{"product_id":"platypus-complete-bike-2026","title":"Complete Bike - Platypus 2026 - Presale 10\/14 @ noon Pacfic","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e*This is a presale - we expect Platypuses to arrive in November.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\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 front 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 quill stems - 80mm \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e for the 45 and 50cm frames, 90mm for 55cm, 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. 167mm for 45cm, 170mm for 50cm and 55cm, and 173mm for the 60cm 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\u003eSilver OM-1 rear derailer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRBW Silver hubs - regular cartridge bearing hubs. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlex Adventure2 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\u003eKenda Flintridge Pro.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShimano BRT400 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\u003eRitchey Classic posts - 27.2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo pedals, no saddle, no grips.\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 2026 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 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\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eJune 2026 geometry here\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\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\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e45cm - 68-75cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e50cm - 74-81cm\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e55cm - 82-87cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e60cm - 87-96cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"khx","offers":[{"title":"45cm \/ Periwinkle","offer_id":67775451431023,"sku":null,"price":3200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"45cm \/ Dark Gold","offer_id":67775451463791,"sku":null,"price":3200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"50cm \/ Periwinkle","offer_id":67712686620783,"sku":"PlatComp-peri-50","price":3200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"50cm \/ Dark Gold","offer_id":67712689242223,"sku":"PlatComp-dgold-50","price":3200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"55cm \/ Periwinkle","offer_id":67712686686319,"sku":"PlatComp-peri-55","price":3200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"55cm \/ Dark Gold","offer_id":67712689274991,"sku":"PlatComp-dgold-55","price":3200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"60cm \/ Periwinkle","offer_id":67712686751855,"sku":"PlatComp-peri-60","price":3200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"60cm \/ Dark Gold","offer_id":67712689307759,"sku":"PlatComp-dgold-60","price":3200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1403\/7343\/files\/platypus-2026-comp-darkgold.jpg?v=1791844741","url":"https:\/\/www.rivbike.mom\/products\/platypus-complete-bike-2026","provider":"Rivendell Bicycle Works","version":"1.0","type":"link"}