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

2024-11-05 Thread 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

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

2024-10-30 Thread Matthew Whalen
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 (f

Re: [RBW] Re: Platypus Sizing Question!

2024-11-06 Thread Matthew Whalen
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

Re: [RBW] Re: Platypus Sizing Question!

2024-11-06 Thread Matthew Whalen
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

Re: [RBW] Re: Platypus Sizing Question!

2024-11-07 Thread Matthew Whalen
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 sh

[RBW] Platypus Sizing Question!

2024-11-06 Thread 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 sa