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"I’d you put the 650b wheels on your 700c frame, you won’t have brakes. Not the best thing for your big hill!" It'll certainly be lighter going up Killer Hill! It’s the going down first that could be interesting... On Thursday, October 22, 2020 at 9:14:10 AM UTC-7 Eric Daume wrote: > I’d you

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I’d you put the 650b wheels on your 700c frame, you won’t have brakes. Not the best thing for your big hill! Eric On Thursday, October 22, 2020, Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! < jonasandle...@gmail.com> wrote: > I’m glad you guys are resurrecting this thread. I am bored to tears over > here and talkin

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Leah, Try Simworks if you want aluminum fenders. I have an MIT Atlantis with 700 x 55c Rene Herse Antelope Hill tires. Simworks has a fenders all the way up to 80 mm wide. Mine are the Flat 65s. They fit only needing a very small crimp on either side by the fork. Simworks has other sizes a

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Eamon, I laughed out loud when I read this. My poor Clementine...it’s hard not to ride the newest, shiniest thing, isn’t it. If the Platypus moves more lithely uphill, my Clem will REALLY be neglected. But I’m still loyal to it; it’s a keeper. Raspberry Sparkle though...that’s just got a nice ri

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Roberta wrote: *They must have read this and modified the web page to clarify. * Excellent! Now they will see the (my) demand and get to the drawing board on those wool limolive-with-Riv-guy-suspended-from-handlebars logoed slipper jammies! I know what I'm getting myself for Christmas 2022! O

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That’s a great looking bike! Sorry, Clem(entine), there’s a new sheriff in town, Raspberry Sparkle. I expect you’re going to really love that sweet ride. Eamon Seattle -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from th

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They must have read this and modified the web page to clarify. It now says: Platypus like most of our bikes are/have: - Tough steel frame - Comfortable seat - upright Handlebars within reach - Rack Mounts in the right place - Fender Mounts in the right place - Room for big ti

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It has not started yet. It says sometime in Nov. On Thu, Oct 1, 2020 at 9:14 AM 'Ann L' via RBW Owners Bunch < rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com> wrote: > Damn. Did I miss this? Usually they give us some warning. > > On Thursday, October 1, 2020 at 6:03:32 AM UTC-5 Mark Roland wrote: > >> From

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Wow, that looks amazing! Can't wait to see how you build it out! Scott On Thursday, October 1, 2020 at 9:21:29 AM UTC-4 bjmi...@gmail.com wrote: > As far as I can tell (which is never as far as I think it is), they just > have this stuff up so people can see/read about the frame. They'll announ

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As far as I can tell (which is never as far as I think it is), they just have this stuff up so people can see/read about the frame. They'll announce when you can actually buy one, so best be subscribed to e-mails. Ben On Thursday, October 1, 2020 at 8:13:58 AM UTC-5 Ann L wrote: > Damn. Did

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Platypus hasn't been released for sale, yet. I hope Riv is sper busy with these frames and others that are coming into their shop. Riv noted that it will no longer take frames out of the boxes and do their usual prep... only to re-box and send it on the way to customers. This should make i

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Damn. Did I miss this? Usually they give us some warning. On Thursday, October 1, 2020 at 6:03:32 AM UTC-5 Mark Roland wrote: > From what it says on the website they sold out of every color and size > within a couple of hours. Unless that just means it hasn't been "released" > yet? I always g

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I think that would depend on how much your fenders wiggle. But I doubt anyone on the list would know the answer at the moment. My guess is if it fit 50mm (not 50c) tires with fenders, and they had tried it a few times, it would probably say fits 50mm tires with fenders. Or 45 with, 50 and wig

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Which reminds me: When, I say when, is Rivendell finally going to make a full jammies body suit (all wool of course)?!! Certainly excellent for campouts or lounging at your favorite coffee joint, but these bad boys really shine when wor

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Really like that custom color too! On the site it says it fits “50c smooth tires with wiggle room”. Does anyone know if that means 50c with fenders? ☆ Paul On Oct 1, 2020, 7:03 AM -0400, Mark Roland , wrote: > From what it says on the website they sold out of every color and size within > a cou

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>From what it says on the website they sold out of every color and size within a couple of hours. Unless that just means it hasn't been "released" yet? I always get confused with this. On Wednesday, September 30, 2020 at 11:51:33 PM UTC-4, Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: > > I really like both

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I really like both production colors - they’re fresh and airy. I hope Rivendell sells out of these bikes completely and are compelled to order another batch immediately. Bike demand is up in 2020, and this is Rivendell’s time to shine! Platypuses on parade, Leah On Wednesday, September 30, 2020

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I will say that color is amazing and if it is not available to the rest of us, I will probably hurt someone. I am all over this and my finger is twitching, waiting to pre-order. https://imgur.com/gallery/eFfmdb3 On Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at 5:46:26 PM UTC-5 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wro

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Congratulations on a one-of-a-kind bike. This's the most striking color I've seen on a bike!! On Wednesday, 30 September 2020 at 09:53:59 UTC-7 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: > Braxton went to Rivendell yesterday and sent me these photos...I think > they show the color a little more truly..

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Neither stock color is as dark, as rich, as luscious, or as special as Leah's Raspberry Sorbet frame color, but I do like the light aqua blue/green color and already asked Analog to order me one in a 55. I'm really looking forward to riding a mixte! On Wednesday, September 30, 2020 at 4:29:3

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Bummer about the stock paint colors kinda same 'ol same 'ol. Good for Leah getting the Rosey Red !!! -- 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

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> > Wow, I was so excited about this bike and... well I don't like either > color. Teal and Avocado (?), but neither of them the forest-service green > or orange (or silver, or black) I would like. I guess I'm out and waiting > for another run. Maybe I'll just get a Sam. > -- You receiv

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Smart to show Leah's frame in B&W, and to show the available colors. dougP On Wednesday, September 30, 2020 at 12:34:46 PM UTC-7, Tom Wyland wrote: > > The product page is up! > > https://www.rivbike.com/collections/framesets/products/frame-platypus-2020-eta-november > ers-bunch/dd18919a-16e4-4

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The product page is up! https://www.rivbike.com/collections/framesets/products/frame-platypus-2020-eta-november ers-bunch/dd18919a-16e4-4737-94fd-2d8a430e5bc5%40Spark

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“ This is our final Platypus sample frame and we arranged to have it painted a special color for Leah, a fantastic customer of ours. It’s not something we offer, but she’s been such a great rep for us that it was the least we could do. These frames are due in around December and are coming in a

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More photos on Instagram now, what a great color! https://rivbike.tumblr.com/post/630709961689808896/leahs-custom-painted-platypus-this-is-our-final On Wednesday, 30 September 2020 at 11:16:35 UTC-7 Joe Bernard wrote: > Look out! Look out! > Platypuses on parade! > > On Wednesday, September 30,

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Look out! Look out! Platypuses on parade! On Wednesday, September 30, 2020 at 8:31:41 AM UTC-7 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: > Hi Paul, the bikes are not completes, so you’ll get to choose your parts. > The Platypus frames are supposed to arrive in November, or so the last > newsletter said.

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I'm going with Raspberry Sorbet (not the kind you find in a second hand store). Yum. On Wednesday, September 30, 2020 at 12:53:59 PM UTC-4, Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: > > Braxton went to Rivendell yesterday and sent me these photos...I think > they show the color a little more truly... >

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Having your new model frame secured before the pre-sale goes live, in a custom color just for you, is a real good sign you're properly Riv-fam. I am very excited to watch this one come together! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" g

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Our rough frame delivery timeline A lot of people have emailed asking what's coming when. Here's a rough outline of what's coming in the next 7 months or so - Sam Hillbornes - around Halloween - Platypus frames - November - Appaloosas - early next year - Clem Ls - March or April -

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Hi Paul, the bikes are not completes, so you’ll get to choose your parts. The Platypus frames are supposed to arrive in November, or so the last newsletter said. There is rumored to be more news come this week, when the newsletter and BLAHG post are released. I hope we all get one! Let’s clean

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No clue but I know the Sams will be the end of Oct. you can call or email will, I think in his last email he may have made mention to a date. If I find the email I will let you know. On Wed, Sep 30, 2020 at 11:21 AM Paul Budnitz wrote: > > > > > > > > > > > > > Thanks Joel. Do you know when

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Thanks Joel. Do you know when that is?  And when they will ship? Is it frame only? Sorry if I’m repeating questions that have been answered elsewhere! ☆ Paul On Sep 30, 2020, 11:16 AM -0400, Joel Stern , wrote: > You have to wait till they are on the site. > > > On Wed, Sep 30, 2020 at 10:34 AM

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You have to wait till they are on the site. On Wed, Sep 30, 2020 at 10:34 AM ☆ Paul ☆ wrote: > Hey all. How do we order one of these? Just don't see them on the Riv > site! Just curious. My daughter might love one. > > Paul > > On Wednesday, September 30, 2020 at 10:03:51 AM UTC-4 Tom Wyland wr

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Hey all. How do we order one of these? Just don't see them on the Riv site! Just curious. My daughter might love one. Paul On Wednesday, September 30, 2020 at 10:03:51 AM UTC-4 Tom Wyland wrote: > The color looks great - the red equivalent of the new HH gold color. I > guess I'll need to wai

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The color looks great - the red equivalent of the new HH gold color. I guess I'll need to wait until tomorrow to find out the production colors. Are there rack mounts on the top of the fork crown? It looks like there's something there. Tom -- You received this message because you are subscrib

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Although let it be known that according to a recent Blahg, drinking on the bike is highly overrated. On Wednesday, September 30, 2020 at 5:13:19 AM UTC-4, Garth wrote: > > > > Thank you Leah for the picture, that's a very nice Rosey Red color > indeed and it(referring to the Riv mixte style

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Thank you Leah for the picture, that's a very nice Rosey Red color indeed and it(referring to the Riv mixte style in general) finally has 2, count 'em TWO bottle mounts ! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubs

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Whatever the color is called, I call it *spectacular. *I didn't know it was possible to be the recent recipient of a Joe Bell painted custom and still be envious of another color and frame but here I am! Leah I know this project was a long time coming - I remember talking about the Anniversary

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I vote "pomegranate" as the color On Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at 4:54:37 PM UTC-7 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: > Is it red? It can’t be red! The Platypus doesn’t come in red! You guys are > funny. > > But, since there seems to be question about what color my bike actually > is, well, her

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Well, this should ease the burden on my Clementine a bit. I have 81 miles left until I reach my 2,020 mile goal for 2020 - all done on that Clementine. And did you see the weight thread about the Clem L? Whew. Welcome, Platypus! Sent from my iPad > On Sep 29, 2020, at 7:38 PM, dougP wrote: >

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"No, the bike will be ridden half to death." You've got some riding to do then. So far, the half-life of a Rivendell is still an open question. If you keep buying new ones, you'll never know. Steel is real. dougP On Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at 3:46:26 PM UTC-7, Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!

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Wow, congratulations! A pre-production Platypus in a custom color!! Beautiful. And I'm glad to hear it, as I was tempted just by the luscious color alone. This will be one fabulous bicycle. On Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at 9:40:30 PM UTC-4, Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: > > No, this bike is

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No, this bike is mine. The production colors will be new colors - I bet you’ll more know on Thursday. Sent from my iPad > On Sep 29, 2020, at 6:39 PM, Mark Roland wrote: > >  > Wow. That will be a production color?! You must know somebody. > >> On Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at 7:54:37 PM U

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Wow. That will be a production color?! You must know somebody. On Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at 7:54:37 PM UTC-4, Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: > > Is it red? It can’t be red! The Platypus doesn’t come in red! You guys are > funny. > > But, since there seems to be question about what color m

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It looks like a cross between candy apple red and light fuschia, I like it. On Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at 7:54:37 PM UTC-4 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: > Is it red? It can’t be red! The Platypus doesn’t come in red! You guys are > funny. > > But, since there seems to be question about

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That color is the most wonderful color I've seen since your water/aqua/silvery/blue Clementine bike color, which is now the former best color ever for a bike color. And, with rose colored rims--ooh, la, la And, the graceful lines--so sophisticated yet soft looking. If at least one of th

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Wow. That is gorgeous. Is it red? If that is the frame color, your wheelset will look killer.I would send you my raspberry Brooks, but my Susie arrived today and it's slated for that bike. Which means I must stop procrastinating and build the dang wheels. On Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at 6:46