Hey Doug, I have a 55cm Platypus with some Tosco bars. I am in Orange County. If you ever want to take a test ride and see how the reach is shoot me an email.
Max On Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at 6:26:37 PM UTC-8 mma...@gmail.com wrote: > Hi Doug! Although not platypuss, I have clem L in both 59cm and 52cm if > you want to take a test ride. Holler at me, I'm in the Valley. > - Matt > On Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at 5:08:01 PM UTC-8 dougP wrote: > >> Thanks for the response, Kim. Really, any Rivendell step thru is an >> option. I don't do any trail riding so the Platypus is sufficient & I'm >> guessing will have a softer ride than one of the more trail capable frames. >> A major factor will be what's available, and with Riv's current delivery >> program one has to be ready to make a decision & commit on short notice. >> >> doug >> >> On Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at 6:44:22 AM UTC-8 krhe...@gmail.com wrote: >> >>> >>> Hi Doug, >>> >>> With the purchase of my Clem Smith Jr. "L" bicycle, it was the best >>> option for me in choosing a bicycle with a step-through frame with an >>> upright riding position as a senior cyclist. Yes, I had trouble swinging my >>> right leg over the back end of my previous bike, as well. I have been >>> looking for these requirements in a bike for quite a few years. >>> Furthermore, I enjoy the Clem's capabilities as being a ATB. A very solid >>> and sure-footed bike. >>> >>> The Clem maybe an option for you ? >>> >>> Kim Hetzel >>> Yelm, WA. >>> >>> >>> On Monday, February 6, 2023 at 7:44:54 PM UTC-8 dougP wrote: >>> >>>> I love my Atlantis, but it's getting harder to swing the old leg over >>>> the saddle. Time to move on to a step thru. The Platypus looks like the >>>> best option for my riding, mostly short trips around town. >>>> >>>> The 55 cm fits my PBH (84) & saddle height. What I'm interested in >>>> doing is comparing the geometry to my 58 cm Toyo Atlantis. Specifically, >>>> I'm curious about the distance of the seat from the bars. I seem to be >>>> shrinking in my old age & the reach on the Atlantis is just a bit too far. >>>> Not unridable but a noticeable stretch, even with a short stem & swept >>>> back >>>> bars. >>>> >>>> Let me know if you may be of assistance. Be forewarned I'll probably >>>> think of some more questions if this looks promising. It would be >>>> fantastic >>>> is you're in southern California. >>>> >>>> Doug Peterson >>>> >>>> >>> -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/6a8440b4-e668-468e-bb0c-0410e1eb9522n%40googlegroups.com.
