New Platypus

[Tim Bantham]

Took advantage of the rare warm weather we are having to take my new Platypus out. I purchased this 60cm Sergio's Green as a complete bike. At first I thought I'd ride it complete as it was delivered right out of the box. Although it was fine with the SunRace parts that came with bike I just couldn't live with the aesthetic. I swapped a few parts to make it my own and I now have it built the way I wanted it.

The Platypus is probably the nicest riding Rivendell I've ever owned. I'm not very good at putting ride quality into words but it just feels sublime. The combination of the laid back geometry and the chubby tires are bike factors. I found that having more of my weight on the front end of the bike by angling the bars down made a big difference. I also changed the stem to a 135mm up from a 110mm. I am really happy with the bike and know that it will serve me well through the years.

Here is what I swapped out to make it my own.

Nitto Billie Bars

Shimano XTR M952 RD

Shimano Deore DX FD

Silver Triple Cranks. 44x34x24

SunTour Power XC Power Ratchets

Brooks B-17 Special

Paul Love Levers

Oury Grips

Added SimsXNitto Obento Rack

Wald 137

5th Season Squall Sack

[DavidP]

Great looking Platy, Tim. And I'm not just saying that because mine is setup similarly. :)

It does have a lovely ride quality to it - easy going yet zippy; ""cruisy zoomy".

-Dave

[Sarah Carlson]

Love a Platypus with Billie Bars. Happy riding!

[Steve]

Tim, please pardon my disagreement, but I think your description of the Platy's ride quality is perfect - "sublime".  Anything more would just be so many words.  

Though it's a 50cm frame set with 650b wheels, my 2022 Platypus is built up similar to yours - Billie bars, B17 saddle, front rack, a 44-34-24 triple crankset, and of course, plump tires (42mm RH slicks under 62mm Honjos).  The more I ride it the more I love it.     So, needless to say, I'm digging your Platypus!!!

Steve In Asheville

[Ryan]

That is a handsome bike....yeah, fun to swap out parts to make it your own and those are fine choices. That Sergio Green is a subtle color and I like those matching grips