Thanks for posting this, Joe. I had seen a photo on the Blahg of Grant's daughter riding this size but this is a better photo. It's the 50 Platypus I would be interested in. I'm 5' 6" but after riding the 54 VO mixte I discovered that I like smaller frames ( I used to own a full-sized pickup but I really prefer my Honda Civic). I've also been looking at the Handsome She-Devil and it only has 700c wheels. The main things discouraging me from the Platypus are the long wheelbase, capacity for big tires I will never use (which adds weight) and price. I sent Rivendell an e-mail requesting the geometry chart for the Platypus. I did not hear back but perhaps in response they posted a photo on Instagram of the 50 frame on top of the blueprint for the frame. The photo only showed part of the chart and I couldn't read many of the numbers. I'm not in any rush on this. I will keep riding the VO for short in-town rides. I guess I'm nerdy enough to enjoy checking out different bikes. Linda
On Friday, March 5, 2021 at 12:55:25 AM UTC-8 Joe Bernard wrote: > Here it is. I guess I'll put this on a Platypus thread, too, since > technically this isn't one but here's a look for anyone curious about the > smallest Platy. > > On Friday, March 5, 2021 at 12:44:49 AM UTC-8 Joe Bernard wrote: > >> I know, I started at flex to cover that base, then addressed the >> size/wheel issue you have with the Platypus. I rode the 50cm prototype (I'm >> 5'-6") and it fit great as well as being a noticeably smaller bike overall >> than the 55 it was parked next to. >> >> >> >> On Friday, March 5, 2021 at 12:16:25 AM UTC-8 Linda G wrote: >> >>> My question was directed to Tom or Marc about the Soma Buena Vista. I do >>> not believe the Platypus would be flexy because it has a different top tube >>> design. Same with the Handsome She-Devil. I'm looking for everything I want >>> in one bike and it is very difficult to find! That's to be expected. >>> Linda >>> >>> On Friday, March 5, 2021 at 12:01:10 AM UTC-8 Joe Bernard wrote: >>> >>>> I had a 55cm Cheviot and it was one of the stiffest bikes I've ever >>>> owned, I think the mid-stays in the rear triangle contributed to this..I >>>> would be very surprised if the new Platypus (updated Cheviot) is flexy. >>>> >>>> Also I recommend comparing the sizing of your V-O to the 50cm Platy, >>>> it's going to be the shorter Platypus in the line and uses 650B wheels. >>>> I'll bet - with Riv's penchant for long front-centers - that you'll fit >>>> it. >>>> >>>> Joe Bernard >>>> On Thursday, March 4, 2021 at 5:17:57 PM UTC-8 Linda G wrote: >>>> >>>>> Does this bike feel flexy with a load in front and back, set fairly >>>>> high on your racks? I ask because I have a Velo Orange mixte, size 54, >>>>> which has a similar design and rack configuration. The flex bothers me. >>>>> It's kind of an unstable feeling side to side. It's also enough to make >>>>> the >>>>> rear brake rub on a rough road. I'm looking for an alternative and the >>>>> Platypus is too long and big-tired for me. I like the fact that the Soma >>>>> can run 650 b's. >>>>> Linda >>>>> >>>>> On Monday, March 1, 2021 at 6:18:25 AM UTC-8 Tom Palmer wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> Hi all, >>>>>> This is a cross post for IBob, with correction, now with Riv content. >>>>>> I built this Soma Buena Vista up over the winter and finally rode it. >>>>>> Probably the best first ride on a new bike ever, maybe I am finally >>>>>> understanding how to fit my own bikes. undoubtedly, things will change, >>>>>> but >>>>>> its pretty close right now. The build is pretty Bobish- 650b with 38mm >>>>>> Pari >>>>>> motos (red Hetres on the way as change #1) Shimano Deore rear hub >>>>>> Shimano >>>>>> dyno front on velocity Dyad rims. Tektro r559 brakes that stop very >>>>>> well. >>>>>> Riv Nitto Choco norm bars on long generic stem. SKS longboard fenders at >>>>>> least for now. Front basket and rear rack for commuting if that is ever >>>>>> a >>>>>> thing in the future. Drivtrain is 10 speed microshift shifters and >>>>>> Shimano >>>>>> SLX deraillers. and a vintage Shimano 600 crankset with Willow >>>>>> triplizer >>>>>> 46/30 chainrings. Rides great- tweaked the bars a few times after about >>>>>> 5 >>>>>> miles into the ride. Hit a couple steep hills and climbs well in the >>>>>> bends >>>>>> of the Chocos. The interweb info on this for tire fit is way >>>>>> conservative. >>>>>> I had 650bx48 Pari motos on at first and they fit fine, probably fenders >>>>>> too. The handling is typical high trail drop road bike even with the >>>>>> swept >>>>>> back bars. This is a little surprising. I was afraid it would be too >>>>>> light >>>>>> but the longer chainstays may play into it- 450mm. Geometry is pretty >>>>>> road >>>>>> bike too- 73 degree parallel with 45mm rake. This is the biggest frame >>>>>> they >>>>>> still make-58cm. They did have a 62 in the past. The color is >>>>>> tremendous- >>>>>> even better than anything on the web. Russo Red is what they call it and >>>>>> it >>>>>> really pops. Real paint, not powder coat. >>>>>> >>>>>> Doing a tour of lakes Huron, Superior, and Michigan in the fall, and >>>>>> this may be the ride. >>>>>> >>>>>> -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/6283341b-8012-4bc6-b543-d1413f1da766n%40googlegroups.com.
