Re: [RBW] Re: ISO/WTB 650b dynamo wheelset

[Matthew Whalen]

I couldn’t tell you because I got a custom build so it was a total price which was reasonably priced in my opinion. Best bike shop I’ve ever worked with!On Oct 30, 2024, at 3:36 PM, Fred Marsh  wrote:Mind sharing how much it ran you? I'm not too far from Mack's, I might have them build me a dynamo wheel.On Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at 2:33:46 PM UTC-5 mnwha...@gmail.com wrote:You could have Mack’s Bikes and Goods in Chicago build you some custom wheels up! They just did 650b 36spoke cliffhanger for me and they are great.On Oct 30, 2024, at 10:52 AM, J-D Bamford  wrote:In 2-3 weeks, I anticipate retiring a Polyvalent (650b) and moving up to a Riv Roaduno (700c) frame (frame is already purchased, but I'm waiting on Riv to build and ship a rear wheel). I should be able to sell the 650b front wheel (but the rear has an issue and will be junked). Front wheel was built by Anthony at Longleaf Cycles. It's a Velo-Orange 650b rim (polished, maybe model was "diagonale"?), double-butted stainless spokes, and an SP dynamo hub. It's served simply as city bike / farmers market shopper, neighborhood cruiser for maybe 8 years. Very low miles, I'm guessing 200-300. Can post pictures here this weekend. Haven't thought about price yet, but certainly a lot less than buying new from Riv/Rich or Crust. When my Roaduno wheel arrives, I'll have a wheel-sized shipping box that I can reuse for the 650b.On Monday, October 28, 2024 at 11:30:45 AM UTC-6 turmoili...@gmail.com wrote:hello all,i’m in search of a 650b wheelset for my clem smith jr L. added bonus if you have any dynamo front wheel for sale. i’m realizing it’s a little hard to find these used for this wheel size. or if anyone knows a good website to build from scratch minus the riv website (which i’ll do eventually if i can’t find anything else) happy weekend riding, rafael 



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Re: [RBW] Re: ISO/WTB 650b dynamo wheelset

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You could have Mack’s Bikes and Goods in Chicago build you some custom wheels up! They just did 650b 36spoke cliffhanger for me and they are great.On Oct 30, 2024, at 10:52 AM, J-D Bamford  wrote:In 2-3 weeks, I anticipate retiring a Polyvalent (650b) and moving up to a Riv Roaduno (700c) frame (frame is already purchased, but I'm waiting on Riv to build and ship a rear wheel). I should be able to sell the 650b front wheel (but the rear has an issue and will be junked). Front wheel was built by Anthony at Longleaf Cycles. It's a Velo-Orange 650b rim (polished, maybe model was "diagonale"?), double-butted stainless spokes, and an SP dynamo hub. It's served simply as city bike / farmers market shopper, neighborhood cruiser for maybe 8 years. Very low miles, I'm guessing 200-300. Can post pictures here this weekend. Haven't thought about price yet, but certainly a lot less than buying new from Riv/Rich or Crust. When my Roaduno wheel arrives, I'll have a wheel-sized shipping box that I can reuse for the 650b.On Monday, October 28, 2024 at 11:30:45 AM UTC-6 turmoili...@gmail.com wrote:hello all,i’m in search of a 650b wheelset for my clem smith jr L. added bonus if you have any dynamo front wheel for sale. i’m realizing it’s a little hard to find these used for this wheel size. or if anyone knows a good website to build from scratch minus the riv website (which i’ll do eventually if i can’t find anything else) happy weekend riding, rafael 



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Re: [RBW] Re: Platypus Sizing Question!

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Yeah I’m in between the 55 and 60!On Nov 6, 2024, at 10:44 AM, Johnny Alien  wrote:At that size and PBH I would probably suggest 55. Are you asking about going larger than that?On Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at 11:36:29 AM UTC-5 mnwha...@gmail.com wrote:Hi there, 

I currently has a 56cm Susie and ended up trading it from my 53cm. I found the bigger frame and tires were more comfortable. I am 5’10 with an 82.5 PBH. 

Now I’m buying a Platy and am in the same boat in between sizes. My PBH is just above the bottom limit for the 55cm. I know Riv says you can size up. I want to make sure it feel zippy but not small. Any thoughts? Thanks! 



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Re: [RBW] Re: Platypus Sizing Question!

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Im definitely going to do swept back like Billie bars bc I like the option of putting my hands forward on longer rides. I see this Platypus as a commuter, tourer, group ride zipppy bike if that helps. What I didn’t like about the 53cm Susie was how much I had to jack the seat up and handlebars but I was at the upper end range of the recommended pbh whereas with the Platy I’m at the very bottom for the 55!On Nov 6, 2024, at 11:54 AM, Mackenzy Albright  wrote:I agree with John on depending on the handlebar setup desired. Having gone up a size on a clem (64) - it felt awesome with a low swept back bars  and a moderate length stem. (loscos ~110 stem) It would have never worked with flat bars because the reach was s long even with a shorty stem. the stack was very tall as well so I couldn't use boscos or high rise bars with comfort. I have a "proper sized" 59 clem that I use swept backs (bosco/tosco) with a longer stem and I could definitely run flat/risers bars on it. I would be happy with either size (59/64). I have more bar options with the smaller size given you can go with stems in any direction. The bigger size felt easier to fit roomy and I loved the unloaded handling on trails - but less bar options.The loscos felt perfect and looked amazing so I honestly didn't try much else. In then end I chose to keep the 59 clementine purely off the front end felt better carrying a basket load and it was orange. On Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at 9:23:42 AM UTC-8 John Johnson wrote:It may depend on what bars you'll want to use (drops vs swept back, for example) and what your use case is for the platypus (fast road vs cruising/commuting, for example).On Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at 6:15:22 PM UTC+1 brok...@gmail.com wrote:Based on the 55cm Platypus that my brother-in-law has, and I have test-ridden, I would guess you'd want the 55cm. For comparison, I'm 5' 8", with an 83 PBH, and my brother-in-law is the same height as me, but with probably a slightly shorter PBH.BrianLex KYOn Wed, Nov 6, 2024 at 11:44 AM Johnny Alien  wrote:At that size and PBH I would probably suggest 55. Are you asking about going larger than that?On Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at 11:36:29 AM UTC-5 mnwha...@gmail.com wrote:Hi there, 

I currently has a 56cm Susie and ended up trading it from my 53cm. I found the bigger frame and tires were more comfortable. I am 5’10 with an 82.5 PBH. 

Now I’m buying a Platy and am in the same boat in between sizes. My PBH is just above the bottom limit for the 55cm. I know Riv says you can size up. I want to make sure it feel zippy but not small. Any thoughts? Thanks! 



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Re: [RBW] Re: Platypus Sizing Question!

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My saddle height is 73cm. I got the chance to ride the 55cm today and it felt surprisingly small. I’ll need to ride. 60 to feel it out if anyone in the Chicago area wants to meet up:) and try out a 56cm Susie On Nov 7, 2024, at 8:33 AM, DavidP  wrote:What's your saddle height? The Platypus is a shorter bike than the Susie and you'll need a longer stem or different bars to get the same reach on the 55cm Platypus that you have on the 56cm Susie. The concern about trying to go to the 60cm Platypus with an 82.5 PBH is running up against the minimum saddle height; you may end up being constrained with saddle and seat post options to make it work.Here's my 60cm Platy with a ~74.5cm saddle height, B17, and stock K-alloy post. You can see there's not too much space before the post starts to taper down.-DaveOn Thursday, November 7, 2024 at 5:52:45 AM UTC-5 Roberta wrote:I’m 5’7”, 82 or 83 cm pbh, female, have a 55 platypus with Billie bars on a 10 cm extra – tall stem. The bike fits me well, but feels larger than my mid chain stay sized bikes, HomerHilson and Betty Foy. Your Susie is already a “bigger “Bike  and you feel comfortable in it.  The Billy bars come WAY back.  In fact, I cut off one centimeter of mine and I’m thinking of doing another centimeter.  If the extra tall stem came in a 12 cm length I would’ve just gotten that. It is a. fabulous bar, and I love the way it angles back ergonomically. With your comments, and longer upper body, and preference for a billy bar, I have a feeling you’ll be more comfortable with the bigger platypusOn Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at 6:47:22 PM UTC-5 mnwha...@gmail.com wrote:Im definitely going to do swept back like Billie bars bc I like the option of putting my hands forward on longer rides. I see this Platypus as a commuter, tourer, group ride zipppy bike if that helps. What I didn’t like about the 53cm Susie was how much I had to jack the seat up and handlebars but I was at the upper end range of the recommended pbh whereas with the Platy I’m at the very bottom for the 55!On Nov 6, 2024, at 11:54 AM, Mackenzy Albright  wrote:I agree with John on depending on the handlebar setup desired. Having gone up a size on a clem (64) - it felt awesome with a low swept back bars  and a moderate length stem. (loscos ~110 stem) It would have never worked with flat bars because the reach was s long even with a shorty stem. the stack was very tall as well so I couldn't use boscos or high rise bars with comfort. I have a "proper sized" 59 clem that I use swept backs (bosco/tosco) with a longer stem and I could definitely run flat/risers bars on it. I would be happy with either size (59/64). I have more bar options with the smaller size given you can go with stems in any direction. The bigger size felt easier to fit roomy and I loved the unloaded handling on trails - but less bar options.The loscos felt perfect and looked amazing so I honestly didn't try much else. In then end I chose to keep the 59 clementine purely off the front end felt better carrying a basket load and it was orange. On Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at 9:23:42 AM UTC-8 John Johnson wrote:It may depend on what bars you'll want to use (drops vs swept back, for example) and what your use case is for the platypus (fast road vs cruising/commuting, for example).On Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at 6:15:22 PM UTC+1 brok...@gmail.com wrote:Based on the 55cm Platypus that my brother-in-law has, and I have test-ridden, I would guess you'd want the 55cm. For comparison, I'm 5' 8", with an 83 PBH, and my brother-in-law is the same height as me, but with probably a slightly shorter PBH.BrianLex KYOn Wed, Nov 6, 2024 at 11:44 AM Johnny Alien  wrote:At that size and PBH I would probably suggest 55. Are you asking about going larger than that?On Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at 11:36:29 AM UTC-5 mnwha...@gmail.com wrote:Hi there, 

I currently has a 56cm Susie and ended up trading it from my 53cm. I found the bigger frame and tires were more comfortable. I am 5’10 with an 82.5 PBH. 

Now I’m buying a Platy and am in the same boat in between sizes. My PBH is just above the bottom limit for the 55cm. I know Riv says you can size up. I want to make sure it feel zippy but not small. Any thoughts? Thanks! 



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[RBW] Platypus Sizing Question!

[Matthew Whalen]

Hi there, 

I currently has a 56cm Susie and ended up trading it from my 53cm. I found the 
bigger frame and tires were more comfortable. I am 5’10 with an 82.5 PBH. 

Now I’m buying a Platy and am in the same boat in between sizes. My PBH is just 
above the bottom limit for the 55cm. I know Riv says you can size up. I want to 
make sure it feel zippy but not small. Any thoughts? Thanks! 

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Re: [RBW] Re: Platypus Sizing Question!

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Update on the Platy question! I ended up going with a 60cm and love it. I was hesitant because the website clearly says that I fit the 55 best. It felt too small. I have been riding the 60 for about two weeks and it is zippy and fun. My pbh is 83 and I’m 5’10. Ive got a 60mm stem with Billie’s. For anyone else between sizes I hope this helps. I’ve also found that seat, seat post, and crank arm lengths all add up and can make a huge difference with clearance. Thanks! On Nov 6, 2024, at 2:31 PM, Matthew Whalen  wrote:Im definitely going to do swept back like Billie bars bc I like the option of putting my hands forward on longer rides. I see this Platypus as a commuter, tourer, group ride zipppy bike if that helps. What I didn’t like about the 53cm Susie was how much I had to jack the seat up and handlebars but I was at the upper end range of the recommended pbh whereas with the Platy I’m at the very bottom for the 55!On Nov 6, 2024, at 11:54 AM, Mackenzy Albright  wrote:I agree with John on depending on the handlebar setup desired. Having gone up a size on a clem (64) - it felt awesome with a low swept back bars  and a moderate length stem. (loscos ~110 stem) It would have never worked with flat bars because the reach was s long even with a shorty stem. the stack was very tall as well so I couldn't use boscos or high rise bars with comfort. I have a "proper sized" 59 clem that I use swept backs (bosco/tosco) with a longer stem and I could definitely run flat/risers bars on it. I would be happy with either size (59/64). I have more bar options with the smaller size given you can go with stems in any direction. The bigger size felt easier to fit roomy and I loved the unloaded handling on trails - but less bar options.The loscos felt perfect and looked amazing so I honestly didn't try much else. In then end I chose to keep the 59 clementine purely off the front end felt better carrying a basket load and it was orange. On Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at 9:23:42 AM UTC-8 John Johnson wrote:It may depend on what bars you'll want to use (drops vs swept back, for example) and what your use case is for the platypus (fast road vs cruising/commuting, for example).On Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at 6:15:22 PM UTC+1 brok...@gmail.com wrote:Based on the 55cm Platypus that my brother-in-law has, and I have test-ridden, I would guess you'd want the 55cm. For comparison, I'm 5' 8", with an 83 PBH, and my brother-in-law is the same height as me, but with probably a slightly shorter PBH.BrianLex KYOn Wed, Nov 6, 2024 at 11:44 AM Johnny Alien <johnny@gmail.com> wrote:At that size and PBH I would probably suggest 55. Are you asking about going larger than that?On Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at 11:36:29 AM UTC-5 mnwha...@gmail.com wrote:Hi there, 

I currently has a 56cm Susie and ended up trading it from my 53cm. I found the bigger frame and tires were more comfortable. I am 5’10 with an 82.5 PBH. 

Now I’m buying a Platy and am in the same boat in between sizes. My PBH is just above the bottom limit for the 55cm. I know Riv says you can size up. I want to make sure it feel zippy but not small. Any thoughts? Thanks! 



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