We ended finding a 50cm Platypus at Maine Bicycle Works and put a deposit down on the build so serious thanks for the tip! Handlebar and stem suggestions are more than welcome.
On Friday, June 4, 2021 at 1:21:05 PM UTC-5 Roberta wrote: > The Platy also has longer wheelbase which help smooth the ride. To be > fair, I probably have better tires on my Platy than on the Chev I tested, > and tires make a difference in the ride quality, as I've come to appreciate > this past year. For the Cheviot, it must be a pretty nice bike, too, since > they rarely come up for resale; people who have them love them. My guess > is she'll be happy with either. But, I agree, the 50 in the Platy will be > a better fit. Good luck with finding something at Maine Bike Works or > elsewhere! > > On Friday, June 4, 2021 at 4:56:40 AM UTC-4 exliontamer wrote: > >> Good to know. She has a 79pbh so the 50 seems to be the one, at least in >> the Platy. She prefers the look of the Cheviot but seems to be cool with >> either. I was under the impression that the Cheviot & Platypus were >> essentially the same bike with a few differences(refinements?) like room >> for bigger tires, canti-posts, and the curved stays which looks more >> elegant to my eyes but I wouldn't imagine they rode that differently. >> >> On Thursday, June 3, 2021 at 8:49:14 PM UTC-5 Roberta wrote: >> >>> The 55 Platy is a big (LONG) bike (wheelbase 47.25 if I recall), so if >>> she's on the cusp, go smaller. I'm an 83 pbh, 5'7" and it fits me fine. >>> Leah is a touch shorter in pbh and height and it's OK for her. My other >>> bike is a 54.5 AHH to help give you size info. I fit it, but barely. Any >>> shorter,, go smaller. >>> >>> I rode the 55 chev years ago and choose not to purchase. I know it's >>> been years, but I like the ride of the Platy more. It seems lighter to me >>> (in weight and responsiveness) and I like it better. However, because of >>> the rain and work, I've only been on a few rides, 20 miles total. I hope >>> it stops raining! >>> >>> On Thursday, June 3, 2021 at 9:33:46 PM UTC-4 exliontamer wrote: >>> >>>> Thanks for the heads up! Email sent. I picked up a Cheviot earlier in >>>> the year and she saw it and immediately wanted one of those or a Platypus. >>>> The Cheviot is my favorite bike I've owned by far and it strikes me that >>>> the Platypus is similar but a little burlier maybe. That said if we find >>>> one she said she may end up selling her old 55cm Bleriot which she's >>>> always >>>> felt is a touch too big. I'll post it here first if that happens. >>>> >>>> On Thursday, June 3, 2021 at 7:55:43 PM UTC-5 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! >>>> wrote: >>>> >>>>> I think I remember Maine Bike Works (Riv dealer) saying they had some >>>>> Platys left??? Email Jason and see if he’s got any! I wish you well; best >>>>> bike ever. >>>>> >>>>> On Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at 9:02:18 PM UTC-7 exliontamer wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> Have one you're not riding? Want to make money? Sell it to me! My >>>>>> wife has been looking for a Cheviot specifically(50 or 55 will work) or >>>>>> a >>>>>> Platypus(50). Frame & fork or complete bikes are cool. Thanks >>>>> >>>>> -- 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/5f4ff78b-f9cb-41d3-a437-173c06152209n%40googlegroups.com.
