very nice job on the build. I really like the non-aero brakes too. The
Homer is the sweet spot in the Riv line up I believe, light enough for
spirited riding and just stiff enough for light touring. But hills in Iowa?
That's stretching it a bit. ;-)
~mike
Carlsbad Ca
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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:
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> Mounted the Mark's Rack with upside-down EDelux yesterday. Took advantage
> this morning of beautiful weather for twenty-some miles of rolling
On Thursday, July 10, 2014 9:52:36 AM UTC-5, Deacon Patrick wrote:
> Walking a hill is never a defeat. Believing it is a defeat is a defeat.
> Grin. And from the few roads I've ridden in Iowa you are right, where there
> are hills they do not bother to make the road longer. Grin.
>
You are corr
Walking a hill is never a defeat. Believing it is a defeat is a defeat.
Grin. And from the few roads I've ridden in Iowa you are right, where there
are hills they do not bother to make the road longer. Grin.
With abandon,
Patrick
On Thursday, July 10, 2014 8:08:47 AM UTC-6, Bob Cook wrote:
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On Thursday, July 10, 2014 8:28:26 AM UTC-5, Takashi wrote:
> I have used Noodles and Nitto Randos on my Bike Friday. I prefer Noodles.
> Bike Friday and Riv bikes are both designed to be able to put handlebars
> high, so I find upward sweep of Rando bars to be unnecessary.
> Noodle's backsweep m
On Thursday, July 10, 2014 6:53:51 AM UTC-5, Deacon Patrick wrote:
> Fantastic! Your's is a beautiful build of Homer's grace and handsome
> elegance. I agree with Michael though, I somehow missed the "not flat" Iowa
> pictures. Grin.
>
Ha! Yes, Michael and Patrick, Iowa's hills are neither the
Beautiful bike and beautiful sceneries!
Sky-blue frame and purple bartapes go really well together.
I have used Noodles and Nitto Randos on my Bike Friday. I prefer Noodles.
Bike Friday and Riv bikes are both designed to be able to put handlebars
high, so I find upward sweep of Rando bars to be u
I love the 44 cm B 135s on my Fargo, except for the "flats" position, which
the bar's upsweep makes awkward. But the ramps are wonderful. I run the
even nicer Maes Parallel on two Riv road bikes. I have Noodles on the Ram.
I swapped my too-wide 46 cm Noodles for 42s and installed a stem 1 cm
longe
Very nice. A custom-ordered day to match the bike.
Andy Cheatham
Pittsburgh
On Wednesday, July 9, 2014 9:31:53 PM UTC-4, Bob Cook wrote:
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> Mounted the Mark's Rack with upside-down EDelux yesterday. Took advantage
> this morning of beautiful weather for twenty-some miles of rolling Iowa for
>
Fantastic! Your's is a beautiful build of Homer's grace and handsome
elegance. I agree with Michael though, I somehow missed the "not flat" Iowa
pictures. Grin.
With abandon,
Patrick
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Really nice looking set-up. That first ride is always sweet. BTW, were
those humps in the earth the things you referred to as hills?
Michael
Westford, VT
On Wednesday, July 9, 2014 9:31:53 PM UTC-4, Bob Cook wrote:
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> Mounted the Mark's Rack with upside-down EDelux yesterday. Took advantage
Tremendous. Just splendid
On Wednesday, July 9, 2014 6:31:53 PM UTC-7, Bob Cook wrote:
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> Mounted the Mark's Rack with upside-down EDelux yesterday. Took advantage
> this morning of beautiful weather for twenty-some miles of rolling Iowa for
> Homer's first real ride. I must admit I wore padde
Nice photos! Those of us in the western part of the country are envious of
the green. Sounds like the bike is mostly working well. It looks great.
dougP
On Wednesday, July 9, 2014 6:31:53 PM UTC-7, Bob Cook wrote:
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> Mounted the Mark's Rack with upside-down EDelux yesterday. Took advantage
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