTC-8 penne...@gmail.com wrote:
>
>> I loved this bike, and loved it 3x1 most of all. So glad that Jared is 
>> keeping the 3x1 Platy alive (along with many of its stickers, which is no 
>> small thing on account of the strange bunch I had on there). Such a great 
>> build!
>>
>> The northbound Susie will get here early next week. I'll get it built up 
>> within a week or so, hopefully, and then I'll try to remember to hijack 
>> this Platy thread with a Susie build photo. I'm hoping to wind up with 
>> something like a fatter tire, higher bb version of the Platy. In any case, 
>> both of the bikes that come out of this trade will be 3x1 :) 
>>
>> Mack
>>
>> On Sunday, January 22, 2023 at 6:38:45 PM UTC-7 DavidP wrote:
>>
>>> Nice! That Platy looks ready for anything. I love the versatility of 
>>> this bike.
>>>
>>> -Dave
>>>
>>> On Sunday, January 22, 2023 at 7:02:45 PM UTC-5 Joe Bernard wrote:
>>>
 That's a fine bicycle, Jared! I did a 3x1 a few years ago and loved it, 
 it taught me that I often downshift a rear cassette unnecessarily. 3 gears 
 is enough! 

 Joe Bernard 

 On Sunday, January 22, 2023 at 3:55:01 PM UTC-8 Jared Wilson wrote:

> Through various dealings the last year I worked my way down to only a 
> Susie, trying to convince myself that I wasn't overbiking, but I was. I 
> didn't need the tall BB or the clearance for 2.8's for the type of riding 
> I 
> generally do, and for the amount of time I spend on trails it was hard to 
> justify having so much bike.
>
> Some of you may remember a WTT posting from the end of '22, I was 
> looking to trade for a 60cm Platypus to fill in the gap that was left 
> when 
> I gave my wife my old 60cm and we sold her 55cm. Shortly after posting I 
> was approached by Mack with the Canadian Caveat, but we were determined 
> to 
> make it worthwhile for both parties. After Mack crunched some numbers and 
> we wheeled and dealed a bit we came to an agreement and would soon have 
> new 
> steeds!
>
> I received my new to me Platypus on Thursday of last week and wasted 
> no time getting it set up. Mack had a killer 3x1 drivetrain and I knew 
> I'd 
> like to try the same, so I acquired some parts and pieced it together. 
> I'm 
> still dialing in this set up but so far it's showing a lot of promise and 
> I 
> couldn't be more grateful for Mack's advice along the way.
>
> So here it is, as of the ride I just got back from, and I'm so happy 
> to be back on a Platypus.
>
> Jared in SLO, CA
>


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[RBW] Re: Back On A Platypus

[Kim Hetzel]

Hi Jared,

What size Panaracer Gravel Kings are you running on your Platypus ?  What 
is the maximum tire size you can run ?  Asking for a friend, who owns a 
Platypus. 

Thank-you.

Kim Hetzel
Yelm, WA.

On Sunday, January 22, 2023 at 6:22:35 PM UTC-8 penne...@gmail.com wrote:

> I loved this bike, and loved it 3x1 most of all. So glad that Jared is 
> keeping the 3x1 Platy alive (along with many of its stickers, which is no 
> small thing on account of the strange bunch I had on there). Such a great 
> build!
>
> The northbound Susie will get here early next week. I'll get it built up 
> within a week or so, hopefully, and then I'll try to remember to hijack 
> this Platy thread with a Susie build photo. I'm hoping to wind up with 
> something like a fatter tire, higher bb version of the Platy. In any case, 
> both of the bikes that come out of this trade will be 3x1 :) 
>
> Mack
>
> On Sunday, January 22, 2023 at 6:38:45 PM UTC-7 DavidP wrote:
>
>> Nice! That Platy looks ready for anything. I love the versatility of this 
>> bike.
>>
>> -Dave
>>
>> On Sunday, January 22, 2023 at 7:02:45 PM UTC-5 Joe Bernard wrote:
>>
>>> That's a fine bicycle, Jared! I did a 3x1 a few years ago and loved it, 
>>> it taught me that I often downshift a rear cassette unnecessarily. 3 gears 
>>> is enough! 
>>>
>>> Joe Bernard 
>>>
>>> On Sunday, January 22, 2023 at 3:55:01 PM UTC-8 Jared Wilson wrote:
>>>
 Through various dealings the last year I worked my way down to only a 
 Susie, trying to convince myself that I wasn't overbiking, but I was. I 
 didn't need the tall BB or the clearance for 2.8's for the type of riding 
 I 
 generally do, and for the amount of time I spend on trails it was hard to 
 justify having so much bike.

 Some of you may remember a WTT posting from the end of '22, I was 
 looking to trade for a 60cm Platypus to fill in the gap that was left when 
 I gave my wife my old 60cm and we sold her 55cm. Shortly after posting I 
 was approached by Mack with the Canadian Caveat, but we were determined to 
 make it worthwhile for both parties. After Mack crunched some numbers and 
 we wheeled and dealed a bit we came to an agreement and would soon have 
 new 
 steeds!

 I received my new to me Platypus on Thursday of last week and wasted no 
 time getting it set up. Mack had a killer 3x1 drivetrain and I knew I'd 
 like to try the same, so I acquired some parts and pieced it together. I'm 
 still dialing in this set up but so far it's showing a lot of promise and 
 I 
 couldn't be more grateful for Mack's advice along the way.

 So here it is, as of the ride I just got back from, and I'm so happy to 
 be back on a Platypus.

 Jared in SLO, CA

>>>

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[RBW] Re: Back On A Platypus

[Mack Penner]

I loved this bike, and loved it 3x1 most of all. So glad that Jared is 
keeping the 3x1 Platy alive (along with many of its stickers, which is no 
small thing on account of the strange bunch I had on there). Such a great 
build!

The northbound Susie will get here early next week. I'll get it built up 
within a week or so, hopefully, and then I'll try to remember to hijack 
this Platy thread with a Susie build photo. I'm hoping to wind up with 
something like a fatter tire, higher bb version of the Platy. In any case, 
both of the bikes that come out of this trade will be 3x1 :) 

Mack

On Sunday, January 22, 2023 at 6:38:45 PM UTC-7 DavidP wrote:

> Nice! That Platy looks ready for anything. I love the versatility of this 
> bike.
>
> -Dave
>
> On Sunday, January 22, 2023 at 7:02:45 PM UTC-5 Joe Bernard wrote:
>
>> That's a fine bicycle, Jared! I did a 3x1 a few years ago and loved it, 
>> it taught me that I often downshift a rear cassette unnecessarily. 3 gears 
>> is enough! 
>>
>> Joe Bernard 
>>
>> On Sunday, January 22, 2023 at 3:55:01 PM UTC-8 Jared Wilson wrote:
>>
>>> Through various dealings the last year I worked my way down to only a 
>>> Susie, trying to convince myself that I wasn't overbiking, but I was. I 
>>> didn't need the tall BB or the clearance for 2.8's for the type of riding I 
>>> generally do, and for the amount of time I spend on trails it was hard to 
>>> justify having so much bike.
>>>
>>> Some of you may remember a WTT posting from the end of '22, I was 
>>> looking to trade for a 60cm Platypus to fill in the gap that was left when 
>>> I gave my wife my old 60cm and we sold her 55cm. Shortly after posting I 
>>> was approached by Mack with the Canadian Caveat, but we were determined to 
>>> make it worthwhile for both parties. After Mack crunched some numbers and 
>>> we wheeled and dealed a bit we came to an agreement and would soon have new 
>>> steeds!
>>>
>>> I received my new to me Platypus on Thursday of last week and wasted no 
>>> time getting it set up. Mack had a killer 3x1 drivetrain and I knew I'd 
>>> like to try the same, so I acquired some parts and pieced it together. I'm 
>>> still dialing in this set up but so far it's showing a lot of promise and I 
>>> couldn't be more grateful for Mack's advice along the way.
>>>
>>> So here it is, as of the ride I just got back from, and I'm so happy to 
>>> be back on a Platypus.
>>>
>>> Jared in SLO, CA
>>>
>>

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[RBW] Re: Back On A Platypus

[DavidP]

Nice! That Platy looks ready for anything. I love the versatility of this 
bike.

-Dave

On Sunday, January 22, 2023 at 7:02:45 PM UTC-5 Joe Bernard wrote:

> That's a fine bicycle, Jared! I did a 3x1 a few years ago and loved it, it 
> taught me that I often downshift a rear cassette unnecessarily. 3 gears is 
> enough! 
>
> Joe Bernard 
>
> On Sunday, January 22, 2023 at 3:55:01 PM UTC-8 Jared Wilson wrote:
>
>> Through various dealings the last year I worked my way down to only a 
>> Susie, trying to convince myself that I wasn't overbiking, but I was. I 
>> didn't need the tall BB or the clearance for 2.8's for the type of riding I 
>> generally do, and for the amount of time I spend on trails it was hard to 
>> justify having so much bike.
>>
>> Some of you may remember a WTT posting from the end of '22, I was looking 
>> to trade for a 60cm Platypus to fill in the gap that was left when I gave 
>> my wife my old 60cm and we sold her 55cm. Shortly after posting I was 
>> approached by Mack with the Canadian Caveat, but we were determined to make 
>> it worthwhile for both parties. After Mack crunched some numbers and we 
>> wheeled and dealed a bit we came to an agreement and would soon have new 
>> steeds!
>>
>> I received my new to me Platypus on Thursday of last week and wasted no 
>> time getting it set up. Mack had a killer 3x1 drivetrain and I knew I'd 
>> like to try the same, so I acquired some parts and pieced it together. I'm 
>> still dialing in this set up but so far it's showing a lot of promise and I 
>> couldn't be more grateful for Mack's advice along the way.
>>
>> So here it is, as of the ride I just got back from, and I'm so happy to 
>> be back on a Platypus.
>>
>> Jared in SLO, CA
>>
>

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[RBW] Re: Back On A Platypus

[Joe Bernard]

That's a fine bicycle, Jared! I did a 3x1 a few years ago and loved it, it 
taught me that I often downshift a rear cassette unnecessarily. 3 gears is 
enough! 

Joe Bernard 

On Sunday, January 22, 2023 at 3:55:01 PM UTC-8 Jared Wilson wrote:

> Through various dealings the last year I worked my way down to only a 
> Susie, trying to convince myself that I wasn't overbiking, but I was. I 
> didn't need the tall BB or the clearance for 2.8's for the type of riding I 
> generally do, and for the amount of time I spend on trails it was hard to 
> justify having so much bike.
>
> Some of you may remember a WTT posting from the end of '22, I was looking 
> to trade for a 60cm Platypus to fill in the gap that was left when I gave 
> my wife my old 60cm and we sold her 55cm. Shortly after posting I was 
> approached by Mack with the Canadian Caveat, but we were determined to make 
> it worthwhile for both parties. After Mack crunched some numbers and we 
> wheeled and dealed a bit we came to an agreement and would soon have new 
> steeds!
>
> I received my new to me Platypus on Thursday of last week and wasted no 
> time getting it set up. Mack had a killer 3x1 drivetrain and I knew I'd 
> like to try the same, so I acquired some parts and pieced it together. I'm 
> still dialing in this set up but so far it's showing a lot of promise and I 
> couldn't be more grateful for Mack's advice along the way.
>
> So here it is, as of the ride I just got back from, and I'm so happy to be 
> back on a Platypus.
>
> Jared in SLO, CA
>

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[RBW] Re: Back On A Platypus

[Tom Goodmann]

Nice set-up! The bike looks very much at home in its new setting. 
Congratulations on the new-to-you bike, and to both of you on a successful 
exchange.

On Sunday, January 22, 2023 at 6:58:06 PM UTC-5 Jared Wilson wrote:

> PHOTO 
> 
>
>

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[RBW] Re: Back On A Platypus

[Jared Wilson]

PHOTO 


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