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 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 wayyyy out there and you're going to get > a rocking effect when working on it. > > Joe Bernard > > On Sunday, January 9, 2022 at 8:58:04 AM UTC-8 hugohal...@gmail.com wrote: > >> 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 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 for the >>> standard Greenfield single leg kickstand with the foot, so it wouldn't mar >>> my floor. Works perfectly. <$20. >>> >>> Roberta >>> >>> On Thursday, January 6, 2022 at 4:19:59 PM UTC-5 hugohal...@gmail.com >>> wrote: >>> >>>> Hi Everyone, I have been enjoying my 60cm Platypus since I received it >>>> in October. On rides, I have been loving the extra long top tube, however, >>>> it has made the bike unwieldy when it is in storage, on the repair stand >>>> or >>>> locked up. Anyone else having these issues? Anyone have any suggestions >>>> for >>>> 1. a good kickstand, and 2. a good position on the repair stand? Thanks! >>>> >>>> As far as kickstands are concerned, I did try the single leg kick stand >>>> that came with my Big Dummy long tail cargo bike, however, it did not >>>> work. >>>> The Big Dummy's extra length is in the extra long chain stay whereas the >>>> Platypus's extra length is in every part of the geometry being stretched >>>> out. I also purchased a Pletscher twin kickstand, however it appears that >>>> the kickstand plate on the Platypus is built only for a single kick stand. >>>> Has anyone had any luck getting the twin on the Platypus, or should I just >>>> shell out and get one of the recommended kickstands from Riv? If so, does >>>> someone recommend a specific model for the Platypus? >>>> >>>> Thanks! - HH >>>> >>> -- 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/cc6b4539-926e-4886-9aa7-71d165019e6dn%40googlegroups.com.
