I like how the brake cables shoot straight up, like the mountains in the background!
I have those DT shifters and like them a lot. If I one day add a 2nd Riv to the stable, that blue would be one of my top choices. Looks great! On Sunday, May 4, 2025 at 3:44:47 PM UTC-4 RichS wrote: > Takashi, congratulations on your Homer. I like the classic non-aero brake > levers! > > Best, > Rich in ATL > > On Sunday, May 4, 2025 at 2:18:59 AM UTC-4 [email protected] wrote: > >> very nice build! >> >> that stem looks nice and steep :) >> >> I have 40mm tires on my Homer, feels great, but I sometimes wonder if it >> would feel more racey with 35's (I consider 35mm the skinniest I'd go these >> days). >> >> On Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 9:43:33 AM UTC-7 Takashi wrote: >> >>> I bought A. Homer Hilsen from Blue Lug last fall and rode it a few >>> times, but I've been very lazy and late working on it, such as re-adjusting >>> fender lines, modifying rear fender for easier Rinko, connecting dynamo >>> wires, etc. >>> >>> It's now (almost) complete, so today I took it out for a ride. >>> >>> [image: homer1.jpg] >>> >>> [image: homer3.jpg] >>> >>> A. Homer Hilsen frame & fork (54.5cm) >>> Rene Herse one-by crankset (36t) >>> Shutter Precision SV-9 dynohub >>> Velocity A23 rims >>> Rene Herse Bon Jon Pass EL tires (700x35) >>> (I first put 38mm tires, but it seemed clearances weren't enough under >>> fenders, so I swapped them for 35mm) >>> Shimano 11 speed cassette (11-42T) >>> Shimano GRX rear derailleur >>> Dia-Compe Ene 11s shifter >>> Grand Bois centerpull brakes (some small hardwares swapped to Rene Herse >>> hardware) >>> Grand Bois maes parallel handlebars >>> Moulton "Wishbone" stem (I might buy some other stem and put this >>> Wishbone back on my Moulton) >>> Honjo/Simworks Smooth51 fenders >>> B&M IQ-X headlight, attached to fender with Velo Lumino mount >>> B&M Secuzed Plus taillight (dynamo-powered) >>> >>> >>> Takashi >>> >>> -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To view this discussion visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/632a045b-fb99-4cc7-bc7a-e7078466f7fan%40googlegroups.com.
