[RBW] Re: A Pumpkin Platypus, Perchance?

[Heather Hayes]

Thank you all so very much for your kind words and comments! It feels like 
my new Platy had a birthday party and everyone came to celebrate! :) 

Garth, thank you for the warm welcome despite my tardiness! I too love the 
3x drivetrain, with the smaller jumps between gears keep the cadence more 
consistent. Such a smooth ride!

Wally, I second the motion to keep your Quickbeam orange! And there are 
just so many great oranges to choose from, you can't go wrong.

Ryan, glad to meet a fellow 'stache fan and I appreciate the affirmation 
that I DID in fact need another Rivendell! My first one in 2020 and my 
second one in 2021... at this rate, I better slow down! ;)

Roberta, thank you so much for the RivSister welcome! Asheville is so 
beautiful and there's so much exploring to do. I find myself riding certain 
trails repeatedly, like playing a favorite song over and over again on a 
piano in order to perfect the melody. But I need to break out and make new 
music in the endless landscape of these mountains!

Laura!! I'm so happy to "see" you again here on the forum! It made my whole 
day when you shouted out PLATYPUS!!! I skidded to a stop in astonishment, 
so surprised to meet a fellow Riv-enthusiast in the real world! So glad to 
hear that your notion, your inkling, your "what if" is now a dream (in 
color!) that will soon be the reality of Riv-ownership. I'm sure everyone 
here would be happy to do some enabling toward that very outcome! You won't 
regret it. Please keep us posted about your plans! 

Leah, I remember spying that root beer Platy peeking out from the periphery 
within the Blahg! Three color palette busting renegades, we are! 

David, thank you! These are my first cantis and I'm really liking them. 
Plus, the brake pads were orange, so how could I resist?? 

Kate, congratulations on scoring a Mermaid!!! I remember your #PlatyPose 
photo and your bike is a beauty. (Plus you made the bike hoisting look 
effortless! I was mumbling obscenities through my teeth while holding mine 
up, ha!) 

Carl, so nice to meet a fellow Ashevillian! I believe you may have seen a 
super-secret first-ever-taken photo of the initial build when my bike guru 
bestie sent a sneak preview, hehe. He said you were pleased and I was 
beaming with pride that my new Pumpkin Platy had received her very first 
compliment! :) I love the dark gold of your Clem, which looks especially 
regal in the snowy landscape.

Liz, finding a rear bag was also difficult for me due to lack of clearance 
over the tire. The bag on my Platy is a Nigel Smythe that I bought used 
from a fellow Riv rider locally and I'm in love with it almost as much as 
the bike. The scalloped leather closures fit so perfectly over the rounded, 
brassy studs that it gives the same satisfying pop of putting a final 
puzzle piece into place every time I latch it. I initially bought a 
Sackville BagBoy from Riv, but alas, it was too tall. If my calculations 
are correct, the new Sackville SlimSucker mght work for our clearance 
challenges!

I won't monopolize any more of your time this evening, but since I promised 
my Cheviot she would get to attend the Platy Party as a special guest, she 
will make her debut tomorrow. :) (She's rolling her eyes because her 
flashier sister is stealing the spotlight lately!) Thanks again, everyone! 
I'm grateful to join such a supportive community and love how Rivendells 
bring us all together, from strangers to fellow UNracers united! 

On Monday, January 3, 2022 at 11:37:13 PM UTC-5 cycli...@gmail.com wrote:

> Well Laura, hope your Platypus dreams can be realized.
>
> David
>
> On Monday, January 3, 2022 at 5:09:16 PM UTC-8 meti...@gmail.com wrote:
>
>>
>> I love this thread…but perhaps I love most how wildly similar Leah and 
>> Heather are to one another. It makes me laugh.
>>
>> I also love that Laura shouted out “A PLATYPUS!” to a total stranger. :)
>>
>> Heather, your Platy is breathtaking (and Carl, your Clem L! I love that 
>> color)…I would be TERRIBLE at choosing my own color. Too many choices and 
>> too overwhelming for me…I’m envious that you’re clear what you want.
>>
>> I’d love to know which rear bag you’re using in these images, Heather. I 
>> think it would fit my Clem L…my seat post is so short and the space between 
>> the seat and the rack is so shallow that not many bags seem to fit well. 
>>
>> Liz
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> On Monday, January 3, 2022 at 3:50:37 PM UTC-5 Carl wrote:
>>
>>> Thanks Laura. Hope you're able to get a Riv sometime soon. Whichever 
>>> model and color you end up with, they bring a lot of joy!
>>>
>>> On Monday, January 3, 2022 at 3:36:10 PM UTC-5 me2g...@gmail.com wrote:
>>>
 Carl, that is a beautiful Clem. Funny how different bikes look with the 
 same colors. In my minds eye, a Susie is orange. I am not sure what color 
 a 
 Platypus is, but I definitely favor the grey and dark gold Clem’s.

 On Monday, January 3, 2022 at 3:23:37 PM UTC-5 Carl wrote:

[RBW] Re: FS: Jerseys Anyone?

[Craig Montgomery]

Sale pending

On Monday, January 3, 2022 at 1:34:36 PM UTC-7 Craig Montgomery wrote:

> I'm just not a jersey kind of guy. Never have been. The only jersey I 
> really liked was a wool one with pockets on the front. That was a long long 
> time ago. These were gifts from years ago and were worn maybe once. Small 
> chain smudge on one. Both Performance in the 48-52 size range. White one 
> has elastic waist band. Orange one is straight cut. Of course, back 
> pockets. Buy both for $25 shipped. 
>
> Craig in Tucson
>

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[RBW] Re: A Pumpkin Platypus, Perchance?

[David Person]

Well Laura, hope your Platypus dreams can be realized.

David

On Monday, January 3, 2022 at 5:09:16 PM UTC-8 meti...@gmail.com wrote:

>
> I love this thread…but perhaps I love most how wildly similar Leah and 
> Heather are to one another. It makes me laugh.
>
> I also love that Laura shouted out “A PLATYPUS!” to a total stranger. :)
>
> Heather, your Platy is breathtaking (and Carl, your Clem L! I love that 
> color)…I would be TERRIBLE at choosing my own color. Too many choices and 
> too overwhelming for me…I’m envious that you’re clear what you want.
>
> I’d love to know which rear bag you’re using in these images, Heather. I 
> think it would fit my Clem L…my seat post is so short and the space between 
> the seat and the rack is so shallow that not many bags seem to fit well. 
>
> Liz
>
>
>
>
> On Monday, January 3, 2022 at 3:50:37 PM UTC-5 Carl wrote:
>
>> Thanks Laura. Hope you're able to get a Riv sometime soon. Whichever 
>> model and color you end up with, they bring a lot of joy!
>>
>> On Monday, January 3, 2022 at 3:36:10 PM UTC-5 me2g...@gmail.com wrote:
>>
>>> Carl, that is a beautiful Clem. Funny how different bikes look with the 
>>> same colors. In my minds eye, a Susie is orange. I am not sure what color a 
>>> Platypus is, but I definitely favor the grey and dark gold Clem’s.
>>>
>>> On Monday, January 3, 2022 at 3:23:37 PM UTC-5 Carl wrote:
>>>
 Hi Heather and everyone, I'm Platy-less, but am one of your Asheville 
 neighbors and have a Clem L! Congrats on your new bike. It's beautiful! 
 Happy trails, -- Carl

 On Sunday, January 2, 2022 at 8:39:23 PM UTC-5 Heather Hayes wrote:

> Happy New Year to my fellow Platy people! I know I’m late to the Platy 
> party, but I just wanted to introduce myself and my Pumpkin Platypus. 
> We’re 
> so honored to be here among the esteemed RBW Owners Bunch! I’ve been a 
> lurking wallflower on the forum for a while, and have so enjoyed watching 
> the reveals of all your lovely builds!
>
>
> Though I initially had my heart set on a mermaid Platypus when they 
> first went live back in April, the online order form had other ideas. I 
> cracked my knuckles, hovered over the purchase button, then clicked BUY 
> NOW 
> with the authority of a seasoned judge pounding a gavel… but my mermaid 
> selection auto-changed to limeolive, dashing my aqua-colored dreams. 
> There 
> was nary a 50cm mermaid to be found anywhere. No offense to the lovely 
> limeolive, but as a graphic designer, having a color I personally LOVED 
> was 
> very important to me! Reframing crisis as opportunity, I decided to 
> repaint 
> the frame a custom color. Pea soup to pumpkin bisque instead, please!
>
>
> After many, many, MANY nail-biting months of waiting, the newly 
> painted frame finally arrived. I carefully unwrapped my brand new Pumpkin 
> Platy with the same awe and enthusiasm of the father in A Christmas Story 
> unpacking his beloved leg lamp. (Though thankfully Rivendells are MUCH 
> sturdier!) ;)
>
>
> My Platy mainly enjoys conquering steeper terrain here in the 
> beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of Asheville, NC, but still loves 
> adventuring near aquatic habitats as well. Here on the forum, the swoopy 
> elegance of this frame has aptly been likened by Leah to that of a prom 
> dress. Set up as a gravel grinder, I wanted this badass bike to sport 
> combat boots underneath the sparkly orange gown. (She’s a gorgeous prom 
> queen, but you're also kind of afraid she'll kick you in the shins!) 
>
>
> My sweet RBW blue Cheviot townie now has a fierce and fiery friend by 
> her side, and I love having not one but two Rivendells to *JUST RIDE!* 
>
> [image: Platy1.jpg][image: Platy2.jpg][image: Platy3.jpg]
>


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[RBW] Re: A Pumpkin Platypus, Perchance?

[Liz Tilton]

I love this thread…but perhaps I love most how wildly similar Leah and 
Heather are to one another. It makes me laugh.

I also love that Laura shouted out “A PLATYPUS!” to a total stranger. :)

Heather, your Platy is breathtaking (and Carl, your Clem L! I love that 
color)…I would be TERRIBLE at choosing my own color. Too many choices and 
too overwhelming for me…I’m envious that you’re clear what you want.

I’d love to know which rear bag you’re using in these images, Heather. I 
think it would fit my Clem L…my seat post is so short and the space between 
the seat and the rack is so shallow that not many bags seem to fit well. 

Liz




On Monday, January 3, 2022 at 3:50:37 PM UTC-5 Carl wrote:

> Thanks Laura. Hope you're able to get a Riv sometime soon. Whichever model 
> and color you end up with, they bring a lot of joy!
>
> On Monday, January 3, 2022 at 3:36:10 PM UTC-5 me2g...@gmail.com wrote:
>
>> Carl, that is a beautiful Clem. Funny how different bikes look with the 
>> same colors. In my minds eye, a Susie is orange. I am not sure what color a 
>> Platypus is, but I definitely favor the grey and dark gold Clem’s.
>>
>> On Monday, January 3, 2022 at 3:23:37 PM UTC-5 Carl wrote:
>>
>>> Hi Heather and everyone, I'm Platy-less, but am one of your Asheville 
>>> neighbors and have a Clem L! Congrats on your new bike. It's beautiful! 
>>> Happy trails, -- Carl
>>>
>>> On Sunday, January 2, 2022 at 8:39:23 PM UTC-5 Heather Hayes wrote:
>>>
 Happy New Year to my fellow Platy people! I know I’m late to the Platy 
 party, but I just wanted to introduce myself and my Pumpkin Platypus. 
 We’re 
 so honored to be here among the esteemed RBW Owners Bunch! I’ve been a 
 lurking wallflower on the forum for a while, and have so enjoyed watching 
 the reveals of all your lovely builds!


 Though I initially had my heart set on a mermaid Platypus when they 
 first went live back in April, the online order form had other ideas. I 
 cracked my knuckles, hovered over the purchase button, then clicked BUY 
 NOW 
 with the authority of a seasoned judge pounding a gavel… but my mermaid 
 selection auto-changed to limeolive, dashing my aqua-colored dreams. There 
 was nary a 50cm mermaid to be found anywhere. No offense to the lovely 
 limeolive, but as a graphic designer, having a color I personally LOVED 
 was 
 very important to me! Reframing crisis as opportunity, I decided to 
 repaint 
 the frame a custom color. Pea soup to pumpkin bisque instead, please!


 After many, many, MANY nail-biting months of waiting, the newly painted 
 frame finally arrived. I carefully unwrapped my brand new Pumpkin Platy 
 with the same awe and enthusiasm of the father in A Christmas Story 
 unpacking his beloved leg lamp. (Though thankfully Rivendells are MUCH 
 sturdier!) ;)


 My Platy mainly enjoys conquering steeper terrain here in the beautiful 
 Blue Ridge Mountains of Asheville, NC, but still loves adventuring near 
 aquatic habitats as well. Here on the forum, the swoopy elegance of this 
 frame has aptly been likened by Leah to that of a prom dress. Set up as a 
 gravel grinder, I wanted this badass bike to sport combat boots underneath 
 the sparkly orange gown. (She’s a gorgeous prom queen, but you're also 
 kind 
 of afraid she'll kick you in the shins!) 


 My sweet RBW blue Cheviot townie now has a fierce and fiery friend by 
 her side, and I love having not one but two Rivendells to *JUST RIDE!* 

 [image: Platy1.jpg][image: Platy2.jpg][image: Platy3.jpg]

>>>

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Re: [RBW] ISO Frame Saver.

[Hugh Smitham]

Garth,

I deleted the original post because I answered the question for myself. 

Hugh

On Sunday, January 2, 2022 at 1:54:51 PM UTC-8 Garth wrote:

> It's odd that the original post was removed shortly after it was posted. I 
> tried to reply but it was gone. 
>
> I'll use Boeshield spray for my next frame. 
>
> FWIW, Progold has a "Steel Frame Protector" spray of their own. It's 
> shipable from a few online retailers. 
>
> Frame Saver was bought by Problem Solvers, aka QBP. 
>
>
> https://www.bicycleretailer.com/product-tech/2019/08/15/frame-saver-becomes-problem-solvers-product-qbp
>
> On Sunday, January 2, 2022 at 3:17:16 PM UTC-5 rmro...@gmail.com wrote:
>
>> For a long time the original stuff was from Peter Weigle, I thought. 
>> Perhaps it still is. Are Riv bikes not E.D. coated?
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>
>> On Dec 31, 2021, at 5:46 PM, Hugh Smitham  wrote:
>>
>> Hi,
>>
>> Apparently problem solver purchased frame saver, as far as I can tell 
>> there are no online retailers selling an aerosol can of it,  perhaps it 
>> can't be shipped because it's an aerosol can under pressure?  Anyone know 
>> how I can get my hands on some? Maybe a retailer in the Los Angeles area? 
>> For obvious reasons most bike stores are closed today through January 3rd.
>>
>> Happy New year!!
>>
>> Hugh
>>
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[RBW] New Craigslist/others thread

[Matthew Williams]

RBW Baggins bag
$100
Oakland, CA
https://www.ebay.com/itm/255309244156


Acorn small "Rando" bag
$115
San Francisco, CA
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/bop/d/san-francisco-acorn-randonneur-bag-small/7428197981.html


Acorn handlebar bag
$40
Tampa, FL
https://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/bop/d/dunedin-handlebar-bag-acorn/7415924135.html

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Re: [RBW] Re: Loving the Clem Jr!!

[Patrick Moore]

Chest pockets -- wool knit jersey, of course -- are where it's at, baby.
Patrick "hep" Moore

On Mon, Jan 3, 2022 at 2:45 PM Joe Bernard  wrote:

> I haven't worn a jersey in 15 years and the world thanks me. Baggy
> t-shirts, baby! 
>
>
>
> On Monday, January 3, 2022 at 1:07:37 PM UTC-8 Patrick Moore wrote:
>
>> And forget Quadlocks; this is the reason God invented rear jersey pockets.
>>
>> Patrick "iPhone 6S in pink, inherited from daughter after I bought her a
>> newer one" Moore
>>
>> On Mon, Jan 3, 2022 at 2:06 PM Patrick Moore  wrote:
>>
>>> Quadlock or not, I too like the simplicity (= "Do not duplicate electric
>>> devises praeter necessitatem) of using my many-gens-old iPhone to track
>>> miles and routes, and I heartily recommend Cyclemeter, free version, which
>>> I've used for 6-7 years. I tried Strava and didn't like it for some reason
>>> (too long ago to remember why), and I've tried other apps but Cyclemeter
>>> seems to be the nice balance between information provided and hassle of
>>> use.
>>>
>>> The big benefit of phone apps for cycling like Cyclemeter is that you
>>> can have just one electric device for as many bikes as you like; no need
>>> for a separate computer for each bike.
>>>
>>> Patrick Moore, who wishes that the Clem could take 622 X 76 mm tires.
>>>
>>> On Mon, Jan 3, 2022 at 1:42 PM Johnny Alien 
>>> wrote:
>>>
 @Doug I am not the OP but I just use apps on my phone. Strava or
 RideGPS. My phone plus a quadlock mount is the best GPS system out there.
 Depending on the app you can assign rides to certain bikes but still see
 cumulative miles. I have quadlock mounts on all of my bikes.

 On Monday, January 3, 2022 at 2:59:06 PM UTC-5 Doug H. wrote:

> I agree that Clem L's ride so nice! How do you track miles? I'm
> looking to buy a GPS unit so I can use it on any bike I ride so I'll get
> cumulative miles not just per bike.
> Doug
>

>>
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Re: [RBW] Re: Loving the Clem Jr!!

[Joe Bernard]

I haven't worn a jersey in 15 years and the world thanks me. Baggy 
t-shirts, baby! 



On Monday, January 3, 2022 at 1:07:37 PM UTC-8 Patrick Moore wrote:

> And forget Quadlocks; this is the reason God invented rear jersey pockets.
>
> Patrick "iPhone 6S in pink, inherited from daughter after I bought her a 
> newer one" Moore
>
> On Mon, Jan 3, 2022 at 2:06 PM Patrick Moore  wrote:
>
>> Quadlock or not, I too like the simplicity (= "Do not duplicate electric 
>> devises praeter necessitatem) of using my many-gens-old iPhone to track 
>> miles and routes, and I heartily recommend Cyclemeter, free version, which 
>> I've used for 6-7 years. I tried Strava and didn't like it for some reason 
>> (too long ago to remember why), and I've tried other apps but Cyclemeter 
>> seems to be the nice balance between information provided and hassle of 
>> use. 
>>
>> The big benefit of phone apps for cycling like Cyclemeter is that you can 
>> have just one electric device for as many bikes as you like; no need for a 
>> separate computer for each bike.
>>
>> Patrick Moore, who wishes that the Clem could take 622 X 76 mm tires.
>>
>> On Mon, Jan 3, 2022 at 1:42 PM Johnny Alien  wrote:
>>
>>> @Doug I am not the OP but I just use apps on my phone. Strava or 
>>> RideGPS. My phone plus a quadlock mount is the best GPS system out there. 
>>> Depending on the app you can assign rides to certain bikes but still see 
>>> cumulative miles. I have quadlock mounts on all of my bikes.
>>>
>>> On Monday, January 3, 2022 at 2:59:06 PM UTC-5 Doug H. wrote:
>>>
 I agree that Clem L's ride so nice! How do you track miles? I'm looking 
 to buy a GPS unit so I can use it on any bike I ride so I'll get 
 cumulative 
 miles not just per bike.
 Doug

>>>
>
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Re: [RBW] Re: Loving the Clem Jr!!

[Ron Frazelle]

I use a Wahoo Elemnt ROAM. It uploads automatically to Strava. And I use a
K-Edge time trial computer mount. It goes on the bars that are out front on
a TT bike, so it has the 22.2 clamping size that fits the bars on my Clem.
Works great.

On Mon, Jan 3, 2022, 11:59 AM Doug H.  wrote:

> I agree that Clem L's ride so nice! How do you track miles? I'm looking to
> buy a GPS unit so I can use it on any bike I ride so I'll get cumulative
> miles not just per bike.
> Doug
>
> On Monday, January 3, 2022 at 1:41:22 PM UTC-5 fraze...@gmail.com wrote:
>
>> Hi all,
>>
>> Just thought I'd pop in and let you know that my Clem Smith Jr L is
>> probably one of the best riding bikes I have ever owned. I have a smidge
>> over 300 miles since I picked it up in mid-November[image:
>> PXL_20211231_184803732.jpg]! That's it.
>>
>> It's pretty wonderful.
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Re: [RBW] Re: Loving the Clem Jr!!

[Patrick Moore]

And forget Quadlocks; this is the reason God invented rear jersey pockets.

Patrick "iPhone 6S in pink, inherited from daughter after I bought her a
newer one" Moore

On Mon, Jan 3, 2022 at 2:06 PM Patrick Moore  wrote:

> Quadlock or not, I too like the simplicity (= "Do not duplicate electric
> devises praeter necessitatem) of using my many-gens-old iPhone to track
> miles and routes, and I heartily recommend Cyclemeter, free version, which
> I've used for 6-7 years. I tried Strava and didn't like it for some reason
> (too long ago to remember why), and I've tried other apps but Cyclemeter
> seems to be the nice balance between information provided and hassle of
> use.
>
> The big benefit of phone apps for cycling like Cyclemeter is that you can
> have just one electric device for as many bikes as you like; no need for a
> separate computer for each bike.
>
> Patrick Moore, who wishes that the Clem could take 622 X 76 mm tires.
>
> On Mon, Jan 3, 2022 at 1:42 PM Johnny Alien 
> wrote:
>
>> @Doug I am not the OP but I just use apps on my phone. Strava or RideGPS.
>> My phone plus a quadlock mount is the best GPS system out there. Depending
>> on the app you can assign rides to certain bikes but still see cumulative
>> miles. I have quadlock mounts on all of my bikes.
>>
>> On Monday, January 3, 2022 at 2:59:06 PM UTC-5 Doug H. wrote:
>>
>>> I agree that Clem L's ride so nice! How do you track miles? I'm looking
>>> to buy a GPS unit so I can use it on any bike I ride so I'll get cumulative
>>> miles not just per bike.
>>> Doug
>>>
>>

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Re: [RBW] Re: Loving the Clem Jr!!

[Patrick Moore]

Quadlock or not, I too like the simplicity (= "Do not duplicate electric
devises praeter necessitatem) of using my many-gens-old iPhone to track
miles and routes, and I heartily recommend Cyclemeter, free version, which
I've used for 6-7 years. I tried Strava and didn't like it for some reason
(too long ago to remember why), and I've tried other apps but Cyclemeter
seems to be the nice balance between information provided and hassle of
use.

The big benefit of phone apps for cycling like Cyclemeter is that you can
have just one electric device for as many bikes as you like; no need for a
separate computer for each bike.

Patrick Moore, who wishes that the Clem could take 622 X 76 mm tires.

On Mon, Jan 3, 2022 at 1:42 PM Johnny Alien 
wrote:

> @Doug I am not the OP but I just use apps on my phone. Strava or RideGPS.
> My phone plus a quadlock mount is the best GPS system out there. Depending
> on the app you can assign rides to certain bikes but still see cumulative
> miles. I have quadlock mounts on all of my bikes.
>
> On Monday, January 3, 2022 at 2:59:06 PM UTC-5 Doug H. wrote:
>
>> I agree that Clem L's ride so nice! How do you track miles? I'm looking
>> to buy a GPS unit so I can use it on any bike I ride so I'll get cumulative
>> miles not just per bike.
>> Doug
>>
>

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Re: [RBW] Re: Loving the Clem Jr!!

[Ron Frazelle]

I use a Wahoo Elemnt ROAM. It uploads automatically to Strava. And I use a
K-Edge time trial computer mount. It goes on the bars that are out front on
a TT bike, so it has the 22.2 clamping size that fits the bars on my Clem.
Works great.

On Mon, Jan 3, 2022, 12:59 PM Joe Bernard  wrote:

> Make sure to spy the Quad Locks for motorcycles, too. We have lots of room
> on our big swoopy Riv bars so you can use the bar mount instead of bike
> stem mounts they sell.
>
> Joe Bernard
>
> On Monday, January 3, 2022 at 12:50:36 PM UTC-8 Doug H. wrote:
>
>> Johnny, that may be the easiest and least costly solution. I wasn't sure
>> how much battery drain but I'll give it a try. Now I just need to order a
>> quadlock.
>> Doug
>>
>> On Monday, January 3, 2022 at 3:42:35 PM UTC-5 Johnny Alien wrote:
>>
>>> @Doug I am not the OP but I just use apps on my phone. Strava or
>>> RideGPS. My phone plus a quadlock mount is the best GPS system out there.
>>> Depending on the app you can assign rides to certain bikes but still see
>>> cumulative miles. I have quadlock mounts on all of my bikes.
>>>
>>> On Monday, January 3, 2022 at 2:59:06 PM UTC-5 Doug H. wrote:
>>>
 I agree that Clem L's ride so nice! How do you track miles? I'm looking
 to buy a GPS unit so I can use it on any bike I ride so I'll get cumulative
 miles not just per bike.
 Doug

 On Monday, January 3, 2022 at 1:41:22 PM UTC-5 fraze...@gmail.com
 wrote:

> Hi all,
>
> Just thought I'd pop in and let you know that my Clem Smith Jr L is
> probably one of the best riding bikes I have ever owned. I have a smidge
> over 300 miles since I picked it up in mid-November[image:
> PXL_20211231_184803732.jpg]! That's it.
>
> It's pretty wonderful.
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[RBW] Bleriot decals?

[Robert Blunt]

Hello everyone,
Does anyone have a spare set of Bleriot decals? Or does anyone know if RBW
has old ones in stock and available!
Best,
Robert Blunt
Pennington, NJ

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[RBW] Re: Loving the Clem Jr!!

[Doug H.]

Johnny, that may be the easiest and least costly solution. I wasn't sure 
how much battery drain but I'll give it a try. Now I just need to order a 
quadlock.
Doug

On Monday, January 3, 2022 at 3:42:35 PM UTC-5 Johnny Alien wrote:

> @Doug I am not the OP but I just use apps on my phone. Strava or RideGPS. 
> My phone plus a quadlock mount is the best GPS system out there. Depending 
> on the app you can assign rides to certain bikes but still see cumulative 
> miles. I have quadlock mounts on all of my bikes.
>
> On Monday, January 3, 2022 at 2:59:06 PM UTC-5 Doug H. wrote:
>
>> I agree that Clem L's ride so nice! How do you track miles? I'm looking 
>> to buy a GPS unit so I can use it on any bike I ride so I'll get cumulative 
>> miles not just per bike.
>> Doug
>>
>> On Monday, January 3, 2022 at 1:41:22 PM UTC-5 fraze...@gmail.com wrote:
>>
>>> Hi all, 
>>>
>>> Just thought I'd pop in and let you know that my Clem Smith Jr L is 
>>> probably one of the best riding bikes I have ever owned. I have a smidge 
>>> over 300 miles since I picked it up in mid-November[image: 
>>> PXL_20211231_184803732.jpg]! That's it. 
>>>
>>> It's pretty wonderful. 
>>>
>>

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[RBW] Re: A Pumpkin Platypus, Perchance?

[Carl]

Thanks Laura. Hope you're able to get a Riv sometime soon. Whichever model 
and color you end up with, they bring a lot of joy!

On Monday, January 3, 2022 at 3:36:10 PM UTC-5 me2g...@gmail.com wrote:

> Carl, that is a beautiful Clem. Funny how different bikes look with the 
> same colors. In my minds eye, a Susie is orange. I am not sure what color a 
> Platypus is, but I definitely favor the grey and dark gold Clem’s.
>
> On Monday, January 3, 2022 at 3:23:37 PM UTC-5 Carl wrote:
>
>> Hi Heather and everyone, I'm Platy-less, but am one of your Asheville 
>> neighbors and have a Clem L! Congrats on your new bike. It's beautiful! 
>> Happy trails, -- Carl
>>
>> On Sunday, January 2, 2022 at 8:39:23 PM UTC-5 Heather Hayes wrote:
>>
>>> Happy New Year to my fellow Platy people! I know I’m late to the Platy 
>>> party, but I just wanted to introduce myself and my Pumpkin Platypus. We’re 
>>> so honored to be here among the esteemed RBW Owners Bunch! I’ve been a 
>>> lurking wallflower on the forum for a while, and have so enjoyed watching 
>>> the reveals of all your lovely builds!
>>>
>>>
>>> Though I initially had my heart set on a mermaid Platypus when they 
>>> first went live back in April, the online order form had other ideas. I 
>>> cracked my knuckles, hovered over the purchase button, then clicked BUY NOW 
>>> with the authority of a seasoned judge pounding a gavel… but my mermaid 
>>> selection auto-changed to limeolive, dashing my aqua-colored dreams. There 
>>> was nary a 50cm mermaid to be found anywhere. No offense to the lovely 
>>> limeolive, but as a graphic designer, having a color I personally LOVED was 
>>> very important to me! Reframing crisis as opportunity, I decided to repaint 
>>> the frame a custom color. Pea soup to pumpkin bisque instead, please!
>>>
>>>
>>> After many, many, MANY nail-biting months of waiting, the newly painted 
>>> frame finally arrived. I carefully unwrapped my brand new Pumpkin Platy 
>>> with the same awe and enthusiasm of the father in A Christmas Story 
>>> unpacking his beloved leg lamp. (Though thankfully Rivendells are MUCH 
>>> sturdier!) ;)
>>>
>>>
>>> My Platy mainly enjoys conquering steeper terrain here in the beautiful 
>>> Blue Ridge Mountains of Asheville, NC, but still loves adventuring near 
>>> aquatic habitats as well. Here on the forum, the swoopy elegance of this 
>>> frame has aptly been likened by Leah to that of a prom dress. Set up as a 
>>> gravel grinder, I wanted this badass bike to sport combat boots underneath 
>>> the sparkly orange gown. (She’s a gorgeous prom queen, but you're also kind 
>>> of afraid she'll kick you in the shins!) 
>>>
>>>
>>> My sweet RBW blue Cheviot townie now has a fierce and fiery friend by 
>>> her side, and I love having not one but two Rivendells to *JUST RIDE!* 
>>>
>>> [image: Platy1.jpg][image: Platy2.jpg][image: Platy3.jpg]
>>>
>>

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[RBW] Re: Loving the Clem Jr!!

[Johnny Alien]

@Doug I am not the OP but I just use apps on my phone. Strava or RideGPS. 
My phone plus a quadlock mount is the best GPS system out there. Depending 
on the app you can assign rides to certain bikes but still see cumulative 
miles. I have quadlock mounts on all of my bikes.

On Monday, January 3, 2022 at 2:59:06 PM UTC-5 Doug H. wrote:

> I agree that Clem L's ride so nice! How do you track miles? I'm looking to 
> buy a GPS unit so I can use it on any bike I ride so I'll get cumulative 
> miles not just per bike.
> Doug
>
> On Monday, January 3, 2022 at 1:41:22 PM UTC-5 fraze...@gmail.com wrote:
>
>> Hi all, 
>>
>> Just thought I'd pop in and let you know that my Clem Smith Jr L is 
>> probably one of the best riding bikes I have ever owned. I have a smidge 
>> over 300 miles since I picked it up in mid-November[image: 
>> PXL_20211231_184803732.jpg]! That's it. 
>>
>> It's pretty wonderful. 
>>
>

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[RBW] Re: A Pumpkin Platypus, Perchance?

[Laura]

Carl, that is a beautiful Clem. Funny how different bikes look with the 
same colors. In my minds eye, a Susie is orange. I am not sure what color a 
Platypus is, but I definitely favor the grey and dark gold Clem’s.

On Monday, January 3, 2022 at 3:23:37 PM UTC-5 Carl wrote:

> Hi Heather and everyone, I'm Platy-less, but am one of your Asheville 
> neighbors and have a Clem L! Congrats on your new bike. It's beautiful! 
> Happy trails, -- Carl
>
> On Sunday, January 2, 2022 at 8:39:23 PM UTC-5 Heather Hayes wrote:
>
>> Happy New Year to my fellow Platy people! I know I’m late to the Platy 
>> party, but I just wanted to introduce myself and my Pumpkin Platypus. We’re 
>> so honored to be here among the esteemed RBW Owners Bunch! I’ve been a 
>> lurking wallflower on the forum for a while, and have so enjoyed watching 
>> the reveals of all your lovely builds!
>>
>>
>> Though I initially had my heart set on a mermaid Platypus when they first 
>> went live back in April, the online order form had other ideas. I cracked 
>> my knuckles, hovered over the purchase button, then clicked BUY NOW with 
>> the authority of a seasoned judge pounding a gavel… but my mermaid 
>> selection auto-changed to limeolive, dashing my aqua-colored dreams. There 
>> was nary a 50cm mermaid to be found anywhere. No offense to the lovely 
>> limeolive, but as a graphic designer, having a color I personally LOVED was 
>> very important to me! Reframing crisis as opportunity, I decided to repaint 
>> the frame a custom color. Pea soup to pumpkin bisque instead, please!
>>
>>
>> After many, many, MANY nail-biting months of waiting, the newly painted 
>> frame finally arrived. I carefully unwrapped my brand new Pumpkin Platy 
>> with the same awe and enthusiasm of the father in A Christmas Story 
>> unpacking his beloved leg lamp. (Though thankfully Rivendells are MUCH 
>> sturdier!) ;)
>>
>>
>> My Platy mainly enjoys conquering steeper terrain here in the beautiful 
>> Blue Ridge Mountains of Asheville, NC, but still loves adventuring near 
>> aquatic habitats as well. Here on the forum, the swoopy elegance of this 
>> frame has aptly been likened by Leah to that of a prom dress. Set up as a 
>> gravel grinder, I wanted this badass bike to sport combat boots underneath 
>> the sparkly orange gown. (She’s a gorgeous prom queen, but you're also kind 
>> of afraid she'll kick you in the shins!) 
>>
>>
>> My sweet RBW blue Cheviot townie now has a fierce and fiery friend by her 
>> side, and I love having not one but two Rivendells to *JUST RIDE!* 
>>
>> [image: Platy1.jpg][image: Platy2.jpg][image: Platy3.jpg]
>>
>

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Re: [RBW] ISO Frame Saver.

[Peter Adler]

The downside of Fluid Film, IMHO, is that its name is accurate: It stays on 
the surface as a thin wet film. You have to wipe it off if you're going to 
put something else on (wax, paint etc.), which means losing whatever 
protection you were getting out of it. Probably OK as a corrosion 
protectant for inside frame tubes, as long as you don't expect it to do 
something else.

https://www.theruststore.com/Fluid-Film-1175-oz-Aerosol-P179C67.aspx

Also available over-the-counter at Lowe's Hardware - assuming you have a 
Lowe's within 50 miles, which I don't.

Peter Adler
who bought a can of Frame Saver recently because it was the only one he'd 
ever seen for sale, so he's damned well going to use it in
Berkeley, CA/USA

On Monday, January 3, 2022 at 9:06:59 AM UTC-8 Nick Payne wrote:

> According to this test, Fluid Film works best: 
> https://www.mtbr.com/threads/anti-corrosion-product-shootout.1073581/.
>
> Nick
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[RBW] FS: Susie W. Longbolts XL/59 cm

[a spen]

Hey folks,
Up for grabs is my Orange XL Susie.  I believe all the relevant information 
and pics are available at the link below.  Please PM me with questions, 
inquiries, suggestions, etc.
$1600.  Shipping available.
Thanks!
Al-in-VA

https://blacksburg.craigslist.org/bik/d/blacksburg-rivendell-susie-longbolts/7428161177.html

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[RBW] Re: Loving the Clem Jr!!

[Doug H.]

I agree that Clem L's ride so nice! How do you track miles? I'm looking to 
buy a GPS unit so I can use it on any bike I ride so I'll get cumulative 
miles not just per bike.
Doug

On Monday, January 3, 2022 at 1:41:22 PM UTC-5 fraze...@gmail.com wrote:

> Hi all, 
>
> Just thought I'd pop in and let you know that my Clem Smith Jr L is 
> probably one of the best riding bikes I have ever owned. I have a smidge 
> over 300 miles since I picked it up in mid-November[image: 
> PXL_20211231_184803732.jpg]! That's it. 
>
> It's pretty wonderful. 
>

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[RBW] FS: Susie W. Longbolts 59 cm/ XL

[a spen]

Hey folks,
Up for grabs is my Orange XL Susie.  I believe all the relevant information 
and pics are available at the link below.  Please PM me with questions, 
inquiries, suggestions, etc.
Shipping available.
Thanks!
Al-in-VA

https://blacksburg.craigslist.org/bik/d/blacksburg-rivendell-susie-longbolts/7428161177.html

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Re: [RBW] Re: A Pumpkin Platypus, Perchance?

['upyou...@yahoo.com' via RBW Owners Bunch]

Well Hellooo #RivSister Heather,
Whoohooo!!!  I'm in love too.  This is fantastic and just knocks it out of 
the park for me.  Congratulations and keep the smiles for all the miles 
going.  
PSnailed the PlatyPose!
Kate with the Mermaid Platy in Trenton

On Monday, January 3, 2022 at 2:12:43 PM UTC-5 cycli...@gmail.com wrote:

> Really nice, Heather.  Beautiful paint job and I love the looks of the 
> cantilever brakes.  Very classic.  I've owned bike with V-brakes and know 
> how well they perform, but have never warmed up to them from an aesthetic 
> perspective.  Much prefer the lines of a nice set of cantilevers.
>
> David 
>
> On Monday, January 3, 2022 at 9:58:25 AM UTC-8 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! 
> wrote:
>
>> RivSister Heather, 
>>
>> Yes, yes, your blue Cheviot is welcome on this thread. Put those bikes 
>> side by side, even! I was thinking about your Pumpkin Platy and I 
>> remembered that there was a 2nd person that had a repaint done. He wanted a 
>> root beer color, and got it. It was accidentally seen in the background of 
>> one of Grant’s Blahg photos. That makes 3 Platys that I know of that are 
>> not mermaid or limeolive. See here:
>>
>>  
>>
>> On Jan 3, 2022, at 11:15 AM, Laura  wrote:
>>
>> 
>>
>> Hi Heather,
>>
>> I am that nut at Bent Creek who called out, *A PLATYPUS* It was a 
>> chance encounter with Heather and Joel that got me to seriously consider a 
>> Rivendell bike. I went from casual browser to serious dreamer! It is great 
>> to see a few pics and recognize beautiful places around town. You did a 
>> great job building up a wonderful bike.
>>
>> I am also inclined to lurk in the background online, especially since I 
>> am Riv-less! Perhaps a Platypus is on my horizon…
>> On Monday, January 3, 2022 at 9:46:17 AM UTC-5 Roberta wrote:
>>
>>> Welcome to the group and to being a RivSister!  You Pumpkin Bisque bike 
>>> is beautiful and I loved reading your story about it.  I visited Asheville 
>>> perhaps 20 years ago and your pictures reminded me how lovely it is (and 
>>> was), with the Platy setting off the beautiful scenery (or it it the other 
>>> way around?!).
>>>
>>> Miles of smiles (your expression tells it all).
>>>
>>> Roberta
>>>
>>> On Sunday, January 2, 2022 at 8:39:23 PM UTC-5 Heather Hayes wrote:
>>>
 Happy New Year to my fellow Platy people! I know I’m late to the Platy 
 party, but I just wanted to introduce myself and my Pumpkin Platypus. 
 We’re 
 so honored to be here among the esteemed RBW Owners Bunch! I’ve been a 
 lurking wallflower on the forum for a while, and have so enjoyed watching 
 the reveals of all your lovely builds!


 Though I initially had my heart set on a mermaid Platypus when they 
 first went live back in April, the online order form had other ideas. I 
 cracked my knuckles, hovered over the purchase button, then clicked BUY 
 NOW 
 with the authority of a seasoned judge pounding a gavel… but my mermaid 
 selection auto-changed to limeolive, dashing my aqua-colored dreams. There 
 was nary a 50cm mermaid to be found anywhere. No offense to the lovely 
 limeolive, but as a graphic designer, having a color I personally LOVED 
 was 
 very important to me! Reframing crisis as opportunity, I decided to 
 repaint 
 the frame a custom color. Pea soup to pumpkin bisque instead, please!


 After many, many, MANY nail-biting months of waiting, the newly painted 
 frame finally arrived. I carefully unwrapped my brand new Pumpkin Platy 
 with the same awe and enthusiasm of the father in A Christmas Story 
 unpacking his beloved leg lamp. (Though thankfully Rivendells are MUCH 
 sturdier!) ;)


 My Platy mainly enjoys conquering steeper terrain here in the beautiful 
 Blue Ridge Mountains of Asheville, NC, but still loves adventuring near 
 aquatic habitats as well. Here on the forum, the swoopy elegance of this 
 frame has aptly been likened by Leah to that of a prom dress. Set up as a 
 gravel grinder, I wanted this badass bike to sport combat boots underneath 
 the sparkly orange gown. (She’s a gorgeous prom queen, but you're also 
 kind 
 of afraid she'll kick you in the shins!) 


 My sweet RBW blue Cheviot townie now has a fierce and fiery friend by 
 her side, and I love having not one but two Rivendells to *JUST RIDE!* 

 [image: Platy1.jpg][image: Platy2.jpg][image: Platy3.jpg]

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Re: [RBW] Re: A Pumpkin Platypus, Perchance?

[David Person]

Oh yes, and show us the Cheviot.

On Monday, January 3, 2022 at 11:12:43 AM UTC-8 David Person wrote:

> Really nice, Heather.  Beautiful paint job and I love the looks of the 
> cantilever brakes.  Very classic.  I've owned bike with V-brakes and know 
> how well they perform, but have never warmed up to them from an aesthetic 
> perspective.  Much prefer the lines of a nice set of cantilevers.
>
> David 
>
> On Monday, January 3, 2022 at 9:58:25 AM UTC-8 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! 
> wrote:
>
>> RivSister Heather, 
>>
>> Yes, yes, your blue Cheviot is welcome on this thread. Put those bikes 
>> side by side, even! I was thinking about your Pumpkin Platy and I 
>> remembered that there was a 2nd person that had a repaint done. He wanted a 
>> root beer color, and got it. It was accidentally seen in the background of 
>> one of Grant’s Blahg photos. That makes 3 Platys that I know of that are 
>> not mermaid or limeolive. See here:
>>
>>  
>>
>> On Jan 3, 2022, at 11:15 AM, Laura  wrote:
>>
>> 
>>
>> Hi Heather,
>>
>> I am that nut at Bent Creek who called out, *A PLATYPUS* It was a 
>> chance encounter with Heather and Joel that got me to seriously consider a 
>> Rivendell bike. I went from casual browser to serious dreamer! It is great 
>> to see a few pics and recognize beautiful places around town. You did a 
>> great job building up a wonderful bike.
>>
>> I am also inclined to lurk in the background online, especially since I 
>> am Riv-less! Perhaps a Platypus is on my horizon…
>> On Monday, January 3, 2022 at 9:46:17 AM UTC-5 Roberta wrote:
>>
>>> Welcome to the group and to being a RivSister!  You Pumpkin Bisque bike 
>>> is beautiful and I loved reading your story about it.  I visited Asheville 
>>> perhaps 20 years ago and your pictures reminded me how lovely it is (and 
>>> was), with the Platy setting off the beautiful scenery (or it it the other 
>>> way around?!).
>>>
>>> Miles of smiles (your expression tells it all).
>>>
>>> Roberta
>>>
>>> On Sunday, January 2, 2022 at 8:39:23 PM UTC-5 Heather Hayes wrote:
>>>
 Happy New Year to my fellow Platy people! I know I’m late to the Platy 
 party, but I just wanted to introduce myself and my Pumpkin Platypus. 
 We’re 
 so honored to be here among the esteemed RBW Owners Bunch! I’ve been a 
 lurking wallflower on the forum for a while, and have so enjoyed watching 
 the reveals of all your lovely builds!


 Though I initially had my heart set on a mermaid Platypus when they 
 first went live back in April, the online order form had other ideas. I 
 cracked my knuckles, hovered over the purchase button, then clicked BUY 
 NOW 
 with the authority of a seasoned judge pounding a gavel… but my mermaid 
 selection auto-changed to limeolive, dashing my aqua-colored dreams. There 
 was nary a 50cm mermaid to be found anywhere. No offense to the lovely 
 limeolive, but as a graphic designer, having a color I personally LOVED 
 was 
 very important to me! Reframing crisis as opportunity, I decided to 
 repaint 
 the frame a custom color. Pea soup to pumpkin bisque instead, please!


 After many, many, MANY nail-biting months of waiting, the newly painted 
 frame finally arrived. I carefully unwrapped my brand new Pumpkin Platy 
 with the same awe and enthusiasm of the father in A Christmas Story 
 unpacking his beloved leg lamp. (Though thankfully Rivendells are MUCH 
 sturdier!) ;)


 My Platy mainly enjoys conquering steeper terrain here in the beautiful 
 Blue Ridge Mountains of Asheville, NC, but still loves adventuring near 
 aquatic habitats as well. Here on the forum, the swoopy elegance of this 
 frame has aptly been likened by Leah to that of a prom dress. Set up as a 
 gravel grinder, I wanted this badass bike to sport combat boots underneath 
 the sparkly orange gown. (She’s a gorgeous prom queen, but you're also 
 kind 
 of afraid she'll kick you in the shins!) 


 My sweet RBW blue Cheviot townie now has a fierce and fiery friend by 
 her side, and I love having not one but two Rivendells to *JUST RIDE!* 

 [image: Platy1.jpg][image: Platy2.jpg][image: Platy3.jpg]

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Re: [RBW] Re: A Pumpkin Platypus, Perchance?

[David Person]

Really nice, Heather.  Beautiful paint job and I love the looks of the 
cantilever brakes.  Very classic.  I've owned bike with V-brakes and know 
how well they perform, but have never warmed up to them from an aesthetic 
perspective.  Much prefer the lines of a nice set of cantilevers.

David 

On Monday, January 3, 2022 at 9:58:25 AM UTC-8 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! 
wrote:

> RivSister Heather, 
>
> Yes, yes, your blue Cheviot is welcome on this thread. Put those bikes 
> side by side, even! I was thinking about your Pumpkin Platy and I 
> remembered that there was a 2nd person that had a repaint done. He wanted a 
> root beer color, and got it. It was accidentally seen in the background of 
> one of Grant’s Blahg photos. That makes 3 Platys that I know of that are 
> not mermaid or limeolive. See here:
>
>  
>
> On Jan 3, 2022, at 11:15 AM, Laura  wrote:
>
> 
>
> Hi Heather,
>
> I am that nut at Bent Creek who called out, *A PLATYPUS* It was a 
> chance encounter with Heather and Joel that got me to seriously consider a 
> Rivendell bike. I went from casual browser to serious dreamer! It is great 
> to see a few pics and recognize beautiful places around town. You did a 
> great job building up a wonderful bike.
>
> I am also inclined to lurk in the background online, especially since I am 
> Riv-less! Perhaps a Platypus is on my horizon…
> On Monday, January 3, 2022 at 9:46:17 AM UTC-5 Roberta wrote:
>
>> Welcome to the group and to being a RivSister!  You Pumpkin Bisque bike 
>> is beautiful and I loved reading your story about it.  I visited Asheville 
>> perhaps 20 years ago and your pictures reminded me how lovely it is (and 
>> was), with the Platy setting off the beautiful scenery (or it it the other 
>> way around?!).
>>
>> Miles of smiles (your expression tells it all).
>>
>> Roberta
>>
>> On Sunday, January 2, 2022 at 8:39:23 PM UTC-5 Heather Hayes wrote:
>>
>>> Happy New Year to my fellow Platy people! I know I’m late to the Platy 
>>> party, but I just wanted to introduce myself and my Pumpkin Platypus. We’re 
>>> so honored to be here among the esteemed RBW Owners Bunch! I’ve been a 
>>> lurking wallflower on the forum for a while, and have so enjoyed watching 
>>> the reveals of all your lovely builds!
>>>
>>>
>>> Though I initially had my heart set on a mermaid Platypus when they 
>>> first went live back in April, the online order form had other ideas. I 
>>> cracked my knuckles, hovered over the purchase button, then clicked BUY NOW 
>>> with the authority of a seasoned judge pounding a gavel… but my mermaid 
>>> selection auto-changed to limeolive, dashing my aqua-colored dreams. There 
>>> was nary a 50cm mermaid to be found anywhere. No offense to the lovely 
>>> limeolive, but as a graphic designer, having a color I personally LOVED was 
>>> very important to me! Reframing crisis as opportunity, I decided to repaint 
>>> the frame a custom color. Pea soup to pumpkin bisque instead, please!
>>>
>>>
>>> After many, many, MANY nail-biting months of waiting, the newly painted 
>>> frame finally arrived. I carefully unwrapped my brand new Pumpkin Platy 
>>> with the same awe and enthusiasm of the father in A Christmas Story 
>>> unpacking his beloved leg lamp. (Though thankfully Rivendells are MUCH 
>>> sturdier!) ;)
>>>
>>>
>>> My Platy mainly enjoys conquering steeper terrain here in the beautiful 
>>> Blue Ridge Mountains of Asheville, NC, but still loves adventuring near 
>>> aquatic habitats as well. Here on the forum, the swoopy elegance of this 
>>> frame has aptly been likened by Leah to that of a prom dress. Set up as a 
>>> gravel grinder, I wanted this badass bike to sport combat boots underneath 
>>> the sparkly orange gown. (She’s a gorgeous prom queen, but you're also kind 
>>> of afraid she'll kick you in the shins!) 
>>>
>>>
>>> My sweet RBW blue Cheviot townie now has a fierce and fiery friend by 
>>> her side, and I love having not one but two Rivendells to *JUST RIDE!* 
>>>
>>> [image: Platy1.jpg][image: Platy2.jpg][image: Platy3.jpg]
>>>
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[RBW] FS: Waterford Gunnar CrossHairs 64 cm custom cyclocross

[a spen]

Fellow (tall) Riv-ers,
I'm selling my tall Gunnar, and although not technically a Riv, it is 
Waterford built, and so I thought I'd give a heads up for the sake of my 
tall fellow riders.  I think all the pics and details are in the CL link 
below.  Please PM if you have questions, thoughts, advice, etc.
Thanks!
Al-in-VA

https://blacksburg.craigslist.org/bik/d/blacksburg-waterford-gunnar-cross-hairs/7428128531.html

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[RBW] Stuff For Sale

[Ron Frazelle]

***Updated*** 

Buyer pays shipping. Only shipping to CONUS 

Thanks for looking! :)

Alex DM24 36 hole, silver, 700c/29er wheelset with Novatech hubs and 
skewers - $200 (pair) *Already boxed up and ready to ship! *
650b x 48 WTB Byways (like new) $60 (pair)
650b x 50 Panaracer Gravel King SK $60 (pair)
29 x 2.6 WTB Ranger folding tires $45 (pair) 
Shimano Acera trigger rear shifter - $40
Shimano UN300 (113x68) bottom bracket - $10

From my own parts bin...
Used Brooks C-17 Special "natural" color - $80

Ron (SoCal)

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Re: [RBW] ISO Frame Saver.

[Nick Payne]

According to this test, Fluid Film works best: 
https://www.mtbr.com/threads/anti-corrosion-product-shootout.1073581/.

Nick

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[RBW] Re: A Pumpkin Platypus, Perchance?

[Laura]

Hi Heather,

I am that nut at Bent Creek who called out, *A PLATYPUS* It was a 
chance encounter with Heather and Joel that got me to seriously consider a 
Rivendell bike. I went from casual browser to serious dreamer! It is great 
to see a few pics and recognize beautiful places around town. You did a 
great job building up a wonderful bike.

I am also inclined to lurk in the background online, especially since I am 
Riv-less! Perhaps a Platypus is on my horizon…
On Monday, January 3, 2022 at 9:46:17 AM UTC-5 Roberta wrote:

> Welcome to the group and to being a RivSister!  You Pumpkin Bisque bike is 
> beautiful and I loved reading your story about it.  I visited Asheville 
> perhaps 20 years ago and your pictures reminded me how lovely it is (and 
> was), with the Platy setting off the beautiful scenery (or it it the other 
> way around?!).
>
> Miles of smiles (your expression tells it all).
>
> Roberta
>
> On Sunday, January 2, 2022 at 8:39:23 PM UTC-5 Heather Hayes wrote:
>
>> Happy New Year to my fellow Platy people! I know I’m late to the Platy 
>> party, but I just wanted to introduce myself and my Pumpkin Platypus. We’re 
>> so honored to be here among the esteemed RBW Owners Bunch! I’ve been a 
>> lurking wallflower on the forum for a while, and have so enjoyed watching 
>> the reveals of all your lovely builds!
>>
>>
>> Though I initially had my heart set on a mermaid Platypus when they first 
>> went live back in April, the online order form had other ideas. I cracked 
>> my knuckles, hovered over the purchase button, then clicked BUY NOW with 
>> the authority of a seasoned judge pounding a gavel… but my mermaid 
>> selection auto-changed to limeolive, dashing my aqua-colored dreams. There 
>> was nary a 50cm mermaid to be found anywhere. No offense to the lovely 
>> limeolive, but as a graphic designer, having a color I personally LOVED was 
>> very important to me! Reframing crisis as opportunity, I decided to repaint 
>> the frame a custom color. Pea soup to pumpkin bisque instead, please!
>>
>>
>> After many, many, MANY nail-biting months of waiting, the newly painted 
>> frame finally arrived. I carefully unwrapped my brand new Pumpkin Platy 
>> with the same awe and enthusiasm of the father in A Christmas Story 
>> unpacking his beloved leg lamp. (Though thankfully Rivendells are MUCH 
>> sturdier!) ;)
>>
>>
>> My Platy mainly enjoys conquering steeper terrain here in the beautiful 
>> Blue Ridge Mountains of Asheville, NC, but still loves adventuring near 
>> aquatic habitats as well. Here on the forum, the swoopy elegance of this 
>> frame has aptly been likened by Leah to that of a prom dress. Set up as a 
>> gravel grinder, I wanted this badass bike to sport combat boots underneath 
>> the sparkly orange gown. (She’s a gorgeous prom queen, but you're also kind 
>> of afraid she'll kick you in the shins!) 
>>
>>
>> My sweet RBW blue Cheviot townie now has a fierce and fiery friend by her 
>> side, and I love having not one but two Rivendells to *JUST RIDE!* 
>>
>> [image: Platy1.jpg][image: Platy2.jpg][image: Platy3.jpg]
>>
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[RBW] Re: A Pumpkin Platypus, Perchance?

[Roberta]

Welcome to the group and to being a RivSister!  You Pumpkin Bisque bike is 
beautiful and I loved reading your story about it.  I visited Asheville 
perhaps 20 years ago and your pictures reminded me how lovely it is (and 
was), with the Platy setting off the beautiful scenery (or it it the other 
way around?!).

Miles of smiles (your expression tells it all).

Roberta

On Sunday, January 2, 2022 at 8:39:23 PM UTC-5 Heather Hayes wrote:

> Happy New Year to my fellow Platy people! I know I’m late to the Platy 
> party, but I just wanted to introduce myself and my Pumpkin Platypus. We’re 
> so honored to be here among the esteemed RBW Owners Bunch! I’ve been a 
> lurking wallflower on the forum for a while, and have so enjoyed watching 
> the reveals of all your lovely builds!
>
>
> Though I initially had my heart set on a mermaid Platypus when they first 
> went live back in April, the online order form had other ideas. I cracked 
> my knuckles, hovered over the purchase button, then clicked BUY NOW with 
> the authority of a seasoned judge pounding a gavel… but my mermaid 
> selection auto-changed to limeolive, dashing my aqua-colored dreams. There 
> was nary a 50cm mermaid to be found anywhere. No offense to the lovely 
> limeolive, but as a graphic designer, having a color I personally LOVED was 
> very important to me! Reframing crisis as opportunity, I decided to repaint 
> the frame a custom color. Pea soup to pumpkin bisque instead, please!
>
>
> After many, many, MANY nail-biting months of waiting, the newly painted 
> frame finally arrived. I carefully unwrapped my brand new Pumpkin Platy 
> with the same awe and enthusiasm of the father in A Christmas Story 
> unpacking his beloved leg lamp. (Though thankfully Rivendells are MUCH 
> sturdier!) ;)
>
>
> My Platy mainly enjoys conquering steeper terrain here in the beautiful 
> Blue Ridge Mountains of Asheville, NC, but still loves adventuring near 
> aquatic habitats as well. Here on the forum, the swoopy elegance of this 
> frame has aptly been likened by Leah to that of a prom dress. Set up as a 
> gravel grinder, I wanted this badass bike to sport combat boots underneath 
> the sparkly orange gown. (She’s a gorgeous prom queen, but you're also kind 
> of afraid she'll kick you in the shins!) 
>
>
> My sweet RBW blue Cheviot townie now has a fierce and fiery friend by her 
> side, and I love having not one but two Rivendells to *JUST RIDE!* 
>
> [image: Platy1.jpg][image: Platy2.jpg][image: Platy3.jpg]
>

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[RBW] Re: A Pumpkin Platypus, Perchance?

[Ryan]

Love the colour...interesting about bar choice, too. I have chocos on my 
mixte .My first thought was moustache/albastaches but after talking to 
Grant went with the chocs on his recommendation. I have been riding 
moustaches for ...almost 30 years and love them ...starting with my 93 
X0-1. But, enough about me. Nice bike! Nice colour! Do show us your Cheviot!

 Investing in a +1 Rivendell is never a bad thing IMHO and I really can't 
think of very  many other things you can  say that about nowadays.

On Monday, January 3, 2022 at 12:09:19 AM UTC-6 Heather Hayes wrote:

> Thank you all so much for the supportive feedback! You really know how to 
> make an introvert who prefers lurking to posting feel welcome! 
>
> Yankeebird, the fastest color indeed! Rick Stefani worked with Rivendell 
> on the repaint and did a marvelous job. I asked for "extra sparkle" and she 
> glistens in the sun beautifully! *chef's kiss!* The orange does look 
> different in every single picture I've taken though, like the color itself 
> is a shape-shifter. The decals are new and have a darker blue inside the 
> letters.
>
> Paul, thank you so much! The rack is the Nitto R10. The bar tape actually 
> came long before the bike (I bought it in April of 2020 after falling in 
> love at first sight) and it's probably the main reason a second bike even 
> came to fruition, ha. It's Uncle Art's Wool Handlebar Tape from Analog, 
> which they no longer seem to carry. This is a shame because it's so unique, 
> and also because the wholesome story they wrote about it on their website 
> was fantastic. It didn't match my blue Cheviot at all, so I started 
> thinking I REALLY needed an orange bike someday to go with this perfect 
> tape! It patiently waited, coiled up neatly in a box until that magical day 
> arrived... In the meantime, I sent Will at Rivendell my "visioning board" 
> featuring the color I wanted via Photoshop mockup alongside the tape, to 
> explain just WHY it was aesthetically imperative to immediately sandblast 
> off a brand new limeolive paint job, eek!
>
> Lucky, your comment means so much to me, THANK YOU! More than anything, I 
> wanted gnar factor tires! (These were the biggest ones that would fit the 
> frame, or I would have gone even gnarlier.) ;) 
>
> Patrick, yes! These are Albastache bars, courtesy of Huston Combs who sold 
> them to me here on the forum. I really like how much more room they 
> provide. A 50cm frame felt very cramped for me with swept-back bars. I 
> initially tried Boscos on my Cheviot and felt so crunched, then switched to 
> Chocos instead. For gravel rides (and some singletrack if I'm feeling 
> brave) I really feel like I have great reach, control, and the ability to 
> "thread the needle" around rocks/roots/ruts, etc. with the Albastache 
> bars.   
>
> Gill, thank you! Asheville itself is a very cool place indeed and I feel 
> so fortunate to live here. However, nerd alert, I spend most of my time 
> avoiding all those cool people, at home with my two Rivs and pack of misfit 
> rescue Chihuahuas while rewatching Seinfeld. 
>
> And LEAH! Thank you so very much for your kind words and RivSISTER-sisters 
> indeed! Foodie, check. Double mixtes, check check. Signature Platy colors, 
> check check check! I'm happy to finally "meet" you officially and join the 
> adventures of the traveling RivSisters. I've lived vicariously through your 
> posts since the very first murmurings of the fancy Cheviot began. I also 
> thought of you recently when I had to buy touch-up paint for my beloved new 
> Platy, and found the perfect matching nail polish for any future (gasp!) 
> beausage that may occur, and of course, proceeded to paint my nails orange 
> to celebrate the matchy-matchiness with my new bike! :) Glad I managed to 
> pull off the #PlatyPose without grimacing because it was a lot heavier than 
> everyone else made it seem, whew! My Cheviot is the first REAL bike I ever 
> owned, and at first, we rode everywhere and did all the things! But I soon 
> realized that she was very out of her element with slick tires and a wicker 
> basket "shredding" down mountain bike trails. (Though the surprised looks 
> we received from *actual* mountain bikers was entertaining, I confess.) I 
> soon realized that the Chev was perfect for a quick trip up the street to 
> the market, a jaunt over to a neighborhood restaurant, or cruising around 
> on a beach vacation, but I wanted a different setup with more grit and 
> ideally a little longer chainstay for gravel grinding. Not being a fan of 
> top tubes, another mixte seemed like the only way to go. I will find some 
> photos of my still-very-special Cheviot to share if I'm allowed to brag on 
> her too within my Ode to the Platypus. :)
>
> [image: Orange_Platypus (1).jpg]
> [image: Platy_decal.jpg]
> [image: Platy4.jpg]
>
> On Sunday, January 2, 2022 at 11:35:13 PM UTC-5 Gill wrote:
>
>> Lovely pictures of a sharp looking bike set in a really nice neck of 

[RBW] Re: Bike storage solutions: 5 or 6 bikes, fenders

[lconley]

Very nice.
I was all ready to place an order for a Workcycles Kr8 a few years back 
when a brand new Bombadil in my size for 40% off appeared on the Rivendell 
website. I still want one but need to thin the herd instead.
Apologies for the threadjacking.

Laing

On Monday, January 3, 2022 at 3:25:48 AM UTC-5 Nick Payne wrote:

> On Sunday, 2 January 2022 at 6:46:50 am UTC+11 lconley wrote:
>
>> What kind of bakfiets is that?
>
>
> It's a cheap Taiwanese copy of a Dutch bakfiets. A bunch of us got 
> together about 15 years back and placed an order with a factory there. As I 
> recall, it cost about $AU1100 (~$US800) delivered to my door partly 
> assembled. It's pretty cheaply made - stamped dropouts etc - but works 
> perfectly well. It came with a couple of child seats inside the cargo tray, 
> but I removed them. The only real problem with it is that it's overgeared - 
> it uses an SA 8-speed hub where the bottom gear is 1:1, so even with a 24t 
> chainring and 25t cog, that's not really a low enough gear for thumping a 
> full load of groceries back up the hill from the supermarket to our house, 
> considering that the bike on its own weighs some 50 or 60 lbs. Here's a 
> better view of it, with our terrier consenting to be cargo:
> [image: P1000190.JPG]
>
> Nick
>

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[RBW] Re: Rosco Platypus = Joe's Custom

[lconley]

I have a Hubbuhubbuh, a Medium Mountain Mixte, and a Rosco Baby, all with 
the reversed clamp. I could swear that I read something from Rivendell once 
that it was done to encourage V-brake use, but I could be wrong. I think it 
was about the Hubbuhubbuh way back when.
Rivendell does sell these to allow cantilevers to be used.
[image: Hanger.JPG]

Laing

On Monday, January 3, 2022 at 12:04:49 AM UTC-5 Joe Bernard wrote:

> There's something going on with the seatstays, too, they attach 
> significantly lower than the top of the seatlug. All kinds of choices there 
> that are different from the Platypus, it's really not a Platy except for 
> the donated fork. 
>
>
> On Sunday, January 2, 2022 at 7:53:21 PM UTC-8 Paul Clifton wrote:
>
>> FWIW - The seat post clamp is reversed on the baby bikes.
>>
>> The seat tube angle on the baby bike is 68 degrees though, so I thought 
>> it had something to do with taking the metal out of the seat tube on the 
>> side that doesn't have all that pressure on it.
>>
>> Paul in AR
>>
>> On Sunday, January 2, 2022 at 4:57:22 PM UTC-6 Garth wrote:
>>
>>> Yes it's likely the sp clamp is for the protos only as they do odd 
>>> things with protos sometimes. The canti was mentioned in the Dec 10 blahg. 
>>> Here it is in all it's brevity.  
>>>
>>> *Here are some things we're working on. You may be familiar with some, 
>>> but probably not all:*
>>>
>>> *4. Two V-brakes. We need only one, but in the interest of more than one 
>>> iron in the fire, we're working on two, with two different people and 
>>> places. Discs are taking over, but we're all firm V-brake fans, except for 
>>> Mark, who can't give up his cantilevers for his personal bikes, but admits 
>>> that V-brakes are really good.*
>>>
>>> *4. One cantilever brake. Started it along time ago. It's easy enough to 
>>> keep going. I wish we had control over it, but we don*'t.
>>>
>>>
>>> On Sunday, January 2, 2022 at 2:07:37 PM UTC-5 Joe Bernard wrote:
>>>
 I have not heard anyone from Riv say the front-facing clamp bolt is to 
 discourage cantis. I'm also unaware of a Riv canti being worked on 
 although 
 it's possible I've forgotten, they're planning a v-brake. 

 One nice thing about this positioning is the bolt is easier to get to 
 with a saddlebag in place. I'm a notorious saddle height fiddler and am 
 constantly fighting bags to squeeze my wrench in there. 

 Joe Bernard

 On Friday, December 31, 2021 at 11:03:20 AM UTC-8 Joe Bernard wrote:

> I love the red one. The world needs more red Rivs! 
>
>
> On Friday, December 31, 2021 at 6:10:55 AM UTC-8 Bicycle Belle Ding 
> Ding! wrote:
>
>> I totally see it - Joe, weren’t you saying “My bike is so good it 
>> should be a production bike”? Well, here it is! A budget version, 
>> admittedly. Did anyone else look at the images and wonder what possessed 
>> Riv to do such wild, fun colors? Maybe they feel they can let loose with 
>> the Rosco models? They are always such careful color choosers but this 
>> time 
>> they really went for it. Fun!
>>
>> On Thursday, December 30, 2021 at 11:13:39 PM UTC-5 iamkeith wrote:
>>
>>> Funny that people have been saying "that's the way a bike should 
>>> ride."  To me, that's the way a bike should LOOK.
>>>
>>> On Thursday, December 30, 2021 at 6:31:54 PM UTC-7 Pancake wrote:
>>>
 [image: FFE75BBA-C1CD-43D3-A68A-0EE834D94A86.png]
 Fun with a photo overlay with Joe’s custom. 

 On Thursday, 30 December 2021 at 14:32:27 UTC-8 Joe Bernard wrote:

> That's my bike! Stouter tubing, drop the lugs and fancy paint and 
> you're there. I dig it! 
>
> Joe Bernard
>
> On Thursday, December 30, 2021 at 2:02:27 PM UTC-8 Doug H. wrote:
>
>> To my eye the new Rosco Platypus resembles Joe B.'s custom bike 
>> and both look excellent!
>> Doug[image: unnamed.jpg]
>>
>

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Re: [RBW] Thinning the herd.

[lconley]

As I said in the original post, nothing is for sale quite yet. The title of 
the post did not have a FS in it. Many bikes need to be completed or 
maintained or the decision to sell them complete, as-is or as a frame only 
needs to be made. The Crust Scapegoat that some have expressed interest in, 
for example, is just a roller at the moment, F, F, Headset, wheels (fat 
26"), disc brakes & calipers, but no crank or drivetrain installed, etc. 
Once I am ready to sell, I will post a proper FS notice.
The spreadsheet is incomplete. I am trying to get organized and seeing if 
there was any interest here in some of the bikes. Among the bikes on the 
spreadsheet were a Velo Orange Neutrino and a Pashley Guv'nor (neither for 
sale) that have been discussed on this forum in the past. Rivendell often 
posts about other bikes in the newsletters and Blahg so I have never 
believed that this is a Rivendell *only* forum. The Scott SUB10 is an all 
aluminum, disc braked, belt drive IGH urban bike, but it it is fully 
fendered and racked, has a kickstand, and has Little Big Ben Tires, SKS mud 
flaps and a Brooks saddle (all bought from Rivendell). The Rivendell Custom 
on the other hand doesn't have any provision for racks or fenders, doesn't 
even have holes in the brake or chain stay bridges. Which is more "Rivvy"?
The give-away bikes are bikes that are going to some people that have 
helped my wife out over the years. They need to get completed before 
anything else.
I am not a business, I will definitely not be making any profit on any of 
this. As I said, trying to thin the herd before retirement and make some 
room in the garage, so hopefully I can get the rowboat on the trailer into 
the garage.

Laing

On Saturday, January 1, 2022 at 10:15:45 PM UTC-5 Abcyclehank wrote:

> [image: 487F339D-C235-4848-BB4B-02BC42D4BA52.jpeg]Sorry Laing,
> Communication appears as flawed in 2022 as ever. 
> Hopefully most realize this as not a legit FS post which yes historically 
> requires a listing price and benefits from a detailed description and 
> accurate pictures.
>
> He clearly states that “nothing is quite ready to sell quite yet” in a 
> posting simple named THINNING THE HERD.
>  I personally attribulate his posting here is to anouch how excited he is 
> to retire this coming year and that among his 27 current bikes he loves the 
> Rivendells enough to not INITIALLY sell any of them. 
>
> I am not a moderator but personally have no problem with a genuine 
> consistent Riv List Poster to use it to get the word out or even list his 
> bikes a fellow Riv fanatic might want.  
>
> If the Paramounts etc were 67+cm  frames I would be waiting for potential 
> actual FS postings.
>
> Happy New Year everyone.  Hope to keep this as friendly as encouraging as 
> possible through the cold winter months in Michigan when my Rivs stay hung 
> until random spring days arrive as early as February when a high 30 degree 
> day with sunshine and little wind might get me to mount something other 
> than my Tumbleweed.  
>
> Maybe I have a soft spot for Laing because I have similar hoarding issues.
>
> Ryan Hankinson
> Muskegon, Michigan
>
>
>
> On Saturday, January 1, 2022 at 9:22:03 PM UTC-5 divis...@gmail.com wrote:
>
>>
>> Yes, but Ahmed's second point still stands. You have sizes listed for the 
>> Rivs that you aren't selling, but you'll get greater interest in the bikes 
>> you *are* selling if you post the sizes (and prices, and specific photos 
>> for each bike; not just a view of the top tube as it hangs from the wall).
>>
>> Peter Adler
>> maybe the Gitane or the Paramount, but not without sizes/prices/pictures 
>> - does RBWOB have a "post price" requirement?
>> Berkeley, CA/USA
>>
>>
>> On Saturday, January 1, 2022 at 2:08:09 PM UTC-8 lconley wrote:
>>
>>> Sorry, none of the Rivendells are for sale. The for sale bicycles are 
>>> noted in the “for sale” column.
>>>
>>

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[RBW] Re: A Pumpkin Platypus, Perchance?

[Wally Estrella]

Wow! Such a great looking bicycle!  Love, love, love the color! I have an 
orange Quickbeam.  I've been meaning to get it repainted, and was 
considering a green, BUT everything I see another orange Riv, I say "NOPE! 
ORANGE IT'LL REMAIN!"

Continue to JUST RIDE!



On Sunday, January 2, 2022 at 8:39:23 PM UTC-5 Heather Hayes wrote:

> Happy New Year to my fellow Platy people! I know I’m late to the Platy 
> party, but I just wanted to introduce myself and my Pumpkin Platypus. We’re 
> so honored to be here among the esteemed RBW Owners Bunch! I’ve been a 
> lurking wallflower on the forum for a while, and have so enjoyed watching 
> the reveals of all your lovely builds!
>
>
> Though I initially had my heart set on a mermaid Platypus when they first 
> went live back in April, the online order form had other ideas. I cracked 
> my knuckles, hovered over the purchase button, then clicked BUY NOW with 
> the authority of a seasoned judge pounding a gavel… but my mermaid 
> selection auto-changed to limeolive, dashing my aqua-colored dreams. There 
> was nary a 50cm mermaid to be found anywhere. No offense to the lovely 
> limeolive, but as a graphic designer, having a color I personally LOVED was 
> very important to me! Reframing crisis as opportunity, I decided to repaint 
> the frame a custom color. Pea soup to pumpkin bisque instead, please!
>
>
> After many, many, MANY nail-biting months of waiting, the newly painted 
> frame finally arrived. I carefully unwrapped my brand new Pumpkin Platy 
> with the same awe and enthusiasm of the father in A Christmas Story 
> unpacking his beloved leg lamp. (Though thankfully Rivendells are MUCH 
> sturdier!) ;)
>
>
> My Platy mainly enjoys conquering steeper terrain here in the beautiful 
> Blue Ridge Mountains of Asheville, NC, but still loves adventuring near 
> aquatic habitats as well. Here on the forum, the swoopy elegance of this 
> frame has aptly been likened by Leah to that of a prom dress. Set up as a 
> gravel grinder, I wanted this badass bike to sport combat boots underneath 
> the sparkly orange gown. (She’s a gorgeous prom queen, but you're also kind 
> of afraid she'll kick you in the shins!) 
>
>
> My sweet RBW blue Cheviot townie now has a fierce and fiery friend by her 
> side, and I love having not one but two Rivendells to *JUST RIDE!* 
>
> [image: Platy1.jpg][image: Platy2.jpg][image: Platy3.jpg]
>

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[RBW] Re: A Pumpkin Platypus, Perchance?

[Garth]

Love the sparkly Pumpkin !!!  Choosing your own paint is priceless isn't it 
?  Admittedly I've been burned out on all the Riv blues(blahs) and greens 
regardless of the shade so this is quite sunshiningly refreshing. Love the 
cantilevers and to me at least a "classic" 3x drivetrain where you can move 
a whole lotta gear with the lightest of touch. 

Since you're here Heather, you can't be late , ever !  
On Sunday, January 2, 2022 at 8:39:23 PM UTC-5 Heather Hayes wrote:

> Happy New Year to my fellow Platy people! I know I’m late to the Platy 
> party, but I just wanted to introduce myself and my Pumpkin Platypus. We’re 
> so honored to be here among the esteemed RBW Owners Bunch! I’ve been a 
> lurking wallflower on the forum for a while, and have so enjoyed watching 
> the reveals of all your lovely builds!
>
>
> Though I initially had my heart set on a mermaid Platypus when they first 
> went live back in April, the online order form had other ideas. I cracked 
> my knuckles, hovered over the purchase button, then clicked BUY NOW with 
> the authority of a seasoned judge pounding a gavel… but my mermaid 
> selection auto-changed to limeolive, dashing my aqua-colored dreams. There 
> was nary a 50cm mermaid to be found anywhere. No offense to the lovely 
> limeolive, but as a graphic designer, having a color I personally LOVED was 
> very important to me! Reframing crisis as opportunity, I decided to repaint 
> the frame a custom color. Pea soup to pumpkin bisque instead, please!
>
>
> After many, many, MANY nail-biting months of waiting, the newly painted 
> frame finally arrived. I carefully unwrapped my brand new Pumpkin Platy 
> with the same awe and enthusiasm of the father in A Christmas Story 
> unpacking his beloved leg lamp. (Though thankfully Rivendells are MUCH 
> sturdier!) ;)
>
>
> My Platy mainly enjoys conquering steeper terrain here in the beautiful 
> Blue Ridge Mountains of Asheville, NC, but still loves adventuring near 
> aquatic habitats as well. Here on the forum, the swoopy elegance of this 
> frame has aptly been likened by Leah to that of a prom dress. Set up as a 
> gravel grinder, I wanted this badass bike to sport combat boots underneath 
> the sparkly orange gown. (She’s a gorgeous prom queen, but you're also kind 
> of afraid she'll kick you in the shins!) 
>
>
> My sweet RBW blue Cheviot townie now has a fierce and fiery friend by her 
> side, and I love having not one but two Rivendells to *JUST RIDE!* 
>
> [image: Platy1.jpg][image: Platy2.jpg][image: Platy3.jpg]
>

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