Awesome. My new 650b Homer is to arrive on Thursday. I'll post a ride
report as well.
On Wednesday, July 9, 2014 9:31:53 PM UTC-4, Bob Cook wrote:
Mounted the Mark's Rack with upside-down EDelux yesterday. Took advantage
this morning of beautiful weather for twenty-some miles of rolling
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I took up fly fishing about a year ago and it now rivals cycling as my favorite
outlet. I've being try to combine the two when possible. Last weekend at
D2R2, I stuffed one pocket full of fly fishing gear, strapped my tenkara rod to
my rear rack and fished the Deerfield River on the way back
That Homer with the fly rod belongs to me.
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Think these are the three Rivs that you saw along Green River Road.
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It was great to see so many Rivs in one place. Anyone else headed up to the
Kearsarge Klassic in a few weeks?
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I'm new to the forum and thought I inserted photos correctly but apparently
not. If you're a member of V-Salon you can see the photos across the hall
here:
http://www.velocipedesalon.com/forum/f32/d2r2-fly-fishing-38029.html
How do you post photos on here anyways?
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I've looked around online and within the group and can't figure out how to
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Jim,
To the extent that it helps others, I think that I discovered the source of
my newbie posting woes. My Safari browser was somehow loading the mobile
iOS version of the site on my Mac. Not sure how this happened (maybe it
was syncing to my phone) but after I searched for the site and
I'm thinking of getting a front rack and Wald basket for my newish Homer
for commuting use. I already have a Sackville Shop Sack so it seems like a
no brainer. That said, I'd like to able easily take off the basket for
weekend rides with a rando bag without having to cut zip ties. Kind of a
I've been trying to sell this set-up locally but figured that I'd see
anyone from the Bunch was
interested: https://hartford.craigslist.org/bik/4697201892.html One minor
scuff but otherwise flawless. $90 shipped or $80 local pick-up. Let me
know.
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Sold.
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I've been trying to sell this set-up locally but figured that I'd see
anyone from the Bunch was interested:
https://hartford.craigslist.org/bik/4697201892.html One minor scuff but
otherwise flawless. $90 shipped
I'm the process of building up a Curt Goodrich era Road Custom that I was
designed for short reach brakes. I have a set of Silver M brakes
(47mm-57mm reach) on order for it and am looking for guidance as whether or
not a Jack Brown tire (700x33) will fit without fenders? I'm using an Open
Is it worth hauling one of Rivs 14 hours to ride out there? I'm visiting
my in-laws. Any good rides to recommend on pavement or dirt roads?
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I bought a set of 57mm Silver brakes from Soma about a month ago for $99
plus shipping and handling: http://store.somafab.com/risim.html I removed
the front brake from the box to assess clearance but the these are
otherwise unused in the original box. Really nice brakes but I ended up
using
Looks we might have mini Entmoot gathering. I'm likely bringing out my 58cm
650b Homer. I'd be great to get together for a ride if schedules allow.
On Monday, July 6, 2015 at 2:02:42 PM UTC-4, Abcyclehank wrote:
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Lots of good riding along the lakeshore of Ottawa and Muskegon
Sold!
On Sunday, July 5, 2015 at 9:53:25 AM UTC-4, Patrick Moore wrote:
Jay -- I'll take them if they are recessed.
What did you use instead?
Thanks, Patrick Moore
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I bought a set of 57mm Silver brakes
I was signed up for the 100K but my 6 year old really wants to go this year
so we're doing the 20 mile family ride together. Assuming that I've got
enough seatpost showing for the tag-along bike hitch, I'll be there with my
Homer; otherwise, a 1990s Kona MTB. Who else is going?
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Who's done it and has some advice to share? Tires? Conditions? How long
does it take? Anywhere else in the area worth hitting up besides Acadia?
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Does anyone have a new set that they'd be willing to sell or otherwise come
across them somewhere? It looks like Hudz used to make them but the
currently available color platte doesn't include brown:
http://odigrips.com/store/hudz-campagnolo-ergo-v2-enhancement-brake-hoods
Thanks in
Tom:
Thanks again for hospitality and tour of the backroads of Newaygo County.
Sorry that we couldn't meet up for another ride---definitely next year.
Let me know if you get out here and I'll return the favor.
On Friday, July 3, 2015 at 11:16:01 AM UTC-4, Call Me Jay wrote:
Is it worth
I agree. To my eyes, the arrows and knob like detail on the top of the crown
are a play on an MTB suspension fork. Very clever.
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I have 46cm Noodles with Campy 10 Ergos on my Custom and it seems to fit me
fine. No complaints.
On Thursday, July 9, 2015 at 7:34:26 PM UTC-4, Joe Bernard wrote:
I picked up a Bike Friday a few weeks ago, my first dropbar bike in 10
years. I'm liking the Shimano Sora brifters enough to
Rene: how much for the set?
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I'm probably over thinking it. It's just feels off to me since they're
competitors.
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Any feedback on the bag? It's seems to fit my needs: 1) no decalleur required;
2) it's green or gray; and 3) made in the USA. Any other options that I should
be considering? I feel a bit weird putting a VO bag on a Homer but it otherwise
seems to be the best option.
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I want to love Challenge tires but we're having a difficult relationship. I
have a set a of Challenge Almanzos. While they live up to their billing as
supple, comfy tires, the tires and matching latex tubes aren't confidence
inspiring. Last Summer, I had a tire with less than 50 miles
I'm running Open Pro rims with the Challenges at 60-75 psi. Does anyone have
experience with Michelin Jets, on and off pavement?
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The real kicker is a have an extra Open Pro wheelset laying around and, until
this mornings frustration, I wanted to set it up as second wheelset for my
Custom with Strada Biancas for fast pavement use. 12-28 with Strada Biancas;
11-30 with Almanzos. Or maybe vis a versa? Every boy's dream.
I have about 850 miles on these tires. The file tread pattern is worn away in
the rear and almost gone in the front. The profile remains round. What's the
best practice? Continue riding until the round profile flattens out or replace
now? I use the tires for commuting, dirt roads and typical
I wanted to post an update to a question that I asked the group a while back:
Despite not having a low-trail fork, can you successfully put a rando bag on a
Homer? I've had a VO Grand Cru bag on my Homer for a couple months now. The
Homer still handles great with a light load in the bag and is
Next Summer? We didn't made it out there this year.
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I'm starting a new job tomorrow at an employer with an outdoor bike rack.
I'm neurotic and spoiled---my last employer had a bike rack in the parking
garage. The 20 mile roundtrip ride will be much more enjoyable on my Homer
but I'm concerned leaving it out in the elements. Getting an old
For what it's worth, I'm leaning towards a Soma High Riser stem or something
similar that uses less spacers.
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other-other words, your saddle will be
> roughly 1 cm further back on the Legolas' seatpost to achieve the same leg
> to crank position.
>
> Joe "with a Road Custom and Legolas that have the same 58cm top tube
> length but two different stem lengths" Ramey
>
> On Mon
I'm building up a 57cm Legolas soon with a threadless steerer. My 58cm 650b
Homer and second hand 57ish cm Custom has 90mm quill stems and Noodle bars.
They fit like a glove. Should a go with another 90mm or longer length because
the angles are different or given the sportier geometry of the
Thanks for the insight. My Homer is safely parked inside my new office---no
one has raised any concerns so far.
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Any recommendations?
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I did 21 of the 116 miles of the Detour de Connecticut on my Custom with my
nine year old on Saturday. On Sunday, I drove to New Hampshire to pick-up my
new project "beater bike"---a 1970s Peugeot PX50. I took the PX for a 1.5 hour
spin and quickly missed the more generous gearing of my
I've been using them on my 650b Homer for about a 1000 miles. Two flats so
far (one was a roofing nail). Great commuter and all-rounder tire. While
I appreciate the super supple Challenges on my go-fast Custom Road, the
Somas ain't bad either---they've handled the glassy streets of Hartford,
Great story that, like others, follows a path similar to my own (add a bunch of
injuries to my story). That said, my nine year old started racing cyclocross
this year. While I know my competitive days are behind me, it has been a blast
to go around the race course with my kids and has fueled a
Is this possible? I'd really like to upgrade to the Silvers from the not so
smooth Prestige shifters on my PX50.
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Who would build it? Hampsten Cycles? Discuss.
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Bars level with saddle is a must.
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I was thinking something akin to a titanium Legolas---drop bars, cantis, fits
CX tires and fenders, quill stem and Riv fit.
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Thanks for all of the tips and insight. Upon closer inspection, my bike
apparently has a half band with a frame braze on the other side. Looks like
I'm stuck using Simplex.
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Mark at Riv thought that the new 38 Compass knobbies would fit.
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I have one on order but can't decide on a color. Inspiration wanted. Thanks.
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Does anyone have one? If yes, can I see a photo or two? Thanks!
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It looks like 46-30 cranks are a favorable of RBW owners (I've reviewed the
group archive). I'm interested in getting the insight of folks that are
using them in moderately hilly terrain on an unloaded road bike. I live in
northern Connecticut and occasionally
do mixed surface rides but bike
Lots for me to ponder here. Thanks everyone.
On Sunday, January 1, 2017 at 9:27:35 AM UTC-5, Call Me Jay wrote:
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> It looks like 46-30 cranks are a favorable of RBW owners (I've reviewed
> the group archive). I'm interested in getting the insight of folks that
> are using them i
Thanks again for all of insight!
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> It looks like 46-30 cranks are a favorable of RBW owners (I've reviewed
> the group archive). I'm interested in getting the insight of folks that
> are using them in moderately h
4422 , the Lt. Olive Metallic by a local builder.
>>>> https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4076/4952416848_a31bc7751d_b.jpg
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>>>> http://www.campyonly.com/images/joebell/imron.pdf
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>>>> On Wednesday, January 4, 2017 at 8:41:59 PM UTC-5, Call Me Jay wro
Yup. Two years ago, I did the Green River Tour with one kid on a trailer
bike. Last year, my whole family did the Family Ride--wife on CX bike, 4
year old in a Burley towed by my Homer, 6 year old on a BMX and 9 year old
on CX bike. My nine year old had a scare with a bad driver but otherwise
I'll be there again this year with my two boys, age 8 and 10, and either my
Homer or Legolas. We should definitely all meet up for a beer.
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I love this bike! I have a second hand custom that's set up similar---less Ti
and no fenders. No scale here but I'd imagine mine is sub 25, too. My Legolas
is also built up with Record 10 and has to well under 25 as well.
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What stem angle are folks running to get to around bar height without a ton of
spacers or super steep stem angle---6 or 7 degrees? Photos would be helpful if
you have them.
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Not exact--just close enough.
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with enough
> clearance that I've never bothered to measure. The modern yak says 360mm
> clearance on the fork, which should be enough for up to a 50mm tire +
> fender, but you should measure your machine nevertheless.
>
> -david parsons
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> On Tuesday, May 23, 2017 at 6:0
Will the standard size Bob Yak trailer fit a 650b Homer with fenders or do
I need the bigger Yak 28?
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It fits but I had to remove my rear rack (Nitto Campee) because the Yak fork
couldn't clear it. Any suggestions for a work a round?
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and sneak the fork between the lowriders and
>> the rear triangle?
>>
>> -david parsons
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>> On Thursday, May 25, 2017 at 10:18:35 AM UTC-7, Call Me Jay wrote:
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>>> Said differently, the Campee seems to be too wide to allow the Bob fork
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The fork of the Yak won't clear the frame of the Campee.
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Said differently, the Campee seems to be too wide to allow the Bob fork to
reach the QR.
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I'm headed up to Rochester next weekend for a wedding. My wife is in the
wedding party so I'll have some down time. Any suggestions for a 2-3 hour
ride? Any place to pull over and fly fish? I think our hotel is near the Erie
Canal in Greece--how's that? Thanks in advance.
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I've had two fall out in two weeks. No problems in the past. Can I glue em?
Other ideas?
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Alex,
Many thanks. I'll try to stop by the shop next week.
Jay
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Alex,
Wow--your shop looks amazing. My wife and I are planning on stopping by next
Friday. Thanks for the local knowledge.
Jay
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I saw the listing for the dirt road ride/bike demo/swap meet on BikeReg. I'm
intrigued and planning on going. Does anyone know any details? Anyone else
going?
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Yes, it is lighter tubing than the stock Roadeo. FWIW, I have a 2017
Legolas with fork eyelets. Mark okayed mine for a light rando bag. Do it.
I love mine.
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> Sean's former bike for sale in Oakland:
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I'm still in. I talked to Johnny (aka Ultra Romance) and Troy from Crust about
it at French Fender Day. It sounds like some of the off road sections might
require larger tires but a lot of the route will be on quiet paved roads.
They're going to post three routes of varying distances later
Where should I look for photos from the event? Peter's Flickr? Somewhere else?
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Who's in? My Rivendells are staying at home but I'll be there with my 650b
Peugeot PX-50 (and maybe my son's 500a Gitane).
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I saw those, too. Might be the best option if 650b is unavailable.
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After swearing them off--and a rash of leaky butyl tubes--I'm giving latex
another try. 700c are tough enough to come by. I can't find any 650b options.
Do they exist?
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I should have mentioned... I have Velocity Altas rims. Thanks.
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Right now, I have Soma Xpress 650b x 38s under Longboard fenders and it looks
like I could go a little bigger. Can I fit a Compass 42s? Some other 42? Or
should I stick with the 38s? At $80 a tire for the Compass tires, in
particular, I'd rather not mess around with trial and error. I don't
Hartford Cross is that weekend so I'm out. Keep me posted on other get
togethers. Is anyone going to NAHBS in Hartford?
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Has anyone made this work? How?
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I’m volunteering on Sunday afternoon and will be at the CCAP party on Saturday
night.
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As a follow up to my post on the Facebook page, has anyone else had luck with
this set-up: 42s on Altas rims under Longboards with Racer brakes. Rebadged
Pari Motos appear to fit. Would Compass 42s? Or maybe Compass 38s since I’ve
read that they run big?
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Lightweight or standard Compass?
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With or without a rear rack?
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After three years of ownership, I’m going to tackle a few “shorter” brevets on
my Homer this Spring. I typically a have the Nitto/Rivendell rack on the back
for commuting with panniers. I also have a Nitto front rack and a rando bag.
Should I ditch the rack for 100k, 200k and (maybe) 300k
Welcome to the club! As Mark told me last year when I ordered mine: “You’re
gonna love it!”
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$0 Anyone else doing the ride?
https://www.bikereg.com/39205
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Thanks! Can you recommend a tire with a bit of tread that might fit under the
fenders?
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Thanks again!
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Any sense if the Knard would fit under SKS Longboards on a 650b Waterford era
Homer?
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Amen. Awesome cx race bike and an awesome “gravel” bike, too.
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I wonder where mine was in the countdown. I have the olive green metallic one
with the matching Silca pump. I took delivery in the Summer of 2017.
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Not trying to be a troll but I share this sentiment and wanted to offer
feedback as the owner of three “racier” models (Custom Road, Waterford built
AHH and a Legolas). I’m glad others are psyched and hope these sell well. But
I just don’t get it... Rivendell laid the groundwork for the mixed
In for Minnewaska! Great venue.
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Has anyone swapped the inner chainring depending upon their seasonal or event
needs? Any issues with marking/beusage, set-up or shifting?
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