Armand, welcome to the Cult of the Platypus. You've built a stellar example!
I'm running the same hubs and rims on my mermaid Platypus, though with 42mm RH slicks under 58mm fenders I went I'm of the opinion that there is some kind of magic happening with the design of the Platypus - it never fails to impress me. About those cantilevers - I went with Deore V-brakes mostly to pinch a few pennies. Yes, they definitely set up easily and perform well - but to my eyes they lack the elegance of a well executed cantilever. I say don't give up on them. It may just be the perspective, but judging from your pics you might try shortening the straddle cables a bit so that when the pads are in contact with the rim a line drawn from the base of the canti where it pivots to the top where the straddle is anchored, and then to the apex of the straddle cable approximates a 90 degree angle. Steve On Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 7:51:38 PM UTC-4 Armand Kizirian wrote: > Greetings fellow Rivendell Lovers! > > I’m happy to introduce to you my very first Rivendell, an Ana Purple > Platypus built up as my forever bike (#3). As someone who worked in bike > shops growing up with a current background as a designer and engineer, I > went all out with designing the optimal riding experience, crafting a > versatile bicycle intended to be ridden every day, and most importantly, to > be loved for life. > > [image: IMG_3263.JPG] > > I’ve never done a full “balleur” build before, and had a few intentions in > mind with this. Make it as lightweight as possible with zero compromises. > Embrace the Rivendell ethos of simplicity in the mechanical components. See > how versatile an upright bicycle can be not just for commuting, but both > supreme pleasure rides and also longer, more demanding routes. Make it > timeless, gorgeous, and utterly practical. > > So far I have been pleasantly surprised. I’ve ridden it every day as my > primary vehicle since completion. Most look at the swoopy “cruiser” (as > many call it) handlebars and assume it is a pretty pleasure bike for brief, > simple rides. I explain to them the vibe is moreso *performance Cadillac,* > where rides from 20-30+ miles are done with ease and comfort. The > combination of the upright position, long chainstays, slightly slacker > headtube, luxurious touch points, and made in USA/japan mechanical > components result in a riding experience that can be playful, relaxed, > spirited, or *fast* all with a shift of a mindset and handlebar position. > I LOVE the contrast of performance with comfort, particularly as a stronger > rider. It is a delightful combination that is rare and overlooked, as most > upright bicycles feature low-end components or compromised geometry. > > -- 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/4d7cea06-1539-45f4-9278-cd7ecf306eb5n%40googlegroups.com.
