Leah’s Raspberry Platypus: It’s here and it’s lovely!

[Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!]

Finally, finally I have the Rivendell mixte I’ve longed for. It’s really here. It’s in pieces, but it’s HERE! My preferred medium is words, but today I’ll let 2 videos tell you the story of the RaspberryRiv’s arrival. The format works if I do this after my initial post, so look for the 2nd and 3rd posts for the 2 videos I’ll be including. For now, here’s one photo. (The photos aren’t filtered - it’s just how the paint appears in various lighting.) 

I cannot wait to get the wheels and dyno and make the appointment for assembly. Really exciting! Thanks for coming along on my journey. I always say it, but it’s true - this is richer with you all here.

Warmly,

Leah

[Leah Peterson]

Taking delivery, and unboxing...

[Leah Peterson]

Unwrapping and first looks.

[Mark Roland]

Wait. Did you put on matching lipstick for the delivery? You didn't!

Maybe only a bicycle fanatic will understand these videos. I don't know, but I am one, so I do! Talk about a vicarious thrill! I like the music. And what a gorgeous bike. (I guess I'm getting jaded--my Susie sat in its box in the middle of  my living room for over a week. Mostly because I was building the wheels and waiting for a couple of things and didn't want it to get knocked about until I was ready. But still.)

On Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at 9:13:57 PM UTC-4, Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote:

Unwrapping and first looks.

[Julian Westerhout]

Hooray!  It looks even better than in the Riv photos1 

Julian Westerhout

Bloomington, IL 

[Matthew Williams]

Oh wow, I love the color--the raspberry-on-cream is gorgeous! Nicely done, Leah! 

When it's finished, please post a photo of you resting your head on the saddle, like that photo of you and your first bike!

A few questions:

1: How did you spec the paint? Did you send RBW a Pantone chip, a Matthews Paint number, a swatch, or something else?

2: Who painted it? The factory, or did Rivendell send the frame to a painter, and if so, who?

3: Does the bike have a name?

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[Joe Bernard]

Mark, the 'matching the person to the frame' production values..do you know anyone else who would think of that?? Me neither! 😁

Leah, I don't know how you managed to get the color so perfect by telling Grant "I want it kinda like this" and then he got "kinda like this" to the painter..it worked! An excellent job by all involved. SPECTACULAR 👏👏👏👏👏

[Leah Peterson]

Mark! I did! I did it with the matching and the lipstick! And nail polish. I even added metallic over the raspberry on one finger on each hand. If that makes me ridiculous, then I’ve earned it! 

Julian, thanks! The color is just next level when put next to the cream. 

Matthew, the details are a little bit secret but the color is a painter’s interpretation of my wishes. It was different than what I had pictured but it was better than what was in my head, so, I went with it. Grant, who does NOT favor red bikes, loves this one.

Leah 

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[Rusty Click]

Leah, watching your joy while unwrapping that beautiful new Platypus made my dreary, rainy Pittsburgh morning a little brighter.  It even made my coffee taste better!

Congratulations...now start enjoying the build up process.

Rusty Click

Pgh, PA

[Roberta]

It's beautiful!  Even better seeing it with the smile on your face.  You couldn't have picked a prettier color.  And, the metallic!  It must really bling, because I can see the metallic even in the pictures and videos.

I'm looking forward to when everything is assembled and you can ride it.

Roberta

[True Golden]

What a great looking frame!!!

So many terrific details.

I've had my Sam only 2.5 months now but still enjoy looking at the details of it while taking a break mid-ride.

Grant is among the best with the small details. 

Such a cool headbadge!

Congratulations!

I hope you enjoy many wonderful miles on it.

Look forward to built up pics like many on this list and we all share in your joy.

Paul in Dallas

[Ann L]

Absolutely beautiful.  I am so jealous.  The pictures made my morning and I can't wait to see the finished build.

[Evan E.]

Leah: What a beautiful frame. What a beautiful color. Love your videos. Congratulations!