"IT'S REAL, IT'S ALIVE, IT'S A PLATYPUS."
The Platypus is Rivendell's gorgeous, zippy, long wheelbase, mixte style step-through. It is ideal for cruising around town, hitting the grocery store, or spending a long day in the saddle on some paved and less-than-paved surfaces.
Its got all of the rack mounts, pump pegs, and room for fenders anyone could ever need.
All detail shots are of an older Limeish color that was not done in this run. We are too small a company and aren't able to order enough frames to justify reshooting the frame in the Mermaid color pictured as a complete build.
Build Notes:
The 50cm Platypus takes a 650b/27.5 wheel set.
The 55 and 60cm Platypus takes a 700c/29" wheel set.
Max tire clearance is 2.2" no matter the wheel size.
Best built with V-Brakes, but cantis will work just fine.
This bike is designed to be set up with an upright riding position and a swept back bar.
PBH's are lightly flexible because of the step-through
PBH range 74cm to 81cm
SADDLE HEIGHT 65cm to 70cm.
55cm (700c)
PBH 82 to 87cm
SADDLE HEIGHT 71cm to 76cm.
60cm (700c)
PBH 87 to 96cm
SADDLE HEIGHT 76cm to 95cm.
Here is a link to it's page on the Riv site for more info.
Details:
Handmade in Taiwan using Heat Treated Chromoly
Lugged Construction
Colors- Mermaid or Lime-Olive
Sizes- 50cm | 55cm | 60cm
Head Tube Diameter- 1" (Threaded Steerer)
Bottom Bracket- 68mm English (BSA) Threaded
Fork Spacing- 9x100mm QR
Rear End Spacing- 9x135mm QR
Seat Post Diameter- 26.8mm