{"product_id":"copy-of-velo-rivendell-platypus-bike-lime-olive-50","title":"Platypus Floor Demo Bicycle - Lime-Olive 50cm","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFlat rate shipping within Canada is $200, and flat rate shipping to the US is $500. We will not ship these outside Canada and the US.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThis is the complete, assembled-in-Taiwan, ready-to-ride Platypus, to which we added grips, pedals, and a finishing touch, making it a bit more affordable than a custom bike. (\u003cb\u003eSaddle not included)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe Platypus, in few ways, is the most all-around useful, comfortable and democratic bike that Rivendell Bicycle Works has to offer. Over the next 30 years of your life, it is the bike that is most likely to carry you anywhere, anytime.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eIt's a country bike like the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.rivbike.com\/collections\/framesets\/products\/frame-sam-hillborne-2020\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eSam Hillborne\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e or the \u003ca href=\"applewebdata:\/\/AECD0C1B-ADB0-4766-A2A4-584D68EE85EE\/en\/cadre-et-fourche-rivendell-a-homer-hillsen-frame-a.html\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eA. Homer Hillsen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. But most people don't know what it is exactly so to kowtow to categorization here we go: Road tourer. All-Road. Gravel Grinder.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eEverything that makes it a great touring bike also makes it a great commuter, camper, or all-rounder.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe Platypus like most Rivendell bicycles are\/have:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eTough steel frame\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eComfortable seating\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eRack Mounts in the right place\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eFender Mounts in the right place\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eRoom for big tires 2.2\" (up to 48mm fendered)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWiggle room for those big tires\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eA note on assembly in case of shipping: These preassembled complete bikes require a mechanic for the final assembly. If you're taking it to a bike shop, or you're confident you can do it yourself, please use the \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1403\/7343\/files\/2025_Platypus_safety_sheet_Complete_Safe_Assembly_Checklist.pdf?v=1750960450\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003echecklist provided by Rivendell\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSPECS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.clcycle.ca\/fc\/service\/\"\u003ePBH\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e's are lightly flexible because of the step-through\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e50cm (650b)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li3\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.clcycle.ca\/fc\/service\/\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s5\"\u003ePBH\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e range 74cm to 81cm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSADDLE HEIGHT 65cm to 70cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p6\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eComponents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eHeat treated \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.clcycle.ca\/en\/guidon-nitto-albatross-handlebar-55cm-254.html\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eNitto Albatross\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e aluminium bars - 55cm wide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li3\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.clcycle.ca\/en\/potence-nitto-stem-technomic-260mm.html\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s5\"\u003eNitto Technomic Deluxe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e stems - 90mm \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li3\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.clcycle.ca\/en\/leviers-de-vitesses-rivendell-silver2-shifteronly.html\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s5\"\u003eRivendell Silver\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e bar end shifters - these allow more of a grip in front of the brake levers\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e36\/26 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.clcycle.ca\/en\/pedalier-crank-rivendell-silver3-double-36-24.html\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eRivendell Silver3\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e cranks. 170mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSkeleton key front derailer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSunrace rear derailer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eNovatech hubs - regular cartridge bearing hubs. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eAlex DM21 rims. The wheels are built by St. Jump, the best wheelbuilders in Taiwan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li7\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s6\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.clcycle.ca\/en\/panaracer-gravel-king-sk-tires-black.html\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s5\"\u003ePanaracer Gravel King\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s7\"\u003e tires.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eTektro 837AL V-brakes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eTektro RS360 levers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eFSA Duron headset\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eShimano cartridge BB - 118mm length\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eKalloy seatpost\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eC\u0026amp;L TOUCH\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li3\"\u003eOury V2 Grips - Blue Lug Special - Tan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li3\"\u003eMKS Seahorse silver pedals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li3\"\u003eA little twine to secure the shift cables to the grips\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eNOTE: saddle is NOT included \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rivendell","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44795912781893,"sku":"210000029015","price":4620.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0687\/1865\/7605\/files\/stockplat-1.jpg?v=1774212784","url":"https:\/\/www.clcycle.ca\/products\/copy-of-velo-rivendell-platypus-bike-lime-olive-50","provider":"C\u0026L Cycles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}