2023 Rivendell Bicycle Works Platypus Base 50

Build

650B/27.5 in × 50 mm

Insights

Somewhat aggressive stack and reach vs trend of sport touring bikes
Design deviates from other sizes of Rivendell Bicycle Works Platypus
Bar type unusual for category
This: Swept Back Bar
Category: Drop Bar
vs sport touring bikes

Stack and Reach vs. Category Trend
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Geometry

Stack
560mm
Reach
404mm
Stack to Reach Ratio
1.39:1
Top Tube Length, Effective/Horizontal Unknown
590mm
Head Tube Angle
69.5deg
Seat Tube Angle
72deg
Bottom Bracket Drop
67mm
Bottom Bracket Height
275mm
Chainstay Length
505mm
Chainstay Length Horizontal
500.5mm
Trail
—
—
Tire to Pedal Spindle Distance
With 170 mm cranks
—
Pedal Spindle to Ground Clearance
With 170 mm cranks
105mm

Base Build

Wheel Size
650B, 27.5 inch (584mm BSD)
Tire Width
50mm
Tire Outer Diameter
684mm
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
74 cm
to
81 cm