@Leah, Yes, you do have quite the stable of Platypuses.
I wish my Clem was a periwinkle color or on a secondary bicycle. Kim Hetzel On Monday, June 16, 2025 at 12:03:19 PM UTC-7 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: > Kim, I don’t think Riv would even ALLOW one more Platypus to come and live > at this address! I cannot use another, but I sure do wish my mermaid Platy > was a periwinkle Platy! > > On Monday, June 16, 2025 at 11:14:22 AM UTC-4 [email protected] wrote: > >> @Leah, >> >> Are planning on purchasing a Platypus bicycle in the color of periwinkle >> later this month ? >> >> I, too love that color. >> >> Kim Hetzel. >> >> On Sunday, June 15, 2025 at 1:03:35 PM UTC-7 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! >> wrote: >> >>> Get that Platypus. I have had all three bikes in question - Clem, >>> Platypus and Charlie. You want the Platypus. The Clem is great for what >>> you’re doing with it. But if you want the perfect marriage between spritely >>> and capable, that’s the Platypus. I was riding a Platypus in club rides in >>> the 16 mph class and it was fine. But when the Charlie came out, it sounded >>> like they made it for ME, and I got one. It is a bit lighter feeling, but >>> not a lot, and if you ever plan to carry anything than go with the Platy. >>> The Charlie is meant to be a road bike and not laden. The Platy is fast; >>> you won’t feel slow on it. And the colors they’re offering are CHEF’S KISS >>> this year. >>> Leah >>> >>> On Sunday, June 15, 2025 at 3:53:19 PM UTC-4 [email protected] >>> wrote: >>> >>>> I would second the Hillsen/Hillborne recommendation. I too have a >>>> Malocchio, which is a great road bike. I also have a hardtail Mtn bike >>>> and >>>> wanted something in between that I could throw racks on and ride around in >>>> town. I got a Hillborne and couldn’t be happier. Between the >>>> Hilsen/Hillborne, I would just pick the size that fits you best or the >>>> brake type you prefer.. I wanted a Hillborne over the Hilsen because I >>>> already had a set of Paul canti brakes. >>>> >>>> Good luck, >>>> >>>> Ryan >>>> >>>> On Sunday, June 15, 2025 at 1:03:24 PM UTC-6 aeroperf wrote: >>>> >>>>> I’ve had both the Hilsen and the Sam. >>>>> I’d say the Sam, hands down. Country bike like the Platy, a little >>>>> bit beefier than the Hilsen. >>>>> With 42mm tires it easily fits your gap between the Malocchio and the >>>>> Clem. >>>>> >>>>> -- 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 [email protected]. To view this discussion visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/589a3d16-0dce-4a32-a42e-b9061e0e3de1n%40googlegroups.com.
