Re: [RBW] Re: arnulfo Platypus

For whatever reason I hadn't seen Grant's comment about wheel size above until just now. I too was wondering about why the 700C over 650B, but it does make sense; with Rivendell already using stretched wheelbases there's plenty of room typically for the larger sized wheels. Basically, with the

Re: [RBW] Re: arnulfo Platypus

Andy, Thanks for the explanation. Good to know what people used to deal with 100 years ago. We take so much for granted health wise today. Lyman Labry Austin On Sun, May 17, 2020 at 3:54 PM ascpgh wrote: > Lack of full extension of the second joint of toes. > > He had scarlet fever at 12 years (

Re: [RBW] Re: arnulfo Platypus

Lack of full extension of the second joint of toes. He had scarlet fever at 12 years (untreated strep infection: penicillin went to the war) presumably this was one of the outcomes of his bedrest duration. On Sunday, May 17, 2020 at 11:18:53 AM UTC-4, Tirebiter ATX wrote: > > What are hammer

Re: [RBW] Re: arnulfo Platypus

I'm afraid I don't have any build suggestions, other than don't forget wheels. But in terms of the right kit for a Platypus, this item from the Riv catalog would be essential. And this would go as well

Re: [RBW] Re: arnulfo Platypus

I like Grant's explanation of the name Platypus. As I told Joe B. privately the name has grown on me already, in a short time. And Mark is right, it's not a name that the "industry" would choose and I am good with that, in fact, I celebrate that fact. I was in on the new Cheviot and now I'm in on t