Congratulations! I’m so happy for you On Sunday, February 9, 2025 at 1:56:59 AM UTC-5 kathry...@gmail.com wrote:
> Thank you! > > Interestingly enough I originally ordered a 100mm stem to go with the > Platypus. I am not quite sure what I was thinking as compared to my current > 56cm top tube bike and 90mm stem, this would have put me +65mm more > forward, which seems huge (+102mm forward if I'd gone with a 60cm Platypus)! > > I've now swapped that for an 80mm stem, which on the 54 Appaloosa should > put me only +28mm forward. We'll see how that goes and it will be easy > enough to swap out the bars or stem down the line if I want a bit more > reach. > > Thanks, > Kathryn > > On Sunday, February 9, 2025 at 3:53:58 PM UTC+10 Jason Fuller wrote: > >> Congrats on the purchase Kathryn! I am sure you won't regret it. I was >> firmly thinking 55 over 60 when I first read your post but Jared's post >> definitely made me second guess my assumptions. With the swept back bars >> there is a lot more wiggle room. The Appa is a great bike, you'll probably >> need a longer stem than you would on the Platy but should work out great. >> Look forward to seeing the build >> >> >> >> On Saturday, 8 February 2025 at 17:26:23 UTC-8 kathry...@gmail.com wrote: >> >>> Hi everyone, >>> >>> Thanks for everyone who weighed in, I also reached out to James at >>> Rivendell and for those curious here was (part of) the response: >>> >>> "As you hinted towards, if you haven't ridden a bike this size, it will >>> feel very long and tall -- a sensation that may feel strange. If you have >>> the opportunity to test ride, I would recommend it" >>> >>> After a lot of thought, I decided to go with... a 54cm Appaloosa which >>> is currently on its way to me! I just couldn't face the potential risk of >>> building up a bike that was too big and the slightly bigger tyre clearance, >>> extra bottle cage and ability to run a frame bag on the Appaloosa clinched >>> it. >>> >>> I'll be sure to post the Appaloosa once it's built up! >>> >>> Thanks, >>> Kathryn >>> On Sunday, February 9, 2025 at 10:51:48 AM UTC+10 steve...@gmail.com >>> wrote: >>> >>>> Kathryn, as testament that a given size of the Platypus will fit a >>>> broad range of riders, I'm almost exactly your height but with a PBH of >>>> 81cm. I bought my Platy from a private owner as a frame set, still in the >>>> original box (he purchased it for his GF but she wasn't't interested - go >>>> figure). This was at a time when Platys were sold out at RBW. The price >>>> was >>>> fair so I grabbed it. It's a 50cm and my 81PBH is the upper limit for the >>>> recommended range. Cutting to the chase - I probably would have been >>>> better served by a size 55, but with a bit of massaging - longer stem, >>>> saddle with longer rails for more setback, ample seat post length - I've >>>> been very pleased with the bike. >>>> >>>> Steve >>>> [image: 7DC71837-68D4-4E75-9ABF-4132F72B1DD9_1_201_a.jpeg] >>>> >>>> On Saturday, February 8, 2025 at 1:32:37 PM UTC-5 Jon Dukeman wrote: >>>> >>>>> What size are your fenders ?? >>>>> >>>>> On Fri, Feb 7, 2025, 5:35 PM jaredwilson <duh...@gmail.com> wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> I'll second Dave's notion. >>>>>> >>>>>> My wife is 5'7" with an 86cm PBH. We initially got her a 55cm >>>>>> Platypus and when picking up at RivHQ Grant was a firm believer she >>>>>> should >>>>>> be on a 60cm instead. Fast forward a year and some change we swapped her >>>>>> out to a 60cm and find the fit is much better, shoulda listened but now >>>>>> she's dial in and very happy with her Platypus. >>>>>> >>>>>> jared in SC, CA >>>>>> [image: IMG_8743.jpg] >>>>>> >>>>>> On Friday, February 7, 2025 at 1:33:06 PM UTC-8 DavidP wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> Hi Kathryn, welcome! >>>>>>> >>>>>>> I have a similar PBH and saddle height and find the 60cm Platypus to >>>>>>> be a good fit. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> One thing about the Platypus is that the top tube is long, but not >>>>>>> super long relative to other Riv models (e.g. a 52cm Clem has a similar >>>>>>> top >>>>>>> tube length). I'm using a 120mm stem with Tosco bars but I'm also a bit >>>>>>> taller than you (again similar PBH, so it's all from the waist up). I >>>>>>> think >>>>>>> the 90mm stem and Boscos would likely be a fine place to start. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> The 60cm Platypus does have a tall headtube. You can see that my >>>>>>> bars a just a bit higher than my saddle even with a relatively low stem >>>>>>> height. With Boscos you'll be limited to how low you will be able to >>>>>>> position your bars relative to your saddle. Not necessarily a concern >>>>>>> but >>>>>>> something to be aware of. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> -Dave >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> On Friday, February 7, 2025 at 3:27:35 PM UTC-5 kathry...@gmail.com >>>>>>> wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Hey everyone, first post here! >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> I'm about to buy my first Riv! Just wanting to get some sizing >>>>>>>> advice on the Platypus. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> I'm 172cm, 86.5cm PBH. My current bike is a 56cm, current saddle >>>>>>>> height 75.5cm, current stem is 90mm with Bosco bars (which I'd >>>>>>>> transfer >>>>>>>> over to the new bike). >>>>>>>> and I'd normally be looking to get the 55cm Platypus however... the >>>>>>>> only Australian dealer is out of stock and only has the 60cm Platypus. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> I'm pretty hesitant about a 60cm Platypus being too big for me, >>>>>>>> does anyone have any advice or experiences with the sizing? >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> The other option would be a 54cm Appaloosa (but I reallllllyyyyy >>>>>>>> want a Platypus!) >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Thanks, >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Kathryn >>>>>>>> >>>>>>> -- >>>>>> 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-bun...@googlegroups.com. >>>>>> To view this discussion visit >>>>>> https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/a93fa52d-6b03-49e9-8a85-8e75249e13fcn%40googlegroups.com >>>>>> >>>>>> <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/a93fa52d-6b03-49e9-8a85-8e75249e13fcn%40googlegroups.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> >>>>>> . >>>>>> >>>>> -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. 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