[RBW] Re: Platypus questions

To get on our tandem I have to step over the top tube to avoid hitting the rear handlebars were I to I swing my leg back there. It is not as step-through as the Platypus. It is a sloped top tube, so to make it even lower I tilt the tandem steeply toward me. That puts the top tube lower and

[RBW] Re: Platypus questions

Hey Doug, I have a 55cm Platypus and an 84cm pbh too. I'm running 60cm wide tosco bars with an 85mm faceplater stem and the distance between the center of the bar ends to the tip of the saddle is 53.5cm or 21 inches. I feel like this set up is really upright in a good way--I had a 110mm

Re: [RBW] Re: Platypus questions

I will occasionally dismount that way. I first saw it in a youtube video with Bike Snob. He dismounts that way at the beginning. https://youtu.be/as_9Pj_AD3A On Saturday, February 11, 2023 at 9:53:02 PM UTC-5 dougP wrote: > You gals make it look so easy. Thanks for taking the time to record &

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You gals make it look so easy. Thanks for taking the time to record & post. There's a Dutch couple on an around the world trip that posts videos on youtube. They are perhaps mid-30s. They use the same method with high top tube bikes loaded with 4 panniers, rack bags, front bags, all sorts of

Re: [RBW] Re: Platypus questions

Proud to say I do both of these techniques! Even at 30 I'm not too keen on trying to "step thru" if I can help it, lol. Usually with the mount I'll start my pedal at 12 o'clock and stand up on the pedal to get moving then swing my leg through the frame, as opposed to starting it at 6 o'lock

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I did it! The dismount thing wasn't near as graceful as you but I didn't fall down and end up lying in the street like a fool who can't get off his own bike. I call that a win! On Saturday, February 11, 2023 at 4:23:46 PM UTC-8 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: > Since I was posting my

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I’ve got it done. I’ll wait for Roberta to post hers tonight and then I’ll follow with my method. I told her, “We have to reach the guys to ride mixtes! It’s our sacred RivSister duty!” You’ll have two examples tonight. ❤️Sent from my iPhoneOn Feb 11, 2023, at 6:12 PM, Joe Bernard wrote:Hand one

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Hand one of them boys your phone and let's see! I'm not sure I can actually pull off the acrobatics you and Roberta are doing but it could be fun falling down trying 藍 On Saturday, February 11, 2023 at 2:56:59 PM UTC-8 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: > When Roberta posts her nifty mounting

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When Roberta posts her nifty mounting method I’m going to post my one-of-a-kind DISmounting method. I just gotta convince someone to video it for me…. On Saturday, February 11, 2023 at 5:41:02 PM UTC-5 Joe Bernard wrote: > I need this video! It's kinda silly that I have a droptube bike and

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I need this video! It's kinda silly that I have a droptube bike and still try to swing my creaky old-guy leg over the back like it's a diamond frame. Do you know how many times I've kicked that taillight on the rack and sent lens and batteries flying?? A bunch of times! On Friday, February

Re: [RBW] Re: Platypus questions

For my (Leah’s actually) trip thru method ( I’ve only tripped once and that was on my She Devil before Leah shared her video ) get your knee high and your foot back high as possible and near the lowest part of the top tube. I signed up for a cold group ride tomorrow. I’ll get someone to take a

Re: [RBW] Re: Platypus questions

I’ve been lucky enough to have ridden all of them, but only own Homer and Platy.  I sold my Appaloosa two years ago to buy the Platy.   My test ride on an Atlantis was what sold me on Rivendell.   Leah, BBDD, has a Platy and Clem L.   Clem L rode nicely. Platy is sportier.  I know the wheelbases

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Hey Doug, Let us know what decision you arrive at from all the information that you were given. Kim Hetzel Yelm, WA. On Fri, Feb 10, 2023 at 6:39 PM dougP wrote: > Wow! Miss a day & miss a lot. I'll try to answer / comment in order: > > Current stem is an 80 mm dirt drop & Map Ahearne bars in

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Wow! Miss a day & miss a lot. I'll try to answer / comment in order: Current stem is an 80 mm dirt drop & Map Ahearne bars in 660 mm width. The Atlantis has a 58 cm top tube. The issue of mounting / dismounting is helpful. That's my current problem. I have to do this gymnastic of leaning the

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I enjoy both of these websites but wish they had drawings for Clem & Gus. I’ve not looked for other Riv models. Bikeinsights of course is the one I am speaking of. Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 10, 2023, at 8:42 AM, esoterica etc wrote: > >  > >> On Feb 10, 2023, at 07:33, Roberta wrote:

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Thank you, Mark! I knew someone here would be able to supply this information. I think some nice person on this board or the internet-bob board started the whatbar site last year or so. Dave, you need to get your knee and foot high enough and I tuck my foot under me near the lowest point of

[RBW] Re: Platypus questions

On Friday, February 10, 2023 at 7:33:47 AM UTC-5 Roberta wrote: although I can mount it with the foot on pedal, push off, foot over top tube method. Wow, now I've got to try this! -Dave -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group.

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> On Feb 10, 2023, at 07:33, Roberta wrote: > > There is a website ( but I forgot the name ) that superimposes bike > geometries over each other for comparison, but there’s nothing like a test > ride. There’s a similar site for handlebars. > > Roberta > Philadelphia The website Roberta

[RBW] Re: Platypus questions

Doug. It is easy to get on a Platy since the top tube is lower, lower than Joe’s custom. Just tilt the bike a little (or not at all if you’re fleecy enough), although I can mount it with the foot on pedal, push off, foot over top tube method. If you’re not careful, mixte bikes can be

[RBW] Re: Platypus questions

Can concur. My 54.3cm custom (79 PBH) has a Platypus-like to toptube which I consider a "mid-tube" that falls between a traditional diamond frame and step-through. It's great for stopping for a minute to get both feet down and check my phone or whatever, but I've had very little success

[RBW] Re: Platypus questions

Hi Doug, My PBH is a little higher than yours. I just got a new Platypus, well last Fall, and followed Riv's advice in getting the 60cm size along with pretty long reach Nitto Loscoe handlebars. Looks like the photos here: https://www.rivbike.com/products/frame-platypus-2021 My experience

[RBW] Re: Platypus questions

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

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Hi Doug Whats your current stem and handlebar setup? I think the platypus will have a longer reach than your Atlantis but you can get the bars closer with the Bosco/tosco handlebars (i think they come back 10 inches from the stem clamp). Another way to make the reach easier is to get your

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Richard... I highly praise your words of explaining your love and appreciation for your 52cm Clem Smith Jr. "L" bicycle from the design to the specific details that makes the Clems' so wonderful to ride. Thank-you. Kim Hetzel Yelm, WA. ... it is time to go ride tomorrow. On Wednesday,

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Thanks for all the input. Note I'm wanting to compare my 58 Atlantis to a 55 Platy so I'm "downsizing". Currently the Atlantis has 70 mm Dirtdrop & MAP Ahearne bars so the hands are a bit behind the stem, & I wouldn't mind them being even closer. Good to hear that the front wheels have gotten

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I am no bike geometry expert & I’ve really only ridden one Rivendell, my size 52 Clem “L”. I am not counting my size 57 Gus as I’ve only ridden it (sans brakes) down the street to check fit. It has a lot in common with the Clem, obviously.I think there is a lot more to this design formula than

[RBW] Re: Platypus questions

Also note depending on the swept back bars, rivs lineup have gotten further back. Albatross or albastache are fairly short. Tosco, Billie, and losco are considerably more swept back. Likely in conjunction with longer top tubes. I have a 64cm clem jr and a 59 clementine. I find it easy to

[RBW] Re: Platypus questions

>From what I have seen pretty much every Rivendell has a longer reach these days vs the Toyo days because they are designed around sweptback bars. Which I am always a little confused by because you want to get the bars closer but you have to extend the reach through geometry or long stems to

[RBW] Re: Platypus questions

Hi Doug — If you haven't yet I'd recommend calling Rivendell, someone there would be happy to talk to you about the differences in the frames. On Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at 9:26:37 PM UTC-5 mma...@gmail.com wrote: > Hi Doug! Although not platypuss, I have clem L in both 59cm and 52cm if >

[RBW] Re: Platypus questions

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

[RBW] Re: Platypus questions

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

[RBW] Re: Platypus questions

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

Re: [RBW] Re: Platypus Questions

Hey all- reopening this thread. Any suggestions with regards to kickstand length/lean angle on a larger wheel base bike (like the Platypus or Atlantis)? I finally ditched the double kickstand, and popped on a Flex, which is adjustable. Letting the bike lean more (smaller angle when measured to the

[RBW] Re: Platypus Questions

I've had the Pletscher double-legged kickstand on my 60cm Platy since day 1 and it's been great at keeping the bike stable; would definitely recommend it. On Monday, January 10, 2022 at 8:20:37 AM UTC-8 philipr...@gmail.com wrote: > > Good luck - spend the $ on the Rene Hearse whatever route

[RBW] Re: Platypus Questions

Good luck - spend the $ on the Rene Hearse whatever route you chose for a build. They really are a lovely smooth tire & run beautifully comfortable at around 45psi even on the horrendous potholed streets in my neighborhood. On Monday, January 10, 2022 at 10:05:17 AM UTC-6 Rusty Click wrote: >

[RBW] Re: Platypus Questions

Thanks to all, It may be a tough sell as opposed to continued tinkering with the Treks setup, but maybe, just maybe I can convince her to try the Riv. Roberta, I too, believe that the Platy will be a little heavier but with a lighter build, it would fit her needs nicely. She is strictly a

[RBW] Re: Platypus Questions

Yes, a Platy should be on the lighter side, remember it's derived from the Cheviot which was kind of a droptube Hillborne road bike with road brakes. Grant changed the brakes and a couple frame details, but it still should be closer to Hillborne and Homer than the touring/fire roads category

[RBW] Re: Platypus Questions

I don't mind a heavy-ish bike (I do own Rivendells, after all), but it can be too heavy for me to lift onto a bike rack or over a log. I never weighed my Platy, but I built it up with lightish parts--Brevet rims, some kind of Gravel King tires run tubeless, 1x with Garbaruk cassette (they

Re: [RBW] Re: Platypus Questions

With the extra tubing, the Platypus will definitely be a heavier frame than your Sam, and likely similar or heavier to the Atlantis. Just guessing. I'm also guessing your Trek (assuming a generic aluminum fitness hybrid) will probably be lighter. Eric On Sun, Jan 9, 2022 at 4:43 PM Rusty Click

[RBW] Re: Platypus Questions

I'm with your wife here! Certainly not a weight-weenie but a lighter bike is more fun to ride, feels more lively and doesn't bum you out on the hills. My personal feeling is that around 28 to 30lbs built up gives you a sweet venn between a rideable weight with the parts you want and not

[RBW] Re: Platypus Questions

Even my lightened Platypus is close to the limit of the Park folding stand, it's much about the length as anything else but add in the extra 5-8lbs of the typical Riv build up and you're really pushing it. On Sunday, January 9, 2022 at 4:22:42 PM UTC-6 Joe Bernard wrote: > As long as the

[RBW] Re: Platypus Questions

As long as the seatpost is tight in the frame and the clamp is tight on the post you should be good. My very long Platy-ish custom is the same way in my Park stand, those wheels are wa out there and you're going to get a rocking effect when working on it. Joe Bernard On Sunday, January

[RBW] Re: Platypus Questions

Another question...How much does the Platypus weigh? When I see pictures, especially of Leah's beautiful bike, it seems to be exactly what my wife describes as the bike she wants. When I offer to look for one to replace the Tr*k we bought in desperation this past year, she says she doesn't

[RBW] Re: Platypus Questions

Any suggestions with regards to putting it on a work stand? For some reason, it feels wobbly when I clamp the seat post, but I probably just need to get used to it and trust that it will be okay. On Thursday, January 6, 2022 at 5:45:07 PM UTC-5 Roberta wrote: > Hi, Hugo. > > I'm so glad

[RBW] Re: Platypus Questions

Another click stand fan here. I’ve used mine on several different bikes over the years I’ve had it and it works well with any I’ve used so far! On Friday, January 7, 2022 at 10:38:56 PM UTC-8 Ian A wrote: > I don't have a Platy, but on my bikes I like to use a toe strap to lock > the front

[RBW] Re: Platypus Questions

I don't have a Platy, but on my bikes I like to use a toe strap to lock the front brake lever. Even a heavily loaded bike will stay up securely with just a single point of contact, like the corner of the seat resting against a signpost for example. If you go the ClickStand route, locking the

Re: [RBW] Re: Platypus Questions

+1 Click-Stand When my wife got her used Surly LHT it came with one and she really took to it EricF Vancouver -- 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

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I also like and recommend the Click-Stand. Jay Lonner Bellingham, WA Sent from my Atari 400 > On Jan 7, 2022, at 7:22 PM, Jeffrey Arita wrote: > > My wife and I use Click-Stands. The stand is not attached to your bike. > Yes, another thing to carry on your bike. But it works very well

[RBW] Re: Platypus Questions

My wife and I use Click-Stands . The stand is *not *attached to your bike. Yes, another thing to carry on your bike. But it works very well for very heavy cyclotouring/bikepacking bikes. It should work well for your Platy. In reading everyone's comments, we

[RBW] Re: Platypus Questions

We're using a VO double on Ariel's Platypus with mixed results. Fitment is fine, but with a rear biased load the bike will always shift to the rear wheel touching instead of the front, resulting in the handlebars shifting to one side or another. Extreme caution must be used to keep the bike

[RBW] Re: Platypus Questions

My double-leg Pletscher kickstand wouldn't fit on the my Platy kickstand plate. I ended up with a BV adjustable leg single-leg kickstand (from Amazon). It works OK but the mounting bolt keeps loosening up. I'll try some more loctite on the mounting bolt to see if that helps. Has anyone tried

[RBW] Re: Platypus Questions

Hi, Hugo. I'm so glad you're enjoying the ride of your bike. Me, too! I had a stand (no kick. you'd remove it when not in use) that attached to the rear axle. While that worked perfect for my shorter chain stay Homer, there was too much weight in front and Platy would get tipsy. I opted