Re: [RBW] Re: The do-it-all Rivendell of choice

[Leah Peterson]

Hi Masa! Are you enjoying your new Platypus? Good to hear from you. The Clem is definitely heavier, and I notice it at my weight. I have replaced a lot of parts with lighter ones (the most expensive being the wheelset) to lighten it up. The Clem accelerates more slowly but trucks along quickly once up to speed. I love the step-thru design - it’s romantic looking and dead practical. The Platy is more nimble and quick to accelerate. It feels notably lighter. I feel like it fits me better, but that’s not something I can quantify or that will necessarily be the same for you. They don’t feel similar - even though they are both step/thru or mixte they are very different machines. I’m glad to have both bikes. I wouldn’t want to part with either. I’m not sure if that was helpful but I ‘m happy to elaborate if you have more questions! Leah On Dec 6, 2022, at 12:19 AM, Masa <msts.a...@gmail.com> wrote: Hi Leah, I would like to ask you how you compare Platypus and Clem Smith Jr L. They both are step-through but I assume that they feel pretty different when you ride them. And yes, what the nice photo of Slin, Clem and the babies! Masa 2022年12月6日火曜日 7:00:58 UTC+9 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!: Look at those yummy babies! I mean, nice Clem, but the babies!!! 😍😍  Once one has had a Clem with that wonderful step-through tube and the way way lax geometry, it is hard to replace. I ride my Platypuses nearly exclusively, but I won’t part with that blue Clem. It’s too good, too comfortable, and has its own brand of beauty. Someday you might like a Platy, but it doesn’t have to be at the expense of your Clem. Have both! And, when those little darlings get bigger, how about a 45 Clem for them? I’m full of the good ideas. On Monday, December 5, 2022 at 3:27:20 PM UTC-5 Slin wrote: My answer is my Clem Smith Jr. I've been riding my first and only Riv for about a year now and love it. Since I'm on the lighter side, every once in a while, I wonder how a not-as-heavy-duty Riv, like a Platypus or AHH would be for me. But then it might not work for the 95% of my rides where I'm carrying about 60 lbs extra of passengers daily :) The step-through frame let me size up so there's no knee interference with the front seat when pedaling, plus I can get on and off nice and easy. Here it is in Voltron Mode on a foggy day up on Twin Peaks here in SF. Will took it for a spin too: On Sunday, November 20, 2022 at 6:31:53 AM UTC-8 Joel S wrote: I do love my Saluki that I was lucky to find last year, same color as Matt’s.  I also have a Hillborne fitted with 48mm tires but I think my vote goes to the Saluki just because of the older styling.  On Wednesday, November 16, 2022 at 7:31:43 PM UTC-5 Matt Beecher wrote: I've said it before and will say it again.  The Saluki is the best bike I have ridden.  It goes as fast as I can, is lighter than the Atlantis, can carry more than I have ever tried, takes wide enough tires + fenders, and climbs as well as my lighter bikes.  It was also my introduction to 650B. The one fault it has is that they are pretty hard to find, so I am not willing to lock it up for more than a couple minutes out of my sight.   My biggest fault is that I seem to be concerned about exposing it to active rain and salt (snow), but I wish I could break myself of that fear and ride the heck out of it more.   This one returned to me this year and is the closest of the two in being a beater.  I pamper the purple one still. It now has a dynamo wheelset and a Pass & Stow 3 rail rack.   Cheers, Matt -- You received this message because you are subscribed to a topic in the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this topic, visit https://groups.google.com/d/topic/rbw-owners-bunch/G0Do_cvYy2k/unsubscribe. To unsubscribe from this group and all its topics, 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/bd5a3870-927c-4e6f-bf31-73ee7f65bb35n%40googlegroups.com. -- 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/CC4B8283-7122-495E-BD4E-22D01E59A83C%40gmail.com.