Thrilled to be part of the Riv family! I just commuted to work on my Platy and was smiling ear to ear the entire way. I even got a friendly ding-ding from a fellow Riv rider traveling in the opposite direction (I've seen a few others here in Brooklyn over the years). I'm sure more changes will come with time, I'm curious to see myself how it'll look in a year or two. In the near future, I know I'd like to add a rear rack, or maybe a bag.
Steve, that's exactly what it is! I'm not even sure who makes this particular one, but it had been strapped to my old man's Hardrock since the early 90s. It's quite nice inverted on a step-thru since the underside of the bag has a reinforced/padded strap that's very comfortable to sit on, or to rest your feet. It also doesn't hurt that it can fit some tools as I'm still dialing in my saddle/bar heights & angles. It was this <https://youtu.be/oa-kyowhoQQ?si=GY7mgZpyOKoXcOem&t=405> Blue Lug/Riv video where I saw one on Roman's bike and copied the idea. It's fantastic. -tio On Thursday, January 11, 2024 at 7:22:41 PM UTC-5 steve...@gmail.com wrote: > Tio - I meant to ask about the bag -- Inverted MTB portage bag? > > On Thursday, January 11, 2024 at 7:18:31 PM UTC-5 Steve wrote: > >> Tio, you've got yourself a good looking Platypus there!!! It's always >> nice to see another Man On A Mixte. Enjoy!!! >> >> Steve >> Platypus >> Ritchey Outback >> Sampson Silverton 650b conversion >> On Thursday, January 11, 2024 at 12:38:44 PM UTC-5 tio ryan wrote: >> >>> After years of admiration, I finally talked myself into purchasing a >>> 50cm Platypus complete (Sergio Green) back in November. It arrived >>> mid-December and brought my current fleet of bikes to 3, each with a >>> different wheel size: 26", 700c, and now 650b. This purchase was also my >>> first brand new complete bicycle in over 25 years. I chose the complete >>> since I liked the cranks/wheels, but knowing how much I like to tinker I >>> should have realized it wouldn't stay that way for long. >>> >>> I rode the bike stock for a short while before eventually changing out >>> the shifters, brakes, bars/stem, seatpost, and adding on a campee rack, >>> kickstand, and most recently, sks bluemels. I also swapped the chainrings >>> for my preferred biopace style in a 44/28 combo with a front derailer >>> delete since I don't need it right now (and the stock one is ugly). With >>> these changes, this bike is beginning to feel like 'my own' and I've never >>> owned such a nice bicycle! Here's a photo of how mine looks currently: >>> >>> [image: platy.jpeg] >>> >>> Bars: Nitto Albatross w/ Control Tech extensions >>> Shifter: Suntour Power Ratchet >>> Brakes: Shimano DXR MX70 >>> Pedals: Simworks Taco >>> >>> It took me a minute to realize the easiest way to carry the bike up to >>> my 3rd floor apartment is by shouldering it through the rear triangle. >>> Since learning this, I've had no problem getting the bike in and out of my >>> apartment, despite it's longer length. My favourite modification is the >>> upside down shoulder bag that I copied from Roman. Combined with the >>> kickstand, it provides the perfect place to rest my feet while seated on a >>> bench. At traffic lights, it's a very comfortable place to sit! >>> >>> I am absolutely loving this bike and I'm ecstatic to finally own a Riv. >>> On Tuesday, January 9, 2024 at 9:41:29 AM UTC-5 Tim Bantham wrote: >>> >>>> My Platypus complete in Sergio's Green has landed. Swapped out the >>>> Tosco bars for Billies. Installing a Sims Obento front rack and basket >>>> next. I've got a long wait until spring! >>>> >>>> On Tuesday, January 9, 2024 at 9:17:00 AM UTC-5 sarahlik...@gmail.com >>>> wrote: >>>> >>>>> What a delight for your wife to see this under the Christmas tree! >>>>> >>>>> Sarah >>>>> >>>>> On Monday, January 8, 2024 at 11:13:52 AM UTC-8 Josh C wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> [image: IMG_0972.jpg] >>>>>> Should have reported back sooner but the bike did come in time for >>>>>> Christmas. >>>>>> On Monday, December 11, 2023 at 8:59:06 AM UTC-5 >>>>>> sarahlik...@gmail.com wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> Joe! Don't get shiny ball syndrome! You have a most excellent frame >>>>>>> on its way to you! >>>>>>> >>>>>>> On Sunday, December 10, 2023 at 9:50:23 AM UTC-8 Joe Bernard wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>>> It's so exciting! I can't wait to see your new Purple Platy and all >>>>>>>> the other new bikes out there. Gosh, now I kinda wish *I* was getting >>>>>>>> a new >>>>>>>> frame... 🤔 >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Joe " wishin' and hopin' " Bernard >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> On Sunday, December 10, 2023 at 5:47:48 AM UTC-8 Bicycle Belle Ding >>>>>>>> Ding! wrote: >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> They are trickling in. Mine arrives Wednesday. I hope you get your >>>>>>>>> wife’s in time! >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> On Dec 10, 2023, at 8:44 AM, Josh C <getjosh...@gmail.com> wrote: >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> I was just going to ask if anyone had received theirs yet. Hoping >>>>>>>>> to put my wife's under the tree...or near it I guess. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> On Tuesday, October 24, 2023 at 1:52:52 PM UTC-4 Arthur Mayfield >>>>>>>>> wrote: >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> My Mermaid Platypus 55 frame arrived today (apparently found in >>>>>>>>>> their stock from last year). This is an *elegant* bike-to-be! >>>>>>>>>> All you who ordered frames or bikes have a real treat coming! I’m >>>>>>>>>> waiting >>>>>>>>>> for wheels to be built, so plenty of time for frame-saving the tubes >>>>>>>>>> and >>>>>>>>>> ceramic coating the paint before building it up. I already had a >>>>>>>>>> B-68 and >>>>>>>>>> crankset, derailleurs, cassettes, brakes, stem, bars, racks, >>>>>>>>>> fenders, etc, >>>>>>>>>> so it will go together quickly when the wheels get here. I have a >>>>>>>>>> blue Sam >>>>>>>>>> 52 (caliper brakes, 650B) in *really* nice condition that will >>>>>>>>>> likely go on the market when I get the Platypus put together, btw. >>>>>>>>>> I’m in >>>>>>>>>> NC. >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> On Saturday, October 21, 2023 at 7:51:25 PM UTC-4 RBW Owners >>>>>>>>>> Bunch wrote: >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> Peter, great info re: the Mardi Gras colors! I'm thinking of >>>>>>>>>>> gold + green, harlequin-style, for the purple bike. >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> (I'm also remembering the smell of sweet olive blossoms and the >>>>>>>>>>> taste of a real beignet and the sound of Preservation Hall...my mom >>>>>>>>>>> was >>>>>>>>>>> born there and I love to visit!) >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> S. >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> On Sat, Oct 21, 2023 at 12:00 PM Peter Adler <divis...@gmail.com> >>>>>>>>>>> wrote: >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> Green + purple + yellow = Mardi Gras bike. Go to New Orleans >>>>>>>>>>>> during the season, and all the plastic beads thrown from the >>>>>>>>>>>> parade floats >>>>>>>>>>>> are in those three colors. Maybe yellow bar tape or water bottles. >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> Peter "laisse les bons temps rouler sur vélo" Adler >>>>>>>>>>>> Berkeley, CA >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> On Thursday, October 19, 2023 at 7:04:20 AM UTC-7 Josh C wrote: >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> I’m hoping to snag a 50cm green complete for my wife. I’ve had >>>>>>>>>>>> several Rivs and she’s never had the experience. She’s mentioned >>>>>>>>>>>> several >>>>>>>>>>>> times that a step-through style bike interests her. 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