This is just a lovely build. I too have a Platypus and love it! I took it on a club gravel ride and had quite a few curious looks but had not difficulty keeping up with the group. I just added an R-14 rear rack on mine and plan to updgrade to Paul Motolites as I get around to it. This is a great bike.
On Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 9:38:44 AM UTC-4 Steve wrote: > 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. > > 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/0ffa1deb-b14a-483d-8ff9-995b39003533n%40googlegroups.com.
