Roberta, That is a beauty! Someone will be getting a fantastic bike! Doug On Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 4:57:14 PM UTC-5 Roberta wrote:
> I’m looking to move this Platypus to have a happy rider be pedaling it > around their neighborhood this spring. Rivendell may not have these in > stock for months. Complete bike with Dyno, fenders, tubeless, 1x11. Well > maintained with extra new in box. no dings or paint chips. $3100 > On Sunday, February 8, 2026 at 4:26:35 PM UTC-5 Roberta wrote: > >> Original RivSister 55 cm Mermaid Platypus for sale. I checked with my >> RivSisters and they said it was OK, since I also have a Betty Foy and an A. >> Homer Hilsen. 😊 >> >> >> I’m the original owner of this first generation Platy with the sexy >> swoopy top tube/seat tube attachment, speced and built in May 2020 by the >> awesome James and Candice at Analog Cycles in Vermont. It was meant to be >> a replacement for a more rugged Joe Appaloosa, which I sold to get this >> bike for both road and trails, but I don’t do much non-road riding, so I’m >> letting this go to someone who would ride and appreciate it. It rides just >> as well on paved roads, too, but I have bikes for just that; I don’t need >> this beautiful redundancy. >> >> >> Since I have other bikes, this one got partial use, and I’d estimate >> 1-2000 miles, no more than that and probably closer to the lower end. Most >> miles have been road miles and this bike is great for that. I’ve taken it >> on the D&L Canal towpath (Washington Crossing State Park in PA/NJ) a couple >> of times, which is packed dirt with pea gravel. It rode beautifully. Not >> ridden in rain or snow, but it got wet during car transportation, and there >> is some springtime riding salt spray on the rear cassette which does not >> interfere with its use, that I wasn’t able to clean completely. The chain >> is starting to show signs of rust, but the bike shop cleaned it, lubed it, >> measured it this fall and told me it would be fine for awhile. Always kept >> inside, in my living room. It’s in great condition. >> >> >> Well maintained by the mechanics at Keystone Bike and me. Orange Seal >> Endurance added to tires in January and checked over at that time. No >> known dings or chipped paint except tor the screw holes on the fork crown— >> 90% is painted; please see pictures. An additional new-in-box 1x11 >> Garbaruk rear cassette (retail $280) is included. Unlike other “it’s ready >> to ride” claims, this bike really is; I take care of my possessions. >> >> >> I’m in Philadelphia and I’m willing to meet a serious buyer up to an >> hour-ish away. Once you take her for a spin, you’ll want to ride her >> home. I’m also willing to have it packed and shipped at buyers expense. >> Or, pick it up at the Philadelphia Bike Expo in March, if still available. >> >> >> Since I don’t have the skills to disassemble, I’d rather sell this bike >> fully built. >> >> >> $3,500. Venmo, Zelle, or PayPal Friends and Family. >> >> >> BUILD HIGHLIGHTS (detailed build sheet below) >> >> 2020 55 cm Mermaid Platypus frame >> >> Rivendell Billy bars, with 1 cm cut from length (it comes way back) >> >> Nitto extra tall 10 cm stem >> >> Garbaruk 1x11 drive train with index shifting >> >> Dynamo hub and front and rear lighting system >> >> Additional battery powered rear fender light >> >> Gravel King SK+ tubeless tire setup >> >> Pacenti Brevet rims with fun colorful nipples and valves >> >> Full fenders >> >> Brooks B68 saddle >> >> Ergon grips >> >> Greenfield kickstand >> >> Water bottle cage >> >> Additional new in box Garbaruk rear cassette >> >> >> ***The rack is not included.*** >> >> >> Please DM me with any questions. Thank you for your time and >> consideration. I’m looking forward to moving this to another happy owner. >> >> >> Roberta >> >> Philadelphia, PA >> >> >> BUILD DETAILS >> >> FRAMESET >> >> Headset 1" >> Stock FSA Sealed Bearing >> >> Headset Spacers 1" >> Basic Alloy 10mm >> >> Stem, Quill >> Nitto 10 cm xTrall >> >> Handlebars Trekking >> Billie Bars, shortened 1 cm >> >> Grips >> Ergon GE1 >> >> Mtn Brake Lever, LP >> LitePro Levers >> >> Rim Brakes >> Litepro w/ Koolstop Pads and Stainless Hardware >> >> Trigger Shifter 11spd >> SRAM NX >> >> Shift Cables x1 TL >> Jagwire Sport >> >> Shift Housing Interrupted >> Jagwire Lined >> >> Brake Cables TL >> Jagwire Sport >> >> Brake Housing Interrupted >> Jagwire Lined >> >> Ferrules >> Brass >> >> Saddle >> Brooks B68 >> >> Seatpost 26.8 >> Nitto, Rivendell's standard one >> >> Chain >> Connex Stainless 11 speed >> >> Pedals >> Clem Pedals >> >> Crankset 1x square taper >> New Albion with trouser guard + wolftooth ring >> >> Chainstay Protector >> Clear Plastic >> >> Cassette >> Garbaruk 11 speed >> >> Rear Derailleur Mtn 1x >> SRAM NX Rear Mech >> >> 700c Rim Brake Rim >> Pacenti Brevet 700c >> >> Front Hub 6 Bolt >> Shutter Precision Dynamo >> >> Hub Rear 6 Bolt >> Bitex >> >> Spokes >> Sapim Race >> >> Spoke Nipples >> Sapim Alloy >> >> Valve Stem >> WTB Alloy >> >> Rim Tape >> Analog Tubeless Tape >> >> Tires 700c Road >> Panaracer Gravel King SK+ 700 x 43 >> >> Quick Release Front >> Shimano >> >> Quick Release Rear >> Shimano >> >> Fenders 700c >> SKS Longboard >> >> Kickstand >> Greenfield >> >> Water Bottle Cage Bolts >> VO Mohave with tabs >> >> Additional Cassette >> Garbaruk 1x11, new in box >> >> LIGHTS >> >> Headlight Dynamo >> Schmidt Edelux II >> >> Light Mount, Fork Crown >> B+M Steel >> >> Taillight Dyna Rack >> Busch & Müller Toplight Line Plus >> >> Taillight Battery Fender >> >> Vena >> > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. 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