Re: [RBW] Re: Anna Purple

[Joe Bernard]

Yes I do believe your plan will work. Billies are nice but reach way back 
there, I think a 13cm stem and Albas will be the business on your new 
Platypus. Albatross would probably work without a stem change on your 55 as 
well. 

On Sunday, November 19, 2023 at 7:34:50 PM UTC-8 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! 
wrote:

> Not with a long stem, and albatross bars it won’t. I have Billie bars and 
> a 10 cm stem on my 55 and I wish for a tiny bit more reach. But I can’t 
> have it unless I ditch my extra tall stem and they don’t make it any longer 
> than 10 cm. So I have the saddle pushed back. The smaller Platy will fit on 
> public transportation and is technically in my PBH range. You remembered 
> right!
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Nov 19, 2023, at 10:30 PM, J  wrote:
>
> Someone may have mentioned this already, but didn't Leah have issues with 
> not being able to get her seat back far enough to get reach and hand 
> position comfy on her current size 55 Platypus? Maybe I'm remembering 
> wrong,  but it seems a size 50 will amplify that same issue? 
>
>
>
> On Sunday, November 19, 2023 at 5:19:54 PM UTC-5 Joe Bernard wrote:
>
>> Dang, that really is pretty ain't it? I thought I wasn't into 
>> purple..I've changed my mind! 
>>
>> On Sunday, November 19, 2023 at 2:15:53 PM UTC-8 kiziria...@gmail.com 
>> wrote:
>>
>>> You can view BlueLug's own studio photography of the ana purple platypus 
>>> frame here for another take: 
>>> https://global.bluelug.com/rivendell-platypus-frame-set-ana-purple.html 
>>>
>>> On Sunday, November 19, 2023 at 9:01:37 AM UTC-8 Johnny Alien wrote:
>>>
 You will likely need to swap out the stem but other than that most 
 should cross right over. Hold on to the Clem frame until you are positive 
 that the 50cm will work for you and there is little risk. If it works sell 
 the Clem and if it doesn't sell the Platy frame. 

 On Sunday, November 19, 2023 at 11:38:54 AM UTC-5 Bicycle Belle Ding 
 Ding! wrote:

> 
> I am seriously thinking of an Ana Purple Platy in the 50 cm size. I 
> love my 55s but they are too big to take on planes and trains. I would 
> have 
> chosen the Sergio Green but I have mermaid already and I like it better. 
> I 
> don’t want two similar colors in my trio. 
>
> I was looking at purple Riv images yesterday and saw this one:
>
> [image: image0.jpeg]
>
> This leads me to believe the purple has a little more personality that 
> what most of the photos show. And, I do know Ana and she has said her 
> bike 
> shines magenta in sunlight.
>
> If I do this, the parts from my wild Clem will get thrown onto this 
> purple frame. And it will either be my best idea or a spectacular 
> failure. 
>
> What I know it will be is this: a real riot of color.
> [image: image1.jpeg]
>
> Leah
>
> On Nov 18, 2023, at 10:00 PM, Armand Kizirian  
> wrote:
>
> I have ordered an Ana Purple Platypus Complete in the latest presale. 
> I have many opinions on the color. 
>
>
> First, if you want safe, the Sergio green was there for the taking. 
> Classic, timeless, classy, non-offensive, gender-neutral, and provides a 
> neutral base color to accessorize with. Brown vs black saddle/grips? Both 
> will work equally well. The metallic flake does not hurt either. 
>
> Now down to the purple. I have mentioned previously here that I find 
> the purple to be a bit flat and too saturated. These are my observations 
> after viewing an embarrassing (not really, we're all bike nerds here) 
> amount of photographs of Ana Purple rivs. Purple, is an incredibly 
> dynamic 
> color, given it can find many different shades as you add more red or 
> blue 
> to it (adjacent colors on the color wheel). Ana Purple seems to be smack 
> dab a 50/50 blend of blue and red, which, in my opinion, is *so-so* 
> on the fun/originality scale. Add to that the dark shade of the 
> saturation 
> and it's a bit much! I mean, purple can (and often should) be loud. If it 
> was a lighter shade to the point of lavender, it would not be as gender 
> neutral.  I personally think if some metallic flake (silver or other 
> colors) was added with a hint lighter of a shade it would be much nicer. 
>
> So, why did I order an Ana Purple Platypus at 12:01PM with the option 
> of Sergio Green for the taking? Fun factor. Now, I'm a 33 year old male 
> with some rather hyper-masculine features. I have no issue with 
> presenting 
> a bit more feminine (3-5" inseam short shorts please) and challenging 
> gender norms. Coupled with the step through design, I'm sure I will get a 
> lot of, "but isn't that a woman's bike?"...Confusing passerbys or 
> challenging their idea of what type of bike a hyper masculine looking man 
> rides is part of the fun. I'm 

Re: [RBW] Re: Anna Purple

[Leah Peterson]

Not with a long stem, and albatross bars it won’t. I have Billie bars and a 10 cm stem on my 55 and I wish for a tiny bit more reach. But I can’t have it unless I ditch my extra tall stem and they don’t make it any longer than 10 cm. So I have the saddle pushed back. The smaller Platy will fit on public transportation and is technically in my PBH range. You remembered right!Sent from my iPhoneOn Nov 19, 2023, at 10:30 PM, J  wrote:Someone may have mentioned this already, but didn't Leah have issues with not being able to get her seat back far enough to get reach and hand position comfy on her current size 55 Platypus? Maybe I'm remembering wrong,  but it seems a size 50 will amplify that same issue? On Sunday, November 19, 2023 at 5:19:54 PM UTC-5 Joe Bernard wrote:Dang, that really is pretty ain't it? I thought I wasn't into purple..I've changed my mind! On Sunday, November 19, 2023 at 2:15:53 PM UTC-8 kiziria...@gmail.com wrote:You can view BlueLug's own studio photography of the ana purple platypus frame here for another take: https://global.bluelug.com/rivendell-platypus-frame-set-ana-purple.html On Sunday, November 19, 2023 at 9:01:37 AM UTC-8 Johnny Alien wrote:You will likely need to swap out the stem but other than that most should cross right over. Hold on to the Clem frame until you are positive that the 50cm will work for you and there is little risk. If it works sell the Clem and if it doesn't sell the Platy frame. On Sunday, November 19, 2023 at 11:38:54 AM UTC-5 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote:I am seriously thinking of an Ana Purple Platy in the 50 cm size. I love my 55s but they are too big to take on planes and trains. I would have chosen the Sergio Green but I have mermaid already and I like it better. I don’t want two similar colors in my trio. I was looking at purple Riv images yesterday and saw this one:This leads me to believe the purple has a little more personality that what most of the photos show. And, I do know Ana and she has said her bike shines magenta in sunlight.If I do this, the parts from my wild Clem will get thrown onto this purple frame. And it will either be my best idea or a spectacular failure. What I know it will be is this: a real riot of color.LeahOn Nov 18, 2023, at 10:00 PM, Armand Kizirian  wrote:I have ordered an Ana Purple Platypus Complete in the latest presale. I have many opinions on the color. First, if you want safe, the Sergio green was there for the taking. Classic, timeless, classy, non-offensive, gender-neutral, and provides a neutral base color to accessorize with. Brown vs black saddle/grips? Both will work equally well. The metallic flake does not hurt either. Now down to the purple. I have mentioned previously here that I find the purple to be a bit flat and too saturated. These are my observations after viewing an embarrassing (not really, we're all bike nerds here) amount of photographs of Ana Purple rivs. Purple, is an incredibly dynamic color, given it can find many different shades as you add more red or blue to it (adjacent colors on the color wheel). Ana Purple seems to be smack dab a 50/50 blend of blue and red, which, in my opinion, is so-so on the fun/originality scale. Add to that the dark shade of the saturation and it's a bit much! I mean, purple can (and often should) be loud. If it was a lighter shade to the point of lavender, it would not be as gender neutral.  I personally think if some metallic flake (silver or other colors) was added with a hint lighter of a shade it would be much nicer. So, why did I order an Ana Purple Platypus at 12:01PM with the option of Sergio Green for the taking? Fun factor. Now, I'm a 33 year old male with some rather hyper-masculine features. I have no issue with presenting a bit more feminine (3-5" inseam short shorts please) and challenging gender norms. Coupled with the step through design, I'm sure I will get a lot of, "but isn't that a woman's bike?"...Confusing passerbys or challenging their idea of what type of bike a hyper masculine looking man rides is part of the fun. I'm sure I will come to appreciate it and grow fond of it overtime as I witness the color in different light and scenes. I also wish for this to be a bike that any of my friends, male or female, can ride and have a blast on. I plan on letting the Purple stand out in the palette. Yes I ordered a complete, but that is simply for my immediate pleasure before I strip it to the frame with my spec of parts. I plan on silver components, many of them Paul, which provide the opportunity to add little purple anodized accents. Think polished brakes/levers, but purple/black barrel adjusters or brake spring holders. Black leather saddle/grips with hints of brass here and there. Make a palette of complementary-ish colors and choose mismatched Nissen cable housing to match. Lots of little details like Forager cable cherries or fun bar tape in-line with the intentionally designed palette.You get the jist, my designer 

Re: [RBW] Re: Anna Purple

[J]

Someone may have mentioned this already, but didn't Leah have issues with 
not being able to get her seat back far enough to get reach and hand 
position comfy on her current size 55 Platypus? Maybe I'm remembering 
wrong,  but it seems a size 50 will amplify that same issue? 

On Sunday, November 19, 2023 at 5:19:54 PM UTC-5 Joe Bernard wrote:

> Dang, that really is pretty ain't it? I thought I wasn't into purple..I've 
> changed my mind! 
>
> On Sunday, November 19, 2023 at 2:15:53 PM UTC-8 kiziria...@gmail.com 
> wrote:
>
>> You can view BlueLug's own studio photography of the ana purple platypus 
>> frame here for another take: 
>> https://global.bluelug.com/rivendell-platypus-frame-set-ana-purple.html 
>>
>> On Sunday, November 19, 2023 at 9:01:37 AM UTC-8 Johnny Alien wrote:
>>
>>> You will likely need to swap out the stem but other than that most 
>>> should cross right over. Hold on to the Clem frame until you are positive 
>>> that the 50cm will work for you and there is little risk. If it works sell 
>>> the Clem and if it doesn't sell the Platy frame. 
>>>
>>> On Sunday, November 19, 2023 at 11:38:54 AM UTC-5 Bicycle Belle Ding 
>>> Ding! wrote:
>>>
 
 I am seriously thinking of an Ana Purple Platy in the 50 cm size. I 
 love my 55s but they are too big to take on planes and trains. I would 
 have 
 chosen the Sergio Green but I have mermaid already and I like it better. I 
 don’t want two similar colors in my trio. 

 I was looking at purple Riv images yesterday and saw this one:

 [image: image0.jpeg]

 This leads me to believe the purple has a little more personality that 
 what most of the photos show. And, I do know Ana and she has said her bike 
 shines magenta in sunlight.

 If I do this, the parts from my wild Clem will get thrown onto this 
 purple frame. And it will either be my best idea or a spectacular failure. 

 What I know it will be is this: a real riot of color.
 [image: image1.jpeg]

 Leah

 On Nov 18, 2023, at 10:00 PM, Armand Kizirian  
 wrote:

 I have ordered an Ana Purple Platypus Complete in the latest presale. 
 I have many opinions on the color. 


 First, if you want safe, the Sergio green was there for the taking. 
 Classic, timeless, classy, non-offensive, gender-neutral, and provides a 
 neutral base color to accessorize with. Brown vs black saddle/grips? Both 
 will work equally well. The metallic flake does not hurt either. 

 Now down to the purple. I have mentioned previously here that I find 
 the purple to be a bit flat and too saturated. These are my observations 
 after viewing an embarrassing (not really, we're all bike nerds here) 
 amount of photographs of Ana Purple rivs. Purple, is an incredibly dynamic 
 color, given it can find many different shades as you add more red or blue 
 to it (adjacent colors on the color wheel). Ana Purple seems to be smack 
 dab a 50/50 blend of blue and red, which, in my opinion, is *so-so* on 
 the fun/originality scale. Add to that the dark shade of the saturation 
 and 
 it's a bit much! I mean, purple can (and often should) be loud. If it was 
 a 
 lighter shade to the point of lavender, it would not be as gender neutral. 
  
 I personally think if some metallic flake (silver or other colors) was 
 added with a hint lighter of a shade it would be much nicer. 

 So, why did I order an Ana Purple Platypus at 12:01PM with the option 
 of Sergio Green for the taking? Fun factor. Now, I'm a 33 year old male 
 with some rather hyper-masculine features. I have no issue with presenting 
 a bit more feminine (3-5" inseam short shorts please) and challenging 
 gender norms. Coupled with the step through design, I'm sure I will get a 
 lot of, "but isn't that a woman's bike?"...Confusing passerbys or 
 challenging their idea of what type of bike a hyper masculine looking man 
 rides is part of the fun. I'm sure I will come to appreciate it and grow 
 fond of it overtime as I witness the color in different light and scenes. 
 I 
 also wish for this to be a bike that any of my friends, male or female, 
 can 
 ride and have a blast on. 

 I plan on letting the Purple stand out in the palette. Yes I ordered a 
 complete, but that is simply for my immediate pleasure before I strip it 
 to 
 the frame with my spec of parts. I plan on silver components, many of them 
 Paul, which provide the opportunity to add little purple anodized accents. 
 Think polished brakes/levers, but purple/black barrel adjusters or brake 
 spring holders. Black leather saddle/grips with hints of brass here and 
 there. Make a palette of complementary-ish colors and choose mismatched 
 Nissen cable housing to match. Lots of little details like Forager cable 
 

Re: [RBW] Re: Style on the bike

[Leah Peterson]

Excellent kit and you look amazing. I love the bike style posts and am so tickled every time I get one!Sent from my iPhoneOn Nov 19, 2023, at 9:29 PM, Jason Fuller  wrote:Today's cool but not too cold ride was with Randi Jo wool cap, wool button up from Anian, and the buckskin gloves that Ron & Arya brand and resell - which, for the record, are awesome! All of this kit is excellent - warm and pretty water resistant as well. On Sunday, 5 November 2023 at 12:48:30 UTC-8 Patrick Moore wrote:I'll try to remember to take a photo of the knickers (not of me) when it's next cold enough to wear them. They are very, very comfortable and nice looking.Balmy upper 60s on today's ride home wearing my new (to me) bright green Cheviot cap while riding a forest green Matthews.On Sat, Nov 4, 2023 at 10:20 AM RichS  wrote:Patrick,+1 on your church going cycling attire. The description is vivid enough so I can clearly see it. Your warm weather sartorial choices are impressive as well.I need to up my game and enhance my decade old Rivendell knickers. Thanks for the inspiration:-)Best,Rich in ATL  On Friday, November 3, 2023 at 11:28:12 PM UTC-4 Patrick Moore wrote:I broke out my oh, so elegant! grey flannel cycling knickers* last Sunday for the ride to church, matched with Rick's (Reisemberg) medium-dark grey knee socks and a charcoal grey merino mock turtleneck pullover under a navy Wabi Woolen LS jersey cunningly made into a light cycling jacket with the (very professional) addition of a full-length zipper. Shoes should have been Dromartis, but I use plain black canvas Specialized SPD shoes because they have a wide toe box and a flat bottom, better for standing during 2+ hour liturgies. Topped off with ironically-retro, deliberately jarring green-and-red Legnano cycling cap; not quite cold enough for ear flaps. Only 1 person did a double take at the knickers.Must take a fashion shot.But temps have risen almost 20* this week, so it looks like I'll be back to the light nylon REI roll-up-legs-and-snap-in-place pants and cotton collared shirt this Sunday.Much more casually, this afternoon, temp about 72* with moderate wind, wore a blue and white wool ss jersey with Italian lycra arm warmers over black Rapha Randonee shorts. Black ankle socks with catchy "Route 66" graphic and late 1980s/1990s Shimano 3-strap SPD shoes and custom cycling cap from Little Packet, no longer in business.* Very tastefully converted from a very nice pair of Nordstrom wool dress flannels with nylon wind panels on inside front and replaceable matched-color wear panel on seat and crotch.I have to say: I've spent considerable bucks on very many supposedly purpose-designed riding pants, knickers and long pants, and I have never had a pair of cycling pants that fit as well and are so well adapted to pedaling as converted dress pants, with the high waist and roomy -- not baggy; not 1950s -- cut. They come up high enough in back that you don't have that continual exposed skin anxiety, and they just feel much more comfortable. So many knickers and pants designed for cycling, so they say, are simply cut too low in the back and just feel uncomfortable, and I'm very trim. I've owned I think 4 pairs of dress-pant conversion cycling knickers and I wish I'd not sold 2 of the other 3 pairs. Patrick "not quite as serious as you might think" MooreOn Fri, Nov 3, 2023 at 4:17 PM DavidP  wrote:Another knickers fan for spring/fall riding. My outfit today was perfect for the cool, crisp temps and reasonably coordinated (merino sweater, Zoic Reign knickers, Vans checkerboard socks).



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Re: [RBW] Northern Hemisphere Fall / Autumn Riding Photos 2023

[J]

SallyG and Eric
I remember my first week in the bay area after when I didn't yet have the 
confidence to ride far from the house, I ran into two turkeys having a 
dance off. I should've been entranced by their hypnotic circling of each 
other but all I could think was TURKEYS IN CALIFORNIA?!? I'd lived my whole 
live in WV and had no idea those big birds would be there. 

On Sunday, November 19, 2023 at 9:39:50 PM UTC-5 Jason Fuller wrote:

> A windy morning re-blanketed this section of sidewalk for probably the 
> last time this year, since there's not a lot left in the trees.  Plus I 
> rebuilt the Hillborne with Albatross (again) and a few new tweaks. 
>
> [image: PXL_20231119_194156692.jpg]
>
> On Sunday, 19 November 2023 at 18:35:52 UTC-8 SallyG wrote:
>
>> Eric,
>>
>> Bustling Morro Bay on the central coast of CA!
>>
>> On Sun, Nov 19, 2023 at 2:05 PM Eric Marth  wrote:
>>
>>> SallyG: Where is this scene? Palmated trees and wild turkeys. Looks like 
>>> the guy in back has a pretty long beard! 
>>>
>>> On Sunday, November 19, 2023 at 3:04:53 PM UTC-5 SallyG wrote:
>>>
 [image: Turkeys .jpg]
 Thanksgiving Holiday Traffic!

 On Sun, Nov 19, 2023 at 10:52 AM Ted Durant  wrote:

> Sunday morning traffic jam in SE Wisconsin
>
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[RBW] Re: 2024 -- 30 years of RBW

[Bill Rhea]

I went to the 25th anniversary campout at Sam Taylor SP and it was a BLAST

Is anybody pulling together a 30th anniversary campout? July or August 2024 
maybe?

-br

On Friday, September 15, 2023 at 3:27:56 PM UTC-7 Jim M. wrote:

> I pulled this t-shirt out of my dresser today. It reminded me that next 
> year is RBW's 30th anniversary as well as one of those birthdays that end 
> in 0 for Grant. Phillip W (Biketinker) created this lovely design to 
> commemorate Riv's 20th. Maybe it's not too early to start thinking about a 
> gathering for next year.
>
> [image: IMG-7537.jpg]
>
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Re: [RBW] Northern Hemisphere Fall / Autumn Riding Photos 2023

[Sally Bidleman]

Eric,

Bustling Morro Bay on the central coast of CA!

On Sun, Nov 19, 2023 at 2:05 PM Eric Marth  wrote:

> SallyG: Where is this scene? Palmated trees and wild turkeys. Looks like
> the guy in back has a pretty long beard!
>
> On Sunday, November 19, 2023 at 3:04:53 PM UTC-5 SallyG wrote:
>
>> [image: Turkeys .jpg]
>> Thanksgiving Holiday Traffic!
>>
>> On Sun, Nov 19, 2023 at 10:52 AM Ted Durant  wrote:
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>>>
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Re: [RBW] Ride Report - First Century on my Atlantis - and at all

[Dale Click]

I would be up for that.  Sort of a  “ Riv Ride East” !!

Rusty 
Pgh, PA

> On Nov 19, 2023, at 7:13 PM, Brian Turner  wrote:
> 
> This all has me dreaming up a Riv owners overnighter or multi-day excursion 
> along the C / W Would enough folks be interested in something like 
> that? It’s a 7 hr drive for me to DC Metro area but I already make the trip 
> once a year, so I have no problem doing it for a bike meetup!
> 
>> On Nov 19, 2023, at 5:04 PM, Eric Marth  wrote:
>> 
>> Looks fab, Nick. I've ridden just a little bit of the W out of Arlington 
>> to Mt. Vernon. I'm down the highway a piece in Fredericksburg. 
>> 
>> On Sunday, November 19, 2023 at 7:40:52 AM UTC-5 Garth wrote:
>> 
>> Nice day for a long bike ride Nick !  The fall lighting makes for lovely 
>> photos indeed. 
>> On Saturday, November 18, 2023 at 7:25:47 PM UTC-5 Josh C wrote:
>> Nick, 
>> 
>> Very fun! Nice write-up. Great look'n bike too. 
>> 
>> On Saturday, November 18, 2023 at 4:13:04 PM UTC-5 thetaper...@gmail.com <> 
>> wrote:
>> Thanks again to you all for your kind responses!  
>> 
>> Bill -- that snapper's claw wasthe size of a kid's hand. It was probably 
>> about 20-22" long, and clearly the resident royalty for that section of the 
>> canal.
>> 
>> Brians -- link to the route below. We took the W and cut north from 
>> Leesburg on back roads to the Point of Rocks Bridge, which is very 
>> traffic-laden and sketchy. There's one walkway on the northbound side about 
>> 30" wide and elevated 10" from the road. In hindsight, I should have walked 
>> it!
>> 
>>  https://strava.app.link/rGHbmmzVPEb  — 
>> Point of Rocks Loop Century
>> 
>> Nick in FC
>> 
>> On Saturday, November 18, 2023 at 1:13:44 PM UTC-5 brok...@gmail.com <> 
>> wrote:
>> Yes, Nick… I would also be very interested in seeing your route. I’ve done 
>> the C several times, but had no idea there was a parallel rail trail 
>> across the Potomac starting at Point of Rocks, I assume? That seems like it 
>> would make a nice overnighter without having to retrace your route or get a 
>> shuttle.
>> 
>> I spent a very harrowing night bike camping at one of those sites near Point 
>> of Rocks (Calico Rock, maybe?)… probably the worst storm I’ve ever been 
>> caught out in!
>> 
>> Brian
>> Lexington Ky
>> 
>>> On Nov 18, 2023, at 11:16 AM, Brian McDermott > 
>>> wrote:
>>> 
>>> Nick- What a classic NOVA ride! I grew up in Leesburg and have ridden 
>>> countless miles on the W ranging from skating to school on it when I was 
>>> a freshman at Loudoun County High School, up until a few years ago when my 
>>> folks still lived in the area. I'd be interested in seeing your route and 
>>> trying it sometime; I rode the GAP/C last year from Pitt to DC on my 
>>> Hillborne, tried it again this fall on my Appaloosa, but my knee gave out 
>>> on me by the time we reached Cumberland and I had to bail. This looks like 
>>> it would be fun to try in the spring. 
>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> On Friday, November 17, 2023 at 6:46:39 PM UTC-5 Bill Lindsay wrote:
>>> I want to know more about that turtle-shaped moss-covered rock!  That guy 
>>> is a bad ass.  
>>> Excellent work 
>>> 
>>> Bill Lindsay
>>> El Cerrito, CA
>>> 
>>> On Thursday, November 16, 2023 at 12:32:14 PM UTC-8 thetaper...@gmail.com 
>>> <> wrote:
>>> A good friend and I managed around 105 miles last weekend. It was our (the 
>>> Atlantis and my) first century.
>>> 
>>> We made a long loop here in the D.C. area. 
>>> 
>>> First out to Leesburg on the W trail. It took a while for the sun to 
>>> peek out from behind the autumn clouds, but when it did, all the frost 
>>> started sublimating, making it look as though we were riding through clouds:
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Then wound our way northward to the Point Of Rocks bridge via rural roads 
>>> in Loudoun County, both paved and gravel of various types:
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> And headed back to Georgetown on the C Canal towpath. Then on home after 
>>> dark via the Mount Vernon trail and southern end of the W
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> We happened upon a giant old snapper sunning next to the towpath that had 
>>> an ecosystem living on its back:
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Around mile 65, we stopped for a break at one of the boat ramps near a lock 
>>> house, with a lovely view of the Potomac:
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> All in all, it was a specacular though difficult (and, at times, cold 
>>> and/or dark) ride. No real mechanical issues aside from a dropped chain 
>>> here and there, for which we were both grateful. I feel that my Atlantis 
>>> was truly in its element, traversing nearly every type of passable terrain 
>>> with aplomb. I can't imagine having ridden anything else.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Nick A.
>>> Falls Church VA
>>> 
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Re: [RBW] Re: Ride Report - First Century on my Atlantis - and at all

[Brian Turner]

This all has me dreaming up a Riv owners overnighter or multi-day excursion along the C / W Would enough folks be interested in something like that? It’s a 7 hr drive for me to DC Metro area but I already make the trip once a year, so I have no problem doing it for a bike meetup!On Nov 19, 2023, at 5:04 PM, Eric Marth  wrote:Looks fab, Nick. I've ridden just a little bit of the W out of Arlington to Mt. Vernon. I'm down the highway a piece in Fredericksburg. On Sunday, November 19, 2023 at 7:40:52 AM UTC-5 Garth wrote:Nice day for a long bike ride Nick !  The fall lighting makes for lovely photos indeed. On Saturday, November 18, 2023 at 7:25:47 PM UTC-5 Josh C wrote:Nick, Very fun! Nice write-up. Great look'n bike too. On Saturday, November 18, 2023 at 4:13:04 PM UTC-5 thetaper...@gmail.com wrote:Thanks again to you all for your kind responses!  Bill -- that snapper's claw wasthe size of a kid's hand. It was probably about 20-22" long, and clearly the resident royalty for that section of the canal.Brians -- link to the route below. We took the W and cut north from Leesburg on back roads to the Point of Rocks Bridge, which is very traffic-laden and sketchy. There's one walkway on the northbound side about 30" wide and elevated 10" from the road. In hindsight, I should have walked it! https://strava.app.link/rGHbmmzVPEb — Point of Rocks Loop CenturyNick in FCOn Saturday, November 18, 2023 at 1:13:44 PM UTC-5 brok...@gmail.com wrote:Yes, Nick… I would also be very interested in seeing your route. I’ve done the C several times, but had no idea there was a parallel rail trail across the Potomac starting at Point of Rocks, I assume? That seems like it would make a nice overnighter without having to retrace your route or get a shuttle.I spent a very harrowing night bike camping at one of those sites near Point of Rocks (Calico Rock, maybe?)… probably the worst storm I’ve ever been caught out in!BrianLexington KyOn Nov 18, 2023, at 11:16 AM, Brian McDermott  wrote:Nick- What a classic NOVA ride! I grew up in Leesburg and have ridden countless miles on the W ranging from skating to school on it when I was a freshman at Loudoun County High School, up until a few years ago when my folks still lived in the area. I'd be interested in seeing your route and trying it sometime; I rode the GAP/C last year from Pitt to DC on my Hillborne, tried it again this fall on my Appaloosa, but my knee gave out on me by the time we reached Cumberland and I had to bail. This looks like it would be fun to try in the spring. On Friday, November 17, 2023 at 6:46:39 PM UTC-5 Bill Lindsay wrote:I want to know more about that turtle-shaped moss-covered rock!  That guy is a bad ass.  Excellent work Bill LindsayEl Cerrito, CAOn Thursday, November 16, 2023 at 12:32:14 PM UTC-8 thetaper...@gmail.com wrote:A good friend and I managed around 105 miles last weekend. It was our (the Atlantis and my) first century.We made a long loop here in the D.C. area. First
 out to Leesburg on the W trail. It took a while for the sun to 
peek out from behind the autumn clouds, but when it did, all the frost 
started sublimating, making it look as though we were riding through 
clouds:Then wound our way northward to the Point Of Rocks bridge via rural 
roads in Loudoun County, both paved and gravel of various types:And headed back to Georgetown on the C 
Canal towpath. Then on home after dark via the Mount Vernon trail and southern end of the WWe happened upon a giant old snapper sunning next to the towpath that had an ecosystem living on its back:Around mile 65, we stopped for a break at one of the boat ramps near a lock house, with a lovely view of the Potomac:All
 in all, it was a specacular though difficult (and, at times, cold 
and/or dark) ride. No real mechanical issues aside from a dropped chain 
here and there, for which we were both grateful. I feel that my Atlantis
 was truly in its element, traversing nearly every type of passable 
terrain with aplomb. I can't imagine having ridden anything else.Nick A.Falls Church VA



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[RBW] FS: 2019 Rivendell 59cm (lime olive) Clem Smith Jr. "L".

[Kim H.]

 

The frame, fork componentry and wheel set are in excellent condition, are 
in excellent condition. The bike has been well taken care for and 
maintained. No structural damage or dents whatsoever. The bike is a very 
sold and fun to ride off road and trails. The parts are mostly all stock.

The only reason why I am selling it is because the 59cm frame is too large 
for me to handle. 

$2000.00, shipped. 

Paypal payment.

I live outside of the state capitol of Olympia, Washington State.

More photos upon request.

Feel free to email me for your interests or questions.

Thank you.

Kim Hetzel

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[RBW] Re: Appaloosa 57cm Purple

[Matthew Williams]

Bump! All reasonable offers considered.


> On Oct 30, 2023, at 6:24 PM, Matthew Williams 
>  wrote:
> 
> Hi everyone, for sale is a new-in-the-box Appaloosa frameset:
> 
> 57cm
> Purple
> New in the box. Box is still sealed.
> $1911.88, exactly what I paid.
> Pay via Zelle
> 
> I bought it new from RBW but never built it up or took it out of the box. 
> 
> Local pickup in Berkeley: free!
> 
> Points beyond: buyer arranges, pays, and assumes all liability for shipping.
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
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Re: [RBW] Re: Anna Purple

[Joe Bernard]

Dang, that really is pretty ain't it? I thought I wasn't into purple..I've 
changed my mind! 

On Sunday, November 19, 2023 at 2:15:53 PM UTC-8 kiziria...@gmail.com wrote:

> You can view BlueLug's own studio photography of the ana purple platypus 
> frame here for another take: 
> https://global.bluelug.com/rivendell-platypus-frame-set-ana-purple.html 
>
> On Sunday, November 19, 2023 at 9:01:37 AM UTC-8 Johnny Alien wrote:
>
>> You will likely need to swap out the stem but other than that most should 
>> cross right over. Hold on to the Clem frame until you are positive that the 
>> 50cm will work for you and there is little risk. If it works sell the Clem 
>> and if it doesn't sell the Platy frame. 
>>
>> On Sunday, November 19, 2023 at 11:38:54 AM UTC-5 Bicycle Belle Ding 
>> Ding! wrote:
>>
>>> 
>>> I am seriously thinking of an Ana Purple Platy in the 50 cm size. I love 
>>> my 55s but they are too big to take on planes and trains. I would have 
>>> chosen the Sergio Green but I have mermaid already and I like it better. I 
>>> don’t want two similar colors in my trio. 
>>>
>>> I was looking at purple Riv images yesterday and saw this one:
>>>
>>> [image: image0.jpeg]
>>>
>>> This leads me to believe the purple has a little more personality that 
>>> what most of the photos show. And, I do know Ana and she has said her bike 
>>> shines magenta in sunlight.
>>>
>>> If I do this, the parts from my wild Clem will get thrown onto this 
>>> purple frame. And it will either be my best idea or a spectacular failure. 
>>>
>>> What I know it will be is this: a real riot of color.
>>> [image: image1.jpeg]
>>>
>>> Leah
>>>
>>> On Nov 18, 2023, at 10:00 PM, Armand Kizirian  
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>> I have ordered an Ana Purple Platypus Complete in the latest presale. I 
>>> have many opinions on the color. 
>>>
>>>
>>> First, if you want safe, the Sergio green was there for the taking. 
>>> Classic, timeless, classy, non-offensive, gender-neutral, and provides a 
>>> neutral base color to accessorize with. Brown vs black saddle/grips? Both 
>>> will work equally well. The metallic flake does not hurt either. 
>>>
>>> Now down to the purple. I have mentioned previously here that I find the 
>>> purple to be a bit flat and too saturated. These are my observations after 
>>> viewing an embarrassing (not really, we're all bike nerds here) amount of 
>>> photographs of Ana Purple rivs. Purple, is an incredibly dynamic color, 
>>> given it can find many different shades as you add more red or blue to it 
>>> (adjacent colors on the color wheel). Ana Purple seems to be smack dab a 
>>> 50/50 blend of blue and red, which, in my opinion, is *so-so* on the 
>>> fun/originality scale. Add to that the dark shade of the saturation and 
>>> it's a bit much! I mean, purple can (and often should) be loud. If it was a 
>>> lighter shade to the point of lavender, it would not be as gender neutral.  
>>> I personally think if some metallic flake (silver or other colors) was 
>>> added with a hint lighter of a shade it would be much nicer. 
>>>
>>> So, why did I order an Ana Purple Platypus at 12:01PM with the option of 
>>> Sergio Green for the taking? Fun factor. Now, I'm a 33 year old male with 
>>> some rather hyper-masculine features. I have no issue with presenting a bit 
>>> more feminine (3-5" inseam short shorts please) and challenging gender 
>>> norms. Coupled with the step through design, I'm sure I will get a lot of, 
>>> "but isn't that a woman's bike?"...Confusing passerbys or challenging their 
>>> idea of what type of bike a hyper masculine looking man rides is part of 
>>> the fun. I'm sure I will come to appreciate it and grow fond of it overtime 
>>> as I witness the color in different light and scenes. I also wish for this 
>>> to be a bike that any of my friends, male or female, can ride and have a 
>>> blast on. 
>>>
>>> I plan on letting the Purple stand out in the palette. Yes I ordered a 
>>> complete, but that is simply for my immediate pleasure before I strip it to 
>>> the frame with my spec of parts. I plan on silver components, many of them 
>>> Paul, which provide the opportunity to add little purple anodized accents. 
>>> Think polished brakes/levers, but purple/black barrel adjusters or brake 
>>> spring holders. Black leather saddle/grips with hints of brass here and 
>>> there. Make a palette of complementary-ish colors and choose mismatched 
>>> Nissen cable housing to match. Lots of little details like Forager cable 
>>> cherries or fun bar tape in-line with the intentionally designed palette.
>>>
>>> You get the jist, my designer brain will go to town on this one. Thanks 
>>> for reading. 
>>>
>>> On Saturday, November 18, 2023 at 3:58:46 PM UTC-8 steve...@gmail.com 
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>> Bill Lindsay, I was just catching up with this thread (always interested 
 in anything Platypus related!) and I have to interject; That is one 
 pur-tee 
 Legolas. Looks like a shade of periwinkle on 

Re: [RBW] Re: Anna Purple

[Armand Kizirian]

You can view BlueLug's own studio photography of the ana purple platypus 
frame here for another take: 
https://global.bluelug.com/rivendell-platypus-frame-set-ana-purple.html 

On Sunday, November 19, 2023 at 9:01:37 AM UTC-8 Johnny Alien wrote:

> You will likely need to swap out the stem but other than that most should 
> cross right over. Hold on to the Clem frame until you are positive that the 
> 50cm will work for you and there is little risk. If it works sell the Clem 
> and if it doesn't sell the Platy frame. 
>
> On Sunday, November 19, 2023 at 11:38:54 AM UTC-5 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! 
> wrote:
>
>> 
>> I am seriously thinking of an Ana Purple Platy in the 50 cm size. I love 
>> my 55s but they are too big to take on planes and trains. I would have 
>> chosen the Sergio Green but I have mermaid already and I like it better. I 
>> don’t want two similar colors in my trio. 
>>
>> I was looking at purple Riv images yesterday and saw this one:
>>
>> [image: image0.jpeg]
>>
>> This leads me to believe the purple has a little more personality that 
>> what most of the photos show. And, I do know Ana and she has said her bike 
>> shines magenta in sunlight.
>>
>> If I do this, the parts from my wild Clem will get thrown onto this 
>> purple frame. And it will either be my best idea or a spectacular failure. 
>>
>> What I know it will be is this: a real riot of color.
>> [image: image1.jpeg]
>>
>> Leah
>>
>> On Nov 18, 2023, at 10:00 PM, Armand Kizirian  
>> wrote:
>>
>> I have ordered an Ana Purple Platypus Complete in the latest presale. I 
>> have many opinions on the color. 
>>
>>
>> First, if you want safe, the Sergio green was there for the taking. 
>> Classic, timeless, classy, non-offensive, gender-neutral, and provides a 
>> neutral base color to accessorize with. Brown vs black saddle/grips? Both 
>> will work equally well. The metallic flake does not hurt either. 
>>
>> Now down to the purple. I have mentioned previously here that I find the 
>> purple to be a bit flat and too saturated. These are my observations after 
>> viewing an embarrassing (not really, we're all bike nerds here) amount of 
>> photographs of Ana Purple rivs. Purple, is an incredibly dynamic color, 
>> given it can find many different shades as you add more red or blue to it 
>> (adjacent colors on the color wheel). Ana Purple seems to be smack dab a 
>> 50/50 blend of blue and red, which, in my opinion, is *so-so* on the 
>> fun/originality scale. Add to that the dark shade of the saturation and 
>> it's a bit much! I mean, purple can (and often should) be loud. If it was a 
>> lighter shade to the point of lavender, it would not be as gender neutral.  
>> I personally think if some metallic flake (silver or other colors) was 
>> added with a hint lighter of a shade it would be much nicer. 
>>
>> So, why did I order an Ana Purple Platypus at 12:01PM with the option of 
>> Sergio Green for the taking? Fun factor. Now, I'm a 33 year old male with 
>> some rather hyper-masculine features. I have no issue with presenting a bit 
>> more feminine (3-5" inseam short shorts please) and challenging gender 
>> norms. Coupled with the step through design, I'm sure I will get a lot of, 
>> "but isn't that a woman's bike?"...Confusing passerbys or challenging their 
>> idea of what type of bike a hyper masculine looking man rides is part of 
>> the fun. I'm sure I will come to appreciate it and grow fond of it overtime 
>> as I witness the color in different light and scenes. I also wish for this 
>> to be a bike that any of my friends, male or female, can ride and have a 
>> blast on. 
>>
>> I plan on letting the Purple stand out in the palette. Yes I ordered a 
>> complete, but that is simply for my immediate pleasure before I strip it to 
>> the frame with my spec of parts. I plan on silver components, many of them 
>> Paul, which provide the opportunity to add little purple anodized accents. 
>> Think polished brakes/levers, but purple/black barrel adjusters or brake 
>> spring holders. Black leather saddle/grips with hints of brass here and 
>> there. Make a palette of complementary-ish colors and choose mismatched 
>> Nissen cable housing to match. Lots of little details like Forager cable 
>> cherries or fun bar tape in-line with the intentionally designed palette.
>>
>> You get the jist, my designer brain will go to town on this one. Thanks 
>> for reading. 
>>
>> On Saturday, November 18, 2023 at 3:58:46 PM UTC-8 steve...@gmail.com 
>> wrote:
>>
>> Bill Lindsay, I was just catching up with this thread (always interested 
>>> in anything Platypus related!) and I have to interject; That is one pur-tee 
>>> Legolas. Looks like a shade of periwinkle on my MacBook.  
>>>
>>> More on topic - before purchasing a Platy I was thinking about a purple 
>>> Charlie Gallop - picturing it dressed out with black Honjo fenders and 
>>> black components. I was leaning for a bad boy vibe.When the final 
>>> Charlie protos dropped the 

Re: [RBW] Northern Hemisphere Fall / Autumn Riding Photos 2023

[Eric Marth]

SallyG: Where is this scene? Palmated trees and wild turkeys. Looks like 
the guy in back has a pretty long beard! 

On Sunday, November 19, 2023 at 3:04:53 PM UTC-5 SallyG wrote:

> [image: Turkeys .jpg]
> Thanksgiving Holiday Traffic!
>
> On Sun, Nov 19, 2023 at 10:52 AM Ted Durant  wrote:
>
>> Sunday morning traffic jam in SE Wisconsin
>>
>> Ted Durant
>> Milwaukee, WI USA
>>
>> [image: Frame-19-11-2023-12-46-47.jpeg]
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Re: [RBW] Northern Hemisphere Fall / Autumn Riding Photos 2023

[Ted Durant]

On Sunday, November 19, 2023 at 2:04:53 PM UTC-6 SallyG wrote:

Thanksgiving Holiday Traffic!


Hah, that's great! I also had a few turkeys cross in front of me on my ride 
today. I rang my bell at them but they paid zero attention.

Ted Durant
Milwaukee WI USA 

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Re: [RBW] Re: Ride Report - First Century on my Atlantis - and at all

[Eric Marth]

Looks fab, Nick. I've ridden just a little bit of the W out of Arlington 
to Mt. Vernon. I'm down the highway a piece in Fredericksburg. 

On Sunday, November 19, 2023 at 7:40:52 AM UTC-5 Garth wrote:

>
> Nice day for a long bike ride Nick !  The fall lighting makes for lovely 
> photos indeed. 
> On Saturday, November 18, 2023 at 7:25:47 PM UTC-5 Josh C wrote:
>
>> Nick, 
>>
>> Very fun! Nice write-up. Great look'n bike too. 
>>
>> On Saturday, November 18, 2023 at 4:13:04 PM UTC-5 thetaper...@gmail.com 
>> wrote:
>>
>>> Thanks again to you all for your kind responses!  
>>>
>>> Bill -- that snapper's claw wasthe size of a kid's hand. It was probably 
>>> about 20-22" long, and clearly the resident royalty for that section of the 
>>> canal.
>>>
>>> Brians -- link to the route below. We took the W and cut north from 
>>> Leesburg on back roads to the Point of Rocks Bridge, which is very 
>>> traffic-laden and sketchy. There's one walkway on the northbound side about 
>>> 30" wide and elevated 10" from the road. In hindsight, I should have walked 
>>> it!
>>>
>>>  https://strava.app.link/rGHbmmzVPEb — Point of Rocks Loop Century
>>>
>>> Nick in FC
>>>
>>> On Saturday, November 18, 2023 at 1:13:44 PM UTC-5 brok...@gmail.com 
>>> wrote:
>>>
 Yes, Nick… I would also be very interested in seeing your route. I’ve 
 done the C several times, but had no idea there was a parallel rail 
 trail 
 across the Potomac starting at Point of Rocks, I assume? That seems like 
 it 
 would make a nice overnighter without having to retrace your route or get 
 a 
 shuttle.

 I spent a very harrowing night bike camping at one of those sites near 
 Point of Rocks (Calico Rock, maybe?)… probably the worst storm I’ve ever 
 been caught out in!

 Brian
 Lexington Ky

 On Nov 18, 2023, at 11:16 AM, Brian McDermott  
 wrote:

 Nick- What a classic NOVA ride! I grew up in Leesburg and have ridden 
 countless miles on the W ranging from skating to school on it when I 
 was 
 a freshman at Loudoun County High School, up until a few years ago when my 
 folks still lived in the area. I'd be interested in seeing your route and 
 trying it sometime; I rode the GAP/C last year from Pitt to DC on my 
 Hillborne, tried it again this fall on my Appaloosa, but my knee gave out 
 on me by the time we reached Cumberland and I had to bail. This looks like 
 it would be fun to try in the spring. 



 On Friday, November 17, 2023 at 6:46:39 PM UTC-5 Bill Lindsay wrote:

> I want to know more about that turtle-shaped moss-covered rock!  That 
> guy is a bad ass.  
> Excellent work 
>
> Bill Lindsay
> El Cerrito, CA
>
> On Thursday, November 16, 2023 at 12:32:14 PM UTC-8 
> thetaper...@gmail.com wrote:
>
>> A good friend and I managed around 105 miles last weekend. It was our 
>> (the Atlantis and my) first century.
>>
>> We made a long loop here in the D.C. area. 
>>
>> First out to Leesburg on the W trail. It took a while for the sun 
>> to peek out from behind the autumn clouds, but when it did, all the 
>> frost 
>> started sublimating, making it look as though we were riding through 
>> clouds:
>>
>> [image: 2023_091735.jpeg]
>> [image: 2023_093939.jpeg]
>> [image: 2023_095837.jpeg]
>>
>>
>> Then wound our way northward to the Point Of Rocks bridge via rural 
>> roads in Loudoun County, both paved and gravel of various types:
>>
>> [image: 2023_115654.jpeg]
>> [image: 2023_115813.jpeg]
>>
>> And headed back to Georgetown on the C Canal towpath. Then on home 
>> after dark via the Mount Vernon trail and southern end of the W
>>
>> [image: 2023_140349.jpeg]
>>
>> We happened upon a giant old snapper sunning next to the towpath that 
>> had an ecosystem living on its back:
>>
>> [image: 2023_135651.jpeg]
>>
>> Around mile 65, we stopped for a break at one of the boat ramps near 
>> a lock house, with a lovely view of the Potomac:
>>
>> [image: 2023_145241.jpeg]
>>
>> All in all, it was a specacular though difficult (and, at times, cold 
>> and/or dark) ride. No real mechanical issues aside from a dropped chain 
>> here and there, for which we were both grateful. I feel that my Atlantis 
>> was truly in its element, traversing nearly every type of passable 
>> terrain 
>> with aplomb. I can't imagine having ridden anything else.
>>
>> [image: 2023_143422.jpeg]
>>
>> Nick A.
>> Falls Church VA
>>
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[RBW] WTT Sam 51cm for 48cm

[Ron Cramer]

Never built up 51cm HiHo Silver Hillborne for a 48, any color, in decent
shape. Thanks

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[RBW] FS 59 cm Riv Bleriot

[EGNolan]

 Hello All,
I'm selling my 59cm Rivendell Bleriot. I'd like $1400 as-is..
If you'd prefer a rolling chassic (f/f/hs/bb/wheels/brakes) - $1000
Either way, shipping is on the buyer via bikeflights.

This was Riv's first Taiwanese production frame. Same Geo as the Saluki, 
but different tubing. Predecessor and functionally nearly identical to the 
AHH. It's a gorgeous tall 650b bike.

pics here. 


It's a 59cm frame and has the following:
Crank: Sugino XD2 double
Brakes: Silver labeled Tektro 559
Stem: 110 Nitto Technomic
H-Bar: Nitto Albatross
Shifters: Rear - Microshift thumbie  Front - Shimano Deore thumbie mounted 
on stem
Rear Der: 8/9 speed era Shimano LX
Wheels: Novatec hubs to Alex rims (Clem Smith takeoff)
Seatpost/bb/hs: no seatpost included (27.2), unknown bb/hs
Tires: Gravelking Slick 42's

No saddle/pedals included. 

Any interest or questions, let me know!

Eric Nolan
Indianapolis, IN

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[RBW] FS: 60cm Riv Cheviot

[EGNolan]

Hello All,
I'm selling my 60cm Rivendell Cheviot. I'd like $1900 as-is including Nitto 
front rack.
If you'd prefer a rolling chassic (f/f/hs/bb/wheels/brakes) - $1500
Either way, shipping is on the buyer via bikeflights.

pics here. 


It's a 60cm frame and has the following:
Crank: Silver 175 double w/ chainguard
Brakes: Tektro 559
Stem: 110 Nitto Technomic
H-Bar: Nitto Losco
Shifters: Rear - Silver 2 thumbie  Front - Microshift thumbie mounted on 
stem
Rear Der: XT Rapid Rise
Wheels: Rich/Hands On Wheels build Velocity Synergy to LX hubs
Seatpost/bb/hs: complimentary standard Riv

No saddle/pedals included. 

If you have any questions, let me know. I also have Bosco and Choco bars 
that I would gladly substitute for the Losco bars currently on this.

Best,
Eric Nolan
Indianapolis, IN

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Re: [RBW] Re: Anna Purple

[Johnny Alien]

You will likely need to swap out the stem but other than that most should 
cross right over. Hold on to the Clem frame until you are positive that the 
50cm will work for you and there is little risk. If it works sell the Clem 
and if it doesn't sell the Platy frame. 

On Sunday, November 19, 2023 at 11:38:54 AM UTC-5 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! 
wrote:

> 
> I am seriously thinking of an Ana Purple Platy in the 50 cm size. I love 
> my 55s but they are too big to take on planes and trains. I would have 
> chosen the Sergio Green but I have mermaid already and I like it better. I 
> don’t want two similar colors in my trio. 
>
> I was looking at purple Riv images yesterday and saw this one:
>
> [image: image0.jpeg]
>
> This leads me to believe the purple has a little more personality that 
> what most of the photos show. And, I do know Ana and she has said her bike 
> shines magenta in sunlight.
>
> If I do this, the parts from my wild Clem will get thrown onto this purple 
> frame. And it will either be my best idea or a spectacular failure. 
>
> What I know it will be is this: a real riot of color.
> [image: image1.jpeg]
>
> Leah
>
> On Nov 18, 2023, at 10:00 PM, Armand Kizirian  
> wrote:
>
> I have ordered an Ana Purple Platypus Complete in the latest presale. I 
> have many opinions on the color. 
>
>
> First, if you want safe, the Sergio green was there for the taking. 
> Classic, timeless, classy, non-offensive, gender-neutral, and provides a 
> neutral base color to accessorize with. Brown vs black saddle/grips? Both 
> will work equally well. The metallic flake does not hurt either. 
>
> Now down to the purple. I have mentioned previously here that I find the 
> purple to be a bit flat and too saturated. These are my observations after 
> viewing an embarrassing (not really, we're all bike nerds here) amount of 
> photographs of Ana Purple rivs. Purple, is an incredibly dynamic color, 
> given it can find many different shades as you add more red or blue to it 
> (adjacent colors on the color wheel). Ana Purple seems to be smack dab a 
> 50/50 blend of blue and red, which, in my opinion, is *so-so* on the 
> fun/originality scale. Add to that the dark shade of the saturation and 
> it's a bit much! I mean, purple can (and often should) be loud. If it was a 
> lighter shade to the point of lavender, it would not be as gender neutral.  
> I personally think if some metallic flake (silver or other colors) was 
> added with a hint lighter of a shade it would be much nicer. 
>
> So, why did I order an Ana Purple Platypus at 12:01PM with the option of 
> Sergio Green for the taking? Fun factor. Now, I'm a 33 year old male with 
> some rather hyper-masculine features. I have no issue with presenting a bit 
> more feminine (3-5" inseam short shorts please) and challenging gender 
> norms. Coupled with the step through design, I'm sure I will get a lot of, 
> "but isn't that a woman's bike?"...Confusing passerbys or challenging their 
> idea of what type of bike a hyper masculine looking man rides is part of 
> the fun. I'm sure I will come to appreciate it and grow fond of it overtime 
> as I witness the color in different light and scenes. I also wish for this 
> to be a bike that any of my friends, male or female, can ride and have a 
> blast on. 
>
> I plan on letting the Purple stand out in the palette. Yes I ordered a 
> complete, but that is simply for my immediate pleasure before I strip it to 
> the frame with my spec of parts. I plan on silver components, many of them 
> Paul, which provide the opportunity to add little purple anodized accents. 
> Think polished brakes/levers, but purple/black barrel adjusters or brake 
> spring holders. Black leather saddle/grips with hints of brass here and 
> there. Make a palette of complementary-ish colors and choose mismatched 
> Nissen cable housing to match. Lots of little details like Forager cable 
> cherries or fun bar tape in-line with the intentionally designed palette.
>
> You get the jist, my designer brain will go to town on this one. Thanks 
> for reading. 
>
> On Saturday, November 18, 2023 at 3:58:46 PM UTC-8 steve...@gmail.com 
> wrote:
>
> Bill Lindsay, I was just catching up with this thread (always interested 
>> in anything Platypus related!) and I have to interject; That is one pur-tee 
>> Legolas. Looks like a shade of periwinkle on my MacBook.  
>>
>> More on topic - before purchasing a Platy I was thinking about a purple 
>> Charlie Gallop - picturing it dressed out with black Honjo fenders and 
>> black components. I was leaning for a bad boy vibe.When the final 
>> Charlie protos dropped the swoopy top tube I snatched up a 2022 mermaid 
>> Platy frame still in the box. Nothing bad boy there - but it is a sweet 
>> ride and it has the sleek filet brazed middle stays.  And, BTW, Sheldon 
>> Brown was wrong - a mixtie is NOT just a "ladies bike".
>>
>> https://www.sheldonbrown.com/gloss_m.html#mixte 
>>
>> Steve
>>
>> On Saturday, 

[RBW] Re: Anna Purple

['jeffrey kane' via RBW Owners Bunch]

That Ana purple looks like a direct nod back to the Bridgestone XO's, 
which, makes it feel just right, to me, anyway...

On Friday, November 17, 2023 at 9:34:41 AM UTC-5 Tim Bantham wrote:

> Curious what folks think of the Riv frames in purple. I personally am on 
> the fence. I keep looking at it and can't decide if I would like it or not. 
> I would be perfectly fine with any of the other Riv colors but the purple 
> is a bit polarizing to me. Of course I am betting it looks great in person. 
> Thoughts? 
>

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Re: [RBW] Re: Ride Report - First Century on my Atlantis - and at all

[Garth]

Nice day for a long bike ride Nick !  The fall lighting makes for lovely 
photos indeed. 
On Saturday, November 18, 2023 at 7:25:47 PM UTC-5 Josh C wrote:

> Nick, 
>
> Very fun! Nice write-up. Great look'n bike too. 
>
> On Saturday, November 18, 2023 at 4:13:04 PM UTC-5 thetaper...@gmail.com 
> wrote:
>
>> Thanks again to you all for your kind responses!  
>>
>> Bill -- that snapper's claw wasthe size of a kid's hand. It was probably 
>> about 20-22" long, and clearly the resident royalty for that section of the 
>> canal.
>>
>> Brians -- link to the route below. We took the W and cut north from 
>> Leesburg on back roads to the Point of Rocks Bridge, which is very 
>> traffic-laden and sketchy. There's one walkway on the northbound side about 
>> 30" wide and elevated 10" from the road. In hindsight, I should have walked 
>> it!
>>
>>  https://strava.app.link/rGHbmmzVPEb — Point of Rocks Loop Century
>>
>> Nick in FC
>>
>> On Saturday, November 18, 2023 at 1:13:44 PM UTC-5 brok...@gmail.com 
>> wrote:
>>
>>> Yes, Nick… I would also be very interested in seeing your route. I’ve 
>>> done the C several times, but had no idea there was a parallel rail trail 
>>> across the Potomac starting at Point of Rocks, I assume? That seems like it 
>>> would make a nice overnighter without having to retrace your route or get a 
>>> shuttle.
>>>
>>> I spent a very harrowing night bike camping at one of those sites near 
>>> Point of Rocks (Calico Rock, maybe?)… probably the worst storm I’ve ever 
>>> been caught out in!
>>>
>>> Brian
>>> Lexington Ky
>>>
>>> On Nov 18, 2023, at 11:16 AM, Brian McDermott  
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>> Nick- What a classic NOVA ride! I grew up in Leesburg and have ridden 
>>> countless miles on the W ranging from skating to school on it when I was 
>>> a freshman at Loudoun County High School, up until a few years ago when my 
>>> folks still lived in the area. I'd be interested in seeing your route and 
>>> trying it sometime; I rode the GAP/C last year from Pitt to DC on my 
>>> Hillborne, tried it again this fall on my Appaloosa, but my knee gave out 
>>> on me by the time we reached Cumberland and I had to bail. This looks like 
>>> it would be fun to try in the spring. 
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> On Friday, November 17, 2023 at 6:46:39 PM UTC-5 Bill Lindsay wrote:
>>>
 I want to know more about that turtle-shaped moss-covered rock!  That 
 guy is a bad ass.  
 Excellent work 

 Bill Lindsay
 El Cerrito, CA

 On Thursday, November 16, 2023 at 12:32:14 PM UTC-8 
 thetaper...@gmail.com wrote:

> A good friend and I managed around 105 miles last weekend. It was our 
> (the Atlantis and my) first century.
>
> We made a long loop here in the D.C. area. 
>
> First out to Leesburg on the W trail. It took a while for the sun 
> to peek out from behind the autumn clouds, but when it did, all the frost 
> started sublimating, making it look as though we were riding through 
> clouds:
>
> [image: 2023_091735.jpeg]
> [image: 2023_093939.jpeg]
> [image: 2023_095837.jpeg]
>
>
> Then wound our way northward to the Point Of Rocks bridge via rural 
> roads in Loudoun County, both paved and gravel of various types:
>
> [image: 2023_115654.jpeg]
> [image: 2023_115813.jpeg]
>
> And headed back to Georgetown on the C Canal towpath. Then on home 
> after dark via the Mount Vernon trail and southern end of the W
>
> [image: 2023_140349.jpeg]
>
> We happened upon a giant old snapper sunning next to the towpath that 
> had an ecosystem living on its back:
>
> [image: 2023_135651.jpeg]
>
> Around mile 65, we stopped for a break at one of the boat ramps near a 
> lock house, with a lovely view of the Potomac:
>
> [image: 2023_145241.jpeg]
>
> All in all, it was a specacular though difficult (and, at times, cold 
> and/or dark) ride. No real mechanical issues aside from a dropped chain 
> here and there, for which we were both grateful. I feel that my Atlantis 
> was truly in its element, traversing nearly every type of passable 
> terrain 
> with aplomb. I can't imagine having ridden anything else.
>
> [image: 2023_143422.jpeg]
>
> Nick A.
> Falls Church VA
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Re: [RBW] Re: Anna Purple

[Garth]

This is my own color complimentary color sense but I think that any purple 
with a bright vibrant gold(bordering towards the yellows) accents would be 
very awesome. It would remind me of vintage Minnesota Viking colors of 
which I recall fondly. At least someone could accent their stock purple 
bike with gold/yellow bar tape or grips, yellow cables, gold/yellow parts 
if you can get them. Sun makes some gold Rhyno Lite XL rims too ! 

On Saturday, November 18, 2023 at 10:12:50 PM UTC-5 rmro...@gmail.com wrote:

> Steve, a year ago I really wanted a dark gold Susie. They were all gone so 
> I “settled” on a mermaid Gus. At least that was what I thought until it 
> arrived. Nothing bad boy perhaps but I really like the color in person. 
> Actually it’s a pretty bad ass bike.:) oh by the way the purple bikes are 
> sweet too.
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Nov 18, 2023, at 6:58 PM, Steve  wrote:
>
> Bill Lindsay, I was just catching up with this thread (always interested 
> in anything Platypus related!) and I have to interject; That is one pur-tee 
> Legolas. Looks like a shade of periwinkle on my MacBook.  
>
>
> More on topic - before purchasing a Platy I was thinking about a purple 
> Charlie Gallop - picturing it dressed out with black Honjo fenders and 
> black components. I was leaning for a bad boy vibe.When the final 
> Charlie protos dropped the swoopy top tube I snatched up a 2022 mermaid 
> Platy frame still in the box. Nothing bad boy there - but it is a sweet 
> ride and it has the sleek filet brazed middle stays.  And, BTW, Sheldon 
> Brown was wrong - a mixtie is NOT just a "ladies bike".
>
> https://www.sheldonbrown.com/gloss_m.html#mixte 
>
> Steve
>
> On Saturday, November 18, 2023 at 2:50:53 PM UTC-5 Joe Bernard wrote:
>
>> All those colorful parts from your Clem on an Ana Purple frame?? Dooo 
>> iiit 李❤️
>>
>> On Saturday, November 18, 2023 at 11:04:10 AM UTC-8 Bicycle Belle Ding 
>> Ding! wrote:
>>
>>> Ryan, I KNOW. I’m starting to think the same thing. I can sell my Clem, 
>>> which is just not as loved as my Platypuses, and nearly all the parts 
>>> should transfer. And if I did, I would deck it out in hyper color. It’s 
>>> PURPLE. You can have fun with it, right? 
>>>
>>> “Which accent colors?”
>>> ALL of them.
>>> Leah
>>>
>>> On Saturday, November 18, 2023 at 8:42:13 AM UTC-5 Ryan wrote:
>>>

 I remember that article. Gotta admit the Ana purple
 Is growing on me. Maybe Leah should snatch that 50
 Platypus 
 On Saturday, November 18, 2023 at 4:21:41 AM UTC-6 ascpgh wrote:

> I'm OK with purple, I had a '93 XO-2 in a dark metallic purple. Grant 
> had a bit in the '91 catalog about colors (a Note About Color) 
> 
>  from 
> a time when anything NOT a dayglo color was a negative point against a 
> bike 
> model. 
>
> Andy Cheatham
> Pittsburgh
>
> On Friday, November 17, 2023 at 9:34:41 AM UTC-5 Tim Bantham wrote:
>
>> Curious what folks think of the Riv frames in purple. I personally am 
>> on the fence. I keep looking at it and can't decide if I would like it 
>> or 
>> not. I would be perfectly fine with any of the other Riv colors but the 
>> purple is a bit polarizing to me. Of course I am betting it looks great 
>> in 
>> person. Thoughts? 
>>
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