FS: Platypus 60cm mermaid
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Forrest
Jul 9, 2022, 5:49:24 PM7/9/22
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60 cm Platypus (mermaid color) complete bike for sale (see withheld items below). I acquired the frame new direct from RBW in 2021. Most of the rest used parts moved over from an Atlantis. Among the newer (2021) parts are the nice Paul mini-moto brakes and the Albatross handlebars, brake levers, and open-face Nitto stem. I would consider selling for $200 less if you don’t want h-bars, stem, and brake levers, as I might move those to my wife’s step-through bike. But fine if you want to keep those for the complete bike price,. (Saddle, pedals, Swift bag, water bottle cages not included.)
SON Deluxe dyno hub
Luxos Lumotec headlight
Tail light
Deore XT rear hub
Mavic A719 36-hole rear rim
Velocity Synergy 36-hole front rim.
Soma Shikoro 700x48 tires (setup with inner tubes)
SKS plastic fenders sized to fit over those big tires
Deore rear derailer
IRD front triple derailer
Sugino triple crankset, 48/36/24, 170 arms
11-32, 9-speed cassette
Nitto seat post (Crystal fellow, I think)
Nitto large rear rack
$2800
$2600 without handlebars, brake levers, and stem
I prefer not to ship. I know this can be a sticking point, especially in this group with so many on the coasts, etc. I don’t have the box this bike came in, and boxes big enough to handle the Platypus are a little hard to come by. Prefer a buyer in Iowa, Minnesota, Illinois, Wisconsin, maybe Missouri. I am in Iowa City. I would drive part way toward you, 50-60 miles, to make a hand-off. I don’t want to do that (or at least not very much of it) for people just to take a look-see and test ride. If you know what this bike is and know your sizing well and have ridden Riv bikes before, you have a good idea of whether it will work for you or not. I’ve bought plenty of Rivs sight unseen (other than photos), and they’ve all worked out fine.
I hope this link to photo album works; I’ll know soon enough if not! Thanks for looking.
SON Deluxe dyno hub
Luxos Lumotec headlight
Tail light
Deore XT rear hub
Mavic A719 36-hole rear rim
Velocity Synergy 36-hole front rim.
Soma Shikoro 700x48 tires (setup with inner tubes)
SKS plastic fenders sized to fit over those big tires
Deore rear derailer
IRD front triple derailer
Sugino triple crankset, 48/36/24, 170 arms
11-32, 9-speed cassette
Nitto seat post (Crystal fellow, I think)
Nitto large rear rack
$2800
$2600 without handlebars, brake levers, and stem
I prefer not to ship. I know this can be a sticking point, especially in this group with so many on the coasts, etc. I don’t have the box this bike came in, and boxes big enough to handle the Platypus are a little hard to come by. Prefer a buyer in Iowa, Minnesota, Illinois, Wisconsin, maybe Missouri. I am in Iowa City. I would drive part way toward you, 50-60 miles, to make a hand-off. I don’t want to do that (or at least not very much of it) for people just to take a look-see and test ride. If you know what this bike is and know your sizing well and have ridden Riv bikes before, you have a good idea of whether it will work for you or not. I’ve bought plenty of Rivs sight unseen (other than photos), and they’ve all worked out fine.
I hope this link to photo album works; I’ll know soon enough if not! Thanks for looking.
Forrest
Jul 10, 2022, 7:58:08 AM7/10/22
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Please feel free to direct message me with questions or offers. I’m a little uncertain about pricing, so I’m open to reasonable offers and discussion about that. (I understand everyone wants to get the best bargain possible.) About shipping: I’m open to helpful suggestions and/or creative solutions. With the size box required, shipping cost could be pretty hefty. But if you need shipping, let’s discuss.
Forrest
Jul 11, 2022, 7:41:16 AM7/11/22
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I’m reducing the price for complete bike to $2400 and to $2150 without handlebars, stem, and brake levers.
My reasons for selling are complicated and have to do with an upcoming move, financial stuff, etc.. I’m moving, and this needs to move to a new owner/rider/home. I totally enjoy riding it, and it fits me well. For sizing reference, I am 5’11” with 86cm PBH and about 76cm saddle height.
On Saturday, July 9, 2022 at 4:49:24 PM UTC-5 Forrest wrote:
Forrest
Jul 11, 2022, 2:33:09 PM7/11/22
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Unless unforeseen weirdness ensues in the next 12 days, this Platypus is effectively spoken-for now.
On Saturday, July 9, 2022 at 4:49:24 PM UTC-5 Forrest wrote:
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