Re: [RBW] Re: To My Platypus People!

2021-03-25 Thread Leah Peterson
https://www.rivbike.com/blogs/news/50cm-platypus-demo Sent from my iPad > On Mar 13, 2021, at 9:24 PM, Ray Varella wrote: > >  > Here’s a Platypus Easter twist > > Ray >> On Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at 6:08:08 AM UTC-8 Doug H. wrote: >> Leah, >> I really like how you've personalized your bike

Re: [RBW] Re: To My Platypus People!

2021-03-12 Thread Joe Bernard
Just saw the new Riv Newsletter, Platy arrival date is now April 25th. Things ain't pretty at the Port of Long Beach.. On Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at 6:08:08 AM UTC-8 Doug H. wrote: > Leah, > I really like how you've personalized your bike with the colors. I'm too > bland to ride those colors

Re: [RBW] Re: To My Platypus People!

2021-03-09 Thread Doug H.
Leah, I really like how you've personalized your bike with the colors. I'm too bland to ride those colors but it really is a piece of art! Doug On Monday, March 8, 2021 at 2:43:09 PM UTC-5 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: > Thanks, all! I am so glad you see what I was trying for. This bike and I

Re: [RBW] Re: To My Platypus People!

2021-03-08 Thread Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!
Thanks, all! I am so glad you see what I was trying for. This bike and I are tightly bonded. I never look at it without smiling. Ever. But it will be old news soon, because there will be a pile o’ new Platys for us to admire! Rich asked: The front derailleur is Shimano Deore. On Monday,

Re: [RBW] Re: To My Platypus People!

2021-03-08 Thread RichS
Leah, That is one breathtaking bicycle. My compliments! You may have addressed this in an earlier post but what front derailer is on there? Thank you! Best, Rich in ATL On Monday, March 8, 2021 at 10:32:11 AM UTC-5 Ray Evans wrote: > I think you and that glorious bike need to go into a

Re: [RBW] Re: To My Platypus People!

2021-03-08 Thread Tim Baldwin
Love the new anodized parts! With style like that, the bike just has to ride better. On Monday, March 8, 2021 at 9:32:11 AM UTC-6 Ray Evans wrote: > I think you and that glorious bike need to go into a Witness Protection > Program now. > > On Sun, Mar 7, 2021 at 9:08 PM Joe Bernard wrote: >

Re: [RBW] Re: To My Platypus People!

2021-03-08 Thread Ray Evans
I think you and that glorious bike need to go into a Witness Protection Program now. On Sun, Mar 7, 2021 at 9:08 PM Joe Bernard wrote: > That bike with all its glorious teal and rose and Brooks and bags is - and > there is no higher compliment from me - CRAZY. As the kids would say, it's >

Re: [RBW] Re: To My Platypus People!

2021-03-07 Thread Joe Bernard
That bike with all its glorious teal and rose and Brooks and bags is - and there is no higher compliment from me - CRAZY. As the kids would say, it's ridiculous! Excellent work all around from Leah the parts/paint picker, Analog Cycles for the parts/ano, and the pro shop that put it all

Re: [RBW] Re: To My Platypus People!

2021-03-07 Thread Roberta
My eyes and heart are dancing with giddy joy at your lovely Platypus! How big was your smile on your ride tonight? Roberta On Sunday, March 7, 2021 at 10:53:12 PM UTC-5 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: > (This message should have preceded my photos, but it was too large and was > not sent.

Re: [RBW] Re: To My Platypus People!

2021-03-07 Thread Leah Peterson
(This message should have preceded my photos, but it was too large and was not sent. Since the file is too large, you can see it on Instagram or the Facebook groups if you like.) Well, while we wait for the ship to be unloaded (MONDAY! 拾), I made a video of my Platy because...IT’S FINALLY

Re: [RBW] Re: To My Platypus People!

2021-03-04 Thread Leah Peterson
Tom, Terrifying! You’ll get your perfect Platypus and not your Fat Bike...I’ve got a good feeling! I completely understand the wild dreams. Somewhere I know I’ve told this story, but I used to have a recurring nightmare that my Betty Foy got stolen. It was so unthinkable that my brain always

Re: [RBW] Re: To My Platypus People!

2021-03-03 Thread Doug H.
This reminds me of the Santa Claus tracking kids do at Christmas time. HoHoHo Merry Platypus! Doug On Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at 2:17:00 PM UTC-5 Chris in NZ wrote: > > I’ve been keeping an eye on it (I’m a tracking obsessive). Previously at > anchor and on the live map it was outside the port

Re: [RBW] Re: To My Platypus People!

2021-03-02 Thread Chris in NZ
I’ve been keeping an eye on it (I’m a tracking obsessive). Previously at anchor and on the live map it was outside the port waiting. It is now showing as “moored” and the live map shows it alongside.. On Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at 8:03:24 AM UTC+13 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: > Yes! It

Re: [RBW] Re: To My Platypus People!

2021-03-02 Thread Chris in NZ
The Unicorn has landed! On Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at 11:17:54 AM UTC+13 Joe Bernard wrote: > "refresh" > > Including me and I'm not even getting one. I've never been so excited for > a thing I'm not involved in in my life! > > On Monday, March 1, 2021 at 1:59:07 PM UTC-8 Robert Tilley wrote: >

Re: [RBW] Re: To My Platypus People!

2021-03-01 Thread Joe Bernard
"refresh" Including me and I'm not even getting one. I've never been so excited for a thing I'm not involved in in my life! On Monday, March 1, 2021 at 1:59:07 PM UTC-8 Robert Tilley wrote: > So everyone here will be like this on the day these go live: > > [image: Refresh.gif] > > Robert

Re: [RBW] Re: To My Platypus People!

2021-03-01 Thread Jason Fuller
I think just letting everyone purchase via the website when they go live is the fairest option, so I support Riv in that decision, even though unfortunately the timing isn't going to work for everyone. Hopefully they respond to the demand with a second batch ASAP for those who miss out,

Re: [RBW] Re: To My Platypus People!

2021-03-01 Thread Leah Peterson
The excitement over this mixte is dizzying. I love it. And I love the sign up sheet. So cool! I don’t ever remember this kind of anticipation for a new model! Am I biased? Leah Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 1, 2021, at 1:05 PM, Tom Wyland wrote: > > OK, I did a thing. Add your name/size to

Re: [RBW] Re: To My Platypus People!

2021-03-01 Thread Tom Wyland
OK, I did a thing. Add your name/size to the list if you'd like. How many people on this thread are buying? https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1jG8avmUgfvc3r7DpisHaSnLZAhSDucLecwWe5rCKEYk/edit?usp=sharing On Monday, March 1, 2021 at 3:53:36 PM UTC-5 Tom Wyland wrote: > Yeah, I called

Re: [RBW] Re: To My Platypus People!

2021-03-01 Thread Tom Wyland
Yeah, I called too and was told to wait. Maybe we should just create a google dock and see if our intended purchase quantities exceed their supply. I'm hoping I'm the only one who wants a 55 Limeolive :) Tom On Monday, March 1, 2021 at 3:45:47 PM UTC-5 Joe Bernard wrote: > Oops. I suspect

Re: [RBW] Re: To My Platypus People!

2021-03-01 Thread Joe Bernard
Oops. I suspect that cat's outta the bag (I need to look up the origins of that phrase) and they've shut down the unofficial pre-order pipeline. "The phone won't stop ringing!" On Monday, March 1, 2021 at 11:44:18 AM UTC-8 Max S wrote: > Congrats, Joyce! > > I inquired by phone this morning

Re: [RBW] Re: To My Platypus People!

2021-03-01 Thread Max S
Congrats, Joyce! I inquired by phone this morning if I could just pay for one now, but was told that there ain't no such possibility until the frames are actually there "in a couple of weeks." I didn't press the issue. If anyone's got a Mustard Clem L in 52cm size to get rid of, ping me. -

Re: [RBW] Re: To My Platypus People!

2021-02-27 Thread JAS
Leah, Awesome anodizing! Those parts are going to look so good on the raspberry Platy! Nothing but beauty in your world. I’d love it if we were RivTwins, but alas, my birthday isn’t until March 4th. We are both Pisces however. #RivSisters! —Joyce On Saturday, February 27, 2021 at 6:14:41

Re: [RBW] Re: To My Platypus People!

2021-02-27 Thread Joe Bernard
Just remember in the winter Far beneath the bitter snows Lies the seed that with the sun's love In the spring becomes the rose The Rose - Bette Midler Because the parts are rose and she's getting them in the spring and it made me think of that song. So there ya go! On Saturday, February 27,

Re: [RBW] Re: To My Platypus People!

2021-02-27 Thread Roberta
That is some serious jewelry! I'm looking forward to your finished Platy. On Saturday, February 27, 2021 at 3:58:21 PM UTC-5 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: > Here’s something fun. Analog Cycles anodized some parts for my Platypus > and they just shipped them. They kindly sent these artistic

Re: [RBW] Re: To My Platypus People!

2021-02-27 Thread David Person
Zowie! On Saturday, February 27, 2021 at 1:18:37 PM UTC-8 Patrick Moore wrote: > Man, that is indeed custom bling! The color anodizing, as color anodizing, > reminds me of the early '90s, tho' your colors are much more tasteful. > > May I be crass and ask how much Analogue charged for this

Re: [RBW] Re: To My Platypus People!

2021-02-26 Thread Ride for Fun
I tried that for my Sam, Will would not do it so I found one of the previous production year at a shop. And to think how many Rivendells I have purchased. Good luck, glad it worked out. Not sure I would have posted it though. On Thu, Feb 25, 2021 at 10:16 PM JAS wrote: > I called Rivendell

Re: [RBW] Re: To My Platypus People!

2021-02-26 Thread Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!
Yes! Kate is right - so fun! I’m so fond of you ladies, and we’ve never even “met.” Doesn’t matter! Joyce - I got so excited over your bike news that I missed the fact that your Mermaid Platy is your birthday bike - is it your birthday today, because we might not just be #RivSisters, we might

Re: [RBW] Re: To My Platypus People!

2021-02-26 Thread 'Kate Gilson' via RBW Owners Bunch
#RivSisters are multiplying This is going to be fun upyourkarma@yahoo.comKate Gilson On Thursday, February 25, 2021, 10:28:47 PM EST, Leah Peterson wrote: Though they will neither be as stunning nor elegant as the Monocog. 藍藍藍 Joyce! How exciting! I really cannot contain myself

Re: [RBW] Re: To My Platypus People!

2021-02-25 Thread Patrick Moore
Is there such a beast as a 26"-wheel Monocog? I thought they were all 700C. Patrick Moore, who daydreams about a Clem with 3"-wide, 31"-tall WTB Rangers*. * Aside: That Matthews custom dirt road bike: I had it built for 700C X 60s with fenders, and 650B X 75s. But it won't take 700C X 70 mm

Re: [RBW] Re: To My Platypus People!

2021-02-25 Thread luckyturnip
As someone who actually is shopping for a 26” wheeled Monocog I can tell you, it would be easier for me to find a Rivendell to buy and turn into a singlespeed mountain bike! > On Feb 25, 2021, at 19:39, Joe Bernard wrote: > > As much as I'd love a nice Platypus, I'm holding out for the

Re: [RBW] Re: To My Platypus People!

2021-02-25 Thread Joe Bernard
As much as I'd love a nice Platypus, I'm holding out for the Monocog pre-order. On Thursday, February 25, 2021 at 7:28:47 PM UTC-8 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: > Though they will neither be as stunning nor elegant as the Monocog. 藍藍藍 > > Joyce! How exciting! I really cannot contain myself

Re: [RBW] Re: To My Platypus People!

2021-02-25 Thread Patrick Moore
My Monocog is butt-ugly, and all my protestations otherwise were in jest. It's a wonderful bike, and (IMO) "Rivendellian" in being simple, steel, rugged, comfortable, and just plain fun for "riding around," but it's purely utilitarian, and all its beauty is in the ride. For the sort of riding it's

Re: [RBW] Re: To My Platypus People!

2021-02-25 Thread Leah Peterson
Though they will neither be as stunning nor elegant as the Monocog. 藍藍藍 Joyce! How exciting! I really cannot contain myself over here. #RIVSISTERS!! Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 25, 2021, at 7:26 PM, Patrick Moore wrote: > >  > Money talks! > > I'll be very interested to see a sea-foam

Re: [RBW] Re: To My Platypus People!

2021-02-25 Thread Patrick Moore
Money talks! I'll be very interested to see a sea-foam Platypus juxtaposed with the beautiful red of Leah's. We look forward to photos. On Thu, Feb 25, 2021 at 8:16 PM JAS wrote: > I called Rivendell today, Grant answered the phone and I expressed my > sincere desire to get a Platypus and my

Re: [RBW] Re: To My Platypus People!

2021-02-25 Thread JAS
I called Rivendell today, Grant answered the phone and I expressed my sincere desire to get a Platypus and my worry that I’d miss out. I asked how I could make sure I got one and then this happened.he took my credit card info right then and there for a frame of the size and color I want.

Re: [RBW] Re: To My Platypus People!

2021-02-25 Thread ascpgh
I guess this is the modern version of what I experienced after going all in for an orange Rambouillet. I had a hard date (May 5, 2002) in Yorktown, VA where I was meeting three others to ride across the country. We'd planned for about a year and as I got serious, so did my concern for the fit

Re: [RBW] Re: To My Platypus People!

2021-02-24 Thread Nathan F
What handlebars are people thinking of running? I'm between quite a few at the moment and am having trouble making up my mind: Albatross, Billie, Osprey, Granola, Ahearne, Jones Bend, phew, that's a lot. I thought to look at Cheviot builds for inspiration, but it seems like 95% of those

Re: [RBW] Re: To My Platypus People!

2021-02-24 Thread Ray Varella
What happens next is dependent on a multitude of factors. If everything on the container is Riva’s, they will receive a sealed container. How soon is hard to say. The ports are still very backed up. When a ship is up to the dock to be unloaded there are cranes and huge forklifts involved in

Re: [RBW] Re: To My Platypus People!

2021-02-24 Thread 'Hetchins52' via RBW Owners Bunch
I’d guess they get a container load of boxed frames (including Hillbornes?) and UPS only picks them up from Walnut Creek one-by-one, after they’ve been checked or prepped or built into bikes. That will take a while, dependent on the number of frames and staffing constraints. It might also be

Re: [RBW] Re: To My Platypus People!

2021-02-24 Thread Leah Peterson
You know what I want to know? What happens next. It seems to me that with this Platypus we have been let in on the secret workings of things at Rivendell. I haven’t been around as long as many of you, but I don’t remember being let behind the scenes like we have been with this model. We

Re: [RBW] Re: To My Platypus People!

2021-02-23 Thread Joe Bernard
"don’t any of you squeal" I know nothing! Which is true just in general! 浪 On Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at 1:37:28 PM UTC-8 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: > I got Grant a more manly version. And I’m having cards made with my bikes > on them, and under each photo is a cycling quote. I quoted

Re: [RBW] Re: To My Platypus People!

2021-02-23 Thread Leah Peterson
I got Grant a more manly version. And I’m having cards made with my bikes on them, and under each photo is a cycling quote. I quoted him! So, when those come, I’ll send his PlatyPin along with it. It’s made in France from pewter! I’m glad he doesn’t read the List - don’t any of you squeal. L

Re: [RBW] Re: To My Platypus People!

2021-02-23 Thread Joe Bernard
How the heck did you find a Unicorn Platypus pin?? You need to send that pic to Grant, he'll be over the moon! On Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at 9:08:14 AM UTC-8 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: > Ray, SO glad you posted that. I screen shot several of those pics. My > mom’s neighbor is

Re: [RBW] Re: To My Platypus People!

2021-02-23 Thread Ride for Fun
>From Taiwan to Japan is a lot faster & easier than to the US. On Tue, Feb 23, 2021 at 1:08 AM Michael Baquerizo wrote: > As a product person - it's wild that Blue Lug is getting these frames and > releasing them into the wild before Riv has a chance to. I know how laissez > faire Grant is and

Re: [RBW] Re: To My Platypus People!

2021-02-23 Thread Mark Roland
Rivendell used to do presales, not so much with bicycles any more. I would imagine there may have been some issues for the company to do presales--maybe too many people backing out? Who knows, but a lot of small batch companies are doing it this way, from bag makers to niche manufacturers

Re: [RBW] Re: To My Platypus People!

2021-02-23 Thread Ray
Some more blue lug content. Noticed they posted a Platypus album to their Flickr: https://flic.kr/ps/93Rbw Ray On Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at 6:17:11 AM UTC-6 Tom Wyland wrote: > I would have plunked down a deposit last fall for one of these, but if I’m > not in front of my computer for the

Re: [RBW] Re: To My Platypus People!

2021-02-23 Thread Tom Wyland
I would have plunked down a deposit last fall for one of these, but if I’m not in front of my computer for the right hour next month I may miss grabbing the inventory they ordered. That also seems wrong. There are technology mechanisms like Kickstarter and pre-Sales that are designed for this

Re: [RBW] Re: To My Platypus People!

2021-02-22 Thread Joe Bernard
Frank Jones Senõr, a singlespeed Blue Lug asked Grant to do. On Monday, February 22, 2021 at 10:17:55 PM UTC-8 Jason Fuller wrote: > to be fair, Blue Lug exceeds any North American bike shop for cool factor > - look at that foursome!! What even is that blue frameset below the Platy?! > > >

Re: [RBW] Re: To My Platypus People!

2021-02-22 Thread Jason Fuller
to be fair, Blue Lug exceeds any North American bike shop for cool factor - look at that foursome!! What even is that blue frameset below the Platy?! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and

Re: [RBW] Re: To My Platypus People!

2021-02-22 Thread Michael Baquerizo
As a product person - it's wild that Blue Lug is getting these frames and releasing them into the wild before Riv has a chance to. I know how laissez faire Grant is and all, but still wild. On Monday, February 22, 2021 at 1:27:50 PM UTC-5 BrettG wrote: > New bluelug shop tour video shows

Re: [RBW] Re: To My Platypus People!

2021-02-22 Thread BrettG
New bluelug shop tour video shows the limolive frame: https://youtu.be/Jr9PZtHnYUg?t=1220 On Sunday, February 21, 2021 at 5:55:40 AM UTC-8 Fullylugged wrote: > > For those wanting to keep tabs on the shipment: > > https://www.vesselfinder.com/vessels/YM-UNICORN-IMO-9462732-MMSI-416464000 > On

Re: [RBW] Re: To My Platypus People!

2021-02-21 Thread Fullylugged
For those wanting to keep tabs on the shipment: https://www.vesselfinder.com/vessels/YM-UNICORN-IMO-9462732-MMSI-416464000 On Friday, February 19, 2021 at 6:45:51 PM UTC-6 Hetchins52 wrote: > Will sent out an email a little over an hour ago detailing items back in > stock, things of interest

Re: [RBW] Re: To My Platypus People!

2021-02-19 Thread 'Hetchins52' via RBW Owners Bunch
Will sent out an email a little over an hour ago detailing items back in stock, things of interest and goings on at RBW. He included this comment: "Our next batch [of Sams], coming on the *YM Unicorn* with the Platypus frames is delayed 17 days because of bad weather and 'berth congestion'."

Re: [RBW] Re: To My Platypus People!

2021-02-19 Thread Jared Wilson
If I understood correctly it has to do with unusual weather and shipping containers at the port, a lack of "parking spaces" more or less? On Friday, February 19, 2021 at 1:30:40 PM UTC-8 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: > Jared, did Vince say why? > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Feb 19, 2021,

Re: [RBW] Re: To My Platypus People!

2021-02-19 Thread Leah Peterson
Jared, did Vince say why? Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 19, 2021, at 12:26 PM, Jared Wilson wrote: > > Sigh is right, David. > > Spoke with Vince yesterday, he did indeed say mid-March ETA. > > Hopefully that gives more people time to get funds together to help support > an amazing company

Re: [RBW] Re: To My Platypus People!

2021-02-17 Thread Leah Peterson
Oh, that Clem is WAY longer. Platy is 47.25 inch WB, Clem is 52 I had to get a really short-reach stem to make the Clem fit me right. (I think there’s a thread called Stem Chronicles or something like that...)The Clem doesn’t turn like the Platy does, but it is luxurious and wonderful. I

Re: [RBW] Re: To My Platypus People!

2021-02-17 Thread N H
What about the Clem L feels longer than the Platy? Does it seem like you have to reach further to get to the bars on the Clem L? I am looking for a step through for my wife and trying to figure out the best sizing for her since she has longer arms. Thanks! On Saturday, January 23, 2021 at

Re: [RBW] Re: To My Platypus People!

2021-02-13 Thread Mark Roland
I believe "mermaid" and my aforementioned "sea foam green" are in fact the *exact same identical color*! Whatever that may be. On Saturday, February 13, 2021 at 4:21:10 PM UTC-5 antc...@gmail.com wrote: > Will called attention to the fact that the new "bilver" looked green to > his eye. He

Re: [RBW] Re: To My Platypus People!

2021-02-13 Thread Anthony Coffin
Will called attention to the fact that the new "bilver" looked green to his eye. He said one of the other staffers (I forget who) called it mermaid, which seems more appropriate to me. I am basing my judgment on the color samples from the email and Platypus page. The lighting is definitely not

Re: [RBW] Re: To My Platypus People!

2021-02-13 Thread REC
That’s from Blue Lug in Japan. Because of their proximity, they get their shipment directly from the builder. I got that information somewhere on Riv’s website or an email or something... My impression is that they haven’t landed at HQ yet. Roberta Sent from my iPad > On Feb 13, 2021, at

Re: [RBW] Re: To My Platypus People!

2021-02-13 Thread Mark Roland
I see "Only available in stores" on that screen shot. So all the dealers now have the Platypus? Do we yet know when Rivendell will release their cache other than "late February?" (I am guessing they will be gone within the hour). On Saturday, February 13, 2021 at 7:39:44 AM UTC-5 Roberta

Re: [RBW] Re: To My Platypus People!

2021-02-13 Thread Roberta
I wrote “getting the mermaid blue but love the green” Joe, I should have written “love and getting the mermaid blue. Love the green, too.” I already ordered my bike from Analog Cycles, but even I didn’t and had to choose today, I’d still choose the Mermaid blue. It’s lovely!!! Rivendell

Re: [RBW] Re: To My Platypus People!

2021-02-13 Thread ascpgh
Electric Chartreuse. Tesla's Tint. Mendel's Pea. My mom is a graphic artist and looked forward to Pantone's annual color trend announcements like Christmas, often having arrived at the same opinion months previously in her work. As a kid I'd look at the stories in the magazines while chewing

Re: [RBW] Re: To My Platypus People!

2021-02-12 Thread Joe Bernard
Roberta, That mermaid blue is so pretty! As I alluded to in my "chameleon" comment the first couple pics I saw seemed green, then the last ones Leah posted definitely show the blue. I'll bet it's going to keep color-shifting in the sun like her Raspberry Metallic Platy does and will be

Re: [RBW] Re: To My Platypus People!

2021-02-12 Thread Joe Bernard
Ok the Bliver is going to be a chameleon bike for sure: Too green for ya? Wait 5 minutes, now it's blue!  On Friday, February 12, 2021 at 9:27:56 PM UTC-8 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: > > > Sent from my iPad > > On Feb 12, 2021, at 8:08 PM, Joe Bernard wrote: > > So this is the

Re: [RBW] Re: To My Platypus People!

2021-02-12 Thread Roberta
Both colors are nice, but that green is special! Mark, that green would look right at home with your other colorful bikes. Roberta (getting the mermaid blue but love the green ) On Friday, February 12, 2021 at 11:25:20 PM UTC-5 Mark Roland wrote: > It can be hard to judge from a non-product

Re: [RBW] Re: To My Platypus People!

2021-02-12 Thread Mark Roland
It can be hard to judge from a non-product photo on the internet, but it does have a green cast to my eye. Almost looks like my circa 1969 Rollfast stingray, which I've always thought of as sea foam green

Re: [RBW] Re: To My Platypus People!

2021-02-12 Thread Leah Peterson
No, I see silvery blue in that second pic. Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 12, 2021, at 8:08 PM, Joe Bernard wrote: > > So this is the silvery blue? They both look green to me. Like green and > GREEN. > >> On Friday, February 12, 2021 at 7:57:58 PM UTC-8 Joe Bernard wrote: >> WOW. That looks

Re: [RBW] Re: To My Platypus People!

2021-02-12 Thread Mark Roland
Legnano green. Yeah, amazing is right. I. Do. Not. Need. This. Bike. But maybe I should get it for when my son gets older... On Friday, February 12, 2021 at 10:57:58 PM UTC-5 Joe Bernard wrote: > WOW. That looks amazing!!! 㮝 > > > > On Friday, February 12, 2021 at 7:30:20 PM UTC-8 Bicycle

Re: [RBW] Re: To My Platypus People!

2021-02-12 Thread Joe Bernard
WOW. That looks amazing!!! 㮝 On Friday, February 12, 2021 at 7:30:20 PM UTC-8 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: > I’m thinking this is the lime-olive... > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Feb 10, 2021, at 1:42 PM, Joe Bernard wrote: > > "When Mom left for a couple weeks this fall, Linda

Re: [RBW] Re: To My Platypus People!

2021-02-12 Thread REC
It’srealluy pretty even with the yellow lighting. Look at the head tube color. It should be cream. Sent from my iPad > On Feb 12, 2021, at 10:30 PM, Leah Peterson wrote: > > I’m thinking this is the lime-olive... > > > > Sent from my iPhone > >>> On Feb 10, 2021, at 1:42 PM, Joe Bernard

Re: [RBW] Re: To My Platypus People!

2021-02-10 Thread Joe Bernard
"When Mom left for a couple weeks this fall, Linda confessed she had taken the Cheviot and had been out riding it (in ND this somehow does not qualify as stealing )." I love this part of the story. The North is a different world! On Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at 6:26:58 AM UTC-8 Bicycle

Re: [RBW] Re: To My Platypus People!

2021-02-10 Thread Ray Varella
Is the rear spacing on the Platypus 135mm or 130mm? Thank you Ray On Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at 6:46:12 AM UTC-8 lconley wrote: > I live in Florida and have never seen a Rivendell in Florida that I didn't > own at one time. I gave my wife my Betty Foy and gave one of my sisters my >

Re: [RBW] Re: To My Platypus People!

2021-02-10 Thread lconley
I live in Florida and have never seen a Rivendell in Florida that I didn't own at one time. I gave my wife my Betty Foy and gave one of my sisters my Roadini. I never saw another Rivendell in Washington State when I worked there for 28 months over 3 years a while back. The only other

Re: [RBW] Re: To My Platypus People!

2021-02-10 Thread Ray
I saw on instagram that Blue Lug got a shipment of Platypi in within the last few days. Excited to see what they do with them as well as all of you. Ray On Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at 8:26:58 AM UTC-6 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: > I noticed that Rivendell wrote up a new product

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2021-02-10 Thread Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!
I noticed that Rivendell wrote up a new product description for their Platypus. “...the most beautiful bike in our line” - if that doesn’t make you want to buy one, I just don’t know what will. (Also, I winged the grammar in that sentence, woah...) Small town North Dakota doesn’t know about

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2021-01-28 Thread Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!
Today there was mention of the Platys in the email newsletter from Will. No pre-order for the Platys, just for the Sams. Hurry, hurry when they go live! I think they’ll be gone. Leah On Thursday, January 28, 2021 at 1:21:24 PM UTC-8 duh...@gmail.com wrote: > > Apologies, my membership took a

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2021-01-28 Thread Jared Wilson
Apologies, my membership took a while to clear so my previous post is obsolete Jared, patiently waiting for late February, in Santa Cruz On Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at 10:53:56 AM UTC-8 Jared Wilson wrote: > I heard rumors of early February, holidays got the supply chain running a > bit

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2021-01-26 Thread Jared Wilson
I heard rumors of early February, holidays got the supply chain running a bit slow. On Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at 4:28:15 PM UTC-8 Roberta wrote: > I"m disappointed, but not surprised. I'm hoping to get mine Mermaid Blue > by springtime in the east, and if I love it as much as BBDD, it

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2021-01-25 Thread Ray Evans
Roberta, yes the "She-Devil" (in matte anthracite it looks more like a "He-Devil" to me) really does seem like a fine bike for the cost, plus it was in stock !!! and I wanted to try this style of frame for my 70 yr old body. I'm going to put Tosco bars on it to get a little more up and back, but

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2021-01-25 Thread masmojo
Yes, I think if I do get a Platypus it will be my "retirement bike" as well. I've been selling off bikes 4 (soon to be 5) in the last 5-6 months and I still have more to go! one down side of having too many bikes is maintaining them all; I typically have at least 2 bikes with tires slowly losing

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2021-01-23 Thread Joe Bernard
More Rivs with Analog ano stuff! This is becoming quite the thing, I just ordered a bunch of it for my new-to-me blue Susie..Leah's blinged out Clem and Platy were the inspirations. Does this make me an honorary #RivSister?? #RivBro!  On Saturday, January 23, 2021 at 10:21:25 AM UTC-8 JAS

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2021-01-23 Thread Roberta
Ray, I bought a She - Devil about three years ago as a shopper and lockup bike because it was a mixte. It’s pretty nice for a sub $1000 bike, isn’t it? Just put a B67 on mine that I bought from a list member. It also has rack, basket and fenders. I hope you’re enjoying yours. Joyce, I’m

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2021-01-23 Thread JAS
Leah, you bet I want a Platypus! After reading your review of the sprightly ride, I’m in. Mermaid blue/green, while not what I was expecting, is certainly the best choice of the two. I would have preferred the RivBlue, but maybe Roberta’s idea of anodized pops of blue will satisfy me. Blue

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2021-01-23 Thread Leah Peterson
#RivSister Joyce, so good to hear from you. Are you holding out for one of these tardy Platypuses on The Unicorn? Mermaid blue for you? L Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 22, 2021, at 9:44 PM, JAS wrote: > > Roberta, > Your Platypus build plan sounds perfect! Pops of blue...just what I would do

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2021-01-22 Thread JAS
Roberta, Your Platypus build plan sounds perfect! Pops of blue...just what I would do too! Now I know we’re #RivSisters. Will you have the frame shipped to Analog for the build? —Joyce -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group.

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2021-01-22 Thread Joe Bernard
I also wish I could type *one *thing today without a typo or extraneous word. Put the phone down, Joe. Give up! On Friday, January 22, 2021 at 5:37:11 PM UTC-8 Joe Bernard wrote: > I know there isn't much to be done about it but I sure we wish these new > bikes to get in the shop and out the

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2021-01-22 Thread Ray Evans
I gave up and bought a Handsome She-Devil step through on sale. On Fri, Jan 22, 2021 at 3:21 PM Leah Peterson wrote: > Nooo!! > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Jan 22, 2021, at 7:58 AM, Joseph Willms wrote: > >  > When I spoke with Vince recently, he said they'd be available as soon as >

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2021-01-22 Thread Joe Bernard
I know there isn't much to be done about it but I sure we wish these new bikes to get in the shop and out the door while the bike boom is still booming. That's cash in the RBW pocket! Joe Bernard On Friday, January 22, 2021 at 3:21:56 PM UTC-8 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: >

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2021-01-22 Thread Leah Peterson
Nooo!! Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 22, 2021, at 7:58 AM, Joseph Willms wrote: > >  > When I spoke with Vince recently, he said they'd be available as soon as they > arrive, and are expected early to mid February. > >> On Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at 6:28:15 PM UTC-6 Roberta

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2021-01-22 Thread Joseph Willms
When I spoke with Vince recently, he said they'd be available as soon as they arrive, and are expected early to mid February. On Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at 6:28:15 PM UTC-6 Roberta wrote: > I"m disappointed, but not surprised. I'm hoping to get mine Mermaid Blue > by springtime in the

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2021-01-20 Thread Roberta
I"m disappointed, but not surprised. I'm hoping to get mine Mermaid Blue by springtime in the east, and if I love it as much as BBDD, it will be my retirement bike. I'm working out the last details with Analog Cycles this week, so they can start ordering parts. The plan is already-anodized

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2021-01-20 Thread Leah Peterson
I saw the February Platypus ETA and I was so disappointed. Gosh, do you think will get them before Valentine’s Day? Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 20, 2021, at 1:44 PM, Chris in NZ wrote: > > From Will’s email on the 19 December: > > “We'll get the container of Sams and Platypus in late

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2021-01-20 Thread Chris in NZ
>From Will’s email on the 19 December: “We'll get the container of Sams and Platypus in late January, but they'll be up on the site early February.” I think the website has just been updated to show when they’ll be available to order. On Thursday, January 21, 2021 at 6:18:26 AM UTC+13 Tom

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2021-01-20 Thread Tom Wyland
So the website has been updated for Feb '21 now. Anyone heard about timing? -- 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

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2021-01-08 Thread Roberta
I'm looking forward to getting my Platty in the mermaid blue, and Analog cycles will be building it up for me. I haven't gotten to any of the specifics, but seeing all the colorful, personalized bikes on the board, especially from Leah and Mark, I'm going to move away a little from the

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2021-01-04 Thread Leah Peterson
Yes, you must build your Platybee in solidarity with Platypus owners country-wide. I think we need a new thread when the Platypuses land, and it should be titled, Platypuses on Parade. Yes, you are king of the Hillibikes. And your collection is comprised of the most colorful and fun bicycles.

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