{"product_id":"velo-rivendell-platypus-bike","title":"Rivendell Platypus - Complete Bicycle","description":"\u003ch5\u003eThese bicycles are due to arrive in August 2025. Flat 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\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the complete, assembled-in-Taiwan, ready-to-ride Platypus (after adding a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.clcycle.ca\/en\/online-store\/parts\/saddles\/\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003esaddle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.clcycle.ca\/en\/online-store\/accessories\/grips-and-handlebar-tape\/\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003egrips\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.clcycle.ca\/en\/online-store\/parts\/pedals\/\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003epedals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, and having the final assembly completed by a mechanic), making it a bit more affordable than a custom bike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\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\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIt's a country bike like the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.rivbike.com\/collections\/framesets\/products\/frame-sam-hillborne-2020\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eSam Hillborne\u003c\/a\u003e or the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/cadre-et-fourche-rivendell-a-homer-hillsen-frame-a.html\"\u003eA. Homer Hillsen\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\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eEverything that makes it a great touring bike also makes it a great commuter, camper, or all-rounder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe Platypus like most Rivendell bicycles are\/have:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eTough steel frame\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eComfortable seating\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eRack Mounts in the right place\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eFender Mounts in the right place\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li3\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eRoom for big tires 2.2\" (up to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003e48\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003emm fendered)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eWiggle room for those big tires\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eA note on assembly: 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 style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003echecklist provided by Rivendell\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. If you're picking it up at our Montreal stores, we'll charge $75 for assembly. If we're shipping to you, we'll charge $150. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eSPECS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThree available sizes: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.clcycle.ca\/fc\/service\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ePBH\u003c\/a\u003e's are lightly flexible because of the step-through\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\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=\"li4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.clcycle.ca\/fc\/service\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ePBH\u003c\/a\u003e range 74cm to 81cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSADDLE HEIGHT 65cm to 70cm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e55cm (700c)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.clcycle.ca\/fc\/service\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ePBH\u003c\/a\u003e 82 to 87cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSADDLE HEIGHT 71cm to 76cm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e60cm (700c)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.clcycle.ca\/fc\/service\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ePBH\u003c\/a\u003e 87 to 96cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSADDLE HEIGHT 76cm to 95cm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eComponents\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeat treated \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.clcycle.ca\/en\/guidon-nitto-albatross-handlebar-55cm-254.html\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eNitto Albatross\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e aluminium bars - 55cm wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.clcycle.ca\/en\/potence-nitto-stem-technomic-260mm.html\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eNitto Technomic Deluxe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e stems - 90mm for the 50 and 55cm frames and 100mm for the 60cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.clcycle.ca\/en\/leviers-de-vitesses-rivendell-silver2-shifteronly.html\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eRivendell Silver\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e bar end shifters - these allow more of a grip in front of the brake levers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e36\/26 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.clcycle.ca\/en\/pedalier-crank-rivendell-silver3-double-36-24.html\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eRivendell Silver3\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e cranks. 170mm for 50cm, and 173mm for the two bigger sizes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSkeleton key front derailer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSunrace rear derailer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNovatech hubs - regular cartridge bearing hubs. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlex DM21 rims. The wheels are built by St. Jump, the best wheelbuilders in Taiwan.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.clcycle.ca\/en\/panaracer-gravel-king-sk-tires-black.html\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ePanaracer Gravel King\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e tires.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTektro 837AL V-brakes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTektro RS360 levers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFSA Duron headset\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShimano cartridge BB - 118mm length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKalloy seatpost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe bikes in the pictures are the final colours and reflect the way these are built, minus the saddle, grips\/tape, and pedals. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rivendell","offers":[{"title":"Lime-Olive \/ 50cm","offer_id":44800162463813,"sku":"210000027934","price":4500.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Lime-Olive \/ 55cm","offer_id":44910532493381,"sku":"210000027935","price":4500.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Lime-Olive \/ 60cm","offer_id":44910532657221,"sku":"210000027936","price":4500.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Periwinkle \/ 60cm","offer_id":44910532689989,"sku":"210000027939","price":4500.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Periwinkle \/ 50cm","offer_id":44910532886597,"sku":"210000027937","price":4500.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Periwinkle \/ 55cm","offer_id":44910533181509,"sku":"210000027938","price":4500.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0687\/1865\/7605\/files\/plattyaugustsquare-1.jpg?v=1774214299","url":"https:\/\/www.clcycle.ca\/products\/velo-rivendell-platypus-bike","provider":"C\u0026L Cycles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}