Hi Jared, What size Panaracer Gravel Kings are you running on your Platypus ? What is the maximum tire size you can run ? Asking for a friend, who owns a Platypus.
Thank-you. Kim Hetzel Yelm, WA. On Sunday, January 22, 2023 at 6:22:35 PM UTC-8 [email protected] wrote: > I loved this bike, and loved it 3x1 most of all. So glad that Jared is > keeping the 3x1 Platy alive (along with many of its stickers, which is no > small thing on account of the strange bunch I had on there). Such a great > build! > > The northbound Susie will get here early next week. I'll get it built up > within a week or so, hopefully, and then I'll try to remember to hijack > this Platy thread with a Susie build photo. I'm hoping to wind up with > something like a fatter tire, higher bb version of the Platy. In any case, > both of the bikes that come out of this trade will be 3x1 :) > > Mack > > On Sunday, January 22, 2023 at 6:38:45 PM UTC-7 DavidP wrote: > >> Nice! That Platy looks ready for anything. I love the versatility of this >> bike. >> >> -Dave >> >> On Sunday, January 22, 2023 at 7:02:45 PM UTC-5 Joe Bernard wrote: >> >>> That's a fine bicycle, Jared! I did a 3x1 a few years ago and loved it, >>> it taught me that I often downshift a rear cassette unnecessarily. 3 gears >>> is enough! >>> >>> Joe Bernard >>> >>> On Sunday, January 22, 2023 at 3:55:01 PM UTC-8 Jared Wilson wrote: >>> >>>> Through various dealings the last year I worked my way down to only a >>>> Susie, trying to convince myself that I wasn't overbiking, but I was. I >>>> didn't need the tall BB or the clearance for 2.8's for the type of riding >>>> I >>>> generally do, and for the amount of time I spend on trails it was hard to >>>> justify having so much bike. >>>> >>>> Some of you may remember a WTT posting from the end of '22, I was >>>> looking to trade for a 60cm Platypus to fill in the gap that was left when >>>> I gave my wife my old 60cm and we sold her 55cm. Shortly after posting I >>>> was approached by Mack with the Canadian Caveat, but we were determined to >>>> make it worthwhile for both parties. After Mack crunched some numbers and >>>> we wheeled and dealed a bit we came to an agreement and would soon have >>>> new >>>> steeds! >>>> >>>> I received my new to me Platypus on Thursday of last week and wasted no >>>> time getting it set up. Mack had a killer 3x1 drivetrain and I knew I'd >>>> like to try the same, so I acquired some parts and pieced it together. I'm >>>> still dialing in this set up but so far it's showing a lot of promise and >>>> I >>>> couldn't be more grateful for Mack's advice along the way. >>>> >>>> So here it is, as of the ride I just got back from, and I'm so happy to >>>> be back on a Platypus. >>>> >>>> Jared in SLO, CA >>>> >>> -- 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/4a0825d7-ed3d-49a6-859f-308deedeaf1dn%40googlegroups.com.
