Platypus Mods

Richard Borneman

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Jul 12, 2022, 5:52:41 AM7/12/22

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Last Saturday was rainy around here. I spent most of the day making some changes on my Platy.

Swapped out the wheels, Schmidt front, White ind. rear, Mavic A719 rims. New tires, Soma Vitesse 700x42's. Added Paul cross levers. I like to hold the bars in the center going downhill and feel a lot safer with brake levers under my hands. Lots of deer in the State park where I ride and I've almost had a couple collisions on downhills.

I installed lights. Eldelux 2 front, B&M tail light and fenders. V.O 63mm fluted.

Took me most of the day but it turned out pretty good. Photos attached.

Took her out for a ride on Sunday. Picked up a dozen ears of Maryland sweet corm. The more I ride this bike, the more I like it.

Before and after shots of the bars. Added Ergon grips too. Moved the bell to the stem.

I like to hold the bars forward of the shifters sometimes.

Richard

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Jul 12, 2022, 3:53:24 PM7/12/22

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Beautiful additions. The bar wrap is superb!!! I have some temporary black wrap on mine until I finalize my bar choice. I have the Nitto Choco on currently. Might want a bit of a rise and sweep so I'm still considering others. What kind do you have on yours?

I have both the front and rear lights and they are a real treat. I never even think of bringing my lights in to charge anymore.
Happy riding....

Kate, Trenton, NJ

Jon Dukeman

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Jul 12, 2022, 4:33:23 PM7/12/22

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What is the front rack?

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Jon Dukeman

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Jul 12, 2022, 8:59:16 PM7/12/22

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Who makes the front rack?

Jon

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David Person

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Jul 12, 2022, 9:04:52 PM7/12/22

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Though not identical, a SimWorks Obento rack is similar.

Jon Dukeman

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Jul 12, 2022, 9:35:21 PM7/12/22

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Thank you!

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Richard Borneman

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Jul 12, 2022, 11:28:34 PM7/12/22

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Kate, the bars are wide Boscos. Jon, the rack is a Nitto Basket rack.

Jon Dukeman

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Jul 12, 2022, 11:30:05 PM7/12/22

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Thanks...i found it at Rib.

Jon

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