HELP: My wife stole my Platypus

[Drurad (Sacramento)]

I recently found a new home for my 60 Cheviot (wonderful guy: J Imler - see his post: 

 https://groups.google.com/g/rbw-owners-bunch/c/9F0fvENp3i8/m/vyhQlH8DBAAJ

I then found a Platypus that was more in my size range:

However, as soon as my wife laid eyes on it, it was no longer mine.  She has decided to steal my Platypus and give up her 51 Sam (I will list FS her tuxedo Sam on the list soon).  

This point of friction in our marriage can only be remedied in one way - by me getting a new bike.  

So, I am in search of a new bike.  And I have set my ambitions high on this one.  I am reaching out to see if anyone has one of the following bikes (frameset preferred) that they would be willing to part with:

1. Hunq - 54 

2. Atlantis - Toyo/Waterford - 56

3. Another Riv that shares a family resemblance with either of these two.

Not only would it go to a good home, but you would be saving an otherwise good marriage.  

Happy Trails,

Andrew

[Collin A]

Platy for a hunq would be a good trade in my mind:

Rivendell Hunqapillar 54cm - bicycles - by owner - bike sale - craigslist

He posted it in the bay area riv riders group as well.

Collin in Hunqaberkeley

[Irving]

Hiya Andrew,

I'm the seller of that 700c 54 Hunq and happy to play marriage counselor as long as you're looking for a complete or rolling chassis, haha.

Contact me off list if you're interested and we can discuss more details!

-Irving

SF, CA

[Sarah Carlson]

Any RivSister can tell you that the way to a woman's heart is her own shiny Platypus.

On Friday, January 19, 2024 at 7:57:43 AM UTC-8 Drurad (Sacramento) wrote:

[mgst...@gmail.com]

Marriage counseling is mandatory, and the directive = get a hubbuhubbuh, or you might want to call it a double platypus.

[Andrew MacDonald]

That's incredible marriage advice! Happy wife, happy bike, happy life.  Hubbuhubbuh for the win.  

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[Drurad (Sacramento)]

Still in search.  Had a close call on a 56 Atlantis that actually turned out to be a 53.  And Vernon found his Hunq a new home (congrats to the new owner).  I am now looking at a 56 on Facebook Marketplace.  Pretty far from home, but maybe I could swing it.  Quick question: Can someone look at the pics and tell me what's going on with the chainstay near the dropout.  It looks kinda curvy to me.  I can't tell if my eyes are playing trick on me.  I read that some of the Toyo Atlantis models had curvy chainstays.  I had a 58 once and it did have a pretty serious curve near the crank to allow for more tire clearance with a shorter chainstay (downside was that it was hard to fit a double crank without a super long BB).  I have never seen this other curve near the dropouts.  What do you all think?

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1271004613561351/?referralSurface=messenger_lightspeed_banner&referralCode=messenger_banner

Thanks in advance,

Andrew

[Mary Franzek]

I am not good at google message thing and can't find my original post, but someone helped me and reposted my bike:

Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!<jonasa...@gmail.com>

May 7, 2023, 4:55:01 PM

to RBW Owners Bunch

Hi All,

I got an email from a woman who has a 55 cm Platypus for sale. She is not on the List and asked if I would forward her information and her FS listing. I’m hoping this is not in violation of the rules -  I will attach what she sent me below:

For sale:   

RIvendell Platypus 55 cm. Mermaid color, all parts included.

I love this bike, it is beautiful and rides like a dream. Unfortunately things have changed for me and I need to find a good home for it.

Built in 2021, It has less than 200 miles on it.  Perfect condition

The color combination is stunning.  Everything in the picture is included.

Price: $3200

Parts list includes:

Platypus55 cm. frame Mermaid color

Shimano Dura Ace 9-speed bar end shifters

IRD CAFM II Cantilever Brakes

IRD Defiant Crankset 46/30

Grand Cru Brake Levers

Jagwire Pro Ice Grey Housing & cables (brake/shifter)

Velocity Wheelset 700c Dyad QR

Velo Orange BB 118mm

Albatross HB

Graelking 700 x 38 pair

Tubes

MKS Lambda Pedals

Microshift FD R9

Microshift RD R10

Brake hangers FR / RR

Velo Orange Fenders

Nitto Rear Rack

Brooks Bar Tape

VO Striker Bell, (gives a very nice sound)

RBW Mirror-handlebar-mirror 

Sackvalle saddle bag x-small, olive

Terry saddle

Wald basket with basket net

On Friday, January 19, 2024 at 10:57:43 AM UTC-5 Drurad (Sacramento) wrote:

[Mary Franzek]

I have a Platpus for sale.  I made an account in the group, but I can't find it, not being good at this sort of thing.  

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Private message regarding: [RBW] FS: 55 cm Platypus, mermaid

Chris Copeland <foe...@gmail.com>	Wed, May 10, 2023, 10:29 PM
to me

Hi there, apologies for this type of message. But I’m interested in the nitto rack on your bike! Wish I could buy the whole bike, but alas I’m just on a search forthis specific rack. Would you be open to this? Thank you.

-Chris 

On Monday, May 8, 2023 at 7:17:41 PM UTC-7 mary.f...@gmail.com wrote:

Located in Buffalo NY.  I can get it boxed up ready to ship.

Mary

On Monday, May 8, 2023 at 11:13:11 AM UTC-4 Pam Bikes wrote:

Where is she located?  Not a bad price for everything included.  If anyone needs to try out a 55 Cheviot which is similar, you can come try mine in Charlotte, NC.

On Sunday, May 7, 2023 at 4:56:29 PM UTC-4 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote:

Mary’s 55 cm Platypus, photos:

On May 7, 2023, at 4:55 PM, Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! <jonasa...@gmail.com> wrote:

Hi All,

You can contact Mary at:

mary.f...@gmail.com

It is clearly not worth what my bike shop guy recommended I put down.  I am not using it.  It is a great bike that should be loved.

Please let me know through my email.

Mary

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[Old And In The Weeds]

Yes, this era of Atlantii had gentle s-curved chainstays. Here is mine in the same size (attached).

Nick

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[Andrew MacDonald]

Interesting! Thanks Nick. And cool Atlantis.  Do you by chance know which era it is from? I had one that I believe was a 2003 Toyo that did not have the s-curves. 

-Andrew

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[Old And In The Weeds]

I have thought early 2000s but I get bogged down in the iterations! 

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