2023 Rivendell Bicycle Works Platypus Base 55
Build
700C/29 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
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 | 281mm |
| 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 | 111mm |
Base Build
| Wheel Size | 700C, 29 inch (622mm BSD) |
| Tire Width | 50mm |
| Tire Outer Diameter | 722mm |
| 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