Thanks to all, It may be a tough sell as opposed to continued tinkering with the Treks setup, but maybe, just maybe I can convince her to try the Riv.
Roberta, I too, believe that the Platy will be a little heavier but with a lighter build, it would fit her needs nicely. She is strictly a bike path/rail-trail rider and It would be "rolling weight", and a comfy ride. If we are ever out your way, I would love for her to take you up on a test ride. Future Riv Sister?? Joe...Originally my Sam was racked and bagged up for touring that it wasn't really meant for. The Atlantis (62 MUSA) has since taken that roll, and the Sam is on a diet, loosing the heavy back rack, basket, and soon the wheelset and tires. Then, I believe, it will be similar weight-wise to a Platypus build that she would ride. Phillip...much appreciated points on weight saving choices as opposed to a standard Riv build. If this quest goes forward, I'll definitely refer to these. She rides with a Ortlieb handlebar bag and a small under seat bag for repair needs...that's it. ( I have to carry anything else, like jackets and spare water bottles in a pannier) Rusty Click Pgh, PA On Sunday, January 9, 2022 at 8:57:38 PM UTC-5 Joe Bernard wrote: > Yes, a Platy should be on the lighter side, remember it's derived from the > Cheviot which was kind of a droptube Hillborne road bike with road brakes. > Grant changed the brakes and a couple frame details, but it still should be > closer to Hillborne and Homer than the touring/fire roads category covered > by Atlantis and Appaloosa. > > > On Sunday, January 9, 2022 at 5:48:39 PM UTC-8 Roberta wrote: > >> I don't mind a heavy-ish bike (I do own Rivendells, after all), but it >> can be too heavy for me to lift onto a bike rack or over a log. I never >> weighed my Platy, but I built it up with lightish parts--Brevet rims, some >> kind of Gravel King tires run tubeless, 1x with Garbaruk cassette (they >> remove unneeded metal), SKS fenders and lighter Axiom rack. One light >> nylon bag. I did spend "poundage" by installing a Brooks B68 and >> Greenfield kickstand. I can lift it, but it is heavier than my more bare >> AHomerHilsen. >> >> The *ride*, though, is light--light and breezy. My old "lightened up" >> Appaloosa probably weighed about the same, and it rode great, but not the >> light and breezy ride of the Platy. >> >> If you're ever on the eastern side of the state, I'm in Philadelphia and >> wouldn't mind letting your wife test my 55cm Platy. >> >> Roberta >> >> >> >> On Sunday, January 9, 2022 at 4:43:34 PM UTC-5 Rusty Click wrote: >> >>> >>> Another question...How much does the Platypus weigh? When I see >>> pictures, especially of Leah's beautiful bike, it seems to be exactly what >>> my wife describes as the bike she wants. When I offer to look for one to >>> replace the Tr*k we bought in desperation this past year, she says she >>> doesn't want that heavy of a bike. She may be projecting my Atlantis and >>> Sam Hillborne builds onto the Platy. >>> >>> Rusty C. >>> Pgh, PA >>> On Sunday, January 9, 2022 at 11:58:04 AM UTC-5 hugohal...@gmail.com >>> wrote: >>> >>>> Any suggestions with regards to putting it on a work stand? For some >>>> reason, it feels wobbly when I clamp the seat post, but I probably just >>>> need to get used to it and trust that it will be okay. >>>> >>>> On Thursday, January 6, 2022 at 5:45:07 PM UTC-5 Roberta wrote: >>>> >>>>> Hi, Hugo. >>>>> >>>>> I'm so glad you're enjoying the ride of your bike. Me, too! I had a >>>>> stand (no kick. you'd remove it when not in use) that attached to the >>>>> rear >>>>> axle. While that worked perfect for my shorter chain stay Homer, there >>>>> was >>>>> too much weight in front and Platy would get tipsy. I opted for the >>>>> standard Greenfield single leg kickstand with the foot, so it wouldn't >>>>> mar >>>>> my floor. Works perfectly. <$20. >>>>> >>>>> Roberta >>>>> >>>>> On Thursday, January 6, 2022 at 4:19:59 PM UTC-5 hugohal...@gmail.com >>>>> wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> Hi Everyone, I have been enjoying my 60cm Platypus since I received >>>>>> it in October. On rides, I have been loving the extra long top tube, >>>>>> however, it has made the bike unwieldy when it is in storage, on the >>>>>> repair >>>>>> stand or locked up. Anyone else having these issues? Anyone have any >>>>>> suggestions for 1. a good kickstand, and 2. a good position on the >>>>>> repair >>>>>> stand? Thanks! >>>>>> >>>>>> As far as kickstands are concerned, I did try the single leg kick >>>>>> stand that came with my Big Dummy long tail cargo bike, however, it did >>>>>> not >>>>>> work. The Big Dummy's extra length is in the extra long chain stay >>>>>> whereas >>>>>> the Platypus's extra length is in every part of the geometry being >>>>>> stretched out. I also purchased a Pletscher twin kickstand, however it >>>>>> appears that the kickstand plate on the Platypus is built only for a >>>>>> single >>>>>> kick stand. Has anyone had any luck getting the twin on the Platypus, or >>>>>> should I just shell out and get one of the recommended kickstands from >>>>>> Riv? >>>>>> If so, does someone recommend a specific model for the Platypus? >>>>>> >>>>>> Thanks! - HH >>>>>> >>>>> -- 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/fb916f83-f918-474f-9f0b-f1135f1a2f46n%40googlegroups.com.
