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They're not on the site yet, but will be soon. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCHAIN LENGTHS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe timing chains need 150 links.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe drive chain lengths will vary with gearing, but with the stock SILVER tandem triple (44-34-24) and a 36t rear cog, you'll want 122 links, or 154cm of chain plus a master link. Your shop will be happy to sell you three chains to do this-all with, or you can buy timing and drive chains for us, fairly ready to go. And they'll cost you almost as much. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrive rings, as reported, are 44 x 34 x 24, with the smallest two steel, as they should be. 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Note that all stoker cranks have 170mm arms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCALL OR EMAIL TO ORDER OR FOR MORE INFORMATION.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e800 345 3918 or will@rivbike.mom or info@rivbike.mom \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd here's more information, including drawings and geometry. It has long chainstays, long top tubes, and is designed for upright, sweep-back handlebars. 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It holds a lot and doesn't need a rack. I can overfill it and the flap-and-elastic accommodate whatever it is. I've carried 4-foot long tubes under the flap, sticking out (no traffic). This one is better, way tidier, keeps its shape because of the inserts, and has two pockets inside. I bought the first one.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Cambria',serif; color: black;\"\u003eIt’s hard to look at any bag or pack and not think, \u003ci\u003ethey should’ve added, take your pick: \u003c\/i\u003emore pockets? more access? a shoulder strap?)Our variant is, \u003ci\u003ewhat’s all this extra ______?\u003c\/i\u003e The Rollo is not too simple, not too confusing. Load it up, overfill it, add a Kangaroo pouch if you want to; peer inside and see the two pockets for small things, and you’re all set. It has more than enough things.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Cambria',serif; color: black;\"\u003eIt works on any handlebar and doesn’t need a rack. There are two ways to close it, but you need only one, and there’s an anti-sway strap that’s totally unnecessary, but always out of the way.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Cambria',serif; color: black;\"\u003eA Rollo and a BananaSack make a good combo for a winter ride. 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I believe them all, they’re all true for me\/Grant, and some may be true for you or worth experimenting with, and who knows what else?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eMy old publisher didn't want this, so I found a printer and self-published. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eIt’s a really well-made book. It has nice end papers, excellent paper, tightly stitched signatures so the pages won’t fall out when the book gets old and is on its second or even third generation of readers. It’s a 7 1\/4-inch square, rock-solid hardback. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eI wrote it, Betsy Streeter illustrated it. We got 2,500 in, and $10 from every book (all my royalty + Riv profit) goes to Isabel G., a single mom of three in the Bronx who can use the loot. 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Topeak killed its MasterBlaster frame pump for the same reason. So we went to the maker of our Mike Plumpatire floor pump, and they still make one every bit as good, and we’re thrilled to have them.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003eMike FramePlumper is mostly aluminum, and has the internal magic of the HPX pump—a spring that doesn’t fight you while pumping. Plus a fold-out T-handle, which you shouldn’t need, but it does make pumping easier when your hands are oily. The head works with both popular valves, and the instructions are clear, with only one typo (I\/Grant wrote them, so, “to be expected.” Three sizes to fit all bikes. Most medium to big bikes can fit either the L or XL, depending on where you put it. 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Being “small,” it takes more strokes, but it’s convenient, indestructible, light, and in two to five minutes, you can fill a 32mm to 55mm tire up to pedaling pressure. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003ePresta specific but includes a schrader to presta adapter.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003eOne size, 4.2 ounces not counting the plastic holder if you carry it on the water bottle bosses instead of tucking it into a bag. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"TELR Enterprise Co","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41994932977775,"sku":"Miniplumper","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1403\/7343\/files\/miniplumpsquare-1.jpg?v=1715290772"},{"product_id":"frame-roaduno","title":"Frame - Roaduno 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003e*\u003cstrong\u003eNote\u003c\/strong\u003e: We \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003edo not\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e have any 47.5cm frames, but we \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003edo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e have them as completes \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.rivbike.mom\/products\/roaduno-complete\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eIt's the most useful, and fun non-derailer'd bicycle (or frame) we can imagine. We named it \u003cstrong\u003eRoad\u003c\/strong\u003euno to emphasize that it's for roads. Smoothish paths, no problem if you have the skills for them--like the Homer in that way. The sidepull brakes should tell you it's not a mountain bike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's as versatile and as customizable as a single-ish speed road bike can be:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits tires to 46mm (43mm with a fender). Any tire bigger than 40mm requires some deflation to install and remove, but that was no reason to not design in clearance for bigger tires.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBraze-ons for racks (and fenders), and of course has a kickstand plate.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRear facing dropouts, for normal 1x1 single speed set-ups, but with an integrated derailer hanger, so you can use chain tensioner and a front derailer to set it up as a 2x or even 3x1. Or use a chain tensioner and leave the front derailer off and just shift by hand when you get to the hill. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThere's a downtube shifter braze-on on the non-driveside downtube, for easy front derailer set ups. If you plan to set it up as a 1x1 singler, we recommend covering the boss with a Blue Lug Boss cover. Grease it, otherwise it'll be hard to get off after a couple years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSizes:\u003c\/strong\u003e 47.5, 51 (650B), and 54.5, 58, 61.5, 64 (\u0026lt;--all 700C). \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1403\/7343\/files\/RBW_Bicycle_Geometry_-_June_2026.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e See June 2026 geometry table here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrame \u0026amp; fork:\u003c\/strong\u003e Our standard super-quality, butted CrMo tubing of our own design. Our own lugs, fork crown, dropouts. 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GALLOP\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eFirst words:\u003cspan\u003e The Charlie H. Gallop is probably the most comfortable road bike you'll ever ride. It's an advanced, genius-funky design that will shoo-away snobs but absolutely delight anybody who rides it. The perfect road bike for those who don't have one, aren't sure they'll like road riding, but really want to.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBUILT FOR: Road riding of all kinds. Fitness rides, club rides, solo local loops, riding with friends who are also riding road bikes. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eALL WEATHER: Easily fendered, so you can ride it all year long.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike all Rivendells, it fits racks, too, but it's not a touring bike. YES you can tour on it, but we designed it for road riding with minimal loads—say, up to ten pounds. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFRAME:\u003c\/strong\u003e It's a light-4-us, long-wheelbase road frame. Our-designed SILVER (brand) CrMo tubing in dimensions we see fit. Geometry is dialed, it rides like all Rivendells. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrame Specification:\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e650b wheels in size 49cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e700c wheels in sizes 53cm and up\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong reach sidepulls \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e27.2mm seat post, \u003cstrong\u003enot included. We have some made by Nitto, a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.rivbike.mom\/products\/seat-post-lkja46iluer7\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePaul\u003c\/a\u003e, and a \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rivbike.mom\/products\/seat-post-ritchey-classic-2-bolt\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRitchey\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e130mm rear spacing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e28.6 front derailer clamp (not included)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1\" threaded fork - FSA Duron headset included\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShimano 113 x 68 bottom bracket included and installed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ekickstand plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1403\/7343\/files\/RBW_Bicycle_Geometry_-_June_2026.pdf\"\u003eJune 2026 geometry chart here\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecommended PBHs and \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eSTANDOVER HEIGHTS at mid-top tube with 45mm tire:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e-49cm: 72cm \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003estandover | 74 to 83cm PBHs\u003cbr\u003e-53cm: 76.5cm standover | 78 to 87cm PBHs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e-57cm: 78.2cm \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003estandover | \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e82 to 91cm PBHs\u003cbr\u003e-61cm: 82.7cm standover | 86 to 96.5cm PBHs\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote the slight inconsistencies—since the 61’s standover is 82.7cm, you could easily clear the top tube with an 84.5cm PBH, but we suggest a minimum of 86cm, because it seems like it’s a big bike, so don’t get it if you’re a medium rider.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost riders can fit two sizes. Nobody is “in-between.” That’s the main benefit of low standover heights and tall head tubes. All sizes have longish top tubes, because we designed them for swept-back handlebars; and with high, swept-back bars there’s a huge window of comfort. If you opt for the smaller of two sizes that fit, consider a bar with more height to it, like the Bosco or Tosco. If you go for the bigger of two, you’ll do fine with a lower-height bar like the Albatross, Losco, Choco, or Billie, but don’t rule out a Bosco or Tosco—you could get one and slam the stem or ride even higher. It is easy to find a great position on this bike with any of these swept-back bars, but they’re good with drops and stubby (5cm to 6cm) stems, too. If you like the look of a longer stem and still want drops, this is not your bike. Personally, most of us here who ride drops at all, now ride them with stubby stems. It works great, and it’s a winning look, too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFramePlumper sizes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e49cm - Medium\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e53cm - Medium\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e57m - Medium\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e61cm - XL\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e--------\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBackground, concept, intent, details. Not necessary to read.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis bike has been in various stages of riding prototypes for three years, and will come out in the fourth year, 2024. It’s gone from mostly TIG-welded to mostly lugged, and the top tube went from curved to straight. The final is geometrically nearly identical to the earlies, because we know how to design frames, so didn’t start with pile of willy-nilly \u0026amp; goofy dimensions to fix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tubes are \"Homer-weight or a bit lighter.\" We lightened the tubes a little for the final version, and so changed it from an all-purpose bike for any-weight riders to a lightish road bike for riders who weigh less than 207 pounds. We have enough of the other bikes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe’ve had the Charlie tested  to internationally agreed-upon road bike standards, and it passes. It's a solid, excellent frame and fork. A 57cm frame weights about 5.56lb. That's plenty light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s not a trail bike, hillibike, touring-camping bike. It's a super versatile road bike or Country Bike. Of course you can carry light loads with it, but if your plan is to put the biggest racks and panniers and loads wherever the bike seems to allow it, then get a  Clem, Atlantis, or Appaloosa. Maybe a Sam.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe CHG’s sloping, not-quite-mixte top tube lets you ride up a size and get the bars higher without bonking your crotch. This bicycle is ideal for upright handlebars, usable with drops if you ride a 5-7cm stem and are already used to drops, but we still recommend Albatross-and-other uprights. In its best form, it’s an upright-bar light bike for day rides, shopping, commuting with reasonable commute loads, and so-on.  Amazing bike, zippy, roadishlike, but super versatile, comfortable. That sum-up doesn't differentiate it a ton from our other bicycles, so--just think of it as useful bicycle with a lowish top tube that lets you ride a bigger size and still get the bars high enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you weigh over 207 pounds, get a Roadini, Sam, or Homer. They’re plenty zippy, too. It’s doubtful that a 240 pounder would break the Charlie, but it’s just not the right bike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe CHG weighs more than a Roadeo, our raciest road bike, but is more versatile. It’s a practical, fun, all around, commuting, shopping, group-riding, road bike for upright handlebars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFRAME SIZES: 49cm (650B), 53-57-61 (all 700C)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTIRE CAPACITY: 45mm with fender, so a hair bigger without fenders. BUT it’s still a road bike, so don’t put fat knobbies on it and thrash it on trails. 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You might think, \u003cem\u003ewhat’s the point in getting a light bike, then adding bigger tires?\u003c\/em\u003e But the Charlie rides light with any tire, so unless you’re hauling it up stairs and concerned about ounces, we recommend 40mm+.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGEARING THOUGHTS: The CHG is a road bike, so reasonable chainring options might be 42 x 28, 38 x 24 (both with chainguards), or the always-good 44x34x24 triple (no chainguard). With cassettes to suit your legs, lungs, and terrain. We imagine most riders wil want a 28t to 36t large cog in back. We’ll be ready for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOTHER PARTS: Not many limitations—shifters and derailers anything you like, and so on. It takes a 1-inch threaded headset like most of our bikes, The BB shell is our normal 68mm threaded. Seat post is 27.2mm. Front derailer clamp size is 28.6mm, easy to get. 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Whether it's picking tiny thorns out of your tire, or rocks out of your brake pad, it's 100x better than using your fingernails. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can get tweezers for less, but not made by Hozan, Japan's top-tier tool maker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Merry Sales\/Interloc Design Group (455)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42892280365167,"sku":"hozantweezers87","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1403\/7343\/files\/hozantweezer-4.jpg?v=1742422995"},{"product_id":"derailer-rear-silver-om-1-reverse-action","title":"Derailer - Rear - Silver OM-1 (reverse action)","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThe movement that Shimano* unsuccessfully tried to push on the bicycle industry from 1999 to 2005 is now…ours.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNot that it matters, and not a reason to get one, but we’ve been working on this Opposite-Movement (OM) action for more than eight years. That’s how it goes when you’re a company of bicycle riders and not an industry big shot with a staff of specialists for each component. We had one big dead-end, and to make a long story short, instead of giving up, we got Microshift to make it. They looked at our prototypes and listened to the result we wanted, and said, essentially, “We can make it work if we do it our way” and that was proverbial music to our proverbial ears, and to use another cliché, we couldn’t be happier. It came out 99 percent perfect. The missing one percent is entirely theoretical\/philosophical, but if we’d insisted on that they might have said, “You know what? Upon further reflection, do it yourselves.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd look at what’s out there in the real world. Compare it to those.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFunctionally, the SILVER OM-1 is perfect. Mechanically rock-solid. In the olde daze derailers came with all kinds of technical information that meant beans to most people, but was theoretically useful and actually interesting to some; and we’re happy to say we’ve got all of that and more on the fine and chunky box it comes in. Also inside the box is a cartoony booklet with more background and tips - you can find a digital copy here: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1403\/7343\/files\/Silver-OM1-Derailer-User_Guide.pdf?v=1762533288\"\u003eSilver OM-1 User Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor now, the bulk of what you need to know or might want to know:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBiggest cog it’ll shift to:\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e36t. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChain wrap capacity (explained on the box):\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e39t\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight: 7.85 ounces, which is lighter than 98 percent of the derailers out there today. We weren’t shooting for light, but it came out embarrassingly light, anyway.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e*The Shimano derailers were called “RapidRise,” and internet has no shortage of their critics. The critics are wrong.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"khx","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42965206433903,"sku":"RD-OM1","price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1403\/7343\/files\/DSC_7864-3.jpg?v=1762552005"},{"product_id":"platypus-complete-bike-2025-presale-sunday-june-29th-at-noon","title":"Platypus Complete Bike - 2025","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach of our models is our favorite, but the Platypus is the most favorite. It’s perfect for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eroad riding, loaded or unloaded touring, commuting, day rides, fitness-fast rides, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eshopping, or therapy rides. It’s not a trail bike, but a reasonable rider with half-decent \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ejudgment and skill can ride it on fire trails. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe recommended max tire is 50mm, and that's a true 50mm tire. James has some knobby Continentals on his that are labeled 2.2; they fit fine, but they actually measure around 52mm. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt’s common for “form follows function” to be an excuse to tolerate practical bicycles that \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eare borderline ugly. The Platypus isn’t like that. You don’t have to find beauty in its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eusefulness and comfort, or put up with its dysfunction just because it’s pretty. It’s good \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eall around, and it stands out wherever you go and however you use it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe stock complete Platypus specs are hard to beat, because we picked what we know and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003elike and didn’t chintz out. The money you save by buying the complete Platypus leaves \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eyou rich enough, relative to building a bike from the frame up, to swap out a part here and there to customize it to your quirky taste.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMonths from now, you might want to get our not-yet-available Silver OM-1 rear derailer. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOr you might want different gearing, a different tire, or a different handlebar…for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eexample. But it’ll be at most a want, not a need. Ride it as it comes. Everything on it \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eearned its spot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHere's what's included:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeat treated Nitto Albatross bars - 55cm wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNitto Tallux stems - 90mm for the 50 and 55cm frames and 100mm for the 60cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSilver bar end shifters - these allow more of a grip in front of the brake levers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e36\/26 Silver3 cranks. 170mm for 50cm, and 173mm for the two bigger sizes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e9 speed 11-36t cassette\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSkeleton key front derailer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSunrace rear. Both derailers are supremely functional\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNovatech hubs - regular cartridge bearing hubs. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlex DM21 rims. We ordered them without any branding except for a small sticker at the seam. The wheels are built by St. Jump, the best wheelbuilders in Taiwan.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGravelking tires.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e837AL Tektro V-brakes. Mark prefers these over some fancier models.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRS360 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 posts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo pedals, and no saddle. Grips: I remember some correspondence about grips, but at this point I'm not totally sure. There's nothing listed on the bill of materials, so I'm thinking no grips either. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese 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 (the checklist is linked below), pick the \"I'll arrange the final assembly\" option on the dropdown menu above and we'll ship your bike pronto. If you want us to go over the bike and get it all ready to go, pick one of the other two options. Note though, that we'll ship the DIY bikes first, so if you need it quickly, go that route.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1403\/7343\/files\/2025_Platypus_safety_sheet_Complete_Safe_Assembly_Checklist.pdf?v=1750960450\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHere's the 2025 Platypus complete safe assembly checklist. \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=ElqWJ5nHvUU\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThere's a video of last year's complete Platypus bikes in action here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore photos of the Lime Olive on Kaela's bike\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.rivbike.mom\/blogs\/customer-bikes\/who-rides-a-platypus?_pos=5\u0026amp;_sid=02497c477\u0026amp;_ss=r\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e, here. \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore photos of the Periwinkle on James's bike,\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.rivbike.mom\/blogs\/staff-bikes\/jamess-55cm-platypus-version-2?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=02497c477\u0026amp;_ss=r\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e here.\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelevant specs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e135mm rear wheel spacing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e27.2mm seatpost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e28.6 FD clamp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e68mm BSA BB shell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eV-brake mounts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1403\/7343\/files\/RBW_Bicycle_Geometry_-_June_2026.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eJune 2026 geometry here\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.rivbike.mom\/pages\/pubic-bone-height-how-to-measure-your-pbh\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.rivbike.mom\/pages\/pubic-bone-height-how-to-measure-your-pbh\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePBH\u003c\/a\u003e Ranges:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 14.1193%; height: 19px;\"\u003e 50cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 81.8807%; height: 19px;\"\u003e74 - 81\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 14.1193%; height: 19px;\"\u003e55cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 81.8807%; height: 19px;\"\u003e81 - 87\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 14.1193%; height: 19px;\"\u003e60cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 81.8807%; height: 19px;\"\u003e87 - 96\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"khx","offers":[{"title":"50cm \/ Lime-Olive","offer_id":43067373322351,"sku":"PlatComp-lolive-50","price":3000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"50cm \/ Periwinkle","offer_id":43067373355119,"sku":"PlatComp-peri-50","price":3000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"55cm \/ Lime-Olive","offer_id":43067373387887,"sku":"PlatComp-lolive-55","price":3000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"55cm \/ Periwinkle","offer_id":43067373420655,"sku":"PlatComp-peri-55","price":3000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"60cm \/ Lime-Olive","offer_id":43067373453423,"sku":"PlatComp-lolive-60","price":3000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"60cm \/ Periwinkle","offer_id":43067373486191,"sku":"PlatComp-peri-60","price":3000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1403\/7343\/files\/plattyaugustsquare-1.jpg?v=1751478886"},{"product_id":"musa-cycling-baggies-2025","title":"MUSA BAGGYPANTS","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMUSA = Made in the U.S.A.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThey're light, tough, quick-drying. They have 2% spandex for a small amount of stretch. They're super for riding, hiking, anything short of a wedding.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWe aren’t a clothing company with a staff of pattern pros, so we pay pros for help with the patterns, and we drive them nuts and pay them until we get them right. We are conscientious, experienced, and picky with the garments we offer, so you can trust what we say. These are as comfortable as light, durable, useful pants get. You'll probably be wearing the pair you buy today in ten years.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey’re sewn 17 miles from us in Emeryville, CA, by a sewing shop we’ve seen and it seems like a pleasant, light, open, clean space. We've done business with them for 20 years at least.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eFIT GENERALITIES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWAIST: Almost vanity-waisted. A 34\" waist is easily a medium.  They go like this:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmalls have a 29\" relaxed waist ( 29 to 32 waist )\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMediums have a 32\" relaxed waist ( 32 to 35 waist )\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarges have a 35\" relaxed waist ( 35 to 38 waist )\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eXLs have a 38\" relaxed waist ( 38 to 42 waist )\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBUTT-‘n-THIGHS: Big \u0026amp; baggy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eLEG LENGTH: Medium, but if your legs are short and your belly's full, the legs will be long; or you're thin as a rail with long legs, they'll be a bit above the ankle. In the spring we'll have longer ones for guys like Will.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eS - 24.5\" \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eM - 26.5\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eL - 26.75\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eXL - 26.75\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBig-calved people can hike the hem up above the calf and they'll stay. Medium or small-calvers, just roll up a 2-3-4 fold cuff until they're the height you want, and they'll stay. The bottom is tapered, so the snug happens soon and they stay quite well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eFABRIC SPECS\u003c\/span\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e    •    MUSA military fabric*, slight stretch, Berry-compliant (google it).  Instead of the all-nylon, they’re like 98-2 nylon and spandex.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e    •    The belt-elastic is also Berry\/Military spec.  The best in the world. It’s not stitched in, so it’s “theoretically replaceable.” You could get your own ¾-inch elastic and buckle down the road. Rethread it with a wire coathanger, the old fashioned way. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e*PFAS notes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePFAS is an acronym for \u003cstrong\u003eP\u003c\/strong\u003eoly\u003cstrong\u003eF\u003c\/strong\u003eluoro\u003cstrong\u003eA\u003c\/strong\u003elkyl\u003cstrong\u003e S\u003c\/strong\u003eubstances—person-made chemicals used to slough off water and stains and food, clothing, and frying pans. Teflon, andGore-Tex (polytetrafluouroethylene) before PFAS became an issue contained oodles of it. So did \"classic\" DWR (durable water repellant) fabrics. It’s in food, in air, it’s probably on the keyboard condom I use to keep the crumbs and fizzy water of out of my computer. PFAS is all around, it’s a sad story, they were scientific advancements with unintended and unknown consequences. They’ve had their day, every one of you reading this has a closet and kitchen and pantry full of PFAS stuff, but just hang in there. We say NO PFAS on the label, but it's more prudent but too late to say NO INTENTIONALLY ADDED PFAS. The fabric-maker says No Pfas, so we did, too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe ”good” (?) news is, manufacturing PFAS is worse for the environment than wearing clothing with PFAS. If you have to make that distinction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eMost or all pre-2025 MUSA clothing has had PFAS. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eStarting as soon as we learned about PFAS, and effecting all MUSA clothing made for the 2025 season and onward, no more. A big fabric supplier, Milliken, has been, as they put it, “PFAS-free since ’23,” but we learned of them just about 7 months ago, and the new MUSA shorts and pants, and all future ones, are made the USA-made Milliken PFAS-free fabric. It’s still not as green as organic cotton or hemp or linen, but this is a step toward that, and at least a pair of our MUSA bottoms will likely last 10+ years. 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For riding on any road surface with day-ride loads and probably drop bars, it’s perfect. Albatross bars run a close second. The Roadini gives up nothing to modern extreme bikes on smooth, ideal roads, and is far better in every way when conditions are crappy. It has way more tire clearances of the oldies, higher quality overall construction, is more comfortable, and rides like a Rivendell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBUILT FOR: Road riding of all kinds. Fitness rides, club rides, solo local loops, riding with friends who are also riding road bikes. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eALL WEATHER: Easily fendered, so you can ride it all year long.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrame Specification:\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1403\/7343\/files\/RBW_Bicycle_Geometries_10162024.pdf?v=1729114939\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e700c wheels. The most common size, available everywhere.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eFits tires up to 43mm, or 38 with a fender.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eFits long reach dual-pivot sidepulls or centerpulls. Make sure the brake has at least 63mm of reach.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e130mm rear spacing\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e, totally normal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1\" threaded fork - FSA Duron headset included. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-652cbdb9-7fff-475c-52f7-99ddc528bff6\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eThe historic norm and still the best.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eA 113mm bottom bracket is included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDT Shifter bosses included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTakes a 27.2 seatpost. \u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eSeatpost is NOT included.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e We sell both\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.rivbike.mom\/collections\/seat-posts\"\u003e Nitto and Ritchey seat posts here.\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eRecommended PBHs and \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eSTANDOVER HEIGHTS at mid-top tube with 40mm tire:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-50cm = 79-84cm PBH, 78cm standover\u003cbr\u003e-54cm = 83-88cm PBH, 81.7cm standover\u003cbr\u003e-57cm = 86-91cm PBH, 84.5cm standover\u003cbr\u003e-61cm = 90-97cm PBH, 88.5cm standover\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe designed the Roadini around all of the deficiencies of modern road bikes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Modern road bikes are too short (wheelbase), steep (frame angles), and jumpy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Modern road bikes make it hard to impossible to get comfortable, because they don’t allow you to raise the handlebars up where they should be. They assume that it’s more important for you to ride leaned over like a racer than to be comfortable (and efficient).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Modern road bikes limit your tires to too-skinny. Gravel bikes are an exception, but road bikes, no.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Modern road bikes are increasingly bland-techy-not so attractive. They’re generally dark gray or black, with detail-less joints and unattractive graphics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Modern road bikes are made of a material that is light but brittle, that fails often and suddenly, that at best has a practical lifespan of 6 years, and is unrecyclable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Roadini fixes each of these. It’s longer in the wheelbase, and more stable and safe because of it. You’re safer on any road and at any speed. It handles just the way you want a road bike to handle, minus the twitchiness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt fits tires to 43mm, or 38mm with fenders. We recommend 38mm to 42mm tires to start. If that sounds too much, go as skinny as 35. There’s no reason to go skinnier than that.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Roadini, like all of our bikes, comes in nice colors and has pleasing graphics. Bikes should look friendly, not mean, serious, and generic.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Roadini is CrMo steel, frame and fork. Steel allows pleasing proportions, and cannot fail suddenly (and is safe for that reason). Steel weighs more, but the frame weight is a tiny percentage of the rider+bicycle weight. Your Roadini frame should last you 30 years, maybe 50. We make no claims, but that’s the idea, and we have lots of experience going into it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Roadini is now fully lugged and the fork is as nicely curved, crowned, and detailed as any Rivendell fork.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Roadini uses rim brakes, which are more powerful and more sensitive than disc brakes. It has a quill stem that allows handlebar height adjustments with one tool in ten seconds. It uses quick-release hubs, which simplify and speed-up wheel removals and installation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is the most well-designed road bike we’ve ever made. Comfortable, versatile, safe, gorgeous, and great-riding. We’re quite proud of it, and are ready to answer you any questions you have that aren’t addressed here.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e---\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCancellations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease be sure that you want the frame before adding it to the cart. Cancellations incur a 10% restocking fee, regardless of whether the frames are here or not.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e---\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrames:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrame shipping is automatically set at $87 within the lower 48 states. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis rate may be adjusted depending on the actual rate at the time of shipping. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBikes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBike orders will default to $250 to the lower 48. 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They have unused pockets, hidden pockets, and lash points wherever they fit. Inexpensive skilled-beyond-America's ability labor allows the complication, and competition requires it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sackville Daypack is at least as useful with only three compartments: (1) a main pouch big enough to hold a big watermelon; (2) an inner sleeve that fits any laptop, a paper notebook, and a real book, even with the watermelon just behind it; and (3) an easily accessed, bulged zippered pocket in the lid for wallet, phone, small books and notebooks, and a pocket camera. The lid buckles down, but if that’s too much work, push the top-flap into the main pouch and cinch it there with the drawcord.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCapacity, about 1900 cubic inches, a bit over 31 liters. 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It’s not T-shirt and jeans cotton, and it’s not new: In the Bay Area all of the 1950s and 1960s Boy Scout packs were made of this same fabric, and I’ve had a day pack made of this fabric for 40 years, and it still keeps the contents dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompare this cotton to Nylon. Nylon is manufactured in climate-controlled buildings, and remains happiest indoors. Sun eventually disintegrates nylon along with its polyurethane coating which keeps out the water for a while. And with no coating to hold the threads together, the cut edges fray.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sackville daypack’s three buckles are steel. The zipper is brass. The only plastic hardware on the bag is the cord lock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe shoulder straps are a mix of military spec nylon, because we couldn’t find cotton straps that slide easily enough through the adjusters. They're padded with 100 percent wool felt, made in Michigan. 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The train cars have a dedicated bike zone but unless you're standing up and holding your bike, the acceleration and deceleration of the train will make it roll away and tip over. Bart provides webbing and buckles to secure your bike to a railing, but they're bacteria traps and nobody wants to touch them. Plus, even if you use the webbing, your bike can still slide back and forth. These parking brakes are easier to use and work better. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the front brake locked you can relax and read without worrying about your bike rolling away, and when it's time to go, you can cinch it tight on your bars so it's always there when you need it. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI (James) sometimes use one to lock the front wheel while my bike is leaned up against the wall so it doesn't roll away or flop over. 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It’s as fast as a road tire needs to be. Smoothish, with small side knobs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat’s a Caracal? Wikipedia sez…\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe caracal is a wild cat native to Africa, the Middle East, Central Asia, and arid areas of Pakistan and northwestern India. It is characterised by a robust build, long legs, a short face, long tufted ears, relatively short tail, and long canine teeth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e700c x 35mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWeight:487 grams\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e700c x40mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWeight: 492.5 grams\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e700c x45mm\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 571.5 grams\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThese may or may or may not come packaged with the card\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e----------------------------\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHutchinson (FRENCH!) Tires\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll modern familiar-branded tires are excellent, because tire makers test their competitors’ tires and make sure their own tires land in that ball park. There are no materials or technology secrets. For every patent there’s a workaround. Anyway, ninety percent of rider performance is the rider’s skill and fitness, 8 percent is “other,” and less than 2 percent is tires. (Lance rode Hutchinson tires. Were they an unfair advantage?)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe’re not saying all tires are equal, just that they’re all good enough. We have more tire experience than an online youtube influencer millennial tire reviewer has. Our experience includes tires as original equipment on complete bikes from Taiwan, on bikes we build up from scratch, and on our own bicycles. We’re more objective than sponsored riders are. One of us ride tires until the casing shows or the sidewalls are shot, others change tires every few months for the heck of it, and we’re all impressed. Some of that may be the newness effect, some because they’re French, but in any case, there’s some Hutchinson hubbub here. Here are some things we like:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• They’re actually made in France, and Hutchinson was the first French inflatable (pneumatique!) bicycle tire, in 1890. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Hutchinson tires are super quality, a point worth making because in bicycles at least, good style with sketchy materials and executions are French hallmarks, sorry to say. French or not, Hutchinson tires are probably as good as tires get.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Compared to all other tubeless-compatible (TC) tires on TC rims, these Hutchinsons are far easier to mount. The most challenging tire mounts and removals are with the deadly trifecta of a TC tire and rim, with a tube inside. With some tire-rim combinations, you break tire levers and give up. With Hutchinsons, if your hands are decently strong, they go on without tools. If your hands are weak, use tire levers, and they’re easy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• They mount straight, first time and seemingly every time. Not all good tires do.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Most of their decaling is low-key, the quietest logos we’ve seen in decades. There are two exceptions (the KRAKEN), but as loud as the KRAKEN logos are compared to the low-key ones, they’re one of the better boisterous logos. The colors are OK. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Of course they ride well. Mark is particular and not particularly effusive, but he, by his own standards, raved about the Caracal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• They’re lighter by volume than other comparable tires. Even with the super slash-resistant casing, Hutchinsons are lighter than most same-volume tires.  We’re not going to start playing the weight-nut card, but these tires seem to be made by people who care more about tire weight than we do.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen you need a new tire (rear tires wear out faster), consider a Hutchinson. More about the company here. It’s worth reading, and explains why a French company is called Hutchinson, and the role of Charles Goodyear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cycling.hutchinson.com\/about-us\/\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehttps:\/\/cycling.hutchinson.com\/about-us\/\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hutchinson","offers":[{"title":"700c x 35mm","offer_id":43771742814319,"sku":"THtchCrcl-700x35","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"700c x 40mm","offer_id":43771742847087,"sku":"THtchCrcl-700x40","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"700c x 45mm","offer_id":43771742879855,"sku":"THtchCrcl-700x45","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1403\/7343\/files\/carcalsquare-1.jpg?v=1761767683"},{"product_id":"hutchinson-kraken-tires-29-x-2-3","title":"Tire - Hutchinson Kraken","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e29-inch x 2.3-inch\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBig knobby trail tire\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll-around, good for everything tire that rides way smoother on asphalt than it seems it would be looking at the tread. Impossible not to like. It works great, you’ll like it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e700c \/29-inch x 2.3-inch\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWeight: 754g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat’s a Kraken?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ekra·ken \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\/ˈkräkən,ˈkrakən\/ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003enoun\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ean enormous \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?sca_esv=9133454e1bbc4cf2\u0026amp;sxsrf=AE3TifPC28Pgws4amhhGFd3qDVFz8HMCMg:1761951378745\u0026amp;q=mythical\u0026amp;si=AMgyJEtTt81ZwKfSOowD-Pgs8NXgga4iPoEib9Yt0nA0Vc7GgdjXLdF0R78iIvbtsBAn3tXKd0_h2SxxZ8pZIG-kzvTmMkK6AdxgQRSi0GTP47GI0GWCr9M%3D\u0026amp;expnd=1\u0026amp;sa=X\u0026amp;ved=2ahUKEwjlr6qwxM-QAxUiJTQIHQBZIicQyecJegQIMRAQ\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?sca_esv%3D9133454e1bbc4cf2%26sxsrf%3DAE3TifPC28Pgws4amhhGFd3qDVFz8HMCMg:1761951378745%26q%3Dmythical%26si%3DAMgyJEtTt81ZwKfSOowD-Pgs8NXgga4iPoEib9Yt0nA0Vc7GgdjXLdF0R78iIvbtsBAn3tXKd0_h2SxxZ8pZIG-kzvTmMkK6AdxgQRSi0GTP47GI0GWCr9M%253D%26expnd%3D1%26sa%3DX%26ved%3D2ahUKEwjlr6qwxM-QAxUiJTQIHQBZIicQyecJegQIMRAQ\u0026amp;source=gmail\u0026amp;ust=1762038117515000\u0026amp;usg=AOvVaw0pRt_DILdvT1OSvLj5rBup\" target=\"_blank\"\u003emythical\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e sea monster said to appear off the coast of Norway.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e----------------------------\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHutchinson (FRENCH!) Tires\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll modern familiar-branded tires are excellent, because tire makers test their competitors’ tires and make sure their own tires land in that ball park. There are no materials or technology secrets. For every patent there’s a workaround. Anyway, ninety percent of rider performance is the rider’s skill and fitness, 8 percent is “other,” and less than 2 percent is tires. (Lance rode Hutchinson tires. Were they an unfair advantage?)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe’re not saying all tires are equal, just that they’re all good enough. We have more tire experience than an online youtube influencer millennial tire reviewer has. Our experience includes tires as original equipment on complete bikes from Taiwan, on bikes we build up from scratch, and on our own bicycles. We’re more objective than sponsored riders are. One of us ride tires until the casing shows or the sidewalls are shot, others change tires every few months for the heck of it, and we’re all impressed. Some of that may be the newness effect, some because they’re French, but in any case, there’s some Hutchinson hubbub here. Here are some things we like:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• They’re actually made in France, and Hutchinson was the first French inflatable (pneumatique!) bicycle tire, in 1890. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Hutchinson tires are super quality, a point worth making because in bicycles at least, good style with sketchy materials and executions are French hallmarks, sorry to say. French or not, Hutchinson tires are probably as good as tires get.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Compared to all other tubeless-compatible (TC) tires on TC rims, these Hutchinsons are far easier to mount. The most challenging tire mounts and removals are with the deadly trifecta of a TC tire and rim, with a tube inside. With some tire-rim combinations, you break tire levers and give up. With Hutchinsons, if your hands are decently strong, they go on without tools. If your hands are weak, use tire levers, and they’re easy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• They mount straight, first time and seemingly every time. Not all good tires do.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Most of their decaling is low-key, the quietest logos we’ve seen in decades. There are two exceptions (the KRAKEN), but as loud as the KRAKEN logos are compared to the low-key ones, they’re one of the better boisterous logos. The colors are OK. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Of course they ride well. Mark is particular and not particularly effusive, but he, by his own standards, raved about the Caracal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• They’re lighter by volume than other comparable tires. Even with the super slash-resistant casing, Hutchinsons are lighter than most same-volume tires.  We’re not going to start playing the weight-nut card, but these tires seem to be made by people who care more about tire weight than we do.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen you need a new tire (rear tires wear out faster), consider a Hutchinson. More about the company here. It’s worth reading, and explains why a French company is called Hutchinson, and the role of Charles Goodyear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cycling.hutchinson.com\/about-us\/\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehttps:\/\/cycling.hutchinson.com\/about-us\/\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hutchinson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43777255637103,"sku":"THtchKrk-29x2.3","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1403\/7343\/files\/kraken-1_18922124-ef19-4987-a0a1-833e2009c365.jpg?v=1761768451"},{"product_id":"hutchinson-override-tire-700c-x-40mm","title":"Tire - Hutchinson Overide 700c x 40mm","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e700c x 40mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eHalf-and-halfer, all-arounder\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWill says, “It mounts easier than any tire I’ve ever mounted.”  It’s the first Hutchinson I\/Grant everode, and it seems like another “perfect for most surfaces tire.” Based on the tread, I’d say it’s mostly for roads, but with a 40mm width and the little knobs, it’ll be fine on dirt. Hutchinson says it’s for when you have to ride roads to get to the dirt. So..there you go, good for lots of stuff. It could easily be a pure road tire; not as easily a pure trail tire, but good all-around.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 40mm feels fast and smooth on roads. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOveride\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e isn’t French for anything, and the dictionary doesn’t recognize it. Most people will read it as “override,” but it’s not.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e700c x 40mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eWeight: 529.5g\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e----------------------------\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHutchinson (FRENCH!) Tires\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll modern familiar-branded tires are excellent, because tire makers test their competitors’ tires and make sure their own tires land in that ball park. There are no materials or technology secrets. For every patent there’s a workaround. And as all bicycle riders know but tire makers don't like to admit—assuming an appropriate tire choice for the conditions—ninety percent of rider performance is the rider’s skill and fitness, 8 percent is “other,” and less than 2 percent is tires. (Lance rode Hutchinson tires. Were they an unfair advantage?)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe’re not saying all tires are equal, just that they’re all good enough. We have more tire experience than an online youtube influencer millennial tire reviewer has. Our experience includes tires as original equipment on complete bikes from Taiwan, on bikes we build up from scratch, and on our own bicycles. We’re more objective than sponsored riders are. One of us ride tires until the casing shows or the sidewalls are shot, others change tires every few months for the heck of it, and we’re all impressed. Some of that may be the newness effect, some because they’re French, but in any case, there’s some Hutchinson hubbub here. Here are some things we like:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• They’re actually made in France, and Hutchinson was the first French inflatable (pneumatique!) bicycle tire, in 1890. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Hutchinson tires are super quality, a point worth making because in bicycles at least, good style with sketchy materials and executions are French hallmarks, sorry to say. French or not, Hutchinson tires are probably as good as tires get.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Compared to all other tubeless-compatible (TC) tires on TC rims, these Hutchinsons are far easier to mount. The most challenging tire mounts and removals are with the deadly trifecta of a TC tire and rim, with a tube inside. With some tire-rim combinations, you break tire levers and give up. With Hutchinsons, if your hands are decently strong, they go on without tools. If your hands are weak, use tire levers, and they’re easy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• They mount straight, first time and seemingly every time. Not all good tires do.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Most of their decaling is low-key, the quietest logos we’ve seen in decades. 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Some customers have found that the OM-1 indexes fine with existing Shimano and Microshift shifters, but Microshift’s standards are higher still, and they monkeyed with the internal click-stops until the indexing was perfect by their higher standards. Solidly built, reasonably light, nicely finished, and comfortably familiar to other thumbies and BES.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe friction mode lacks the light magical superfaint tick-tick of the power ratchet in the Silver shifters, but is smoother than Shimano’s friction mode, and works perfectly. We still encourage you to shift in friction, but if you prefer indexing or aren’t ready to commit wholly to friction, raise your glass in a toast to these great shifters. We’re thrilled to have them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is meant to be mounted on the right outside. 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Solidly built, reasonably light, nicely finished, and comfortably similar to other thumbies and BES (bar-end shifters).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe friction mode lacks the light magical superfaint tick-tick of the power ratchet in the Silver shifters, but \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eworks perfectly, and is smoother than Shimano’s muffled crunchy friction mode. Even though it indexes perfectly, we still encourage you to try the friction, and flip the lever to index if the clicks make life better for you. These are great shifters. We’re thrilled to have them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe left side shifter is friction only, but it ratchets. The right side is \"pure friction\", meaning no ratchet, but in return you get the index option. 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