[RBW] Re: My Rivendell Platypus - A Forever Bike Build

I've unscrewed the valve core w/the Lezyne pump head. So, if you do tighten the valve core first, then only screw on the pump head 3 turns. Tight but not too tight. It won't unscrejar the valve core. Most valve cores are not enough to begin with. And since I check my tires which rarely

[RBW] Re: My Rivendell Platypus - A Forever Bike Build

Thanks for the kind words Patrick. Thankfully others appreciate the bike quite frequently in person. Half the fun for sure. One last thing I'll say with the Velocity rims, it seems most of them are quite old. I'd wager designs and subsequent tooling on most of their lineup hasn't changed for

[RBW] Re: My Rivendell Platypus - A Forever Bike Build

To be clear Dan I don't think the additional width of the tires is what caused the discrepancy in seating the bead. This is an issue with the rim, not the tire size. I've noticed the difference in head tube angle. Been meaning to contact Riv and at least get the fork offset from both to

[RBW] Re: My Rivendell Platypus - A Forever Bike Build

Thanks for the followup, Armand. Your experience is likely what made my LBS recommend me staying with the 43s on my Quills. But good to know it's possible if I ever insist! I don't mind anyway on that bike - the 43s suit it perfectly and are plenty comfortable. They leave room for fenders too.

[RBW] Re: My Rivendell Platypus - A Forever Bike Build

kiziria...@gmail.com wrote: The complete build list is as follows. *View all photos here. * Beautiful, Armand. I love seeing bikes like yours, with so many little aesthetic touches

[RBW] Re: My Rivendell Platypus - A Forever Bike Build

Gorgeous build! Thanks for posting this. I can't wait to hear where your bike will take you. Love all the pictures! On Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 1:23:46 PM UTC-4 eric...@gmail.com wrote: > Hi Armand, this is a great build. > > How are you liking those MKS Pretzels? I'm considering getting

[RBW] Re: My Rivendell Platypus - A Forever Bike Build

Hi Armand, this is a great build. How are you liking those MKS Pretzels? I'm considering getting a pair. On Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 6:01:38 PM UTC-4 jmeln...@gmail.com wrote: > It was nice to meet you on Saturday at Topanga Creek Outpost, Armand! Your > Platy is even more gorgeous in

[RBW] Re: My Rivendell Platypus - A Forever Bike Build

It was nice to meet you on Saturday at Topanga Creek Outpost, Armand! Your Platy is even more gorgeous in person. On Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 9:53:45 AM UTC-7 Neale S. wrote: > See you this weekend Armand! Will be on my Atlantis and at least > attempting the triple scoop. > > On Thursday, May

[RBW] Re: My Rivendell Platypus - A Forever Bike Build

See you this weekend Armand! Will be on my Atlantis and at least attempting the triple scoop. On Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 9:41:18 AM UTC-7 glennma...@gmail.com wrote: > Having just gotten my first Rivendell--a Platypus no less--this is very > inspiring. You've put together a truly beautiful

[RBW] Re: My Rivendell Platypus - A Forever Bike Build

Having just gotten my first Rivendell--a Platypus no less--this is very inspiring. You've put together a truly beautiful bike. On Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 9:24:30 AM UTC-4 Shoji Takahashi wrote: > beautiful build. I love the video of you riding it on the trails. > > I really need to find

[RBW] Re: My Rivendell Platypus - A Forever Bike Build

The chain holder is a brilliant idea! (I will have to try it on mine.) A meticulous build -- I like all the set screws protecting threads. David Lipsky in Berkeley, CA On Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 4:56:44 PM UTC-7 Armand Kizirian wrote: > The complete build list is as follows. *View all photos

Re: [RBW] Re: My Rivendell Platypus - A Forever Bike Build

Congrats on dialing in that build, Armand. Wishing you many happy miles. On Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 12:18:57 PM UTC-7 kiziria...@gmail.com wrote: > Thanks for the kind words everyone! > > *@Leah* - I feel like evntually I'll switch the v-brakes. Right now > that will require a rack

Re: [RBW] Re: My Rivendell Platypus - A Forever Bike Build

Thanks for the kind words everyone! *@Leah* - I feel like evntually I'll switch the v-brakes. Right now that will require a rack change, and I love the F32 front as it's all brazed and very lightweight. I also utilize a Nitto NR-21 rear rack for a saddle bar support for the longer day

Re: [RBW] Re: My Rivendell Platypus - A Forever Bike Build

As Mathias, I too have no particular interest in step-throughs -- I've owned a number of them: mixtes, drop-frame Raleigh Sportses and clones -- and if I ever buy another one it will be a Clem to build up as a ride-around beater and not for the drop frame; but yes, that Platypus is very well

[RBW] Re: My Rivendell Platypus - A Forever Bike Build

This is just a lovely build. I too have a Platypus and love it! I took it on a club gravel ride and had quite a few curious looks but had not difficulty keeping up with the group. I just added an R-14 rear rack on mine and plan to updgrade to Paul Motolites as I get around to it. This is a

[RBW] Re: My Rivendell Platypus - A Forever Bike Build

Armand, welcome to the Cult of the Platypus. You've built a stellar example! I'm running the same hubs and rims on my mermaid Platypus, though with 42mm RH slicks under 58mm fenders I went I'm of the opinion that there is some kind of magic happening with the design of the Platypus -

[RBW] Re: My Rivendell Platypus - A Forever Bike Build

Armand, welcome to the Cult of the Platypus. You've built a stellar example! I'm running the same hubs and rims on my mermaid Platypus, though with 42mm RH slicks under 58mm fenders I went I'm of the opinion that there is some kind of magic happening with the design of the Platypus -

[RBW] Re: My Rivendell Platypus - A Forever Bike Build

beautiful build. I love the video of you riding it on the trails. I really need to find the time to build mine up... On Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 8:31:39 AM UTC-4 Tom Goodmann wrote: > Ahhh! Beautiful build! I appreciate the details and photos you've shared > of your informed and thoughtful

[RBW] Re: My Rivendell Platypus - A Forever Bike Build

Ahhh! Beautiful build! I appreciate the details and photos you've shared of your informed and thoughtful build. What a Platypus! Wishing you thousands of safe and happy miles, Tom (leaving Miami) On Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 8:03:57 AM UTC-4 Ryan wrote: > Wow...that's some build...love that

[RBW] Re: My Rivendell Platypus - A Forever Bike Build

Wow...that's some build...love that chainring attachment for your basket. Really creative! Did you do that yourself or is that something you bought? Anyway, nice bike and that color kind of grows on you On Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 4:48:28 AM UTC-5 Dan wrote: > I thoroughly enjoyed this

[RBW] Re: My Rivendell Platypus - A Forever Bike Build

I thoroughly enjoyed this write-up. I can tell you've put in a lot of thought to this bike, and it's beautiful. Your approach to this build as a performance upright bicycle and your subsequent revelations as to the comfort mirror my own on my new, purple Appaloosa. I have the same bars too, but

[RBW] Re: My Rivendell Platypus - A Forever Bike Build

The build and aesthetics are perfect! very well thought out. Enjoyed all the beautiful pics. Thanks for sharing On Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 4:51:38 PM UTC-7 Armand Kizirian wrote: > Greetings fellow Rivendell Lovers! > > I’m happy to introduce to you my very first Rivendell, an Ana Purple >

[RBW] Re: My Rivendell Platypus - A Forever Bike Build

That bike looks delicious! A very fine build indeed. Cheers, John On Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 7:57:08 PM UTC-7 Mathias Steiner wrote: > I'm a little mystified by the whole step-through thing, so a Platypus > isn't high on my personal list. > > But THAT is a great build. You can tell a lot of

[RBW] Re: My Rivendell Platypus - A Forever Bike Build

I'm a little mystified by the whole step-through thing, so a Platypus isn't high on my personal list. But THAT is a great build. You can tell a lot of thought and a lot of love went into it. Beautiful. On Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 9:43:28 PM UTC-4 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: > > Aren’t the

[RBW] Re: My Rivendell Platypus - A Forever Bike Build

Aren’t the Platys the best? I’m so excited for you to have this beauty and have it forever. I loved this model so much I ended up with a trio of them. I regret nothing. My purple Gravel & Travel Platy is being built up with rainbow and oil slick parts right now, and I’m anxious to see it. It

[RBW] Re: My Rivendell Platypus - A Forever Bike Build

One more little clip of me testing the off-road capabilities. Riding a narrower saddle to be able to get my thighs behind it would improve steep, technical descents quite a lot. All in all I do NOT miss descending rough-ish dirt roads with a rigid bike. I hope it encounter them with little

[RBW] Re: My Rivendell Platypus - A Forever Bike Build

I love it! Gorgeous and functional. So amazing to ride in comfort - a criteria seriously underrated where I live. I prefer the freedom of flat pedals. Val in Boulder, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe

[RBW] Re: My Rivendell Platypus - A Forever Bike Build

This last weekend I took it on a mixed terrain ride, about 35 miles with over 3500ft of climbing. I was shocked with how well it handled the route. The lack of friction in the system as a whole, from the white industries hubs, to dura ace bottom bracket, to rene herse extralight tires, made