Re: [RBW] Re: A Pumpkin Platypus, Perchance?

and stickers too!!! Got to love the Axolotl...! On Wednesday, January 5, 2022 at 10:23:40 AM UTC-5 Marty Gierke, Stewartstown PA wrote: > $32 priceless. > > Plat-T-shirt >

[RBW] Re: A Pumpkin Platypus, Perchance?

Carl, that is a beautiful Clem. Funny how different bikes look with the same colors. In my minds eye, a Susie is orange. I am not sure what color a Platypus is, but I definitely favor the grey and dark gold Clem’s. On Monday, January 3, 2022 at 3:23:37 PM UTC-5 Carl wrote: > Hi Heather and ever

[RBW] Re: A Pumpkin Platypus, Perchance?

Hi Heather, I am that nut at Bent Creek who called out, *A PLATYPUS* It was a chance encounter with Heather and Joel that got me to seriously consider a Rivendell bike. I went from casual browser to serious dreamer! It is great to see a few pics and recognize beautiful places around town.

Re: [RBW] Re: Susie Longbolts vs Platypus for both pavement & off-road riding?

have found one for sale. >> >> I took my Platypus out exploring the new neighborhood (we just moved >> across the country a few days ago) and it was such a comfort to have this >> familiar, gorgeous creature accompany me on my new adventure. >> >> Laura, I wish y

Re: [RBW] Re: Gus or Susie, am I crazy?

the help! > > On Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at 8:03:09 AM UTC-8 Ryan Frahm wrote: > >> And thank you Laura for complicating it further! Haha. The LimeOlive >> really looks nicer in that picture above as well! I do love green but >> wasn’t sure with so few pictures to s

Re: [RBW] Re: Gus or Susie, am I crazy?

If you are in the Susie category, that LimeOlive is deceptively slick! It tips the scale on handsome when paired with black & grey. But, if you want to add color with anodized bits, and housing, the choices are varied… blue, purple, raspberry, or even green would top my list. The DarkGold is b

Re: [RBW] Re: Susie Longbolts vs Platypus for both pavement & off-road riding?

iamkeith… I actually came across that photo when researching Riv Bikes. As they say, a picture is worth a thousand words. I have also watched the Grant presentation twice! I do not compare my vintage ’86 MTB to a Susie in ride quality, just that I own a vintage ’86 MTB and I can make into a ni

[RBW] Re: Thousand Helmets

I tried one. The fit seemed true front to back, but they were too round for my head. I am in the middle on the helmet debate. I fell off my bike as a teenager and was found unconscious on the side of the road. I was not doing anything radical, just hit something uneven and slid off the pavement

Re: [RBW] Re: Susie Longbolts vs Platypus for both pavement & off-road riding?

rails, and by that I mean single track, not > unpaved paths and gravel roads, 95% of the time. > > If you'd only like a 2.2" max, get a Platypus or a Clem! > > Nathan in pdx > On Sunday, 12 December 2021 at 18:22:22 UTC-8 Roberta wrote: > >> Oh, boy, am I enj

Re: [RBW] Re: Susie Longbolts vs Platypus for both pavement & off-road riding?

to buy… I seem to want Clem and Susie to get together and have a kid! On Sunday, December 12, 2021 at 3:12:10 PM UTC-5 Garth wrote: > Well Laura, In the art of communication I swear it's miracle we understand > anything at all about anyone and anything ! Hence, I find the idea that w

Re: [RBW] Re: Susie Longbolts vs Platypus for both pavement & off-road riding?

resulted in new stock. I wanted to show support for more variety within the HILLIBIKE category. And my appreciation for fillet brazed and lugged frames. On Sunday, December 12, 2021 at 10:17:01 AM UTC-5 Garth wrote: > Laura , the reason the Gus and Susie Longbolts are so similar is beca

Re: [RBW] Re: Susie Longbolts vs Platypus for both pavement & off-road riding?

and we're > getting deals on them and so designed frames around them, and the frames > are gonna be fantastic and inexpensive by our standards. Think > Platypus-Clem offspring. > > Decisions, decisions, Laura! What will you do now? > Leah > > Sent from my iPhone >

[RBW] Re: Susie Longbolts vs Platypus for both pavement & off-road riding?

;> also nimble and more than able for fast fire-road rides with the right >>>> tires”. https://www.rivbike.com/products/frame-platypus-2021 >>>> >>>> As a Platypus owner myself, I might be biased, but I think if you’re >>>> looking for an all-ro

Re: [RBW] Re: Susie Longbolts vs Platypus for both pavement & off-road riding?

-5 Garth wrote: > Laura, trust your first "for whatever reason" instinct about a Susie. > > Laura, I can't tell you how either bike, let alone any bike rides any more > than I can tell you how a banana tastes ! You have to eat one to find out. > Now I may wax poeti

Re: [RBW] Re: Susie Longbolts vs Platypus for both pavement & off-road riding?

iamkeith… thank you for so much content to mull over. It has helped bunches. So many of you have suggested the Clem that I have begun to research it more. It does seem like it would be a nice trail bike for me. And the cost-savings would make combining it with a Platypus feasible. Does Rivendel

Re: [RBW] Re: Susie Longbolts vs Platypus for both pavement & off-road riding?

of view, gotta love the Platypus. Great > lines and beautiful lugs. > > On Monday, December 6, 2021 at 7:32:33 AM UTC-8 Lucky wrote: > >> If you like orange, maybe also watch for a Cheviot for sale…. >> >> On Dec 6, 2021, at 07:22, Laura B wrote: >> >>

Re: [RBW] Re: Susie Longbolts vs Platypus for both pavement & off-road riding?

ng money on a complete build. BTW, my size is 50cm… if anyone has frames sitting around! On Monday, December 6, 2021 at 9:17:44 AM UTC-5 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: > Laura, > > Everyone here has given you sound replies. But again, we are back to > availability of the bicycle. W

Re: [RBW] Re: Susie Longbolts vs Platypus for both pavement & off-road riding?

EDIT… Jarad = Jared Lime green = Lime olive 2022 orange Platypus = my prediction On Monday, December 6, 2021 at 6:49:28 AM UTC-5 Laura B wrote: > Jarad, thank you for your insights. I have to laugh because the answers > have made me confident that either bike will be a great all-r

Re: [RBW] Re: Susie Longbolts vs Platypus for both pavement & off-road riding?

;> of my head so that it would become a non-factor when making the comparison. >> I thought it was the largest Platypus could handle without fenders. Still >> curious to hear about ride quality from real world experience. Anyone >> riding a Susie for an afternoon ov

Re: [RBW] Re: Susie Longbolts vs Platypus for both pavement & off-road riding?

curious to hear about ride quality from real world experience. Anyone riding a Susie for an afternoon over pavement? Or picking their Platypus for off-road trails? On Sunday, December 5, 2021 at 10:38:02 PM UTC-5 Joe Bernard wrote: > Hi Laura, welcome! > > Tire size may be the decide

Re: [RBW] Re: Susie Longbolts vs Platypus for both pavement & off-road riding?

ssibly be something that would fit the bill for Laura? > > Ben, who could be imagining things, in Omaha > > Sent from my iPad > > On Dec 5, 2021, at 8:01 PM, Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! > wrote: > > Hi Laura! > > I have a Platypus and am a big fan of it. I have not ridd

[RBW] Susie Longbolts vs Platypus for both pavement & off-road riding?

with the same 2.2” all-terrain tire, which one would make the best multi-use bike? Would the differences be minor or is the geometry on one better able to adapt? Should I limit my expectations to what the bikes were designed for? Thanks for your help, Laura -- You received this message because