Mar 25, 2024
'The Platypus is arguably the most beautiful bike in our line'
Tom came to us having always lusted after a Riv, he was between a Susie and a Platypus but decided the bike would only be used for light offroad, so the Platypus fitted the bill.
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Full Specification
Chassis & Contact Points
- Rivendell Platypus Frameset
- Nitto Bosco Bars
- ESI grips wrapped in Newbaums cloth
- Brooks B17 Titanium
Drivetrain & Wheels
- Son 28 front hub, Hope RS4 rear hub
- Velocity Cliffhanger 29er rims
- Rene Herse Hatcher Pass Endurance tyres
- Paul Comp Love levers
- Paul Comp Motolite Brakes
- Rivendell Silver 2 shifters
- Rivendell Silver Square taper cranks
- TA rings
Finishing Touches
- Riv Rack and a Basket
- Son Edulux lamp
- Koma rear light
- SKS fenders
