Re: [RBW] Re: Thanksgiving rides? and a Platy goes on 1st cruise

[Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY]

Looks like a blast! Glad to see folks out enjoying their step throughs to 
the fullest extent. While I can claim membership in the Rivendell 
Mixte/Clem club, my Clem is an H model and my mixte only has ONE single 
lug! (though it's beautiful WI borne TIG beads are sooo lovely, I bought 
TWO!). Thanks for sharing the good times and gooder bikes
-Kai

On Saturday, November 27, 2021 at 12:21:48 PM UTC-5 Bicycle Belle Ding 
Ding! wrote:

> Yankeebird, 
>
> You dodged a bullet by not giving up on that Clem! I suffered with the 
> extended front end problem too (I had a thread that got a LOT of 
> participation over this issue) but once I got it dialed in with an 8 cm 
> stem it is fantastic. That blue Clem will never be for sale. Ever ever 
> ever. And like you, I have the Rivendell mixte and the Clem and I so agree 
> that there are uses for BOTH. (By my count of people who have both it is: 
> you, Joyce, Junie, Emily, Sofiya, Grant, and me.)They feel like totally 
> different machines to me, and I get joy out of riding both. I park them 
> next to each other in the garage just glancing at them on my way by fills 
> me with happiness. They are SO beautiful. 
>
> I’m thrilled for your friend and her new Platypus. It really is such a 
> wonderful bike. Rare like its namesake, it’s a treat to see Platy Posts. 
> Will from Rivendell got his Platypus built up and it’s posted on the News 
> section of the Rivendell website. Hope we get to see more of these rare 
> creatures; the next run of them is going to be a much greater number.
>
> L
>
> On Nov 27, 2021, at 6:43 AM, Yankeebird  wrote:
>
> Leah,
>
> She secured her Platypus during the initial offering, but due to 
> Circumstances Beyond Her Control it sat unused for many months- but we are 
> here now, and thankful! 
> This is her second Riv. She had a 51 AHH but it was actually a bit small, 
> despite all the assurances of the WC team. It seems that the older Riv 
> philosophy of sizing up if close to two sizes still applies despite the new 
> geometries. Additionally, she did not like the 650b wheel size. The AHH 
> went off to a good home on a farm somewhere and she got the 700cc 55cm 
> Platypus. The Platypus solved many problems and it was love at first ride! 
> The location of the bag means she doesn't have to fully dismount to access 
> things, she likes it there better, and unlike basket, rain protection and 
> no hardware!
>
> Interestingly enough this was only my second "longer" ride on the Clem... 
> I've been discouraged on the bike since it came with the new sneaky 
> "Extended Front End" but with a short DirtDrop it's really come into its 
> own on the old dirt roads of New England. I *almost* sold it a few months 
> back! So glad I didn't! While there is overlap between the Cheviot and 
> Clem, they both do certain things much better than the other. It's nice to 
> have the operational spread.
>
> Phenomenal bike, that Platypus. 
>
> On Friday, November 26, 2021 at 11:22:18 PM UTC-5 Joe Bernard wrote:
>
>> The Platypus salute is so awesome 😊😂
>>
>>
>> On Friday, November 26, 2021 at 6:04:25 PM UTC-8 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! 
>> wrote:
>>
>>> Oh, this warms my post-turkey Thanksgiving heart. A Clem AND a Platy and 
>>> #RivSisters and a new Platy owner salute. Way to make my night! Since this 
>>> Platy is on its first cruise, I’m curious where your friend found it. They 
>>> are so, so rare. I’ve been keeping an eye out a couple of people just 
>>> pining for the enigmatic and coveted Rivendell Platypus. I’m so glad your 
>>> friend found her very own. Is this her first Rivendell?
>>>
>>> Also, I have never ever seen a Saddlesack put on the handlebars! Very 
>>> creative, and it looks like it will work great. 
>>> Leah
>>>
>>> On Friday, November 26, 2021 at 3:55:40 PM UTC-8 Yankeebird wrote:
>>>
 Anyone get any nice Thanksgiving rides in yesterday? Care to share?!

 We took a nice ride along the East Branch of the Westfield River in 
 Chesterfield, MA. 12 miles roundtrip on an old truck road. Picnic on a 
 sandbar. Probably picked up some ticks too! I've never been here, I have 
 no 
 real connection to MA, and it was, dare I say, gorges? (nyuk nyuk nyuk, 
 with apologies to Ithaca) Someone inaugurated their Platypus on the ride 
 as 
 well! Stupendous! Thanksgiving rides are the best.

 Yup, all drivetrain side down at Picnic Time. There was another bike 
 but off frame. That's my Clem in the front and my older Surly CC with a 
 Alfine 8 and Albatross bars that is now basically my brothers bike since 
 he 
 commandeered it from me two years ago and hasn't given it back:
 [image: PXL_20211125_191837010.jpg]

 Proud new Platypus owner! "My wrists didn't hurt!" and "I can't believe 
 I rode 12 miles over all those rocks and I feel fine today" means that we 
 have achieved SUCCESS:
 [image: PXL_20211125_192734966.jpg]

 Displaying the "International Sig

Re: [RBW] Re: Thanksgiving rides? and a Platy goes on 1st cruise

[Garth]

I too rode and Thanksgiving day . there was nary a car out on my sorta 
rural roads so it was like having my own giant paved trail !  All the geese 
were out of course as they live in some wetland area I ride by every day. 
There was a few small flocks flying around, and they're always flying low 
so when they pass overhead you can hear the whoosh of their wings and just 
how honkin' loud their honks are. 

The best part of the ride though was where I had gone down an offshoot road 
of the main highway to put a warmer hat on.  It was a tiny group of spread 
out homes on a U shaped road off the main highway.  I saw some kids playing 
on the front porch area of a house, they were maybe 4-7 year olds, and one 
said to another "look , a bike !" as I passed by. That was near the end of 
the road and it was there I planned to change hats. So I glance over at the 
kids and I see one running over into the attached garage and sure 
enough he pulls out his little blue bike and says with enthusiasm and 
determination "I'm gonna be the first to ride the new(resurfaced) road !" 
and proceeds down the road as only a child can do without a care in the 
world. 

How great is that  Who can't relate  ?  Oh the joys of being 
spontaneity !


On Saturday, November 27, 2021 at 3:58:14 PM UTC-5 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! 
wrote:

> Oh, is this the New Thing we’re doing? Far be it from me not to 
> participate. Ok then!
>
>
>
> On Nov 27, 2021, at 10:25 AM, JAS  wrote:
>
> It looks like all Platy owners need to get a pair of mittens (or at least 
> 1/2 of a pair) so we are properly outfitted for the secret Platy Salute.  
> I'm going to get right on it!  Must they be plaid?  Love the salute 
> idea...it's so unique and sly; others won't know what the heck we're doing. 
>
>
> #RivSisters,
> Joyce
>
> On Saturday, November 27, 2021 at 10:01:46 AM UTC-8 ascpgh wrote:
>
>> Got up early and headed out after six to ride out to the Point where the 
>> Allegheny and Monongahela Rivers become the Ohio River.
>>
>> Short Thanksgiving Ride. 
>>
>> Will consider taking the brew kit next time, otherwise a perfect lead in 
>> to the rest of the day's festivities.
>>
>> Andy Cheatham
>> Pittsburgh
>>
>>
>> On Friday, November 26, 2021 at 6:55:40 PM UTC-5 Yankeebird wrote:
>>
>>> Anyone get any nice Thanksgiving rides in yesterday? Care to share?!
>>>
>>> We took a nice ride along the East Branch of the Westfield River in 
>>> Chesterfield, MA. 12 miles roundtrip on an old truck road. Picnic on a 
>>> sandbar. Probably picked up some ticks too! I've never been here, I have no 
>>> real connection to MA, and it was, dare I say, gorges? (nyuk nyuk nyuk, 
>>> with apologies to Ithaca) Someone inaugurated their Platypus on the ride as 
>>> well! Stupendous! Thanksgiving rides are the best.
>>>
>>> Yup, all drivetrain side down at Picnic Time. There was another bike but 
>>> off frame. That's my Clem in the front and my older Surly CC with a Alfine 
>>> 8 and Albatross bars that is now basically my brothers bike since he 
>>> commandeered it from me two years ago and hasn't given it back:
>>> [image: PXL_20211125_191837010.jpg]
>>>
>>> Proud new Platypus owner! "My wrists didn't hurt!" and "I can't believe 
>>> I rode 12 miles over all those rocks and I feel fine today" means that we 
>>> have achieved SUCCESS:
>>> [image: PXL_20211125_192734966.jpg]
>>>
>>> Displaying the "International Signal for Saluting Fellow Platypus 
>>> Riders:"
>>> [image: PXL_20211125_193218705.jpg]
>>>
>>> Some scenery. I should have taken more pictures but we were riding and 
>>> having a good time. No sense in ruining moments to stop. Live in the moment 
>>> and all that. The bikes got good and muddy, as did our backsides. Wicked 
>>> comfortable mounts for this type of riding. 
>>> [image: PXL_20211125_194032671.jpg]
>>>
>>>
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Re: [RBW] Re: Thanksgiving rides? and a Platy goes on 1st cruise

[Garth]

I too rode and Thanksgiving day . there was nary a car out on my sorta 
rural roads so it was like having my own giant paved trail !

On Saturday, November 27, 2021 at 3:58:14 PM UTC-5 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! 
wrote:

> Oh, is this the New Thing we’re doing? Far be it from me not to 
> participate. Ok then!
>
>
>
> On Nov 27, 2021, at 10:25 AM, JAS  wrote:
>
> It looks like all Platy owners need to get a pair of mittens (or at least 
> 1/2 of a pair) so we are properly outfitted for the secret Platy Salute.  
> I'm going to get right on it!  Must they be plaid?  Love the salute 
> idea...it's so unique and sly; others won't know what the heck we're doing. 
>
>
> #RivSisters,
> Joyce
>
> On Saturday, November 27, 2021 at 10:01:46 AM UTC-8 ascpgh wrote:
>
>> Got up early and headed out after six to ride out to the Point where the 
>> Allegheny and Monongahela Rivers become the Ohio River.
>>
>> Short Thanksgiving Ride. 
>>
>> Will consider taking the brew kit next time, otherwise a perfect lead in 
>> to the rest of the day's festivities.
>>
>> Andy Cheatham
>> Pittsburgh
>>
>>
>> On Friday, November 26, 2021 at 6:55:40 PM UTC-5 Yankeebird wrote:
>>
>>> Anyone get any nice Thanksgiving rides in yesterday? Care to share?!
>>>
>>> We took a nice ride along the East Branch of the Westfield River in 
>>> Chesterfield, MA. 12 miles roundtrip on an old truck road. Picnic on a 
>>> sandbar. Probably picked up some ticks too! I've never been here, I have no 
>>> real connection to MA, and it was, dare I say, gorges? (nyuk nyuk nyuk, 
>>> with apologies to Ithaca) Someone inaugurated their Platypus on the ride as 
>>> well! Stupendous! Thanksgiving rides are the best.
>>>
>>> Yup, all drivetrain side down at Picnic Time. There was another bike but 
>>> off frame. That's my Clem in the front and my older Surly CC with a Alfine 
>>> 8 and Albatross bars that is now basically my brothers bike since he 
>>> commandeered it from me two years ago and hasn't given it back:
>>> [image: PXL_20211125_191837010.jpg]
>>>
>>> Proud new Platypus owner! "My wrists didn't hurt!" and "I can't believe 
>>> I rode 12 miles over all those rocks and I feel fine today" means that we 
>>> have achieved SUCCESS:
>>> [image: PXL_20211125_192734966.jpg]
>>>
>>> Displaying the "International Signal for Saluting Fellow Platypus 
>>> Riders:"
>>> [image: PXL_20211125_193218705.jpg]
>>>
>>> Some scenery. I should have taken more pictures but we were riding and 
>>> having a good time. No sense in ruining moments to stop. Live in the moment 
>>> and all that. The bikes got good and muddy, as did our backsides. Wicked 
>>> comfortable mounts for this type of riding. 
>>> [image: PXL_20211125_194032671.jpg]
>>>
>>>
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Re: [RBW] Re: Thanksgiving rides? and a Platy goes on 1st cruise

[Leah Peterson]

Yankeebird, 

You dodged a bullet by not giving up on that Clem! I suffered with the extended 
front end problem too (I had a thread that got a LOT of participation over this 
issue) but once I got it dialed in with an 8 cm stem it is fantastic. That blue 
Clem will never be for sale. Ever ever ever. And like you, I have the Rivendell 
mixte and the Clem and I so agree that there are uses for BOTH. (By my count of 
people who have both it is: you, Joyce, Junie, Emily, Sofiya, Grant, and 
me.)They feel like totally different machines to me, and I get joy out of 
riding both. I park them next to each other in the garage just glancing at them 
on my way by fills me with happiness. They are SO beautiful. 

I’m thrilled for your friend and her new Platypus. It really is such a 
wonderful bike. Rare like its namesake, it’s a treat to see Platy Posts. Will 
from Rivendell got his Platypus built up and it’s posted on the News section of 
the Rivendell website. Hope we get to see more of these rare creatures; the 
next run of them is going to be a much greater number.

L

> On Nov 27, 2021, at 6:43 AM, Yankeebird  wrote:
> 
> Leah,
> She secured her Platypus during the initial offering, but due to 
> Circumstances Beyond Her Control it sat unused for many months- but we are 
> here now, and thankful! 
> This is her second Riv. She had a 51 AHH but it was actually a bit small, 
> despite all the assurances of the WC team. It seems that the older Riv 
> philosophy of sizing up if close to two sizes still applies despite the new 
> geometries. Additionally, she did not like the 650b wheel size. The AHH went 
> off to a good home on a farm somewhere and she got the 700cc 55cm Platypus. 
> The Platypus solved many problems and it was love at first ride! The location 
> of the bag means she doesn't have to fully dismount to access things, she 
> likes it there better, and unlike basket, rain protection and no hardware!
> 
> Interestingly enough this was only my second "longer" ride on the Clem... 
> I've been discouraged on the bike since it came with the new sneaky "Extended 
> Front End" but with a short DirtDrop it's really come into its own on the old 
> dirt roads of New England. I *almost* sold it a few months back! So glad I 
> didn't! While there is overlap between the Cheviot and Clem, they both do 
> certain things much better than the other. It's nice to have the operational 
> spread.
> 
> Phenomenal bike, that Platypus. 
> 
>> On Friday, November 26, 2021 at 11:22:18 PM UTC-5 Joe Bernard wrote:
>> The Platypus salute is so awesome 😊😂
>> 
>> 
>>> On Friday, November 26, 2021 at 6:04:25 PM UTC-8 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! 
>>> wrote:
>>> Oh, this warms my post-turkey Thanksgiving heart. A Clem AND a Platy and 
>>> #RivSisters and a new Platy owner salute. Way to make my night! Since this 
>>> Platy is on its first cruise, I’m curious where your friend found it. They 
>>> are so, so rare. I’ve been keeping an eye out a couple of people just 
>>> pining for the enigmatic and coveted Rivendell Platypus. I’m so glad your 
>>> friend found her very own. Is this her first Rivendell?
>>> 
>>> Also, I have never ever seen a Saddlesack put on the handlebars! Very 
>>> creative, and it looks like it will work great. 
>>> Leah
>>> 
 On Friday, November 26, 2021 at 3:55:40 PM UTC-8 Yankeebird wrote:
 Anyone get any nice Thanksgiving rides in yesterday? Care to share?!
 
 We took a nice ride along the East Branch of the Westfield River in 
 Chesterfield, MA. 12 miles roundtrip on an old truck road. Picnic on a 
 sandbar. Probably picked up some ticks too! I've never been here, I have 
 no real connection to MA, and it was, dare I say, gorges? (nyuk nyuk nyuk, 
 with apologies to Ithaca) Someone inaugurated their Platypus on the ride 
 as well! Stupendous! Thanksgiving rides are the best.
 
 Yup, all drivetrain side down at Picnic Time. There was another bike but 
 off frame. That's my Clem in the front and my older Surly CC with a Alfine 
 8 and Albatross bars that is now basically my brothers bike since he 
 commandeered it from me two years ago and hasn't given it back:
 
 
 Proud new Platypus owner! "My wrists didn't hurt!" and "I can't believe I 
 rode 12 miles over all those rocks and I feel fine today" means that we 
 have achieved SUCCESS:
 
 
 Displaying the "International Signal for Saluting Fellow Platypus Riders:"
 
 
 Some scenery. I should have taken more pictures but we were riding and 
 having a good time. No sense in ruining moments to stop. Live in the 
 moment and all that. The bikes got good and muddy, as did our backsides. 
 Wicked comfortable mounts for this type of riding. 
 
 
 
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