2022 Rivendell Bicycle Works Platypus Base 55cm

Build

700C/29 in × 38 mm

Insights

Very aggressive stack and reach vs trend of all-road/gravel bikes
Design deviates from other sizes of Rivendell Bicycle Works Platypus
Bar type unusual for category
This: Swept Back Bar
Category: Drop Bar
vs all-road/gravel bikes

Stack and Reach vs. Category Trend
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Geometry

Stack
603mm
Reach
415mm
Stack to Reach Ratio
1.45:1
Top Tube Length, Effective/Horizontal Unknown
615mm
Head Tube Angle
69.5deg
Seat Tube Angle
72deg
Bottom Bracket Drop
80mm
Bottom Bracket Height
269mm
Chainstay Length
530mm
Chainstay Length Horizontal
523.9mm
Trail
Tire to Pedal Spindle Distance
With 170 mm cranks
Pedal Spindle to Ground Clearance
With 170 mm cranks
99mm

Base Build

Wheel Size
700C, 29 inch (622mm BSD)
Tire Width
38mm
Tire Outer Diameter
698mm
Suspension Type
Rigid, non-suspension corrected
Bar Type
Swept Back Bar
Frame Material
Steel
Fork Material
Steel
Brake Type
Rim
Features
Step-through

Published Sizing Recommendations

PBH
82 cm
to
87 cm
Source:https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1403/7343/files/RBW_Bicycle_Geometry_Table_-_May_2023.pdf?v=1687890742