Racing Platypus is funny and I'm totally stealing it. My custom is a slightly more industrial looking almost-a-mixte version of the Platypus and I'm running it sans fenders and racks. I never know how to refer to it because it says Rivendell on the frame but if I say "it's a Riv" that doesn't explain which one. And I don't like saying "my custom" because that sounds pretentious and I am but a simple and common man. So it's my Racing Rivendell! Until I change my mind and put racks and fenders on 😬
On Friday, October 30, 2020 at 5:34:27 PM UTC-7 Mark Roland wrote: > > No baskets or racks! This is a racing Platypus! I suggest not even a > handlebar bag. For granola bar, keys, spare tube, > and raspberry lip gloss, Just Rde with a support Clem following when > leaving the immediate vicinity. > > On Friday, October 30, 2020 at 7:33:31 PM UTC-4, dougP wrote: >> >> Basket or no? Rear rack or no? The Saddlesack shown in Collin's photo >> should be considered. I recently got one & it does hold quite a bit: >> tube, tools, lock, etc, to give you an idea of capacity. Mounted on the >> front, ti would easily swallow up a phone, small purse, & misc. junk. and >> proved quick access. BTW, the toggle closure is brilliant, easy to use, >> adjustable. >> >> dougP >> >> On Friday, October 30, 2020 at 9:58:11 AM UTC-7, Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! >> wrote: >>> >>> While I wait for the wheelset of my Platypus, I’ve been thinking about >>> how I want to set up my bars (sorry, I just cannot call it a ‘cockpit’). >>> I’ve got 52 Boscos in aluminum to look forward to, and I want to keep my >>> bike as svelte and light as I can. I did the unthinkable and paid for a >>> Spurcycle bell just now ($49 for a bell?!) and now I need bags in keeping >>> with the look. I’ve never ventured past Rivendell and Randi Jo for bags, so >>> I’m unaware of what great offerings the market offers. >>> >>> As far as function goes, I’ve got that figured out. Attached are our >>> pair of mom and kid Clems, which we have set up similarly with a Randi Jo >>> bag for our Hydroflasks and a XS Saddlesack facing the rider for >>> iPhones/keys/essentials. I like both of these bags, but neither holds all >>> my items. I’d like to have only one bag so my bars aren’t so cluttered. I >>> do know that Riv is re-doing some of their Sackville line, so I’ve emailed >>> to ask about those details. I’d prefer to give Rivendell my money, but >>> we’ll see what those new bags are like. >>> >>> Do you have any recommendations? >>> -light >>> -streamlined, unobtrusive >>> -zippers preferred >>> -no garish colors (frame is already a saturated color - raspberry >>> metallic) >>> -hold a 32 oz flask AND an phone/keys/granola bar >>> >>> Thanks! >>> Leah >>> >> -- 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 [email protected]. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/e8afce52-16fd-4460-b86c-10e2146a37fen%40googlegroups.com.
